North Korea test fires cruise missiles to demonstrate nuclear counterattack
The exercise involved an apparently operational strategic cruise missile unit of the Korean People's Army.
Fri Feb 24 2023
North Korea says it test-fired new hypersonic missile
Pyongyang called on the United States and South Korea to scrap their "double standards" on weapons programmes to restart diplomatic talks.
Wed Sep 29 2021
U.S. warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war
The United States warned North Korea's leadership it would be "utterly destroyed" if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile.
Thu Nov 30 2017
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure
US and South Korean officials said the test, from an area north of the North Korean capital, appeared to have failed, in what would be the North's fourth straight unsuccessful missile test since March
Sat Apr 29 2017
China sees chance of six-party talks with North Korea
North Korea said this week it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium- to long-range ballistic missile.
Sat Feb 18 2017
North Korea says new nuclear-capable missile test successful
North Korea said on Monday it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium- to long-range ballistic missile the previous day.
Mon Feb 13 2017
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile into sea - South Korea military
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast early on Sunday, South Korea's military said.
Sun Feb 12 2017
G20 summit warned of risks to economy as North Korea test-fires missiles
The missile test was also an unwanted distraction for the United States, which has been trying on the sidelines of the summit to finalise a deal with Russia for a ceasefire in Syria.
Mon Sep 05 2016
North Korea test fires ballistic missile: South Korea defence ministry
North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan, South Korea's defence ministry said.
Wed Aug 03 2016
N. Korea test-fires submarine-launched missile - Seoul
The missile -- launched from a 2,000-tonne Sinpo-class submarine -- reached an altitude of some 10 kilometres (six miles) before exploding in midair.
Sat Jul 09 2016
North Korea test fires two powerful, mid-range missiles
Nuclear-armed North Korea conducted two back-to-back tests of a powerful new medium-range missile on Wednesday, South Korea's Defence Ministry said.
Wed Jun 22 2016
South Korea tests missile bringing entire North in range
South Korea said it had successfully test-fired a new ballistic missile capable of carrying a one-tonne payload to any part of North Korea.
Fri Apr 04 2014
N. Korea test-fires another short-range missile
North Korea Sunday test-fired a short-range missile off its east coast, its fourth in two days, despite pleas from South Korea and the UN chief to halt the launches.
Mon May 20 2013
North Korea test-fired another short range missile at Sea of Japan
North Korea on Sunday test-fired a short-range missile off its east coast, its fourth in two days.
Sun May 19 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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