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US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, addresses a Security Council meeting of the United Nations. (Photo: AP)

US says North Korea 'begging for war,' pushes for tougher UN sanctions

The South's defence minister said Seoul believed the North had succeeded in miniaturising a bomb to fit into a missile.

05 Sep 2017 11:05 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watches the test launch of solid fuel Pukguksong-2, a medium-to-long range ballistic missile (Photo: AP)

As Pyongyang fires 3 missiles, China bans new business ventures by N Koreans

The ban also prohibits the expansion of any existing joint ventures involving North Koreans in China.

26 Aug 2017 7:46 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. (Photo: AP)

Following pressure from US, China suspends North Korean iron, seafood imports

The ministry said on its website that all imports of coal, iron, iron ore and seafood will be 'completely prohibited' from Tuesday.

14 Aug 2017 2:39 PM

North Korea has repeatedly said it will never give up its nuclear arsenal, which it sees as a guarantee of its security. (Photo: File)

North Korea to face USD 1 billion economic pressure post UN sanctions

The United States spent weeks following the initial ICBM launch negotiating the text with China, North Korea's neighbor and ally.

05 Aug 2017 11:16 AM

Despite multiple rounds of UN sanctions, the nation's leader Kim Jong Un has defiantly pushed his scientists to manufacture a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the US heartland. (Photo: File)

North Korea isolated but gets what it needs from neighbours

A relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons has been a major source of the country's ability to pull in aid and concessions.

01 Aug 2017 3:37 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

Nikki Haley warns China on trade with North Korea if it wants US trade

US envoy to UN Nikki Haley said that 'the world has become a more dangerous place' and China has a key role in promoting peace.

06 Jul 2017 8:05 AM

It was the North’s third ballistic missile test in as many weeks and the 12th this year. (Photo: Representational/AP)

China calls for dialogue after North Korea missile test

The Chinese foreign ministry urged Pyongyang to refrain from activities that go against UNSC resolutions.

29 May 2017 9:19 PM

US Ambassador to UN Nikki Haley (Photo: AP)

Nikki Haley hits back at Putin, says North Korea intimidating entire world

The Security Council, which has imposed six rounds of sanctions on the North, was expected to discuss further action at Tuesday's meeting.

17 May 2017 8:27 AM

The North Korean commentary said that China should no longer try to test the limits of the DPRK's patience. (Photo: AP)

North Korea warns China of 'grave consequences' over its remarks on nuclear tests

China, North Korea's largest trading partner and main benefactor, suspended imports of North Korean coal in line with UN sanctions.

04 May 2017 9:53 AM

Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Maulana Masood Azhar. (Photo: AP)

India asks China to reverse its stand on Masood Azhar

Govt has consistently highlighted to China regarding the threat of cross border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, Akbar said.

01 Dec 2016 4:48 PM

North Korea carried out its fifth and biggest nuclear test on September 9, claiming it had made major strides in its efforts to fit a miniaturized warhead on a rocket that could reach the United States.(Photo: AP)

US, China agree on UN sanctions against N Korea

The key provision of the proposed new sanctions would be a cap on North Korea's coal exports to China.

24 Nov 2016 10:48 AM

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