Flanked by missiles, North Korea's Kim says US and South Korea threaten peace
Jong Un said his country's weapons development is necessary in the face of hostile policies from the United States and a military buildup in South Korea.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties
Pyongyang's official KCNA news agency had said the telephone links would be reconnected on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Mon Oct 04 2021
North Korea says hope is alive for peace, summit with South
North Korea is willing to consider another summit with South Korea if mutual respect between the neighbours can be assured.
Sun Sep 26 2021
North Korea derides South's submarine-launched missile as clumsy, rudimentary
Both N. Korea and S.Korea have been developing increasingly sophisticated weapons amid stalled efforts to ease tension on the peninsula.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Exclusive-North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office - Sources
The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a ceasefire.
Wed Jul 28 2021
South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged multiple letters since April and agreed to reconnect the hotlines.
Tue Jul 27 2021
N. Korea calls South''s leader a 'parrot raised by America'
Seoul's Unification Ministry expressed "strong regret" over Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un statement.
Tue Mar 30 2021
N.Korea missile test casts shadow over Biden administration, Japan Olympics
The command said it was monitoring the situation and consulting with allies.
Thu Mar 25 2021
North Korea fires two short-range missiles, US still open to dialogue
The North Korean activity involved weapons systems at the low end of the spectrum that were not covered by U.N. Security Council testing bans.
Wed Mar 24 2021
North Korea ignores US offer for talks, citing hostility
No "dialogue of any kind" can be possible unless the United States rolls back its hostility.
Thu Mar 18 2021
South Korean spy agency says North Korea hackers tried stealing Pfizer vaccine know-how - Yonhap
South Korea's Yonhap did not report when the alleged hacking took place or whether it was successful.
Tue Feb 16 2021
North Korea developed nuclear, missile programs in 2020: U.N. report
North Korea blew up tunnels at its main nuclear test site, Punggye-ri, in 2018, saying it was proof of its commitment to end nuclear testing.
Tue Feb 09 2021
After Trump setbacks, Kim Jong Un starts over with Biden
Last year was a disaster for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Fri Jan 22 2021
North Korea ends party meeting with calls for nuclear might
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed all-out efforts to bolster his country's nuclear deterrent during a major ruling party meeting.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Mixed signals for North Korean leader's sister as Kim seeks to cement power
The change came days after Kim Yo Jong took the leadership podium for the first time alongside 38 other executives as the congress kicked off.
Mon Jan 11 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024