N Korean leader says Korean Peninsula inching closer to armed conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for perfecting the military's readiness posture, saying the Korean Peninsula is "inching closer to the brink of armed conflict"
Mon Jan 01 2024
EXPLAINER: Inside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's armoured train
The country's archaic rail network means the luxurious train only travels up to 40 kilometres per hour (25mph).
Tue Sep 12 2023
North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Ex-South Korean leader plans to give up dogs from North Korea's Kim
South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in plans to give up a pair of dogs sent by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a gift following their 2018 summit.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Kim Jong Un extends full support to Putin amid war in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday expressed full support for Russian President Vladimir Putin despite international condemnation of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Sun Jun 12 2022
N.Korea's Kim calls for improving people's lives amid 'grim' economy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un urged officials to focus on improving citizens' lives in the face of a "grim" economic situation.
Mon Oct 11 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
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
North Korea prepares for major party congress amid growing challenges
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chaired a politburo meeting on preparations for a rare Congress that is expected to set new economic and political goals.
Wed Dec 30 2020
S. Korea agency says N. Korea executed people, shut capital
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered at least two people executed, banned fishing at sea and locked down the capital, Pyongyang.
Fri Nov 27 2020
North Korea's Kim says there will be no more war thanks to nuclear weapons
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said there will be no more war as the country's nuclear weapons guarantee its safety and future.
Tue Jul 28 2020
North Korea declares emergency in border town over first suspected COVID-19 case
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town after a person suspected of being infected with the novel coronavirus returned from South Korea.
Mon Jul 27 2020
Trump says he does not know about Kim Jong-un's health but hopes he is well
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not know about the health condition of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un but hopes he is doing well.
Wed Apr 22 2020
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Prabowo officially became Indonesia's eighth president on Sunday morning after he was sworn in during a ceremony at Indonesia's parliament.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024