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News agency withdraws video of Putin, Xi discussing organ transplants, longevity
The Reuters news agency has removed a video featuring an exchange between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussing organ transplants and the possibility of humans living up to 150 years. The video was taken down after Chinese state media, China Central Television (CCTV), withdrew legal permission to use the footage and […]
Kim Jong-un promises to assist Moscow as Putin invites him to visit Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to provide full support to Russia, stating he will do “everything I can to assist” Moscow, following a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. The two leaders convened on the sidelines of China’s largest military parade, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War […]
North Korea’s missile program gains momentum as Kim inspects progress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has inspected a new missile production line and missile-manufacturing automation process, according to state media. This move comes ahead of a planned trip to Beijing to attend a military parade with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit to the missile production line highlights North […]
North Korean leader meets with families of soldiers killed in Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met with the families of his soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine, offering condolences for their “unbearable pain” and promising the bereaved “a beautiful life”, state media reports. The meeting was the second reported occasion that Kim met with families of fallen soldiers this month. Pyongyang has […]
World leaders to gather in Beijing for military parade marking end of WWII
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among the world leaders attending a military parade in China to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The “Victory Day” parade will be held in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and will feature a cast of thousands and a […]
North Korea tests new air defense missiles amid tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of two new air defense missiles, state media reported, demonstrating the country’s continued efforts to bolster its military capabilities. The tests, which took place on Saturday, showed that the missiles had “superior combat capability” and a “fast response” to aerial targets such as attack drones […]
North Korean leader Kim honours troops killed in Ukraine war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has awarded medals to his returning and fallen troops who fought for Russia in the war against Ukraine. The ceremony, held at the headquarters of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea in Pyongyang, was attended by bereaved family members of slain troops. Kim laid a flower […]
North Korea Speeds up nuclear build-up amid US-South Korea drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to rapidly expand his country’s nuclear arsenal, citing ongoing United States-South Korea military exercises as a sign of “hostile intent”. According to state media, Kim made the remarks during a visit to a naval destroyer, where he condemned the drills as “an obvious expression of their will […]
Korea’s Kim Eyes More Warships, Damaged Destroyer Relaunched
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised to build more warships and deploy them to the Pacific Ocean, as he officiated at the relaunching of a destroyer that partially sank during its inauguration last month. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim presided over the ceremony for the 5,000-tonne destroyer at the […]
North Korea Detains Officials Over Botched Warship Launch
North Korea has taken swift action against three shipyard officials following a botched launch of a new warship, state media reports. The 5,000-tonne destroyer’s bottom was severely damaged during the ceremony, prompting leader Kim Jong Un to describe the incident as a “criminal act”. The detained officials include the chief engineer of the northern Chongjin […]