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North Korea says peace talks not result of US pressure
The pair is set for the first ever face-to-face meeting between Trump and Kim Jong-Un, with a date and venue to be announced soon.
Trump hints at imminent release of 3 Americans detained in N Korea
The development comes before Trump-Kim Jong Un meet following months of tense saber-rattling over the North's nuclear and missile programs.
‘Heavy casualties’ as North Korean bus with Chinese tourists falls from bridge
Chinese tourism to the North has continued even though Beijing has enforced a slew of UN over Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons programme.
US, South Korea, Japan begin missile-tracking exercise
Two US ships are taking part, with one each from the two Asian countries.
Chinese newspaper publishes nuclear war safety tips
The apocalyptic article comes as tensions soar on the Korean Peninsula over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions.
Trump has ‘begged’ for war, is a ‘destroyer,’ says North Korea
Trump had warned North Korea not to underestimate the United States as he wrapped up his visit to South Korea.
US President Trump says China’s Xi ‘very helpful’ on North Korea
‘We hope that Russia likewise will be helpful,’ Donald Trump said.
Putin warns North Korea of 'major conflict' after it fired missile over Japan
'The problems in the region will only be solved via direct dialogue between all concerned parties, without preconditions', Putin said.
Ban on US citizens travelling to North Korea comes into force from today
The measure was imposed following the death of student Otto Warmbier in June, a few days after the 22-year-old was sent home.
North Korea says more missiles to come as UN condemns launch
At the Security Council emergency meeting US ambassador Nikki Haley warned that 'enough is enough' and that tough action had to be taken.