US Army charges Private Travis King with desertion over dash into North Korea
The charges range from desertion for running into N. Korea to assault against fellow soldiers and solicitation of child pornography.
Fri Oct 20 2023
FACTBOX - Travis King: What happened to other US soldiers who defected to North Korea?
Here are some cases that have occurred since the 1950-1953 Korean War ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty.
Thu Sep 28 2023
US soldier Travis King heads home after North Korea expels him
Travis King is in US custody and heading home after being expelled by North Korea into China.
Thu Sep 28 2023
Travis King: North Korea to expel US soldier over illegal border crossing
North Korea has decided to expel Travis King who it said has admitted to illegal intrusion into the country.
Wed Sep 27 2023
Travis King case highlights North Korea's history of citing US racism
For decades Pyongyang has highlighted racial discrimination in the United States as what it says is an example of Washington's hypocrisy.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Travis King: Who is the US soldier who crossed into North Korea?
North Korea says Travis King crossed the border last month to escape racism and mistreatment in the US military and society.
Wed Aug 16 2023
North Korea says Travis King wants refuge from mistreatment, racism in US
North Korea concluded that Travis King crossed deliberately and illegally, with the intent to stay in the North or in a third country.
Wed Aug 16 2023
North Korea responds to UN Command on US Private Travis King - Pentagon
North Korea has offered a very brief response to the United Nations Command about a US soldier who dashed over the heavily-guarded border.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Travis King crossing puts North Korea border tours under scrutiny
Tourists should expect far stricter supervision if visits to the border between North and South Korea resume, analysts said.
Tue Jul 25 2023
Conversations with North Korea have started on US soldier Travis King - UN Command
The conversation were being conducted with N. Korea's military through a mechanism established under the Korean War armistice.
Mon Jul 24 2023
US scrambles to determine fate of soldier Travis King, who fled to North Korea
Matthew Miller said Pentagon had "reached out" to counterparts in North Korea but "those communications have not yet been answered."
Thu Jul 20 2023
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
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024