Fever fans cheer Stephanie White as Caitlin Clark and Indiana continue surge after recent tumult
Dr. Anthony Fauci declines request to appear before a second Senate panel after GOP contempt vote
JPMorgan debanked Polymarket last year over regulatory concerns, source says
South Korea's Lee says mechanisms needed to manage North tensions
Race to reach trapped Colombia quake survivors offers hope
Taiwan passes annual budget after long delay, including drone spending
Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston come up big in 2nd half and propel Fever past Wings 98-87
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South Korea's Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked U.S.
June 17, 2026North Korea
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South Korea to shift civilian restricted line at border with North Korea
South Korea will shift a line running parallel to the military border with North Korea to narrow the area that restricts civilian access to reflect an evolving security
June 17, 2026
World
North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea, KCNA says
North Korea's foreign ministry condemned a U.S. decision to approve the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea, warning the move would
June 13, 2026
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North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day, voicing full support for Moscow’s domestic and
June 12, 2026
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US, South Korea hold nuclear deterrence talks as North Korea expands arms push
U.S. and South Korean officials discussed strengthening nuclear deterrence and readiness against North Korea’s growing weapons programme on Thursday, South Korea’s defence
June 11, 2026
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North Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain
North Korea and China both walked away claiming major wins from Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit this week to the isolated state, which
June 10, 2026
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China's Xi hails deeper understanding at end of North Korea summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up on Tuesday his first visit to North Korea in seven years, saying it had established a deeper,
June 09, 2026
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China's President Xi returns home after closely watched trip to North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping has returned home, ending a rare state visit to North Korea
June 09, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World
Xi and Kim push for greater ties between China and North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit
June 08, 2026
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China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un
China’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un
June 08, 2026
Asia|Economy|Political|World
With China's Xi in North Korea, Kim to project confidence, defiance
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang on Monday, feeling in a position of strength with a firm
June 07, 2026
Asia|World
North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi visit
North Korea plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, state media said on Saturday, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi
June 06, 2026
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in what will be his first visit in years
June 05, 2026
Political|Travel|World
China's Xi to visit North Korea in push for deeper ties
China said on Friday President Xi Jinping would visit North Korea on a two-day trip from June 8, his first in nearly seven years
June 05, 2026
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World
Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up
Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up
June 04, 2026
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North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new facility to produce nuclear materials and announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate."
June 04, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World
North Korea not keen to engage with the US or South Korea, Singapore FM says
North Korea does not seem keen to engage with the United States, South Korea or Japan and is focused on building up its self-reliance and military deterrence,
May 28, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches
North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea
May 27, 2026
Science|Technology|World
North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says
North Korea has tested a mix of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets and AI-guided precision cruise missiles designed for modern warfare under leader
May 27, 2026
Asia|Political|Travel|World
Singapore foreign minister in North Korea on rare trip to two Koreas
Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan met his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui on Tuesday in Pyongyang and discussed strengthening bilateral ties, KCNA state
May 27, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea launches ballistic missile and other weapons over the sea in latest show of force
South Korea says North Korea has launched a close-range ballistic missile and other weapons toward the sea
May 26, 2026
Sports|World
North Korean soccer team beats South Korean hosts in rare match between divided countries
Drenched in rain, hundreds of South Koreans have cheered the North Korean visitors during a rare soccer match between the divided countries as Pyongyang-based Naegohyang Women’s FC defeated host Suwon 2-1 against the backdrop of political tensions
May 20, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have emphasized the need for cooperation amid global challenges, including the Iran war
May 19, 2026
Asia|Sports|World
North Korean women's soccer team arrives in South Korea for regional tournament
A North Korean women’s soccer team has arrived in South Korea to compete in a regional tournament
May 17, 2026
Business|Economy|Technology|World
Even in North Korea, someone's in your parking spot
From famine to nuclear war, North Koreans have had plenty to worry about over the years.
May 12, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|World
Tobacco company BAT's criminal case for violating North Korea sanctions dismissed by US judge
A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed the government's criminal case accusing British American Tobacco of conspiring to violate American sanctions by selling
May 12, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korean leader Kim calls ties with Russia top priority in Victory Day message to Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday reaffirmed his country's commitment to its mutual defence treaty with Russia, in a message to President Vladimir Putin
May 09, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer
North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks
May 08, 2026
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A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea
A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month
May 04, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea's Kim casts youth as vanguard of state goals amid Russia war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met delegates to the ruling party's youth league congress in Pyongyang, state media KCNA said on Sunday, as the government again cast young
May 03, 2026
Asia|Europe|World
Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
Kim Jong Un praises soldier suicides, signals deepening role in Russia’s war
April 30, 2026
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World
North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who committed suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle
April 28, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea's Kim to continue support for Russia, state media says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would continue to support Russia's policies and discussed bolstering military ties with Moscow, state media
April 27, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Russian defence minister visits North Korea
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday, the second senior Russian official to visit Pyongyang in
April 26, 2026
Asia|Political|World
Russian parliament speaker in North Korea to mark Pyongyang's troop deployment in Ukraine war
The speaker of Russia's parliament, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, arrived in North Korea on Saturday to attend an event to commemorate Pyongyang's deployment of
April 25, 2026
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Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang
South Korean prosecutors are requesting a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol
April 24, 2026
Asia|Crime|Political|World
South Korea prosecutors seek 30-year jail term for ex-President Yoon in drone case, Yonhap says
South Korean prosecutors sought a 30-year jail term for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, in a case alleging he ordered a drone operation over Pyongyang to help
April 24, 2026
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North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says
North Korea and Russia aim to open a road bridge connecting the
April 23, 2026
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US did not move defense system from Korea, general says
The United States did not move a key missile defense system from South Korea to the Middle East for the Iran war, the commander of U.S. forces in Korea said on Tuesday
April 21, 2026
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South Korea's Lee says claim that minister leaked classified intel is 'absurd'
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has rejected as "absurd" claims that his minister overseeing relations with North Korea revealed
April 21, 2026
Crime|Political|World
Russian interior minister arrives in North Korea for talks
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in North Korea for talks on cooperation between the two allies, the ministry's spokeswoman Irina Volk said early on Tuesday.
April 21, 2026
Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korea again tests cluster munitions in a launch observed by Kim and his daughter
North Korea says it test-launched ballistic missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads for the second time this month
April 20, 2026
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World
North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s eastern waters
April 19, 2026
Asia|World
North Korea fires ballistic missiles again, flexing muscle amid Iran war
North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea on Sunday, accelerating its missile launches amid Iran war tensions and talk of possible meetings with the
April 19, 2026
Asia|Political|World
South Korea says it is unaware of US protest over minister's remarks on North Korea nuclear site
South Korea's Unification Ministry said on Friday it was unaware of any U.S. protest or curbs on intelligence sharing after a media report said Washington
April 17, 2026
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Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme
Two Americans sentenced to prison for North Korean tech worker scheme
April 16, 2026
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North Korea distancing itself from Iran to leave door open for US talks, Seoul says
North Korea appears to be distancing itself from longtime partner Iran and carefully managing its public messaging to preserve the possibility of a new relationship with the
April 06, 2026
Science|Technology|World
North Korea working on carbon-fibre ICBM for multi-warhead delivery, Seoul says
North Korea's test of a solid-fuel rocket engine is intended for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) built with carbon fibre to extend range and allow for delivery of
April 06, 2026
Asia|Political|World
North Korea says South Korea's Lee is 'wise' for expressing regret about drones
North Korea said on Monday it was "very fortunate and wise" for South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to convey regret to Pyongyang for drone incursions in a rare
April 06, 2026