North Korea claims its nuclear forces are capable of destroying its rivals, and often follows its provocative weapons tests with launch details. China responded to foreign visits by holding large-scale military exercises seen by some as a rehearsal for a blockade or invasion. Calls to outlaw discrimination based on caste, a division of people based on birth or descent, have grown louder among South Asian diaspora communities in the United States. But the movement has been getting pushback from some Hindu Americans who argue that such legislation maligns a specific community. “They are using espionage to covertly understand Australia’s politics and decision-making, our alliances and partnerships, and our economic and policy priorities,” Burgess said.
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