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North Korea was the main concern cited in the "white paper" approved by Japan's Cabinet on Tuesday. (Photo: Representational/File)

NKorea nukes, missiles top concerns in Japan defense

N Korea second ICBM missile was fired at an extremely lofted angle and landed about 200 kilometers (120 miles) off Japan's Hokkaido island.

08 Aug 2017 8:48 AM

US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley said that despite threats, the US and the international community would not be scared of North Korea. (Photo: File/ AP)

US not scared of North Korea's threats, says Nikki Haley

Haley praised both Russia and China for the UN Security Council vote on North Korean sanctions.

08 Aug 2017 8:11 AM

Speaking to reporters, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China 'attached great importance' to Tillerson’s remarks and his reiteration of what Wang called the 'Four Nos' principle. (Photo: AP)

Always supported talks: China on US seeking dialogue with N Korea

China has signed up for increasingly tough UN sanctions against North Korea, but has also pushed for a resumption of dialogue.

03 Aug 2017 8:11 PM

Rex Tillerson said that United States does 'not seek a regime change'. We do not seek a collapse of the regime'. 'We do not seek an accelerated reunification of the peninsula'. (Photo: File)

We are not your enemy, says Tillerson to North Korea

Tillerson said the US does not think productive talks would result if N Korea came with the intention of maintaining their nuclear weapons.

02 Aug 2017 1:03 PM

Given the consequences to global stability an India-China conflict will result in an active and even irresistible mediation. Thus, a long-drawn war between two major powers, particularly between two nuclear powers is extremely remote.(Representational image)

India-China will not go beyond warmongering

Kargil was India’s first living room war where controlled electronic feeds lit up emotion in homes nationwide that fostered a groundswell of jingoism.

02 Aug 2017 12:42 AM

In the book, he writes the Chinese navy are posturing aggressively against the US navy in the Philippines and the Spratly Islands in the disputed South China Sea near Vietnam. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

US should help build Indian Navy to force China back down

An Indian Navy that has the capability of delivering nuclear weapons would cause China great concern.

26 Jul 2017 2:11 PM

In this file photo, distributed by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, second from right, inspects the preparation of the launch of a Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in North Korea's northwest. (Photo: AP)

How Trump is being tested by North Korea and China

Trump has been very conscious of North Korea since 2013 and has tweeted about it more than 50 times in various contexts.

17 Jul 2017 3:02 AM

North Korea conducted two nuclear tests and a slew of rocket test firings last year in attempts to expand its nuclear weapons and missile programme.

Pyongyang may possess more nuclear bomb fuel than thought: US think tank

The think tank said images of the uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon could also indicate operation of centrifuges.

14 Jul 2017 7:46 PM

However, the UN envoys of the three nations criticised the treaty for not providing any solution to the 'grave threat posed by North Korea's nuclear programme.' (Photo: File)

UN: India skips, 122 countries adopt global treaty banning nuclear weapons

A substantive session was held in March 2017 to negotiate the legally binding instrument aimed at prohibiting nuclear weapons.

08 Jul 2017 4:55 PM

South Korean President Moon Jae-in, left, shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the first day of the G-20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: AP)

N Korea nukes serious but should not lose cool: Putin to S Korea Prez

The bilateral talks came on the sidelines of the G20 summit where leaders of the world's top economies are gathered.

08 Jul 2017 9:35 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un celebrates the successful test-fire of the intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-14 at an undisclosed location. (Photo: AFP)

N-tipped ICBM triggers reaction

US calls for global action to hold North Korea accountable for pursuing N-arms.

06 Jul 2017 3:17 AM

Kim Jong Un vowed to send more ballistic missiles to US and never abandon nuclear weapons. (Photo: AP)

Will send more 'gifts' to US, won't abandon nukes: Kim Jong-Un

North Korea successfully test fired a intercontinental missile and termed it as an independance day 'gift' to Americans.

05 Jul 2017 9:22 AM

Trump weighs stepping up pressure on North Korea

American officials had been describing improved coordination with China as the centerpiece of their North Korea strategy.

01 Jul 2017 1:12 PM

Kim said the Trump administration is pursuing an outdated 'hostile policy' toward the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, which is North Korea's official name. (Photo: AP)

N Korea warns US it will build more nuclear weapons despite sanctions

North Korea's UN ambassador Kim In Ryong accused the United States of shameless arrogance and double standards.

29 Jun 2017 9:27 AM

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Nafees Zakaria (Photo: AFP)

India diverting nuclear materials to make weapons: Pak

India's 'increasing presence' in Kashmir is meant to 'terrorise' Kashmiris, and RSS is rapidly establishing units there, Pakistan claimed.

19 May 2017 1:17 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Vladimir Putin asks nations seek peaceful solution to North Korea nuclear issue

Putin said he was briefed by his defence minister after North Korea’s latest missile test.

15 May 2017 6:29 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AP)

CIA special unit to focus on nuclear threat of North

The US has not ruled out a military strike to prevent Pyongyang from advancing its nuclear capabilities.

12 May 2017 3:16 AM

The North’s test firing can be seen as a message of defiance to the Trump administration in Washington, coming as it does on the day US Vice President Mike Pence is set to arrive in Seoul for talks on North Korea. (Photo: AFP)

North Korean test missile launch fails prior to US Vice President’s South Korea visit

It wasn’t immediately clear what kind of missile was test-fired from the east coast city of Sinpo.

16 Apr 2017 8:55 AM

The United States must greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability until such time as the world comes to its senses regarding nukes, said Trump. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump tweets about nuclear weapons, raising questions and fears

US is one of five nuclear weapons states allowed to keep a nuclear arsenal under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

23 Dec 2016 8:56 AM

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