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North Korea conducts longest ICBM test amid storm over troop deployment to Russia

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 claims 1.4 million young people joined the army this week

North Korea claims 1.4 million young people joined the army this week

The young people are determined to fight in a "sacred war of destroying the enemy with the arms of the revolution," the KCNA report said.
Wed Oct 16 2024
North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says

North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says

North Korean troops appear to be preparing to blow up roads near west and east coasts along their border, says South Korea military.
Mon Oct 14 2024
Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States

Putin vows to support North Korea against the United States

Moscow and Pyongyang have denied arms transfers but have vowed to boost military ties, possibly including joint drills.
Tue Jun 18 2024
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing

South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, Seoul officials said.
Tue Jun 11 2024
North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets

North Korea leader's sister warns of new response against S.Korean loudspeakers, leaflets

South Korea resumed loudspeaker broadcasts directed at North Korea, demanding Pyongyang to stop sending balloons carrying trash into South.
Mon Jun 10 2024
North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive', can manoeuvre, expert says

North Korea's first spy satellite is 'alive', can manoeuvre, expert says

The orbit-raising manoeuvre was a surprise as the presence of an onboard propulsion system was unexpected.
Wed Feb 28 2024
North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says

North Korea fires cruise missiles into sea, South Korea says

This marks the third time Pyongyang has tested cruise missiles in less than a week.
Tue Jan 30 2024
North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as primary foe, warns of war

North Korea's Kim calls for South to be seen as "primary foe", warns of war

Kim Jong Un said he had concluded that unification with the South Korea was no longer possible.
Tue Jan 16 2024
North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile

North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile

Analysts have said the move could potentially help justify the use of nuclear weapons against Seoul in a future war.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea

Ukraine is 'test site' for North Korean missiles - South Korea

South Korea said Russia's use of North Korean missiles gave Pyongyang "valuable technical and military insights" about its arms.
Thu Jan 11 2024
EXPLAINER - Where did Russia get its North Korean missiles?

EXPLAINER - Where did Russia get its North Korean missiles?

Russia has launched multiple North Korea-made ballistic missiles at Ukraine recently, the White House said.
Fri Jan 05 2024
North Korea fires ICBM after condemning US 'war' moves

North Korea fires ICBM after condemning US 'war' moves

The missile has a potential to travel more than 15,000 km (9,300 miles), meaning it can reach anywhere in Japan and the mainland US.
Mon Dec 18 2023
North Korea may test ICBM soon, South official says ahead of nuclear talks in DC

North Korea may test ICBM soon, South official says ahead of nuclear talks in DC

North Korea's ballistic missiles are the focus of Washington's "extended deterrence" strategy.
Fri Dec 15 2023
North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy new weapons at border

North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy new weapons at border

North Korea's defence ministry said it would restore all military measures it had halted under the deal with South Korea.
Thu Nov 23 2023
UnitedHealth murder suspect has angry outburst as details of his life emerge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 & 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

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

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