North Korea
Dhaka condemns NKorea missile over Japan
Dhaka strongly condemns North Korea's firing of a ballistic missile over Japan on Friday as “grave security concerns around the world.“
16 September 2017, 09:48 AM
NKorea seeks 'equilibrium' with US, says nuclear capability nearly complete
North Korea has said it was seeking military "equilibrium" with the United States as leader Kim Jong-Un vowed to complete Pyongyang's nuclear programme, which he said had "nearly reached the terminal".
16 September 2017, 04:49 AM
A chastening defeat for Bangladesh
Bangladesh taste a bitter experience in their opening match of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship, suffering a massive 9-0 defeat at the hands of defending champions North Korea in Thailand Today.
11 September 2017, 11:57 AM
North Korea urges nuclear build-up on anniversary
North Korea's state media marked the nation's founding anniversary Saturday with calls for a nuclear arms buildup, in defiance of mounting international sanctions.
9 September 2017, 05:03 AM
North Korea celebrates nuclear test
North Korea held a mass celebration for the scientists involved in carrying out its largest nuclear blast to date, with fireworks and a mass rally in Pyongyang.
7 September 2017, 07:03 AM
US says NKorea 'begging for war,' pushes for tougher UN sanctions
The US has accused North Korea of "begging for war" and pushed for the "strongest possible measures" on Pyongyang following its sixth and most powerful nuclear test.
5 September 2017, 05:01 AM
Dhaka concerned over North Korea nuclear tests
Bangladesh issues concern over the recent nuclear tests conducted by North Korea and cited the act citing as threat to regional peace and stability.
4 September 2017, 06:56 AM
SKorea launches missile drill after North's nuclear test
South Korea's military launches a volley of ballistic missiles simulating an attack on the North's nuclear test site Monday, Seoul said, in an exercise responding to a test of what Pyongyang says was a hydrogen bomb.
4 September 2017, 04:44 AM
NKorea declares H-bomb test 'a perfect success'
North Korea says it has tested a hydrogen bomb which it can mount on a missile, declaring "perfect success" in its biggest-ever nuclear detonation and presenting a potent challenge to President Donald Trump.
3 September 2017, 04:14 AM
US ban on travel to North Korea kicks in
American tourist Nicholas Burkhead says he'd be happy to return to his latest holiday destination, with its beautiful scenery, great food and friendly people.
1 September 2017, 13:50 PM
Bangladesh expresses ‘concern’ on NKorea missile launch over Japan
Bangladesh has expressed “grave concern” over the recent launch of a ballistic missile by Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that flew over northern Japan.
30 August 2017, 06:42 AM
North Korea says more missiles to come as UN condemns launch
North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un has promised more missile flights over Japan, insisting his nuclear-armed nation's provocative launch was a mere "curtain-raiser", in the face of UN condemnation and US warnings of severe repercussions.
30 August 2017, 04:49 AM
North Korea fires short-range missiles: US military
North Korea fired three short-range ballistic missiles, the US military says, following weeks of heightened tensions between Washington and Pyongyang.
26 August 2017, 04:38 AM
Rumble of a distant thunder?
How much do the words of Winston Churchill, addressed to the former Soviet Union, ring out through the mists of the time of the Cold War: “Jaw-jaw is better than war-war.” The words of wisdom and statesmanship from a Second World War veteran are infinitely more relevant today in an age of nuclear proliferation, placing the button of annihilation at the hand of a desperado.
24 August 2017, 18:00 PM
US targets Chinese, Russia entities for helping North Korea
The United States imposes new North Korea-related sanctions, targeting Chinese and Russian firms and individuals for supporting Pyongyang's weapons programs, but stops short of an anticipated focus on Chinese banks.
23 August 2017, 05:31 AM
NKorea leader holds off on Guam missile plan
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un says he would hold off on a planned missile strike near Guam, but warned the highly provocative move would go ahead in the event of further "reckless actions" by Washington.
15 August 2017, 04:11 AM
North Korea recalls key ambassadors home for meeting: Yonhap
North Korean ambassadors to China, the United Nations and Russia are among key envoys who have returned home for a joint meeting, reports South Korea's Yonhap news agency.
14 August 2017, 05:32 AM
3.5m volunteer for army as tensions rise: NKorea
North Korea said on Saturday that nearly 3.5 million workers, party members and soldiers volunteered to join or rejoin its army to resist new UN sanctions and to fight against the United States in the current geopolitical tension between Pyongyang and Washington.
12 August 2017, 08:38 AM
Satellite photos suggest North Korea preparing submarine missile test: Report
Recent satellite photos suggest North Korea could be preparing for fresh submarine-based ballistic missile tests, an expert on its military says.
12 August 2017, 06:58 AM
North Korea military option 'locked and loaded', says Trump
US President Donald Trump says a military option against North Korea was "locked and loaded," his latest salvo in an escalating war of words with Pyongyang's nuclear-armed regime.
11 August 2017, 12:00 PM