
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

North Korea conducts longest ICBM test amid storm over troop deployment to Russia
South Korea warns Pyongyang could seek missile technology from Russia in exchange for deploying troops to help with the war in Ukraine.
Thu Oct 31 2024

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 set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
North Korean troops appear to be preparing to blow up roads near west and east coasts along their border, says South Korea military.
Mon Oct 14 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

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing
South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, Seoul officials said.
Tue Jun 11 2024

North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets
South Korea resumed loudspeaker broadcasts directed at North Korea, demanding Pyongyang to stop sending balloons carrying trash into South.
Mon Jun 10 2024

North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive', can manoeuvre, expert says
The orbit-raising manoeuvre was a surprise as the presence of an onboard propulsion system was unexpected.
Wed Feb 28 2024

North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says
This marks the third time Pyongyang has tested cruise missiles in less than a week.
Tue Jan 30 2024

North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as "primary foe", warns of war
Kim Jong Un said he had concluded that unification with the South Korea was no longer possible.
Tue Jan 16 2024

North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Analysts have said the move could potentially help justify the use of nuclear weapons against Seoul in a future war.
Mon Jan 15 2024

Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea
South Korea said Russia's use of North Korean missiles gave Pyongyang "valuable technical and military insights" about its arms.
Thu Jan 11 2024

EXPLAINER - Where did Russia get its North Korean missiles?
Russia has launched multiple North Korea-made ballistic missiles at Ukraine recently, the White House said.
Fri Jan 05 2024

North Korea fires ICBM after condemning US 'war' moves
The missile has a potential to travel more than 15,000 km (9,300 miles), meaning it can reach anywhere in Japan and the mainland US.
Mon Dec 18 2023

North Korea may test ICBM soon, South official says ahead of nuclear talks in DC
North Korea's ballistic missiles are the focus of Washington's "extended deterrence" strategy.
Fri Dec 15 2023

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025