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North Korea Claims Test of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
North Korea claims that the missile it tested on May 14 was a new type of rocket capable of carrying a large nuclear warhead. The...
North Korea Launches New Ballistic Missile from Kusong
North Korea has carried out another ballistic missile test, just few days after Moon Jae-in took office in South Korea. According to Japanese officials, the...
Moon Jae-in Sworn In as South Korea’s New President After Decisive Win
Moon Jae-in has been sworn in as South Korea’s new leader following his decisive win in the presidential election. He vowed to address the economy...
South Korea Elections 2017: Country Goes to Poll to Elect New President
Voters in South Korea are going to polls to elect a new president after a huge corruption scandal brought down the former leader, Park...
Ahok Verdict: Jakarta Governor Sentenced to Two Years in Jail for Blasphemy
Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, the outgoing governor of Indonesian capital Jakarta, has been sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy and inciting violence. The governor,...
Kim Hak-song: North Korea Confirms It Detains US Citizen
North Korea has announced it has detained US citizen Kim Hak-song on suspicion of "hostile acts" against the state. Kim Hak-song worked at the Pyongyang...
C919: China’s First Big Jetliner Completes Maiden Flight
The C919, China's first large domestically made passenger aircraft has completed its maiden flight, mounting a major challenge to Boeing and Airbus. After about 90...
Fugitive Redbull Heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya Located in Singapore
Red Bull empire heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya, who is wanted in Thailand over the death of a police officer, has fled to Singapore, Thai police...
North Korea Crisis: THAAD Missile Defense System Now Operational in South Korea
The controversial THAAD missile defense system is now operational in South Korea, the US military says. The system can intercept North Korean missiles although full...
North Korea Crisis: Japan Dispatches Izumo Helicopter Carrier
Japan has dispatched its biggest helicopter carrier, Izumo, in the first such operation since it passed controversial laws expanding the role of its military. The...
Pope Francis Calls for Mediation In North Korea Crisis
Pope Francis has urged for international mediation to ease rising tensions between the US and North Korea over Pyongyang's nuclear activity. The Pope suggested that...
North Korea Tests-Fire Another Ballistic Missile
According to South Korean and US military officials, North Korea has test-fired another ballistic missile. The missile exploded shortly after take-off, they said - the...
US Submarine Sent to South Korea amid North Korea Nuclear Threats
The US has sent a submarine to South Korea, amid worries of another North Korean missile or nuclear test. The missile-armed USS Michigan is set...
Tony Kim: North Korean University Names US Citizen Detained
Pyongyang University of Science and Technology (PUST) has named the American citizen detained in North Korea on April 22 as Kim Sang-duk, also known...
North Korea Fails to Launch Missille After Military Parade
According to South Korean and US military officials say, North Korea has failed to launch a missile on its east coast, a day after...
North Korea Warns US Not to Take Provocative Action in Region
North Korea has said it is "ready to hit back with nuclear attacks" if the US will take provocative action in the region. The comments...
Cyclone Cook Sparks New Zealand Evacuations
New Zealand’s authorities have ordered evacuations in towns along the north coast, where severe weather warnings are in place ahead of Cyclone Cook. Heavy rain...
North Korea Responds to Carl Vinson Strike Group Move
North Korea has to the US deployment of a Navy strike group to the Korean peninsula by saying it will defend itself "by powerful...
North Korea Nuclear Program: US Deploys Navy Strike Group to Korean Peninsula
Amid growing concerns about North Korea's missile program, the US military has ordered a navy strike group to move towards the Korean peninsula. The Carl...
Lee Jae-yong Goes on Trial over Embezzlement and Perjury Charges
Samsung VP Lee Jae-yong has gone on trial in South Korea for his alleged role in a corruption scandal that led to the ousting...
North Korea Test-Fires Medium-Range Ballistic Missile into Sea of Japan
A medium-range ballistic missile has been test-fired by North Korea from its eastern port of Sinpo into the Sea of Japan. According to South Korea's...
Kim Jong-nam’s Body Returned to North Korea Following Exchange Deal
Kim Jong-nam’s body has arrived in North Korea, Chinese officials have confirmed. Pyongyang had requested the body of Kin Jong-un’s half-brother, but has not confirmed...
Park Geun-hye Arrested over South Korea Corruption Scandal
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has been arrested and taken into custody over a corruption scandal that led to her dismissal. The 65-year-old ousted...
Missing Indonesian Man Found Dead Inside Python
A man was found dead inside the body of a python, according to Indonesian police. Akbar, 25, went missing on March 26 on the island...
Cyclone Debbie Hits North-East Australia
Cyclone Debbie has hit the north-east Australian coast, causing major damage, torrential rain and power cuts to tens of thousands of homes. The powerful cyclone...
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