North Korea's Kim urges improved military capabilities for war
US, ally threats, and military confrontations with North Korea push tensions to "the worst phase in history," says Kim Jong Un.
Mon Nov 18 2024
What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
Analysts say North Korea could benefit from providing weapons and troops by gaining experience and insight from operating on a battlefield.
Fri Oct 25 2024
North Korea calls South Korea 'hostile state' indicating constitution change
North Korea confirms it's national assembly amended the constitution in line with their leader's vow to drop unification as a national goal.
Thu Oct 17 2024
N. Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean roads - S. Korea's JCS
North Korea destroyed parts of its roads connected to South Korea, following its vow to sever roads and links seen as signs of cooperation.
Tue Oct 15 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower
North Korea is also working on a submarine drone that could be developed to carry nuclear weapons, possibly with the help of Russia.
Tue Oct 08 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's Kim Jong Un oversees tests of 'suicide drones'
Kim Jong Un urges researchers to develop artificial intelligence for the unmanned vehicles.
Mon Aug 26 2024
North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat
Ri Il Gyu said North Korea has set Russia, the US and Japan as its top foreign policy priorities for this year and beyond.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Putin says Russia may deliver weapons to North Korea
Vladimir Putin hinted Russia might supply weapons to North Korea in response to the West arming Ukraine.
Fri Jun 21 2024
Russia's Putin drives North Korea's Kim in Russian-built limousine after gifting him one
Vladimir Putin presented Kim Jong Un with an Aurus limousine, a tea set and an admiral's dirk.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Putin and Kim embrace in North Korea, vow new multipolar world
Vladimir Putin's visit likely to reshape decades of Russia-North Korea relations at a time when both countries face international isolation.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States
Moscow and Pyongyang have denied arms transfers but have vowed to boost military ties, possibly including joint drills.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years
Russia and North Korea may sign a partnership agreement during the visit that would include security issues, said Yuri Ushakov.
Tue Jun 18 2024
North Korea bolsters leader Kim with birthday loyalty oaths
Traditionally such oath ceremonies have been held on the anniversaries of the birthdays of his father and grandfather.
Mon May 06 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024