Starbucks serves South Koreans coffee and glimpse into the North
Hundreds show up for the opening of the US coffeehouse chain's newest store in an observatory near the city of Gimpo.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Trump wants to meet with North Korea's Kim, but the latter says that won't happen
Kim says he sees no reason to meet with Trump, as the United States has an "unchanging aggressive and hostile policy" toward North Korea.
Thu Nov 28 2024
North Korea's Kim urges improved military capabilities for war
US, ally threats, and military confrontations with North Korea push tensions to "the worst phase in history," says Kim Jong Un.
Mon Nov 18 2024
South Korea says North Korean soldiers are fighting Ukraine forces
Seoul's confirmation comes amid growing global criticism as the two countries strengthen military ties.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Dozens of North Koreans defectors caught by secret police 'vanish', says rights group
TJWG's report reveals enforced disappearance patterns based on interviews with 62 North Korean escapees now living in South Korea.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Russia asks at UN: If West aids Ukraine, why can't North Korea help us?
Vassily Nebenzia says Russia's military interaction with North Korea does not violate international law.
Thu Oct 31 2024
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's military is one of world's largest: how powerful is it?
The Korean People's Army, with an estimated 1.3 mln active personnel, is one of the world's largest militaries, behind China and the US.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops
The Kremlin chief specifically mentioned Article 4 of the Russian partnership deal with North Korea, which deals with mutual defence.
Fri Oct 25 2024
What we know about North Korean troops joining Russia’s war in Ukraine
Analysts say North Korea could benefit from providing weapons and troops by gaining experience and insight from operating on a battlefield.
Fri Oct 25 2024
What can the UN do if North Korea sends troops to Ukraine?
North Korea has been under UN Security Council sanctions since 2006 and the measures have been steadily strengthened over the years.
Thu Oct 24 2024
North Korea propaganda leaflets found in Seoul attack South Korea's first couple
The propaganda leaflets found scattered on the streets, including some making personal attacks on the country's president and first lady.
Thu Oct 24 2024
US says evidence shows North Korea has troops in Russia, possibly for Ukraine war
The United States believes at least 3,000 North Korean troops are undergoing training at three military bases in eastern Russia.
Wed Oct 23 2024
North Korean troops are in Russia, US defense secretary says
Lloyd Austin said it would "very, very serious" if they are preparing to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine.
Wed Oct 23 2024
North Korea calls South Korea 'hostile state' indicating constitution change
North Korea confirms it's national assembly amended the constitution in line with their leader's vow to drop unification as a national goal.
Thu Oct 17 2024
UnitedHealth murder suspect has angry outburst as details of his life emerge
When arrested, Luigi Mangione was in possession of a handwritten manifesto that offered insight into his mindset, according to police.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Lawsuit accuses major food companies of marketing 'addictive' food to kids
The lawsuit claims food companies knowingly made harmful, addictive products, engineered to keep consumers hooked.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation
The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rise in East Coast flood victims; Perak, Johor unchanged
In Terengganu, the number of victims in the state swelled to 5,853 people.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms
Presidential security official says, the raid widens investigation into the embattled leader's failed attempt to impose martial law.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law
Cho Ji-ho is accused of deploying police to block lawmakers from entering parliament after Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Article 19 & CIJ call for revisions to protect rights in Online Safety Bill 2024
ARTICLE 19 and the Centre for Independent Journalism are concerned about specific provisions of the Online Safety Bill 2024.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Stronger ringgit benefits cocoa farmers, reduces agricultural input import costs - MPIC
The reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins, it said.
Wed Dec 11 2024