US to launch ''first ever'' missile test to counter North Korea
The missile is meant to simulate an ICBM, meaning it will fly faster than missiles used in previous intercept tests, according to Christopher Johnson, spokesman for the Missile Defense Agency.
May 27, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
North Korea accuses South of violating airspace
Pyongyang also accused Seoul of escalating tensions and warned of a "merciless retaliatory response".
May 27, 2017, 13:15 PM IST
Donald Trump says North Korea problem `will be solved`
The issue of North Korea is a grave threat not only to East Asia but also to the world.
May 26, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
North Korea declares medium-range missile ready for deployment
The missile tested was the Pukguksong-2, which uses solid fuel that allows for immediate firing.
May 22, 2017, 08:18 AM IST
Donald Trump willing to try engagement with North Korea, on conditions: Seoul
U.S. President Donald Trump told South Korea`s presidential envoy that Washington was willing to try to resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis through engagement, but under the right conditions, South Korea`s foreign ministry said on Thursday.
May 18, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
Threat coming from North Korea entering new stage: Japan PM Shinzo Abe
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe praised US President Donald Trump's tough stance against the Kim Jong-un regime.
May 17, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Launched missile could carry large nuclear warhead: North Korea
North Korea has said that a missile it tested on Sunday is capable of carrying a large nuclear warhead, state media reported on Monday.
May 15, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
North Korea says 'new missile' can carry nuclear warhead
North Korea on Monday celebrated the launch of what appeared to be its longest-range ballistic missile yet tested in a bid to bring the US mainland within reach, saying it was capable of carrying a "heavy nuclear warhead".
May 15, 2017, 17:00 PM IST
North Korea`s `new missile` has unprecedented range: Experts
North Korea said Monday it had successfully tested a new type of rocket in its latest missile launch, as analysts said it showed an unprecedented range that brought US bases in the Pacific within reach.
May 15, 2017, 08:46 AM IST
Donald Trump calls for stronger sanctions on North Korea after missile
US President Donald Trump is calling for tougher sanctions on North Korea following its latest ballistic missile test.
May 14, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
North Korea accuses CIA of plot to assassinate Kim Jong-Un
North Korea on Friday accused the CIA and Seoul`s intelligence services of conspiring to assassinate the isolated country`s leader Kim Jong-Un with a biochemical weapon, amid heightened tensions in the region.
May 05, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
CIA plotting with South Korea to assassinate Kim Jong-Un: Pyongyang
North Korea on Friday accused the CIA of plotting with South Korea to assassinate leader Kim Jong-Un, amid soaring tensions in the flashpoint region.
May 05, 2017, 16:02 PM IST
North Korea leader revisits island strike site: Report
The North`s Korean Central News Agency said Kim Jong-Un visited military detachments on Jangjae and Mu islets and was briefed on the "recent movements of the enemy".
May 05, 2017, 09:54 AM IST
Hillary Clinton blames FBI, Wikileaks, Russian hackers for presidential polls loss
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has blamed FBI, Wikileaks and Russian hackers for her defeat in the November 8 presidential elections.
May 03, 2017, 09:00 AM IST
Would be 'honored' to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-Un: Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he would not rule out meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, saying he would be "Jong-Un, saying he would be "honored to do it," despite weeks of tough talk against the regime.
May 02, 2017, 00:11 AM IST
Kim Jong-un is smart cookie: Donald Trump
Pyongyang on Saturday staged a new ballistic missile test, but the projectile apparently exploded just minutes after being launched.
May 01, 2017, 09:04 AM IST
Conflict with North Korea is US' 'biggest worry': Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump has admitted that conflict with North Korea is presently the biggest concern on his plate.
Apr 28, 2017, 08:55 AM IST
US vows to force North Korea back to nuclear talks
The United States on Wednesday said it was not looking to bring Kim Jong-Un`s regime to its knees.
Apr 27, 2017, 10:11 AM IST
North Korea marks military anniversary with firing drill
Nuclear-armed North Korea on Tuesday marked a military anniversary with a massive conventional firing drill.
Apr 25, 2017, 13:28 PM IST
China warns of war as North Korea vows 'merciless' response to US
China issued a stern warning Friday that a conflict over North Korea could break out "at any moment", as Pyongyang vowed a "merciless" response to any US military action.
Apr 15, 2017, 00:08 AM IST
