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US election win for Donald Trump: political Houdini does it again
Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country on November 6, as results put him on the verge of beating Kamala Harris in a White House comeback.
Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hanoi after inking North Korea defence pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un inked a strategic treaty at a summit in Pyongyang that included a pledge to come to each other's aid if attacked.
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US policy in Asia played role in revival of Russia-China-North Korea axis
OPINION: Russia, China and North Korea need the alliance to undermine and blunt the US and the West’s hostility towards their respective governments. Since 2018, the US has been engaged in a trade war with China while identifying the country as a strategic threat, writes Dr Sizo Nkala.
What is the space launch facility where Kim and Putin are meeting?
President Vladimir Putin met North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, possibly at Russia’s most modern space rocket launch site, on Wednesday amid the forests of the eastern Russia
WATCH: Inside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's armoured train
Compared to the country's ageing fleet of planes, bulletproof trains offer a safer and more comfortable space for a large entourage, security guards, food and amenities.
North Korea signals reopening its border with first passenger flight in three years
An Air Koryo flight from Pyongyang landed in Beijing early on Tuesday for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns began in 2020.
North Korea says it fired intercontinental missile that landed in Japan's zone as ‘clear proof’ of weapons capability
North Korea fired an intercontinental ballistic missile on Saturday which landed in Japan's exclusive economic zone, Seoul and Tokyo said, after Pyongyang warned of a strong response to the planned US-South Korean military drills.
Kim calls for ‘exponential increase’ of N. Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Seoul, South Korea - Kim Jong Un has called for an “exponential” increase in North Korea's nuclear arsenal, including mass producing tactical nuclear weapons and developing new missiles for nuclear counterstrikes, state media said Sunday.
Kim Jong Un vows North Korea to have world's most powerful nuclear force
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country aimed to have the world's most powerful nuclear force as he celebrated the launch of its newest intercontinental ballistic missile at a ceremony with his young daughter, state media reported Sunday.
From plush mansions to underground tunnels, a sneak peek into the ‘princess’ life of Kim Jong-un’s daughter
‘New York Post’ has quoted Michael Madden, an expert on North Korea, saying the 9-year-old gets plenty of attention, love and care from her parents.
North Korea fires missile ahead of regional visit by Vice President Harris
North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile toward the sea off its eastern coast on Sunday, South Korea's military said, ahead of joint military drills between U. S. and South Korean forces and a visit by Vice President Kamala Harris.
US, South Korea begin largest military drills in years
In a bid to tighten its readiness over North Korean tensions, the US and South Korea kicked off joint military drills which involve warships, tanks, aircraft and potentially tens of thousands of troops.
Putin to expand bilateral relations with North Korea
In a congratulatory telegram to North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to strengthen the Moscow-Pyongyang bilateral relationship.
Biden ready to pursue nuclear arms talks with Putin
US President Joe Biden called on Russia’s Vladimir Putin to act in good faith in his bid to pursue a new nuclear arms deal with Moscow.
Kim Jong Un: North Korea is ready to mobilize nuclear deterrence forces at any moment
North Korea is absolutely ready to mobilize its “nuclear war deterrence forces” at any moment, the country's leader, Kim Jong Un, said.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows 'power to power' military and promotes nuclear envoy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to his ruling party that he would use ‘power for power’ to fight threats to the country's sovereignty.
WATCH: China, Russia defend North Korea, accuse US of stoking tension
China and Russia backed North Korea at a General Assembly meeting on Wednesday and accused the US of inciting tension to justify its decision to impose tough new global sanctions against Pyongyang.
WATCH: US warns of ‘forceful’ response if North Korea conducts nuclear weapons test
After South Korea and the United States showcased a joint air power demonstration on Tuesday, the Deputy US Secretary of State Wendy Sherman warned that North Korea would face a ‘swift and forceful’ response if it conducts a widely anticipated nuclear test.
WATCH: US warns North Korea could greet Biden with nuclear missile tests
With United States President Joe Biden set to visit South Korea and Japan this week, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned there could be nuclear missile tests performed by North Korea.
North Korea admits to coronavirus outbreak for the first time
North Korea on Thursday reported its first coronavirus outbreak since the pandemic began almost two years ago, with state media declaring a ‘most serious national emergency. ’
North Korea's Kim Jong Un warns of 'preemptive' use of nuclear force - KCNA
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has repeated his warning that Pyongyang could ‘preemptively’ use its nuclear weaponry to counter hostile forces, state media reported.
Kim Jong-un vows to strengthen nuclear power
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has declared a resolve to further strengthen nuclear capabilities during a military parade held in Pyongyang, state media reported on Tuesday.
North Korea claims to have 'invincible’ power that the ‘world cannot ignore'
North Korean state media on Sunday trumpeted how the country has gained an ‘invincible power that the world cannot ignore and no one can touch’ under Kim Jong Un, an apparent reference to its nuclear weapons, as Pyongyang prepares for a military holiday.
China exports to North Korea surge with edible oil, wheat flour as trade resumes
China's exports to North Korea surged in January-March with sales of edible oil, wheat flour and pharmaceutical compounds to its reclusive neighbour sky-rocketing after a Covid-induced pause, Chinese customs data showed on Wednesday.