North Korea Missile Test

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One of the projectiles fell into waters within Japan's exclusive economic zone. (Photo: AFP)

Ahead of nuclear talks, North Korea launches missiles

The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectiles were fired from Wonsan into the East Sea (Sea of Japan).

02 Oct 2019 8:53 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Wednesday his country had achieved full nuclear statehood after the latest missile test fire. (Photo; AFP)

New missile can hit anywhere in US, claims North Korea

'Kim Jong Un declares with pride that now we have finally realised the great historic cause of completing the state nuclear force.'

29 Nov 2017 10:12 AM

In Picture: An earlier North Korean launch of an intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket at an undisclosed location near Pyongyang in late August. (Photo: AFP)

North Korea fires highest ever ballistic missile, US says 'it poses worldwide threat'

Meanwhile, giving a guarded response, Trump says US 'we will take care of it' and it is 'a situation that we will handle'

29 Nov 2017 8:54 AM

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said with India's youth, its optimism, its powerful democratic example and its increasing stature on the world stage, it makes perfect sense that the US at this time should seek to build on the strong foundation of its years of cooperation with India. (Photo: AP)

US 'reliable partner' for India: Rex Tillerson takes jibe at China

Tillerson said China's behaviour and action is 'posing a challenge to the rules-based international order'.

19 Oct 2017 8:24 AM

US flies bombers over Korean peninsula as Trump discusses options amid N Korea tension

The two US Air Force B-1B bombers were joined by two F-15K fighters from the South Korean military after leaving their base in Guam.

11 Oct 2017 10:58 AM

The US President has previously said the United States would'"totally destroy' North Korea if necessary to protect itself and its allies from Pyongyang's nuclear threats. (Photo: AFP)

Only one thing will work: Donald Trump on how to deal with N Korea

Donald Trump's comments seemed to be a further suggestion that military action was on his mind.

08 Oct 2017 11:43 AM

Exports of refined petroleum to the North will be limited to 2 million barrels per year and sales of liquefied natural gas banned outright, effective January 1, the Commerce Ministry said. (Photo: File | AP)

China imposes restrictions on oil supply to North Korea

China also will ban textile imports from the North, the ministry said.

23 Sep 2017 2:22 PM

At UN, Donald Trump threatens to ‘destroy North Korea’

In his maiden UN speech, US Prez says US would totally destroy North Korea if required.

20 Sep 2017 1:46 AM

North Korea’s state media said Kim inspected the loading of a hydrogen bomb into a new ICBM. (Photo: AP)

N Korea seeks 'equilibrium' with US, says nuclear capability nearly complete

North Korea successfully fired a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan on Friday.

16 Sep 2017 12:19 PM

The BSE benchmark on Friday edged higher by 30.68 points in a volatile trade on Friday.

Sensex posts gains for 7th day despite geopolitical tensions

The 50-share NSE Nifty, however, ended 1.20 points down, or 0.01 per cent, at 10,085.40.

15 Sep 2017 4:37 PM

This is the intermediate-range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 l that was launched on August 29 by North Korea. (Photo: AFP)

N Korea again fires ballistic missile over Japan, slams UNSC sanctions

The launch, from near Pyongyang, came after the UN Security Council imposed an eighth set of sanctions on the country.

15 Sep 2017 9:15 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, 'if North Korea continues to walk down this path, it has no bright future. We must make North Korea understand this.' (Photo: AP)

N Korea's provocative action threatening peace will not be tolerated: Abe

Japanese PM called for an emergency meeting of UNSC and stressed, 'Now is the time for the international community to be united.'

15 Sep 2017 8:51 AM

Addressing a press conference US President Donald Trump said, 'Military action would certainly be an option. Is it inevitable? Nothing is inevitable.' (Photo: File/AFP)

N Korea to witness 'very sad day' if US takes military action: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump said Pyongyang was 'behaving badly and it’s got to stop.'

08 Sep 2017 10:02 AM

The benchmark BSE Sensex dropped further by 294 points while the Nifty fell below the 9,900 level.

Sensex, Nifty post heavy losses as North Korea tensions escalate

Sensex dropped by 293.68 points at 31,598.55 as losses in Adani Ports, Infosys, L&T and HDFC Bank widened.

04 Sep 2017 1:39 PM

From left, Brazilian President Michel Temer, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, South Africa's President Jacob Zuma and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi head to their BRICS Summit in Xiamen, Fujian province in China, on Monday, Sept 4, 2017. (Photo: AP)

BRICS leaders deplore N Korea nuke test, name Pak-based terror groups

Leaders call for expeditious finalisation and adoption of Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism by UNGA.

04 Sep 2017 12:24 PM

A statement from China's foreign ministry on Saturday says the minister also urged his Japanese counterpart a day earlier not to consider unilateral sanctions in response. (Photo: AP)

Don't issue sanctions: China to Japan after North Korea's missile test

The test-firing on Tuesday has triggered debates in Japan about revising its defense plan after decades of pursuing more pacifist policies.

02 Sep 2017 7:21 PM

Washington’s UN ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea's missile test is 'unacceptable'. (Photo: PTI)

It's unacceptable: Nikki Haley on N Korea's missile test over Japan

Washington’s UN ambassador Nikki Haley said North Korea has violated every single UNSC resolution.

30 Aug 2017 12:38 PM

Bullion traders said at overseas market gold rallied to highest level this year. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Gold at 30,000 on N Korea's missile launch over Japan

Silver followed suit to recapture the Rs 41,000-mark by climbing Rs 900 to Rs 41,100 per kg.

29 Aug 2017 3:19 PM

North Korea said on Saturday it had conducted another successful test of an ICBM that proved its ability to strike America's mainland. (Photo: AP/Representational)

North Korea missile can hit ‘most of America’: US officials

North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un supervised the midnight launch of the missile on Friday night and called it a ‘stern warning’ to the US.

01 Aug 2017 1:05 PM

The official said the test would be of either an intermediate-range missile or North Korea's ICBM known as a KN-20 or a Hwasong-14. (Photo: Representational/File)

Post ICBM test, Pentagon detects signs of new North Korea missile test

After North Korea's July 4 test, the United States launched a push at the United Nations for tougher measures against Pyongyang.

26 Jul 2017 11:18 AM

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