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North Korea’s weapons capability on nuclear warheads, missiles, drones is expanding
At the start of 2021, Kim announced a five-year plan to build more nuclear-capable weapons, a wish list that seemed far-fetched at the time. The leader of one of the world’s poorest countries aspired for some capabilities only a few major military...
UN committee alarmed by N. Korea ‘experiments on disabled’
A United Nations committee said Wednesday there were credible reports that North Korea was conducting medical experiments on disabled people, performing forced sterilisations and killing handicapped babies. The UN Committee on the Rights of...

Russia responds to Trump's 'conspiring' allegations
The Kremlin appeared to mock Donald Trump 's accusation that the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea were 'conspiring' against the US as they assembled to watch a massive military parade in Beijing this week. Trump made the startling claim on...
World : South Korea Approves Discussions With North Korea On DMZ Peace Marathon
SEOUL, Aug 30 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The unification ministry has approved the Paju city government's plan to contact North Korean officials to discuss the municipality's plan to host an international marathon event at the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ)...

North Korea’s Kim will meet with Xi, Putin at Chinese military parade
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivers a speech at a meeting held during Dec. 23 until Dec. 27, 2024, in Pyongyang, North Korea. — File photo from Korean Central News Agency/Korea News...

asia North Korea leader Kim promises 'beautiful life' for families of 'martyrs' killed in Russia
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised "a beautiful life" for the families of "martyrs" who perished fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine, state media said on Saturday (Aug 30), praising the bereaved for the heroism of their...

September 3, 2025 – PBS News Hour full episode
Wednesday on the News Hour, the leaders of Russia, China and North Korea meet in Beijing to strengthen their alliance and showcase military might. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse speak out as some of the files are released. Plus, how...

North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade

North Korea’s showcase factories struggle as prosecutors launch crackdown
North Korea is heavily promoting the achievements of its local industrial factory construction under the “Regional Development 20×10 Policy,” but in reality, these factories are facing production disruptions and quality control issues. Amid these...

‘My heart breaks’: North Korea’s Kim comforts families of fallen troops
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with the families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine and offered condolences for their “unbearable pain”, state media said on Saturday. Pyongyang has not confirmed the number of its soldiers...

North Korea calls South Korean President ‘hypocrite’ over denuclearisation remarks
Seoul: North Korea on Wednesday denounced South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s remarks on denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula made during his visit to the United States, saying he is a hypocrite seized by a “denuclearisation paranoia.” The...

Foreign policy expert breaks down China summit
A summit hosted by China, bringing together leaders and dignitaries from 26 nations -- including Russia, North Korea and India -- is sparking global concern. Foreign policy experts warn the gathering could signal a new world order that empowers...

CNN Can’t Get Enough Of Dictators’ Big Bromance Meetup In China
During a segment of CNN’s “The Lead” on Wednesday, host Jake Tapper brought out that network’s journalist Tom Foreman to use a touchscreen to break down photos and videos of the leaders from China, Russia and North Korea meeting. Russian President...

This picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on August 30, 2025 shows Kim Jong Un handing over a portrait wrapped in a flag to the family of a soldier
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to visit China
North Korea’s leader will attend a military parade in Beijing next week to commemorate the end of World War II, an event looking increasingly likely to be characterized by opposition to the West. Kim Jong Un will be hosted by China’s Xi Jinping on...

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to attend military parade in China
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend an expansive military parade in China next week — the first event to bring him together with a clutch of world leaders since he assumed office in 2011. Chinese President Xi Jinping extended Kim’s...

North Korea’s Kim and Russia’s Putin to join Xi in China for Second World War victory parade
Open this photo in gallery:Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un in Vladivostok, Russia in April, 2019.SPUTNIK/Reuters Russian leader Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un will be among the...

US sanctions North Korea IT scheme tied to Russia, China
Homepage > News > Business > US sanctions North Korea IT scheme tied to Russia, China Summary: The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned entities from North Korea, Russia, and China over a scheme to place IT workers into global companies using stolen...

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to join Putin at China military parade
North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing next week alongside Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China has said, in what will be a landmark visit. This is Kim’s first multilateral international meeting, making the event a...

North Korea: Kim Jong Un To Join China’s World War II Victory Parade
Home China North Korea: Kim Jong Un To Join China’s World War II Victory... "It is quite unusual for Kim to attend a Victory Day ceremony, and it may be the first time Kim is attending a gathering of many heads of state, where he can meet Putin,...