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Medvedev pledges full commitments under Russia-N. Korea agreement

(MENAFN) Russia will fully honor its commitments to North Korea under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev confirmed on Saturday during a visit to Pyongyang for talks with...

Chinese PM to partake in ruling party anniversary celebrations

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Pyongyang on Thursday to attend the 80th anniversary celebrations of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), according to reports. This marks the first visit to North Korea by a Chinese...

Healey says European troops are ‘ready to deploy’ to Ukraine

(MENAFN) Defence Secretary John Healey has announced that European forces are “ready to deploy” to Ukraine within weeks, provided US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin reach a ceasefire agreement. Following a surprise...

PM of China to be at N. Korea eightieth anniversary of ruling party

(MENAFN) Chinese Premier Li Qiang will travel to North Korea this week to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), both governments announced Tuesday. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Li...

Kim Jong Un urges for strengthening navy in case of threats

(MENAFN) North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has urged significant improvements to the country’s naval forces to deter and respond decisively to any perceived hostilities, according to reports released Monday. Kim made the remarks during an...

Kim Jong-un Celebrates 'Immortal' Alliance with Russia

(MENAFN) In a recent statement, North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un praised the exceptionally strong relationship between his nation and Russia, referring to their bond as “immortal.” This message was shared through a state-run news agency on...

S. Korea Dismisses Calls to Pause Border Drills

(MENAFN) South Korea’s Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back firmly dismissed calls to pause military exercises near the inter-Korean border, stressing that continuous training is essential despite Seoul’s efforts to lower tensions with North Korea,...

S. Korea’s former leader voluntarily appears before investigation team

(MENAFN) South Korea’s ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol voluntarily appeared before a special investigation team on Wednesday, arriving just hours before authorities were scheduled to enforce a court-issued arrest warrant, according to reports....

S. Korea’s ex-leader voluntarily appears in front of prosecutors

(MENAFN) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol voluntarily presented himself to a special counsel team on Wednesday, just hours before authorities were set to enforce a court-issued warrant for his detention, according to reports. Yoon, who...

Yoon Suk Yeol Appears Voluntarily Before Special Counsel

(MENAFN) Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made an unanticipated appearance before a special investigation team on Wednesday, just hours before officials were scheduled to bring him in under a court-mandated warrant, according to a news...

S. Korea Plans to Launch First Civilian Nuclear Bunker

(MENAFN) South Korea is set to construct its inaugural civilian nuclear bunker beneath a public gymnasium in Seoul, according to media. The shelter will be situated under a sprawling apartment complex in the capital, city officials confirmed....

S. Korea plans to build nuclear bunker beneath public gym

(MENAFN) South Korean authorities are preparing to construct the nation’s first civilian nuclear shelter beneath a public fitness center, reports indicate. The facility will be situated under a large apartment complex in Seoul. Officials cited...

South Korea Reveals Constructing Nuclear Bunker Under Public Gym

(MENAFN) South Korean officials have announced plans to establish the nation's inaugural nuclear shelter for civilians beneath a public sports facility, according to a media outlet on Monday. This protective structure is set to be built beneath a...

Xi tells Kim Jong Un his nation is ready to bolster strategic ties

(MENAFN) Chinese President Xi Jinping has conveyed to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that Beijing is prepared to deepen strategic cooperation with Pyongyang on both regional and international matters, according to North Korean state media. The...

North Korean Leader Pushes for “Invincible” Military

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has urged his armed forces to transform into an "invincible" force, according to Seoul-based media, which cited the North’s official media on Saturday. Delivering a speech at a military parade commemorating...

NATO Needs Immediate Response to “Significant and Direct” Russian Threat

12 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – The NATO Parliamentary Assembly issued a stark warning Sunday on the threat Russia poses to Allied countries. It pressed for rapid and robust measures to deter aggression, bolster NATO’s defences and support Ukraine’s...

Assembly Calls for Stronger Democratic Resilience in face of Foreign Interference

12 October 2025 LJUBLJANA – Allied nations must bolster the democratic resilience of their societies in the face of interference from hostile foreign powers, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly warned Sunday. “Foreign interference aims to threaten the...

NATO Parliamentary Assembly backs 5% defence spending pledge

LJUBLJANA – Lawmakers from across the NATO Alliance gave parliamentary backing Saturday to Allied leaders’ commitment to invest at least 5% of annual gross domestic product on core defence requirements and other defence- and security-related...

Pakistan’s strategic defense pact with Saudi Arabia: A new security architecture in the wider Middle East

The Saudi-Pakistan Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement, signed on September 17, 2025, is a significant regional development. MEI has published several articles that provide different perspectives on the defense pact. For other analysis, please see...

North Korean Leader Urges Naval Force Boost

(MENAFN) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a significant strengthening of the country’s naval combat capabilities to “thoroughly deter and counter the enemy's provocations,” according to state media reports on Monday. Kim toured the...