Hwasong-17 missile

In a provocative display of military strength, North Korea has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that experts say could potentially strike the U.S. mainland. The missile launch on Thursday has raised alarm across the international community, underscoring North Korea’s ongoing pursuit of long-range strike capabilities and escalating regional tensions.

In response, the U.S. and South Korean air forces swiftly staged joint aerial drills, deploying advanced fighter jets and bombers in a coordinated show of force. The drills, conducted over the Korean Peninsula, emphasize a. . .