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
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
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
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
North Korea accuses UN Security Council of 'double standard' over missile tests
North Korea's missile tests prompts Washington to request a gathering of the UN Security Council's sanctions committee.
Mon Mar 29 2021
In shadow of China war games, Taiwan bids farewell to 'Mr Democracy'
Lee's memorial service took place in the shadow of Chinese war games, as did his election as Taiwan's first democratic leader in 1996.
Sat Sep 19 2020
Trump ready to meet North Korean leader Kim by May: South Korean official
President Donald Trump is ready to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un by May in response to Kim's invitation to hold the first-ever U.S.-North Korea summit.
Fri Mar 09 2018
Malaysians banned from travelling to North Korea
The decision was taken in view of the escalation of tensions in the Korean Peninsula and related developments arising from missile tests, it said in a statement.
Thu Sep 28 2017
South Korea warns that North may launch ICBM after nuclear test
Officials said activity around missile launch sites suggested North Korea planned more missile tests.
Mon Sep 04 2017
China says willing to pay the price for new North Korea sanctions
Wang said the new resolution showed China and the international community's opposition to North Korea's continued missile tests.
Tue Aug 08 2017
U.S. can talk to North Korea if it stops missile tests: Tillerson
Tillerson's comments at a regional security forum in Manila were the latest U.S. attempt to rein in Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs after months of tough talk from U.S. President Donald Trump
Tue Aug 08 2017
United Nations bans key North Korea exports over missile tests
"The United Nations Security Council just voted 15-0 to sanction North Korea. China and Russia voted with us. Very big financial impact!" Trump wrote.
Sun Aug 06 2017
UN vote Saturday on US bid to slash North Korea exports over missile tests
A council diplomat, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there was a "high confidence" that North Korea ally China and Russia would support the draft resolution.
Sat Aug 05 2017
Philippines' Duterte calls North Korea's Kim a 'fool' over nuclear ambitions
North Korea said Saturday's test of an intercontinental ballistic missile showed it may be able to reach most of the country.
Wed Aug 02 2017
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024