North Korea defends use of 'tough counter-measures'
North Korea on Tuesday defended its use of "tough counter-measures" against what it described as US aggression, hours after the nuclear-armed nation fired a ballistic missile over Japan.
Aug 29, 2017, 19:56 PM IST
Donald Trump says 'all options' on table after North Korea fires missile over Japan
President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that "all options are on the table" as the United States considers its response to North Korea`s firing of a ballistic missile over northern Japan`s Hokkaido island into the sea.
Aug 29, 2017, 19:47 PM IST
South Korea conducts bombing drill as US, Seoul discuss tougher sanctions on North
Yoon Young-chan, a spokesman for the presidential Blue House in Seoul, told a briefing that South Korean fighter jets conducted bombing drills at a firing exercise ground after Pyongyang`s latest missile launch.
Aug 29, 2017, 09:33 AM IST
North Korea has produced miniaturised nuke warhead: Media report
North Korea vowed yesterday that tough new UN sanctions would not stop it from developing its nuclear arsenal, rejecting talks and angrily threatening retaliation against the United States.
Aug 08, 2017, 23:45 PM IST
North Korea ready to teach US 'severe lesson'
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Aug 07, 2017, 17:27 PM IST
North Korea warns US against military pressure over n-programme
The US proposed a new resolution of sanctions against North Korea at the UN Security Council on Saturday.
Aug 05, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
South Korean foreign minister Kang Kyung-Wha open to meeting North Korean counterpart
Seoul last month proposed military talks with Pyongyang but the North refused to respond. Had they gone ahead, they would have been the first official inter-Korean talks since 2015.
Aug 05, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
Air France expands no-fly zone around North Korea
Air France will expand its no-flyover zone around North Korea after concerns a missile test crossed a plane`s flight path, the media reported.
Aug 04, 2017, 10:01 AM IST
Iran reiterates: New US sanctions are breach of nuclear deal
Deputy foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran has prepared a list of 16 measures Iran would take against the US action.
Aug 03, 2017, 11:56 AM IST
US issues ban on tourist travel to North Korea
Strict warnings against travel to the North were already in place before the ban was first announced last month following the death of American student Otto Warmbier.
Aug 03, 2017, 11:20 AM IST
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte calls North Korean leader Kim Jong a 'fool' over nuclear ambitions
In April Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte questioned North Korean leader Kim Jong's sanity and urged the United States to show restraint and not be baited by a man who "wants to end the world".
Aug 02, 2017, 16:35 PM IST
US willing to talk to North Korea: Rex Tillerson
Donald Trump had recently expressed disappointment that Beijing had not applied as much pressure as he would like or caused a change in North Korea`s behaviour.
Aug 02, 2017, 10:13 AM IST
US THAAD missile hits test target amid growing pressure from North Korea
The United States said it shot down a medium-range target ballistic missile in its latest test of the country`s THAAD missile defense program, which is designed to protect the country against potential threats from countries such as North Korea and Iran.
Jul 30, 2017, 20:02 PM IST
Russia, US duel at UN over whether North Korea fired long-range missile
The United States and Russia are waging rival campaigns at the United Nations Security Council over the type of ballistic missile fired by North Korea earlier this month as the U.S. pushes to impose stronger sanctions on Pyongyang over the test.
Jul 20, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
US puts new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile program
The US government said it was targeting 18 entities and people for supporting what is said was "illicit Iranian actors or transnational criminal activity."
Jul 18, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
South Korea seeks rare talks with North Korea to ease military tensions
South Korea on Monday offered to hold rare military talks with the North, aiming to ease tensions after Pyongyang tested its first intercontinental ballistic missile.
Jul 17, 2017, 14:45 PM IST
Pak successfully test fires short-range ballistic missile 'NASR'
The army chief expressed complete satisfaction at the command and control system of the country and safety and security of all strategic assets.
China criticizes North Korea's ballistic missile launch, warns against violating UNSC resolutions
North Korean state broadcaster KCTV said on Tuesday that the new missile, Hwasong-14, is capable of striking anywhere in the world.
Jul 04, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
Donald Trump slams Kim Jong-un after missile launch
North Korea launched a new ballistic missile test, firing at least one missile that fell into the Sea of Japan.
Jul 04, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of G20 summit
The ballistic missile flew for about 40 minutes and may have landed in Japan`s Exclusive Economic Zone.
Jul 04, 2017, 08:29 AM IST
