
North Korea's Kim calls for building modern army to brace for war
Kim outlines tasks to refurbish facilities and intensify education, focusing on modern warfare experiences and mastering advanced weapons.
Wed Feb 26 2025

North Korea's Kim makes rare visit to father's tomb, says devoted to 'sacred struggle'
For the first time in 4 years, Kim visited Pyongyang's Kumsusan Palace of Sun, home to his fathers and grandfathers embalmed bodies.
Mon Feb 17 2025

Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange N. Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia
In addition to the first captured soldiers from North Korea, there will undoubtedly be more, says Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Mon Jan 13 2025

Trump wants to meet with North Korea's Kim, but the latter says that won't happen
Kim says he sees no reason to meet with Trump, as the United States has an "unchanging aggressive and hostile policy" toward North Korea.
Thu Nov 28 2024

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

Germans have voted - what happens now?
Germany's election winner Friedrich Merz wants to form a government quickly in order to revive a moribund economy.
Thu Feb 27 2025

MMC Bill 2024: A historic milestone for press freedom, ethics - MPI
The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024 represents a monumental leap for Malaysia's media landscape, marking the culmination of more than 50 years of intense dialogue and negotiation
Thu Feb 27 2025

South Korea's policy push springs to life as world's lowest birthrate rises
The shift in societal norms could prove pivotal in a country that over past decade has seen its birthrate plummet to lowest in the world.
Thu Feb 27 2025

Frozen funds: Why Europe will struggle to fill USAID gap
Despite court rulings challenging the funding freeze, the fate of the US Agency for International Development remains in doubt.
Thu Feb 27 2025

PM hits out at those advising him 'not to travel too much'
PM says, Malaysia needs investment because, without it, the country cannot solve problems related to employment or create job opportunities.
Wed Feb 26 2025

North Korea's Kim calls for building modern army to brace for war
Kim outlines tasks to refurbish facilities and intensify education, focusing on modern warfare experiences and mastering advanced weapons.
Wed Feb 26 2025

60 Malaysians rescued from job scam syndicate in Cambodia - Wisma Putra
According to Wisma Putra, the victims will be repatriated in phases.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Palm oil's premium over soyoil to diminish in coming months, says analyst Mielke
Palm oil has traded at a premium over rival oils due to supply disruptions from top producers Indonesia and Malaysia, caused by floods.
Wed Feb 26 2025
'Representatives of Islam make very noticeable contribution to unity and common strength' - Putin meets with Russian Chief Mufti Tadzhuddin
President Vladimir Putin said that Muslims made a 'very noticeable contribution' to the unity and overall strength of Russia, at a meeting with Chairman of the Russian Central Spiritual Directorate of Muslims and Chief Mufti of Russia Talgat Tadzhuddin in Moscow on Monday.
Wed Feb 26 2025

Avitan Shalom sentenced to seven years for possession of ammunition and firearms
Avitan Shalom pleads guilty to two charges of possessing 200 rounds of ammunition and six firearms.
Wed Feb 26 2025