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Coats warned that the possibility of a “crippling cyber attack on our critical infrastructure.”

US intel head warns of growing cyber threat to US infrastructure

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are launching daily cyber strikes on the computer networks of US institutions.

14 Jul 2018 8:48 AM

US President Donald Trump is by far the most followed world leader on Twitter, with the Pope

Trump doubles up as most followed world leader on Twitter: study

With more than 52 million followers, the @realDonaldTrump account also counts nearly 10 million more followers than PM Narendra Modi.

11 Jul 2018 2:43 PM

In the June 12 meeting, Kim agreed to denuclearise the Korean peninsula, in exchange for a security guarantee from the US. (Photo: AFP)

Musical connect: Donald Trump sends Elton John CD to Kim Jong-Un

Donald Trump sent the ‘Rocket Man’ CD through Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

07 Jul 2018 9:48 AM

CCTV did not say whether Kim had arrived in Beijing, but security lined the freeway leading to the city's airport Tuesday morning as authorities prepared for his arrival. (Photo: AP/File)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visiting China: Chinese state media

The trip will be Kim Jong Un's third to China since March, when he made his inaugural foreign trip as leader.

19 Jun 2018 9:02 AM

South Korean Major General Do-gyun (center) speaks to the media before leaving for the border village of Panmunjom to attend the meeting. The discussions are the first general-level talks between the militaries since December 2007. (Photo: File/AP)

North, South Korea hold rare military talks to reduce border tensions

Seoul's Defense Ministry said the talks would focus on carrying out agreements from a summit between the two leaders to reduce tensions.

14 Jun 2018 2:41 PM

Trump said he had formed a 'special bond' with Kim, whom he described as 'very talented'. (Photo: File/AP)

Trump-Kim Jong Un meet start of 'radical switchover' of hostile ties: KCNA

The KCNA news agency reported that Kim Jong Un had invited US President Donald Trump to visit North Korea.

13 Jun 2018 1:39 PM

The nuclear test site in Punggye-ri, North Korea. (Photo: File/AP)

North Korea demolishes Punggye-ri nuclear test site with series of blasts

The explosions were centred on three tunnels into the underground site and a number of observation towers in the surrounding area.

24 May 2018 5:02 PM

“The word is that recently the Border has become much more porous and more has been filtering in. I want this to happen, and North Korea to be VERY successful, but only after signing!” Trump said. (Photo: AP)

Trump asks China to be tough with North Korea on border

'China must continue to be strong & tight on the border of North Korea until a deal is made,' Trump said in a tweet.

21 May 2018 8:11 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and South Korean President Moon Jae-in cross the military demarcation line to the South side at the border village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone Friday. (Photo: AP)

Korean rivals signal peace could be near

The two Korean leaders also declared they would work for the formal end of the Korean war that began in 1950.

28 Apr 2018 12:12 AM

Kim and his wife were seen clapping during the two-hour Sunday event, which was also attended by Kim's younger sister (Photo: AFP)

In a first, Kim Jong Un attends concert by South Korean pop stars

The North Korean leader smiled, clapped and said he was 'deeply moved' by the performance.

02 Apr 2018 11:25 AM

There is no official confirmation about Kim's visit, which, if confirmed, will be his first trip abroad since he took over power in 2011 after his father's death. (Photo: AP)

Kim Jong-un in China? Heavy police deployment raises speculation: report

While it is yet to be confirmed if the person is Kim himself, the security arrangements suggest it is someone of great significance.

27 Mar 2018 10:07 AM

Trump told The New York Times in December that because of North Korea he had 'been soft on China because the only thing more important to me than trade is war.' (Photo: AFP)

Trump praises Chinese president Xi Jinping extending tenure 'for life'

During the remarks, Trump praised Xi as 'a great gentleman' and added: 'He's the most powerful (Chinese) president in a hundred years.'

04 Mar 2018 11:47 AM

'If the sanctions don't work, we'll have to go phase two. And phase two may be a very rough thing. May be very, very unfortunate for the world,' said Trump. (Photo: File)

Plan B sanctions on N Korea very unfortunate for world, warns Trump

Trump announced imposing sanctions against 27 entities, 28 vessels, and one individual, the heaviest imposed on a country till date.

24 Feb 2018 9:40 AM

Hong Kong feng shui experts predict what's in store for POTUS, and the newly engaged royal couple. (Photo: AP)

Feng shui masters predict claws out in Year of Dog

Trump's birth date makes him a "fire dog", but 2018 is an "earth dog" year, a mismatch of elements.

17 Feb 2018 6:19 PM

The Admiral Harris said Kim's long-term goal is not merely to ensure the survival of his regime, but to control the entire Korean peninsula. (Photo : Representational | AP)

China’s growing military pace could soon rival us: Top US official

'China's impressive military buildup could soon challenge the United States across almost every domain,' Admiral Harry Harris said.

16 Feb 2018 9:52 AM

In an interview with Reuters in January, Trump accused Russia of helping North Korea evade international sanctions meant to punish Pyongyang for its pursuit of a nuclear-armed missile capable of reaching the United States. (Photo; AFP)

More steps need to be taken to scrap N Korea nuclear programme: Trump to Putin

Trump and Putin spoke after US Vice President Mike Pence, in an interview, raised the prospect of talks with North Korea.

13 Feb 2018 10:40 AM

Han, addressing the UN-sponsored Conference on Disarmament, said nuclear tests in 2017 had allowed his country to 'perfect a national nuclear force' in a transparent manner. (Photo: AP | Representational)

North Korea, US clash at disarmament forum on nuke issue

N Korea is developing missile and nuclear technology amid regular threats to destroy the US and Japan and in defiance of UNSC resolutions.

23 Jan 2018 8:51 PM

Tillerson said, 'Moscow is not fully implementing the measures and may indeed be trying to undermine them, in particular by supplying fuel.'(Photo: AP)

Russia helping N Korea to evade sanctions to halt nuclear program: Tillerson

In 2017, Russia signed up to UN sanctions pushed by US as a way to force Kim Jong-Un's regime to come to table and negotiate disarmament.

19 Jan 2018 10:45 AM

Trump has pushed Xi to increase economic and political pressure on North Korea in the hopes of convincing it to stop the development of its nuclear weapons program. (Photo: AP)

‘Positive changes’ in Korean Peninsula, Xi Jinping tells Trump

Tensions have been high after North staged a flurry of nuclear and missile tests and traded threats of war and personal attacks with Trump.

16 Jan 2018 1:31 PM

Coastguard rescuers found the corpses of seven men inside the wreckage of the boat that washed up in Kanazawa, central Japan. (Photo: Representational | AP)

Another N Korean ‘ghost ship’ washes up on Japan shore with corpses onboard

According to senior official, it is difficult to identify the bodies as they had begun to decompose.

16 Jan 2018 11:53 AM

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