Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty
Russia's parliament completed the passage of a law on Wednesday that withdraws Moscow's ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests.
Wed Oct 25 2023
N. Korea ready to conduct nuke test 'at any time': Seoul's defense minister
The South Korean military has been strengthening its monitoring of the North's Punggye-ri nuclear test site.
Thu Apr 06 2023
Biden says China must try to prevent a North Korea nuclear test
Biden met with Xi for more than three hours ahead of the G20 summit in Bali.
Tue Nov 15 2022
Exclusive - US says China and Russia have leverage to stop North Korea nuclear test
An official said Washington was prepared to engage directly with North Korea and to discuss humanitarian assistance.
Fri Nov 04 2022
US, Japan, S. Korea vow 'unparalleled' response if N. Korea holds nuclear test
Washington and its allies believe North Korea could be about to resume nuclear bomb testing for the first time since 2017.
Wed Oct 26 2022
South Korea sees Oct. 16-Nov. 7 window for N.Korea nuclear test: Yonhap
Preparations for a nuclear test had been completed at North Korea's Punggye-ri test tunnel.
Wed Sep 28 2022
North Korea 'paves the way' for more nuclear tests - UN report
Work at the Punggye-ri nuclear test site paves the way for additional nuclear tests for the development of nuclear weapons, report shows.
Fri Aug 05 2022
N.Korea's Kim urges stronger war deterrent, amid concern over potential nuclear test
North Korea said it decided to bolster the operational duties of its frontline units with "an important military action plan."
Fri Jun 24 2022
After veto on North Korea, China says 'let's see' on UN action over a nuclear test
Zhang Jun warns against making presumptions on how Beijing might react at the UN if North Korea goes ahead with its first nuclear test.
Fri Jun 10 2022
US will again urge UN sanctions if North Korea carries out nuclear test
China and Russia last week vetoed a US-led push to impose more UN sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches.
Wed Jun 01 2022
N.Korea could return to ICBM, nuclear tests this year - US intelligence report
Commercial satellite imagery shows construction at North Korea's nuclear testing site for the first time since it was closed in 2018.
Tue Mar 08 2022
North Korea developed nuclear, missile programs in 2020: U.N. report
North Korea blew up tunnels at its main nuclear test site, Punggye-ri, in 2018, saying it was proof of its commitment to end nuclear testing.
Tue Feb 09 2021
Travel ban to North Korea timely for safety of Malaysians - Mas Ermieyati
Although the number of Malaysians to that country is low, the ban should be issued accordingly as it involved the issue of safety when travelling to high risk countries such as North Korea.
Mon Oct 02 2017
Japan's Abe announces snap election amid worries over North Korea crisis
Abe said he needed a mandate to shift some revenues from a planned future tax hike to social spending, besides seeking support for a tough stance toward North Korea's repeated missile, nuclear tests.
Mon Sep 25 2017
North Korea defiant over UN sanctions as Trump says tougher steps needed
North Korea vowed on Wednesday to redouble efforts to fight off what it said was the threat of a US invasion.
Wed Sep 13 2017
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024