Missile, Test-fire | featured news

Iran announced the test-firing of a powerful rocket loaded with several live animals into space and unveiled a handful of other space technologies Wednesday, ahead of a nationalist holiday and amid heightened international concerns about Tehran's nuclear research and missile programs.

North Korea test-fires five short-range missiles off its east coast, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reports.

After claiming to successfully test-fire two short-range missiles during drills Sunday by the elite Revolutionary Guard, Iran will test-fire a missile on Monday that could have the capability to hit Israel and U.S. bases in the Gulf region.

North Korea test-fired a fourth short-range missile on Thursday, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said citing officials in Seoul.