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'UNGA resolution illegitimate'

Iran has slammed the latest resolution adopted by the UN General Assembly on the situation of human rights in the country, saying it lacks legitimacy and credit. Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani said the resolution, which was drafted by Canada and supported by European countries and Israel, reveals hypocrisy of its sponsors. He said instrumental use of international bodies to mount pressure on Iran is a brazen example of using human rights to achieve shortsighted political goals. Kan'ani said sponsors of the resolution are among violators of all the fundamental principles of human rights in the world. He said instead of expressing hypocritical concern about Iranians’ rights, those countries must stop hosting terrorist groups and complying with US’ economic terrorism against the Iranian nation.

UK antibiotics shortage

In the UK, the government has finally acknowledged serious shortages of antibiotics, after days of denials. The government has issued Serious Shortage Protocols  (SSP) for three types of drugs, including penicillin and amoxicillin. The Protocols are hoped to allow pharmacists to supply alternative medicines as fast as possible. Meantime, the health ministry says increased demands have left some pharmacists out of stock and unable to meet prescriptions. That’s while Prime Minister Rishi Sunak last Wednesday dismissed fears of a national shortage of antibiotics. The UK is struggling with an unexpected surge of infections, with doctors and families reporting difficulty finding some basic treatments. At least 19 children have died from severe cases since September.

North Korea engine test

North Korea takes another step toward developing a new strategic weapon. Pyongyang says it has conducted its first successful test of a High-Thrust Solid-Fuel motor. According to the state media, the test was overseen by leader Kim Jong-Un and proved the motor's reliability and stability for developing another new-type of weapon system. The country has been working on more solid-fuel missiles that can be launched with almost no warning or preparation time. The test comes as the head of the International Atomic Energy is in Seoul for talks with South Korean officials over the North’s nuclear program. Pyongyang has conducted a number of missile tests this year. That’s in response to an increasing presence of the US in the region and its joint military drills with South Korea and Japan. Recently, the US and its allies warned that Pyongyang is preparing to launch its first nuclear test since 2017.

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