North Korea
North Korea executions more than doubled after COVID, human rights group says
A plurality of death sentences before the pandemic were for murder, while during the pandemic, prosecutions seemingly centered around cultural crimes and information crimes.
UK condemns North Korean missile launches testing warheads containing cluster munitions
North Korea fires missiles ahead of possible US, South Korea talks
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says
North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits missile bases, slams US nuclear means
"The US strategic nuclear means pose an "ever-increasing threat" to North Korea's security environment," Kim Jong Un was reported as saying.
North Korean troops in Russia readying for combat in Ukraine war, S.Korea says
South Korea will respond to the North's activities with all available means, it added, without elaborating on what actions it might take.
A world at war: These are the conflicts and tensions of nuclear-armed nations in 2024 - explainer
We may not be heading for a world war, but we could be heading for a world at war. Here's a look at the big conflicts around the world, and ones that could soon erupt, with nuclear-armed nations.
North Korea set to blow up cross-border roads with South amid drone row, Seoul says
The South Korean military spokesperson warned that North Korea was making preparations to blow up the border as soon as Monday.
North Korea’s key role in supplying artillery to Russia revealed amid Ukraine war
North Korea is providing up to half of the artillery shells used by Russia in Ukraine. Experts warn of growing cooperation, including potential transfers of advanced weapons systems.
War with Iran: Nuclear dialectics of an expected conflict - opinion
Israel should clarify its nuclear stance and take action against Iran while it’s not yet nuclear to maintain its strategic advantage.
Russian MP says Ukrainian incursion could lead to global war, RIA reports
Russia warns that Ukraine’s Western-backed attack on its territory could spark a global war, accusing NATO of involvement.
A hidden nuclear threat: North Korea’s role in Israel's security apparatus - opinion
North Korea's nuclear ambitions pose urgent threats globally, but their implications for Israel are often overlooked. Let's find out what they entail.
The unseen conflict: North Korea’s discreet war with Israel - opinion
North Korea views Israel as a satellite state of the US. Israel therefore remains a collateral damage in Pyongyang-Washington strategic rivalry.
North Korean hackers are stealing military secrets, US and allies say
Hackers, known as Anadriel or APT45, are stealing classified military secrets for North Korea's nuclear program. The US, Britain, and South Korea warn that these hackers target global defense firms.
