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  World   Asia  31 Aug 2017

World, Asia, 31 Aug 2017

US flies bombers, fighters in show of force against North Korea as tension soars

Trump has responded with his own threats, warning North Korea it would face “fire and fury” if it threatened the United States.

31 Aug 2017 4:30 PM

As tensions soar, N Korea warns Japan of 'imminent self-destruction' for siding with US

The authorities in North Korea are highly nationalistic and promote resentment of the US and Japan as part of their claim to legitimacy.

31 Aug 2017 10:01 AM

Days after N Korea missile fire, Trump says 'talking not the answer'; Mattis disagrees

Trump’s comment, a day after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile over Japan that drew UN and other international condemnation.

31 Aug 2017 9:40 AM

Nawaz Sharif flies to see ailing Kulsoom, ‘may not return’

Nawaz Sharif will celebrate Eidul Azha with his wife and sons on September 2, and will come back to Pakistan on September 5.

31 Aug 2017 3:46 AM

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