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Flanked by missiles, North Korea's Kim says US and South Korea threaten peace

Flanked by missiles, North Korea's Kim says US and South Korea threaten peace

Jong Un said his country's weapons development is necessary in the face of hostile policies from the United States and a military buildup in South Korea.
Wed Oct 13 2021
Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties

Two Koreas reopen hotlines as North urges South to mend ties

Pyongyang's official KCNA news agency had said the telephone links would be reconnected on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
Mon Oct 04 2021
North Korea says hope is alive for peace, summit with South

North Korea says hope is alive for peace, summit with South

North Korea is willing to consider another summit with South Korea if mutual respect between the neighbours can be assured.
Sun Sep 26 2021
North Korea derides South's submarine-launched missile as clumsy, rudimentary

North Korea derides South's submarine-launched missile as clumsy, rudimentary

Both N. Korea and S.Korea have been developing increasingly sophisticated weapons amid stalled efforts to ease tension on the peninsula.
Mon Sep 20 2021
Exclusive-North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office - Sources

Exclusive-North, South Korea in talks over summit, reopening liaison office - Sources

The two Koreas are still technically at war after their 1950-53 conflict ended in a ceasefire.
Wed Jul 28 2021
South, North Korea have restored hotlines as leaders seek to rebuild ties

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
RM16.05 bln potential investment value, RM986.15 mln export value in coming years: MITI

RM16.05 bln potential investment value, RM986.15 mln export value in coming years: MITI

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) concluded that there is RM16.05 billion in potential investment value and RM986.15 million of export value to be realised in the coming years.
Wed Apr 07 2021
N. Korea calls South''s leader a 'parrot raised by America'

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
N.Korea missile test casts shadow over Biden administration, Japan Olympics

N.Korea missile test casts shadow over Biden administration, Japan Olympics

The command said it was monitoring the situation and consulting with allies.
Thu Mar 25 2021
North Korea fires two short-range missiles, US still open to dialogue

North Korea fires two short-range missiles, US still open to dialogue

The North Korean activity involved weapons systems at the low end of the spectrum that were not covered by U.N. Security Council testing bans.
Wed Mar 24 2021
North Korea ignores US offer for talks, citing hostility

North Korea ignores US offer for talks, citing hostility

No "dialogue of any kind" can be possible unless the United States rolls back its hostility.
Thu Mar 18 2021
South Korean spy agency says North Korea hackers tried stealing Pfizer vaccine know-how - Yonhap

South Korean spy agency says North Korea hackers tried stealing Pfizer vaccine know-how - Yonhap

South Korea's Yonhap did not report when the alleged hacking took place or whether it was successful.
Tue Feb 16 2021
North Korea developed nuclear, missile programs in 2020: U.N. report

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
After Trump setbacks, Kim Jong Un starts over with Biden

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 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
The battle to reduce road deaths

The battle to reduce road deaths

In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

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?

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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