Hydrogen bomb

North Korea possibly tested hydrogen bomb components: Report

North Korea tested a nuclear device on January 6 that it said was a hydrogen bomb.

Jan 29, 2016, 03:47 AM IST

North Korea invents liquor that leaves you with no hangover!

The liquor ensures you are clear-headed in the morning to kick-start your day.

Jan 20, 2016, 13:46 PM IST

'North Korea leader wants nuke deterrent as proof against downfall'

North Korea says it tested a miniaturised hydrogen bomb on January 6.

Jan 15, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

China supports 'necessary' UN response to North Korea test

The North`s nuclear test angered both China and the United States.

Jan 15, 2016, 17:06 PM IST

UN working for tougher sanctions on North Korea: UN diplomat

The UN's most powerful body is working on a resolution that would impose tougher sanctions on North Korea to reflect its claim that it tested a powerful hydrogen bomb for the first time, a Security Council diplomat said today.

Jan 14, 2016, 01:05 AM IST

NATO cannot limit missile defences to please Russia, says U.S.

NATO allies cannot agree to Russian demands to limit their missile defences because of the threat posed by North Korea, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Tuesday.

Jan 13, 2016, 01:46 AM IST

'North Korea faked sub-launched missile test footage'

North Korean state television aired footage on Friday of the latest test, said to have taken place in December. 

Jan 12, 2016, 10:13 AM IST

US may send more strategic weapons to Korean peninsula: South Korea

The United States on Sunday sent a nuclear-capable B-52 bomber based in Guam on a flight over South Korea.

Jan 11, 2016, 16:28 PM IST

North Korea holding US citizen and Canada pastor: Report

If confirmed, Kim Dong Chul, would be the second Western citizen known to be held currently in North Korea.

Jan 11, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

Days after N Korea 'tested' H-bomb, South Korea, US deploy strategic bomber over Korean Peninsula

South Korea and the US on Sunday deployed the B-52 Stratofortress, a long-range strategic bomber, over the Korean Peninsula, three days after North Korea said it has tested a hydrogen bomb.

Jan 10, 2016, 11:26 AM IST

N Korea says South's propaganda broadcasts push situation to ''brink of war''

South Korea`s loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea push the rivals to the "brink of war," a top North Korean official has told a propaganda rally, in the isolated country`s first official response to the sonic barrage across its border.

Jan 09, 2016, 10:47 AM IST

Nuclear tests, purges mark four years of Kim's North Korea rule

Jack Kim/Reuters

Jan 08, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

The men behind North Korea's nuclear weapons programme

The three helped lay the groundwork that led to the isolated country`s fourth nuclear test on Wednesday.

Jan 08, 2016, 10:27 AM IST

Pressure grows on China to rein in North Korea, South launches propaganda barrage

The broadcasts, in rolling bursts from walls of loudspeakers at 11 locations along the heavily militarised border, blare rhetoric critical of the Pyongyang regime.

Jan 08, 2016, 10:17 AM IST

North Korea boosts frontline troop strength as South readies broadcasts: Report

North Korea has increased the number of troops at some forward-deployed units as South Korea readied to restart propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts in retaliation for the North`s nuclear test, Yonhap news agency reported on Friday.

Jan 08, 2016, 09:24 AM IST

North Korea now more isolated than ever: US

The US has said that the international community stands united against North Korea's provocations, with Pyongyang more isolated than ever, after the reclusive nation claimed it has successfully conducted its first hydrogen bomb test.

Jan 08, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

South Korea to resume loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts against Pyonyang

The North`s nuclear test was a "grave violation" of an August agreement reached between the two Koreas to ease tension and improve ties.

Jan 07, 2016, 15:16 PM IST

North Korea nuke test brings to fore Pakistan's proliferation record

Top US lawmakers and experts had expressed concern over Pakistan's proliferation history and its nexus with rogue nations like North Korea in helping them acquire nuclear weapons, a month before Pyongyang successfully conducted its first hydrogen bomb test.

Jan 07, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

Trump says South Korea pays 'peanuts' for US troop presence

Under a five-year cost-sharing accord reached two years ago, Seoul agreed to contribute $867 million toward U.S. military costs in 2014.

Jan 07, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

South Korea seeks US strategic weapons after North's nuclear test

Barack Obama also spoke to President Park Geun-hye of South Korea to discuss options.

Jan 07, 2016, 10:33 AM IST