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
N. Korea's Kim Jong Un calls ICBM test a 'clear signal' to the US
North Korea's test of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) should serve as a warning to the United States and its allies, ruler Kim Jong Un said.
Tue Dec 19 2023
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
North Korea says it launched ICBM to warn US, S. Korea over drills
Kim Jong Un accompanied by his daughter, personally oversaw the recent test-firing of North Korea's most powerful ICBM.
Fri Mar 17 2023
North Korea test fires cruise missiles to demonstrate nuclear counterattack
The exercise involved an apparently operational strategic cruise missile unit of the Korean People's Army.
Fri Feb 24 2023
North Korea fires ballistic missiles, warns of turning Pacific into 'firing range'
Kim Yo Jong warns against increased presence of US strategic assets following the joint air drills with its Asian allies over the weekend.
Mon Feb 20 2023
North Korea shows off possible solid-fuel ICBM at nighttime parade
Kim Jong Un attends the military parade in Pyongyang with his wife, Ri Sol Ju and a girl believed to be Kim's second child, Ju Ae.
Thu Feb 09 2023
Kim Jong Un says North Korea aims to have the world's strongest nuclear force
NKorea's "ultimate goal is to possess the world's most powerful strategic force, the absolute force unprecedented in the century," Kim said.
Mon Nov 28 2022
APEC summit disrupted by North Korean ICBM test
That launch adds to a record-breaking year for North Korea's missile programme after it resumed testing ICBMs for the first time since 2017.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Explainer: North Korea is developing ICBMs. What are they?
NKorea has ramped up missile tests and tested ICBM as part of efforts to develop a nuclear-tipped missile that can strike the US mainland.
Fri Nov 04 2022
N.Korea fires three ballistic missiles hours after Biden leaves Asia
In response, the United States and South Korea held combined military drills, including surface-to-surface missile tests.
Wed May 25 2022
Kim says N.Korea will keep developing 'formidable striking capabilities' - KCNA
North Korea will continue to develop "formidable striking capabilities" that cannot be bartered or sold for anything, Kim said.
Mon Mar 28 2022
US imposes sanctions targeting North Korea's missile program
Kim said North Korea's latest missile launch is designed to demonstrate the might of its nuclear force and deter any US military moves.
Fri Mar 25 2022
S.Korea conducts live-fire missile drill after N.Korea ICBM test
The test confirms the military is capable of a precision strike if needed against the location of any North Korean missile launch.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 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