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
Showdown set as US to declare UN sanctions on Iran are back
Few countries believe the move is legal, and such action could provoke a credibility crisis at the United Nations.
Thu Sep 17 2020
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
China issues order to implement U.N. sanctions on North Korea
China's Commerce Ministry issued a ban effective from Tuesday on several imports from North Korea, a move that is in line with U.N. sanctions announced this month.
Mon Aug 14 2017
Malaysia briefly stops North Korean ship from entering Penang for possible UN sanctions breach
Malaysia briefly prevented a North Korean ship carrying coal from entering its port in Penang because of a suspected breach of United Nations sanctions.
Wed Mar 29 2017
Malaysia rejects reports it violates UN sanctions on North Korea - Foreign Ministry
Malaysia rejects claims that it has violated sanctions imposed by the United Nations on North Korea.
Sat Mar 04 2017
Philippines impounds N. Korean ship under UN sanctions
The Philippines said it had impounded a North Korean vessel in response to tough new United Nations sanctions introduced in response to Pyongyang's recent nuclear and ballistic missile tests.
Sat Mar 05 2016
North Korea rejects UN sanctions, vows to strengthen nuclear deterrent
North Korea on Friday rejected the UN Security Council's tough sanctions targeting the communist state as "unfair, illicit and immoral" and vowed to keep building its nuclear arsenal.
Fri Mar 04 2016
North Korea lays out tough conditions for talks
North Korea laid out onerous conditions Thursday for any talks with Seoul or Washington, including the withdrawal of UN sanctions.
Thu Apr 18 2013
N. Korea scraps peace pacts
An enraged North Korea responded to new UN sanctions with fresh threats of nuclear war on Friday.
Fri Mar 08 2013
N.Korea threatens 'merciless' retaliation on South
North Korea on Tuesday vowed "merciless" retaliation against the South for its support of UN sanctions.
Tue Jan 29 2013
N. Korea plans more nuclear test aimed at US
North Korea said it planned to carry out a third nuclear test and more rocket launches aimed at its "arch-enemy" the United States in response to tightened UN sanctions.
Thu Jan 24 2013
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024
Father of Malaysian Islamic banking, Abdul Halim Ismail passes away
His dedication and pioneering spirit played an important role in shaping the journey of Bank Islam as well as leaving a lasting impact on the development of Malaysia's Islamic finance industry.
Sun Oct 20 2024