Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

UNCOVERED: 4 | History Defined

Trump reduces South Korea military drills due to Kim Jong Un bond

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz as Trump casts doubt over peace deal

Iran said it reached an agreement with Oman over a plan for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Trump gushes over dictator Kim Jong Un and orders US to scale back military drills with South Korea: ‘Get along great!’

The 11-day joint drills between South Korea and the US military start on Monday

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back military drills with South Korea hours before start

US President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered the Pentagon to scale back "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea, claiming that the ally had failed to help with the war against Iran and citing his "good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

France 24

Trump Touts 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim Jong Un, Asks Hegseth to 'Substantially Reduce' Military Exercises With South Korea

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing their cost, his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to assist U.S. efforts involving Iran.

Benzinga

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin threatens UK over Kyiv’s ‘use of British drones’ in record attacks

The attack on the rocket fuel plant was part of what Moscow says was Kyiv’s largest drone attack of 2026

The Independent UK

South Korea says will 'coordinate closely' with US on joint drills after Trump announces drawdown

The US president previously slammed the joint drills as “provocative” in 2018 following a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore.

Euronews

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

‘Very good’ ties with Kim: Trump orders 'substantial' cut in military drills with South Korea

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially” reduce planned joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Seoul’s refusal to join US efforts to denuclearise Iran.

The Times of India

Trump Orders Reduction of South Korea Military Drills as He Defends Relationship With Kim Jong Un

President Trump has instructed the Pentagon to reduce joint military drills with South Korea, citing high costs and diplomatic tensions with North Korea and Iran.

International Business Times UK

Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said he was "not happy" about US participation in joint military exercises with close ally South Korea and is scaling back the drills aimed at deterring rival North Korea that start Monday.

Bangkok Post

‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to…

The Times of India

'Unfriendly look, but we get along great': Trump posts old photo with Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) shared a throwback photograph with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, joking that despite their “unfriendly look” in the picture, the two leaders “get along GREAT.”

The Times of India

Trump shares throwback 'unfriendly look' post with Kim Jong Un, says 'we get along great'

US President Trump shared a throwback photo with Kim Jong Un, noting their good relationship. North Korea criticized upcoming US-South Korea military exercises as provocative. These joint drills will focus on adapting to evolving North Korean military capabilities. Pyongyang stated that US-Japan-South Korea cooperation is becoming a nuclear alliance.

The Economic Times

North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties, state media reports

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in strong ties with Russia. He stated this after providing military support for Moscow's war in Ukraine. Russia's President Vladimir Putin described relations as a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ukraine recently accused Moscow of using North Korean missiles in an attack. Kyiv also…

The Economic Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

South Korea president proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War

SEOUL - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung proposed talks with North Korea to formally end the long-running Korean War, as Pyongyang deepens ties with Russia while asserting its status as an "irreversible" nuclear state.

The Times of India

'Begin discussions': South Korea's Lee Jae Myung calls for talks with North Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung seeks peace talks to formally end the Korean War. He also wants to discuss North Korea's nuclear capabilities and reduce regional tensions. This proposal comes as North Korea strengthens its military ties with Russia. Annual US-South Korean military exercises are scheduled to begin soon.…

The Independent UK

North Korea’s latest missile tests are unusual. Ukraine should be wary

ANALYSIS: Kim Jong Un’s silence over missile tests earlier this month raises possibility that Pyongyang is refining weapons for use by its ally Russia. Shweta Sharma reports

The Independent UK

North Korea threatens to exercise self-defense as it slams US-South Korea military drills

North Korea has threatened to exercise its right to self-defense in a statement that slammed the upcoming U.S.-South Korean military drills as a war rehearsal that would be more provocative than last year

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Economic Times

North Korea launches another missile toward sea ahead of US-South Korean military drills

North Korea has executed a second ballistic missile launch within the week, escalating tensions in the region ahead of the upcoming South Korea-US military exercises, which North Korea decries as a threat. The missile flew more than 700 kilometers, landing near Japan’s exclusive economic zone, drawing fierce condemnation from South…

France 24

North Korea conducts second ballistic missile test in less than a week

North Korea fired a ballistic missile Wednesday, its second test in less than a week, as Seoul and Washington prepare to begin annual military drills. The launches appear to signal Pyongyang’s opposition to the exercises, which it views as a rehearsal for an invasion.

The Independent UK

Russian strikes kill ten in Ukraine as Zelensky says ‘every step’ Putin takes is towards escalation

Ukrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences

The Economic Times

Russian aerial attacks kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy warns Moscow is getting more North Korea help

Russian forces attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones, causing civilian casualties. President Zelenskyy stated Russia received new military aid from North Korea. Ukraine's air defense faces shortages, allowing Russia to inflict significant damage. Ukrainian forces also targeted Russian oil facilities and logistics centers. Both sides continue military actions, prolonging…

The Independent UK

North Korea preparing to deploy another 50,000 soldiers to fight for Russia in Ukraine, Zelensky claims

Ukrainian leader says close alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang creates problems for Asia as well as Europe

Bangkok Post

North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military

SEOUL — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, Seoul's military said, with the launch coming after Pyongyang lambasted Japan's military build-up in the Pacific.

The Times of India

North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile into East Sea, says South Korea

North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile towards waters off its east coast on Thursday, according to South Korea's military, marking the latest in a series of weapons tests by Pyongyang this year.

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.