Trump was asked why it’s okay for Kim Jong Un’s North Korea to have nukes. He had a simple answer: ‘Because he respects me and he likes me’ He has recently reduced military drills with South Korea. We Got This Covered · Sep 30
Sunil Kumar wins second Asian Games medal with bronze; Nisha Dahiya knocked out Sunil Kumar became the first Indian Greco Roman wrestler to win two Asian Games medals. He secured a bronze in the men's 87kg event after defeating Philippines' Roberts Callum Johnston. Nisha Dahiya faced disappointment as she lost both her bouts in the women's 68kg category. After a strong start, Nisha… The Economic Times · Sep 30
Trump says it’s fine for Kim Jong Un to have nuclear weapons because ‘he likes me’ US president claims he’s ‘about the only person in the entire world’ the North Korean leader likes The Independent UK · Sep 30
South Korea calls for apology from North Korea after mine injures three soldiers Blast during search operation near border fuels political tensions amid attempts to revive diplomatic channels The Guardian - UK · Sep 30
South Korea says Zelenskyy's revelation of a secret POW transfer was likely a play for more support South Korea’s spy agency says Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent disclosure of a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea was likely intended to gain public support for Ukraine The Independent UK · Sep 30
Seoul suspects Zelenskyy revealed North Korean POW transfer to win arms support South Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on militarily aiding countries at war. Euronews · Sep 30
North Korea slams South's claim it was behind DMZ mine blasts, calling it a 'farce' North Korea in recent years has added mines, anti-tank barriers and other front-line fortifications, raising concerns in the South about the growing presence of North Korean soldiers near the border. Euronews · Sep 30
‘Conspiratorial farce’: North Korea denies planting mines that injured 3 South Korean soldiers The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday rejected South Korean findings that North Korea likely planted the land mines that injured three South Korean soldiers last week, describing Seoul's claims as a "conspiratorial farce." The Times of India · Sep 30
South Korea demands apology from Kim Jong Un over ‘North Korean landmines’ in DMZ Pyongyang denies planting landmines along border after blasts injure three South Korean soldiers The Independent UK · Sep 30
North Korean Hackers Stole $10.7 Million In Crypto. Fake Job Interviews Helped Them Get In. The WaterPlum group compromised at least 30,000 devices across more than 100 countries and targeted software developers and IT professionals. International Business Times · Sep 29
North Korean landmine blasts in DMZ a 'violation of armistice,' Seoul says The northern and southern boundaries of the zone are among the world's most heavily fortified frontiers and landmine incidents have previously heightened tensions between the two countries. Euronews · Sep 29
Putin orders army expansion as Zelensky claims North Korea sending 10,000 more troops IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 29
Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops, warns Zelensky North Korean troops were ‘being selected for training and subsequent deployment’ to Russia The Independent UK · Sep 29
Why is South Korea so angry with Ukraine over two North Korean prisoners of war? Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s mention during a UN speech that Kyiv had sent two prisoners of war to South Korea has spiralled into a most unexpected crisis The Guardian - AU · Sep 29
The Independent UK · Sep 29 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin to inject £150bn into war effort as Germany identifies Kyiv’s ‘weakest point’ German chancellor says he is speaking to other heads of state to try and prepare Ukraine for winter
The Guardian - AU · Sep 29 Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia Putin’s order comes as both Russian and Ukrainian forces suffer mounting casualties. What we know on day 1,679
The Independent UK · Sep 28 In a relatively mild speech, North Korea uses UN platform to lament 'mutual distrust' and tension North Korea has used its yearly U_N_ platform to warn other world leaders of “a harsh reality rampant with unprecedented mutual distrust and confrontation.”
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 North Korean Defections Hit New Low as Kim Jong Un's Crackdown Makes Escape 'Currently Impossible' Kim Jong Un's K-drama crackdown is tightening as North Korean defections plunge, with surveillance, harsh punishments and sealed borders making escape increasingly difficult.
International Business Times UK · Sep 28 South Korea Demands Apology From Ukraine After Zelenskyy Reveals Secret North Korean POW Transfer Zelenskyy's UN disclosure of two North Korean POWs sent to South Korea sparks a diplomatic row, with Seoul demanding an apology over an alleged secret deal.
The Times of India · Sep 28 Seoul summons Ukraine envoy, demands apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POW transfer Seoul is demanding a formal apology from Ukraine following a significant revelation about North Korean POWs. During a UN gathering, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the handover of two captives to South Korea. South Korean officials claim that Ukraine violated a nondisclosure agreement regarding this transfer. In response, South Korea summoned…
The Times of India · Sep 28 N Korean mines likely behind blasts that injured 3 South Korean personnel, Seoul says Three South Korean officers were injured in explosions, likely caused by North Korean mines within the demilitarised zone. The joint chiefs of staff and US-led United Nations Command confirmed the preliminary findings after an investigation. Witnesses reported seeing an object resembling a wooden-box land mine near the site of the…
The Independent UK · Sep 28 South Korea says border blasts that injured 3 officers was likely caused by North Korean mines South Korea’s military says a set of explosions that injured three of its officers last week inside the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone separating the Koreas were likely caused by North Korean mines
Euronews · Sep 28 North Korean hackers suspected in €332.8m crypto heist as it leads global hacks North Korea, one of the world’s most closed-off countries, has been linked to some of this year’s largest cryptocurrency thefts. Proceeds from such attacks help fund its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, according to the US government.
The Independent UK · Sep 28 Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy unilaterally reveals North Korean prisoners of war transfer South Korea has demanded an apology from Ukraine after President Zelenskyy revealed what Seoul says was supposed to be a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea
Euronews · Sep 28 Seoul seeks apology after Ukraine 'breached' confidentiality agreement over transfer of North Korean POWs North Korean soldiers were among the foreign contingent conscripted to fight alongside Russian troops on various frontlines in the war on Ukraine, after the Kremlin sought assistance from its close allies to bolster its deployments amid struggles with domestic conscription.