North Korea claims 1.4 million young people joined the army this week
The young people are determined to fight in a "sacred war of destroying the enemy with the arms of the revolution," the KCNA report said.
Wed Oct 16 2024
North Korea leader Kim threatens nuclear response if sovereignty breached, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for threatening to end the North Korean regime at a military day event.
Fri Oct 04 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons, KCNA says
A strong military presence is needed to face "the various threats posed by the United States and its followers," says Kim Jong Un.
Tue Sep 10 2024
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un says now is time to be ready for war, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un said unstable geopolitical situations surrounding his country mean now is the time to be more prepared for war than ever.
Thu Apr 11 2024
Putin gives North Korea's Kim Jong Un a Russian limo as a gift
The Russian-made car was delivered to Kim Jong Un's top aides by the Russian side, official KCNA news agency said.
Tue Feb 20 2024
North Korea leader Kim: we will wipe out enemies if they use force - KCNA
Kim Jong Un repeated his vow to never hold dialogue or negotiations with South Korea, which he said was his country's "enemy No. 1".
Fri Feb 09 2024
North Korea's Kim received photos taken by spy satellite of White House, Pentagon - KCNA
The photos were the latest in a series of images of what KCNA described as "major target regions" sent by the satellite.
Tue Nov 28 2023
North Korea's Kim heads home after final stop in Russia's Vladivostok - KCNA
Kim Jong Un pledged to step up military and economic cooperation with Vladimir Putin.
Mon Sep 18 2023
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong promises more spy satellite launches - KCNA
Kim Yo Jong said North Korea will soon put a military spy satellite into orbit.
Thu Jun 01 2023
North Korean leader Kim calls for intensified drills for 'real war'
KCNA said a unit trained for "strike missions" fired a "powerful volley at the targeted waters".
Fri Mar 10 2023
N.Korea says it will strike with nuclear weapons if South attacks - KCNA
A warning that analysts say is probably aimed at the South's incoming conservative president.
Tue Apr 05 2022
Kim says N.Korea will keep developing 'formidable striking capabilities' - KCNA
North Korea will continue to develop "formidable striking capabilities" that cannot be bartered or sold for anything, Kim said.
Mon Mar 28 2022
North Korea's Kim says spy satellites to monitor actions by US and its allies
Kim said "a lot" of military reconnaissance satellites would be put into sun-synchronous polar orbit in the period of a five-year plan.
Thu Mar 10 2022
N.Korea confirms latest weapons tests as Kim visits 'important' munitions factory
The test was held to confirm the power of a conventional warhead for a surface-to-surface tactical guided missile on Thursday, KCNA said.
Fri Jan 28 2022
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
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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