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Trump Ready to Meet North Korean Leader

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared Monday his readiness to sit down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un if Pyongyang's chief expresses interest in dialogue during the American leader's imminent South Korea stop. "I'd love to meet with...

Trump promises sweeping support for Japan, its new PM

(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed comprehensive backing for Japan and its new leader, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, as both nations strengthen their partnership in the face of growing competition with China in the Indo-Pacific....

Trump comments on US-Japan ties ‘will be stronger than ever before’

(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed that US-Japan relations would reach unprecedented strength during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo. “I have always had a great love of Japan and a great respect for...

Japan's New PM Calls Out South China Sea Disputes

(MENAFN) Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confronted escalating maritime disputes during Sunday discussions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit held in Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. Takaichi and...

Russia’s New Missile Poses Challenge to US Anti-Missile Plans

(MENAFN) Russia’s recently tested, unlimited-range nuclear-powered missile, the Burevestnik, represents a significant shift in military capabilities and is poised to greatly impact the United States’ plans for its ‘Golden Dome’ anti-missile...

Trump vows comprehensive support for Japan, new PM

(MENAFN) During a visit to Tokyo on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump offered sweeping backing to Japan and its newly appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, amid rising US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific. Trump described Japan as “an ally at...

Lavrov Condemns NATO’s Influence Across Eurasia

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed deep apprehension over NATO’s ongoing enlargement and its alleged attempts to transform Eurasia into its “fiefdom.” Speaking at a security forum in Minsk, Belarus, the top Russian...

Lavrov says NATO aims to make Eurasia its “fiefdom”

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized NATO’s expansion and activities across Eurasia, warning that the bloc’s moves threaten Moscow’s security and regional stability. Speaking at a security conference in Minsk, Belarus, Lavrov...

N. Korea says testing of hypersonic weapon shows defense advancement

(MENAFN) North Korea on Thursday confirmed that a hypersonic weapon test carried out the previous day served as "clear proof" of the country’s ongoing efforts to enhance its self-defense capabilities, according to reports. The test, conducted by...

N. Korea calls hypersonic weapon test proof of stronger self-defense

(MENAFN) North Korea on Thursday confirmed that a hypersonic weapon test conducted the previous day served as "clear proof” of its ongoing efforts to enhance its self-defensive technical capabilities. As stated by reports, the test was carried out...

N. Korea Launches Several Short-Range Missiles Toward East Sea

(MENAFN) North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea early Wednesday, marking its first missile test since President Lee Jae Myung took office in June, according to South Korean media, which cited South Korea’s...

N. Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea

(MENAFN) North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday morning, marking the first missile test since President Lee Jae Myung took office in June, South Korea’s military reported. According to the...

N. Korea launches short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea

(MENAFN) North Korea conducted multiple short-range ballistic missile launches toward the East Sea on Wednesday morning, marking its first test since President Lee Jae Myung took office in June, according to reports citing South Korean military...

FM of N. Korea to commence official trips to Russia, Belarus

(MENAFN) North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui is set to visit Russia and Belarus at the invitation of their respective foreign ministries, according to reports from state media on Sunday. While Pyongyang has not yet disclosed specific dates...

North Korean Foreign Minister Plans Visiting Russia

(MENAFN) North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui is scheduled to travel to Russia and Belarus, according to reports from state media on Sunday. The trips are being conducted at the request of the foreign ministries of both countries. Details...

Military Robot Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 44,520 Million by 2034 Growing Adoption of Autonomous Systems to Boost Battlefield Efficiency and Safety

Ottawa, Oct. 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Statifacts, the global military robot market size was valued at USD 23,940 million in 2024 and is predicted to be worth around USD 44,520 million by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% between...

N. Korea Erects 10km of Anti-Tank Barriers Along DMZ

(MENAFN) A South Korean opposition lawmaker revealed on Tuesday that North Korea has constructed roughly 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of anti-tank barriers close to the inter-Korean border, media reported. Yu Yong-weon, a representative from the main...

North Korean Lazarus group targets the drone sector in Europe, likely for espionage, ESET Research discovers

Lazarus targeted several companies active in the defense industry in Central and Southeastern Europe. Some of these are heavily involved in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV / drones) sector. Lazarus attacks against companies developing UAV...

S. Korea issues evacuation alert after N. Korea after dam release

(MENAFN) South Korea has issued an evacuation alert after North Korea reportedly released water from a dam north of the inter-Korean border without providing prior notice, according to reports. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment said...

Iran signs law to join UN anti-terror financing

(MENAFN) Iran has ratified a law joining the UN International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), local media reported Wednesday, aiming to improve access to global banking, ease trade, and alleviate pressure on its...