Russian ship that sank near Spain may have been carrying nuclear reactors to North Korea Western military may have targeted the Ursa Major, which went down after mysterious explosions, reports suggest The Guardian - UK · May 12
Russian Cargo Likely Carrying Nuclear Submarine Reactors For North Korea Unexplainedly Sank Off Spain: Report A Russian cargo likely carrying nuclear reactors for submarines for North Korea sank near Spain in unexplained circumstances, according to a new report. International Business Times · May 12
Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? Reports explain mystery, ship's route, nuclear cargo claims and US aircraft presence Who sank Russian cargo ship Ursa Major, was NATO involved, and was it torpedoed? This explainer covers the sinking of the Ursa Major near Spain, possible nuclear reactor cargo, US aircraft flights, Russian claims, and the Spanish investigation findings and global security concerns. The article explains key timelines, military activity,… The Economic Times · May 12
Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sinks after mysterious explosions off Spain A Russian cargo ship, the Ursa Major, sank off Spain after explosions on December 23, 2024, carrying suspected nuclear reactor components possibly for North Korea. The vessel, previously used in Syria, experienced multiple blasts, leading to its sinking and the death of two crew members. A Russian military ship later… The Times of India · May 12
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Automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong-un targeted — North Korea revises policy North Korea has revised its nuclear policy to authorise an automatic nuclear attack if leader Kim Jong-un is assassinated or immobilised in a foreign attack, according to reports of South Korean intelligence officials. The Times of India · May 11
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 Times of India · May 10
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 Independent UK · May 8
North Korea not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty, UN envoy says North Korea has insisted that it will not give up its nuclear arsenal, describing its path as "irreversible" and vowing to strengthen its capabilities. Euronews · May 7
North Korean hackers target gamers with trojanized platform - here's what to look out for Popular game platform was compromised and used to deliver backdoors. TechRadar · May 6
Bulletin world briefing: Israel ‘not aware’ of Trump being close to peace deal with Iran Israel ‘not aware’ of Trump being close to peace deal with Iran Passenger numbers at Dubai airport fall 66 per cent amid Iran war Family of four in India die mysteriously after eating watermelon North Korea updates constitution to drop references to unity with South Why a nightclub in Mexico… The Independent UK · May 6
North Korea revises constitution to drop references to unification with South New text reportedly avoids strongly hostile language towards South Korea The Independent UK · May 6
North Korea revises constitution, drops references to reunification with South Korea North Korea has revised its constitution to formally define its territory and remove all references to reunification with South Korea, Reuters reported citing a document. The move reflects leader Kim Jong Un's push to treat the two Koreas as separate states. The Times of India · May 6
North Korea drops references to unification with South from constitution, Seoul says China has long been the country's main economic backer, though Pyongyang has drawn closer to Moscow since it launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Euronews · May 6
Bangkok Post · May 6 North Korea shows off own-brand mobile phones North Korea is welcoming foreign visitors and firms to a trade fair this week, showcasing homegrown products including the latest model of its Jindallae smartphone.
The Independent UK · May 5 Trump’s latest threat to ‘blow away’ Iran shows how few options he really has COMMENT: Trump’s apocalyptic threats combined with his access to nuclear weapons see him vying with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un for role of global disruptor, warns world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Independent UK · May 4 North Korean football club to make rare visit to South Korea The Asian Women’s Champions League meeting will mark the first visit by North Korean athletes in nearly eight years
The Independent UK · May 4 A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month
The Guardian - AU · May 4 North Korean women’s football club headed to Seoul in rare trip across the border Visit will be the first time a North Korean women’s football team has competed on southern soil since the 2014 Incheon Asian Games
We Got This Covered · May 2 ‘We laughed at Russia’: GOP Rep tears down ‘silly’ idea to put Trump on Passport, calling it out for what it really is “We’re America,” not Russia or North Korea.
The Guardian - AU · May 1 북한 or 조선? South Korea debates what to call North Korea For Seoul, what to call the North is difficult when you view it as a rebel-held region awaiting reunification
International Business Times · Apr 30 North Korea Linked To More Than Three Quarters Of All Crypto Losses In 2026; Two Hacks Drain $577M North Korean hackers were behind the majority of crypto losses in 2026 so far, with two high-value attacks carried out within weeks accounting for most of the damage, according to a new report.
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 29 Trump’s 15-foot gold statue of himself at his Florida golf course compared to North Korea’s Dear Leader One critic claimed that Trump had achieved his ‘dream of becoming like North Korean leaders’
The Independent UK · Apr 28 What is Kim Jong Un’s ‘self-destruct’ policy for North Korean soldiers in Ukraine? IN FULL