North Korea fires several cruise missiles into Yellow Sea: JCS

North Korea fired several cruise missiles into the Yellow Sea on Saturday, amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula following the port visit of a nuclear-capable US submarine in more than 40 years and the inaugural session of the South Korea-US Nuclear Consultative Group earlier this week.

Lanka may allow INR use for local transactions

Sri Lanka is considering the possibility of allowing the usage of the Indian rupee for local transactions just like the dollar, euro and yen to facilitate Indian tourists and businessmen, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Saturday.