Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump tells Putin he is prepared to help end war in Ukraine Zelensky said he also spoke to Trump on the phone as the leaders discussed ‘what would bring peace closer’ The Independent UK · Jun 12
North Korea's Kim voices full support for Russia North Korea's Kim Jong-un has reiterated his country's ties to Russia by sending a letter to Vladimir Putin on Russia's National Day. AAP · Jun 12
China's Xi says he reached important consensus with Kim in North Korea visit, KCNA reports Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have agreed to safeguard regional and global peace. Their recent visit to Pyongyang marked a new historical stage for bilateral ties. Both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation across politics, economy, and culture. They also committed to closer strategic communication… The Economic Times · Jun 10
Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledge to ‘resist US aggression’ during rare North Korea summit Xi and Kim pledge to keep ‘resisting US aggression and aiding Korea’ The Independent UK · Jun 9
Kim and Xi agree to boost ties at North Korea summit Kim Jong-un has told Xi Jinping that North Korea supports Beijing's "One China" policy over Taiwan, as the leaders met to deepen ties at a summit in Pyongyang. AAP · Jun 9
Kim Jong Un shows off new warship and vows to arm North Korean navy with nuclear weapons ahead of Xi visit Kim regime has ramped up displays of its nuclear and military strength in days before crucial visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping The Independent UK · Jun 6
Amid US-Iran war, North Korea flaunts new nuclear fuel facility, Kim Jong Un calls it "amazing, beyond rhetorical description" North Korea has revealed a new facility for nuclear bomb fuel production, with Kim Jong Un vowing to exponentially expand the nation's nuclear capabilities. This development, amid global concerns and a renewed US-Iran conflict, signals a significant escalation in Pyongyang's weapons program. Experts believe the country's nuclear arsenal could now… The Economic Times · Jun 4
North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons North Korea has revealed a new facility for producing nuclear bomb fuels. Leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to significantly increase the country's nuclear arsenal. State media showed images of a large centrifuge hall, suggesting uranium enrichment. This move aligns with Kim's vows to expand the nuclear program amid perceived… The Economic Times · Jun 4
North Korea unveils nuclear fuel plant as Kim vows 'exponential' boost to deterrent North Korea on Thursday unveiled a new facility believed to produce fuel for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to expand the country's nuclear forces “at an exponential rate”. Photos suggested the site may be a uranium enrichment facility. Kim has repeatedly cited US-led military threats as underpinning… France 24 · Jun 4
Kim Jong Un unveils new uranium-enrichment facility and vows to beef up nuclear forces North Korean leader says confrontations with ‘most ferocious enemies’ makes bolstering nuclear war deterrent an urgent task The Independent UK · Jun 4
North Korea's Kim wants 'exponential' nuclear expansion Kim Jong-un says North Korea's nuclear expansion is necessary given what he calls worsening security threats and long-term confrontation with hostile forces. AAP · Jun 3
World War 3 Fears: Kim Jong Un Tests AI-Controlled Weapons Aimed at 'Complete Collapse' of Rivals North Korea's AI-controlled missile tests, overseen by Kim Jong Un, have heightened fears of World War Three. The drills showcased advanced weaponry amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula. International Business Times UK · May 27
AI Weapons Era Begins in North Korea as Kim Jong Un Oversees First 'Autonomous Warfare' Tests North Korea has tested AI-guided missiles overseen by Kim Jong Un, marking a shift towards modern warfare as tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalate. International Business Times UK · May 27
'Special mission warhead': North Korea tests AI-guided cruise missiles, ballistic rockets near South Korea North Korea conducted tests of tactical ballistic missiles, artillery rockets, and AI-guided cruise missiles, aiming to enhance precision-strike capabilities below the nuclear threshold. Leader Kim Jong Un emphasised the combat readiness of these weapons for border deployment. The Times of India · May 27
The Independent UK · May 27 North Korea claims it has tested AI-guided missiles and rockets This is the first time North Korea has acknowledged using AI in missile technology. Pyongyang had earlier said it used AI tech in its drones
The Economic Times · May 27 North Korea tests AI-guided missiles and artillery rockets designed for modern warfare, KCNA says North Korea has tested advanced weapons including AI-guided cruise missiles. Leader Kim Jong Un supervised these drills. The nation vows to deploy these upgraded missiles near its border with South Korea. This move signals a shift towards modern warfare capabilities. Analysts suggest AI use in missile targeting is new, with…
France 24 · May 27 North Korea tests new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system North Korea said on Wednesday it had tested a new lightweight multi-purpose missile launch system and a multiple tactical cruise missile weapon system a day earlier, under the supervision of leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's military said the North fired several projectiles, including a ballistic missile that flew about…
The Independent UK · May 27 North Korea says it tested new warheads, technology and navigation in latest launches North Korea says its latest launches involved multiple weapons systems, including a nuclear-capable cruise missile that leader Kim Jong Un plans to deploy with front-line units facing South Korea
AAP · May 26 NKorea tests enhanced ballistic, cruise missiles North Korea has tested cruise missiles equipped with precision navigation and AI-guided control that can strike targets as far as 100 kilometres away.
Euronews · May 15 North Korea slams UK over sanctions on camp allegedly linked to abducted Ukrainian children Since the war in Ukraine erupted in 2022, 2,318 Ukrainian children remain missing, while 20,570 have been deported or forcibly displaced and 704 killed, according to a Ukrainian government portal.
The Times of India · May 10 North Korea prepares nuclear dead man's switch North Korea has amended its constitution, mandating an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or incapacitated by foreign adversaries. This revision, prompted by concerns over recent decapitation attacks in Iran, formalizes retaliatory procedures. The move underscores Pyongyang's heightened security fears amid evolving geopolitical threats.
The Independent UK · May 8 North Korea will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul and commission its 1st destroyer North Korea says it’ll deploy new long-range artillery systems capable of striking the capital region of rival South Korea this year and commission its first naval destroyer in coming weeks
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 Kim praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up to evade Ukraine capture Leader mentions for first time lengths to which troops go to avoid falling into enemy hands while fighting for Russia
The Independent UK · Apr 27 North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Apr 27 Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk Russian delegation visits Pyongyang; 16 killed in drone strikes across region; Zelenskyy accuses Putin of ‘nuclear terrorism’ over Chornobyl risks. What we know on day 1,524