
North Korea to convene parliament, anti-epidemic meeting amid zero COVID claim
NKorea's parliament rarely meets and usually serves to approve decisions on issues that have been created by it's powerful Worker's Party.
Mon Aug 08 2022

S.Korea's Moon promises final push for N.Korea peace
Moon said his outreach to North Korea had been enabled by a large military buildup that helped make South Korea safer.
Mon Jan 03 2022

Flanked by missiles, North Korea's Kim says US and South Korea threaten peace
Jong Un said his country's weapons development is necessary in the face of hostile policies from the United States and a military buildup in South Korea.
Wed Oct 13 2021

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

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

North Korea derides South's submarine-launched missile as clumsy, rudimentary
Both N. Korea and S.Korea have been developing increasingly sophisticated weapons amid stalled efforts to ease tension on the peninsula.
Mon Sep 20 2021

Exclusive-North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office - Sources
The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a ceasefire.
Wed Jul 28 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 missile test casts shadow over Biden administration, Japan Olympics
The command said it was monitoring the situation and consulting with allies.
Thu Mar 25 2021

North Korea developed nuclear, missile programs in 2020: U.N. report
North Korea blew up tunnels at its main nuclear test site, Punggye-ri, in 2018, saying it was proof of its commitment to end nuclear testing.
Tue Feb 09 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 shows off new submarine-launched missiles after rare party congress
North Korea displayed what appeared to be a new submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) at a parade on Thursday night.
Fri Jan 15 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

Analysis: Kim Jong Un's big plan to grow North Korea's economy faces harsh reality
Kim proposed becoming less dependent on imports, growing nearly every industry, and reforming the way officials work.
Sun Jan 10 2021

Trump's history in tweets
Trump often used tweets throughout his term to denounce the "Fake News" media that he accused of leading a 'witch hunt' against him.
Sat Jan 09 2021

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

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