North Korea's Kim directs cruise missile test as South Korea-US drills begin
Kim Jong Un visited a navy fleet stationed on the east coast to oversee the test aboard a warship
Mon Aug 21 2023
North Korea says latest missile test against US, South Korean military 'threats'
North Korea said it conducted a "surprise" drill of an intercontinental ballistic missile amid military threats from the United States and South Korea.
Sun Feb 19 2023
South Korea seeks cooperation from China, Russia as U.N. meets on North Korea
South Korea on Monday asked for the "active cooperation" of China and Russia to prevent North Korea from conducting further missile tests.
Mon Nov 21 2022
North Korea's Kim reveals daughter at ballistic missile test
Kim is believed to have as many as three children, two girls and a boy, experts said.
Sat Nov 19 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's Kim touts new large greenhouse farm built on ex-missile test site
Kim attended the event after guiding nuclear tactical exercises targeting South Korea over the past two weeks.
Tue Oct 11 2022
North Korea conducts longest-range missile test yet over Japan
It was the latest in an escalating cycle of military muscle flexing in the region.
Tue Oct 04 2022
S.Korea, U.S. launch eight missiles in response to N.Korea missile tests
The South Korea-U.S. bilateral exercises involved an American aircraft carrier for the first time in more than four years.
Mon Jun 06 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
N.Korea silent after reported missile explosion over Pyongyang
Human rights activists said the silence underscored the complete control the government wields over communication in the country.
Thu Mar 17 2022
N.Korea conducts ninth missile test of the year ahead of S.Korea election
The South Korean military said Saturday's launch came from a location near Sunan, where Pyongyang's international airport is located.
Sat Mar 05 2022
Exclusive: North Korea grows nuclear, missiles programs, profits from cyberattacks - UN report
The sanctions monitors noted that there had been a "marked acceleration" of missile testing by Pyongyang.
Sun Feb 06 2022
N.Korea confirms latest weapons tests as Kim visits 'important' munitions factory
The test was held to confirm the power of a conventional warhead for a surface-to-surface tactical guided missile on Thursday, KCNA said.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Explainer - Minds behind the missiles: N.Korea's secretive weapons developers
North Koreas flurry of new missile tests has underscored the importance of the country's missile engineers and scientists.
Mon Jan 24 2022
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Mon Sep 13 2021
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024