UN envoy: U.S., allies seeking new ways to monitor sanctions on North Korea
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Wednesday that Washington and its allies were looking for new ways to monitor U.N. sanctions against…
North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media | Kim Jong Un News
Kim Jong Un threatens ‘the enemy’ will be dealt with a ‘death blow’ in case of an armed conflict. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
Biden praises Japan prime minister’s leadership, nation’s rising clout
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s “bold leadership” on a series of global crises as he welcomed the Japanese leader to the…
Bidens greet Japanese PM Kishida, wife at White House for state visit
1 of 2 | President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko Kishida, to…
Panama Papers money laundering trial gets underway in Panama City
Panama has put on trial 27 people implicated in the Panama Papers money laundering scandal, exposed in a 2016 leak of the secret financial information…
South Korea launches second spy satellite into orbit
1 of 3 | South Korea successfully placed its second military reconnaissance satellite into orbit, its Defence Ministry said Monday. Photo courtesy of SpaceX/Republic of…
South Korea puts second military spy satellite successfully into orbit | Military News
Seoul and Pyongyang are in a race to put more reconnaissance satellites into orbit amid rising tensions on the peninsula. South Korea has successfully launched…
North Korea says it fired new intermediate-range hypersonic missile
North Korea said Wednesday that it test-fired the Hwasongpho-16B, a new intermediate-range solid-fueled ballistic missile with a hypersonic gliding warhead. Photo by KCNA/EPA-EFE SEOUL, April…
North Korea says Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new hypersonic weapon | Weapons News
State media said the the missile – named Hwasong-16B – was a key piece of the country’s nuclear war deterrent. North Korea has said it…
North Korea fires intermediate-range ballistic missile into East Sea
A TV report shows North Korea's ballistic missile launch at Seoul Station in the capital on Tuesday. The missile flew around 375 miles before splashing…
North Korea fires suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile | Weapons News
Pyongyang’s latest move comes days after Russia used its veto to disband a UN panel monitoring sanctions compliance. North Korea has fired a suspected intermediate-range…
Rep. Tim Walberg ‘stands’ by his belief Israel should nuke Gaza
Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., speaks with other representatives during a news conference in July 2021. He is under fire for seemingly encouraging dropping nuclear weapons…
Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring N Korea sanction compliance | United Nations News
Sanctions, in force since 2006, will remain in place, but mandate of panel will come to an end on April 30. Russia has vetoed the…
North Korea says Japan’s Kishida proposed summit with Kim | Politics News
Pyongyang says Japan’s prime minister conveyed his intention to meet the North Korean leader soon through ‘another channel’. North Korea has claimed that Japanese Prime…
Russian universities may consider accepting arts students from North Korea
Russia’s Vice Culture Minister Andrei Malyshev is leading a delegation to Pyongyang to discuss the future of cultural cooperation between the countries. Photo courtesy of…
North Korea tests engine for new hypersonic missile
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a test of a solid-fuel engine for a new intermediate-range hypersonic missile, state media reported Wednesday. Photo by…
North Korea claims progress in development of hypersonic missile | Weapons News
The country is stepping up its development of more technologically-advanced weaponry capable of striking further afield. North Korea has successfully tested a solid-fuel engine for…
Kim Jong Un oversees ‘super-large’ rocket launcher firing drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a firing drill of super-large multiple rocket launcher systems, state media reported Tuesday. Photo by KCNA/UPI SEOUL, March…
Russian arms deal is helping North Korean economy, Seoul says
South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said Monday that North Korea's economy is showing signs of improvement thanks to its arms deal with Russia. Photo…
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits Seoul | South China Sea News
Launches come days after South Korea and the US wrapped up military drills Pyongyang sees as an invasion rehearsal. North Korea fired short-range ballistic missiles…