N Korean leader says Korean Peninsula inching closer to armed conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for perfecting the military's readiness posture, saying the Korean Peninsula is "inching closer to the brink of armed conflict"
Mon Jan 01 2024
EXPLAINER: Inside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's armoured train
The country's archaic rail network means the luxurious train only travels up to 40 kilometres per hour (25mph).
Tue Sep 12 2023
North Korea's Kim dismisses top general, calls for war preparations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills.
Thu Aug 10 2023
Ex-South Korean leader plans to give up dogs from North Korea's Kim
South Korea's former President Moon Jae-in plans to give up a pair of dogs sent by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a gift following their 2018 summit.
Mon Nov 07 2022
Kim Jong Un extends full support to Putin amid war in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday expressed full support for Russian President Vladimir Putin despite international condemnation of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Sun Jun 12 2022
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
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 calls South''s leader a 'parrot raised by America'
Seoul's Unification Ministry expressed "strong regret" over Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un statement.
Tue Mar 30 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 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
North Korea prepares for major party congress amid growing challenges
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un chaired a politburo meeting on preparations for a rare Congress that is expected to set new economic and political goals.
Wed Dec 30 2020
S. Korea agency says N. Korea executed people, shut capital
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered at least two people executed, banned fishing at sea and locked down the capital, Pyongyang.
Fri Nov 27 2020
North Korea's Kim says there will be no more war thanks to nuclear weapons
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said there will be no more war as the country's nuclear weapons guarantee its safety and future.
Tue Jul 28 2020
North Korea declares emergency in border town over first suspected COVID-19 case
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared an emergency and a lockdown in a border town after a person suspected of being infected with the novel coronavirus returned from South Korea.
Mon Jul 27 2020
Trump says he does not know about Kim Jong-un's health but hopes he is well
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not know about the health condition of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un but hopes he is doing well.
Wed Apr 22 2020
ANALYSIS - Australia legislated a teen social media ban, it has to figure out how to enforce it
The study, will likely set course for lawmakers and tech platforms around the world as they navigate a push to age-restrict social media.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Will the fragile peace between Hezbollah and Israel hold?
Hezbollah continues to claim that it defeated the Israeli military in Lebanon and says its forces will ensure IDF adheres to the ceasefire.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Robotic-assisted prostate cancer surgery, a quick recovery option
Prostate cancer is experienced by one in 120 men in Malaysia, especially those above the age of 50.
Sat Nov 30 2024
Astro AWANI shines with five wins at MPRA 2024
Astro AWANI excels after winning five awards at the Malaysia Public Relations Awards 2024 in Kuala Lumpur
Fri Nov 29 2024
Flood situation continues to worsen, victims exceed 120,000
The flood situation across the country continues to worsen, with the number of victims in nine states reaching 120,272 people
Fri Nov 29 2024
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
Big tech says Australia "rushed" social media ban for youths under 16
A trial of methods to enforce it will start in January with the ban to take effect by Nov. 2025.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Putin denies he tried to frighten Merkel with dog Koni
Angela Merkel wrote in her new memoir "Freedom" that, Vladimir Putin sometimes brought the pet to meetings with foreign guests.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Vocational college student murder: We saw victim beaten in hostel room - Witness
The prosecution witnesses say they did not report the incident to the hostel warden for fear of being beaten like the victim.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Don't bring small children to observe river water level, say - Police
State police chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat urges the public to remain vigilant about the rising level of the river.
Fri Nov 29 2024