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China's Global Times tabloid warns against cutting off North Korea oil supply

BEIJING (Reuters) - China`s Global Times, an influential tabloid, warned against any move to cut off North Korea`s oil supply or shut the border in response to Pyongyang`s nuclear test on Sunday.

Sep 04, 2017, 09:37 AM IST

North Korea conducts hydrogen bomb test; US pledges 'massive' response if threatened

SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea on Sunday conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test, which it said was of an advanced hydrogen bomb for a long-range missile, prompting the threat

Sep 04, 2017, 08:23 AM IST

India condemns North Korea's nuclear test, says it will adversely impact peace and stability

 Strongly condemning North Korea's latest nuclear test, India on Sunday asked the reclusive nation to refrain from actions which adversely impact peace and stability in the Korean peninsula. 

Sep 04, 2017, 07:56 AM IST

North Korea 'great threat and embarrassment' to China: President Donald Trump

"North Korea has conducted a major nuclear test. Their words and actions continue to be very hostile and dangerous to the United States," Trump tweeted.

Sep 03, 2017, 19:38 PM IST

Possible two-stage hydrogen bomb seen 'game changer' for North Korea

North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test on Sunday, which it said was a successful detonation of an advanced hydrogen bomb, technically known as a two-stage thermonuclear device.

Sep 03, 2017, 19:15 PM IST

President Donald Trump says North Korea actions 'very hostile and dangerous to US'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday called North Korea`s actions "very hostile and dangerous" to the United States, after Pyongyang conducted its sixth nuclear test.

Sep 03, 2017, 17:33 PM IST

UN Security Council to vote on tougher North Korea sanctions

If implemented by all countries, the ban would strip Pyongyang of roughly a third of its export earnings estimated at USD 3 billion per year, according to a diplomat familiar with the negotiations.

Aug 05, 2017, 09:11 AM IST

Activity resumes at North Korea nuclear test site: Monitor

Satellite images indicate activity has resumed at North Korea`s nuclear test site, US-based analysts said Tuesday, as tensions remain high over fears of an sixth atomic test by the reclusive state.

May 03, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

North Korea readies another nuclear test

North Korea has said it will continue testing nuclear weapons in the face of what it sees as provocation from the US.

May 02, 2017, 08:35 AM IST

China dismisses reports of putting bombers on 'high alert' to counter North Korea

Refuting the reports of Beijing putting its air force bombers on "high alert" after tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

Apr 23, 2017, 08:44 AM IST

Nuclear test will be dangerous: China warns North Korea

"There has been heightened tension between the United States, the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The precarious situation deserves our attention and concern," Wang said.

Apr 14, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

Tensions high, North Korea readies nuclear test: Report

North Korea is ready to launch a nuclear test at its Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Site, the 38 North monitoring group reported.

Apr 13, 2017, 09:56 AM IST

North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test: US

Specific intelligence indicators have shown that North Korea is ready for its sixth underground nuclear test at any time, US officials said.

Mar 25, 2017, 10:41 AM IST

Satellite images show activity at North Korea nuclear test site: Report

North Korea conducted its first nuclear test in 2006 and has since then defied UN sanctions.

Oct 07, 2016, 09:26 AM IST

North Korea tells UN 'going nuclear' is only option

Speaking to the General Assembly, Ri Yong-ho yesterday said his country will "continue to take measures to strengthen its national nuclear armed forces in both quantity and quality."

Sep 24, 2016, 06:02 AM IST

China says sanctions alone can't solve North Korea nuclear issue

China`s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that sanctions alone cannot solve the North Korean nuclear issue and that unilateral action can only lead to a dead end.

Sep 12, 2016, 13:09 PM IST

North Korea ready to conduct another nuclear test: Report

North Korea has completed preparations for another nuclear test in a previously unused tunnel at its Punggye-ri site, South Korea`s Yonhap news agency reported Monday.

Sep 12, 2016, 08:15 AM IST

Japan, South Korea reaffirm cooperation after Pyongyang's n-test

Japan and South Korea on Saturday agreed to boost cooperation to tackle North Korea`s nuclear weapons programme after it conducted its fifth test.

Sep 10, 2016, 15:37 PM IST

Trump's aide blames Hillary Clinton for North Korean nuclear test

In another scathing attack on Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, Trump's campaign has blamed her for North Korea's latest nuclear weapons test

Sep 10, 2016, 06:04 AM IST

North Korea nuclear tests will have 'serious consequences', warns Obama

US President Barack Obama today warned North Korea of "serious consequences" as he consulted leaders of South Korea and Japan after Pyongyang conducted its fifth nuclear test - believed to be its most powerful ever.

Sep 09, 2016, 15:57 PM IST