North Korea

01:40 PM
Kim reaffirms commitment to denuclearization

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was in China for a state visit, reaffirmed his commitment to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

09:36 AM
Trump: Look forward to meeting Kim Jong-un

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he was looking forward to meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to discuss nuclear denuclearisation process and peace talks.

11:51 AM
Moon seeks parliamentary support for Korean peninsula denuclearization

South Korea President Moon Jae-in called for the South Korean parliament's support for the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula.

09:11 AM
US bans citizens from travelling to N Korea

The US State Department announced the extension of a ban on the US citizens travelling to North Korea which was to expire on September 1.

04:50 PM
Koreas agree to hold summit next month

The two Koreas decided to hold their third meeting in September. The meeting will take place between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Pyongyang. The date of the third-inter Korean summit between the two leader

12:08 PM
N Korea accuses US of toughening sanctions

North Korea accused select senior United States officials of attempting to further strengthen international sanctions imposed on the reclusive nation.

01:48 PM
North Korea returns remains of US troops

Hailing the move as a significant step, the White House, in a statement said that it was "encouraged by North Korea's actions and the momentum for positive change."

09:05 AM
Two Koreas to carry out joint inspection of railways

North Korea and South Korea will soon conduct a joint inspection of railways, in an endeavour to connect and improve rail links along the inter-Korean border.

09:23 AM
Kim Jong-un receives congratulatory letter from Singaporean PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un received a letter from Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, congratulating him for the successful Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)-United States of America (US) summit talks.

10:13 AM
Kim, Trump hold 'historic' meeting

The much-awaited summit between the United States and North Korea is finally taking place in Singapore.

11:27 AM
Donald Trump hints at release of 3 Americans detained in North Korea

President Trump wrote, "As everybody is aware, the past Administration has long been asking for three hostages to be released from a North Korean Labor camp, but to no avail. Stay tuned!"

10:51 AM
North Korea: 30 dead in bus crash

Among the casualties could be members of a group from Chinese travel company staff from Beijing.

12:16 PM
Trump: North Korea suspending nuke tests is big progress

"North Korea has agreed to suspend all nuclear tests and close up a major test site. This is very good news for North Korea and the world - big progress! Look forward to our summit," US President wrote on Twitter.

12:06 PM
Donald Trump sends 'blessings' for upcoming North-South Korea summit to end war

US President Trump gave his support to South Korea to end the military conflict with North Korea which began in 1950 and has technically continued since a 1953 truce was signed, as reported by the South China Morning Post.

09:34 AM
Trump, Kim to meet sans additional conditions

The Trump administration confirmed that there will be no additional conditions imposed on North Korea before a first-ever meeting of the leaders of the two nations.

09:38 AM
Kim Jong Un hosts dinner for South Korean delegates amidst unification talks

In an unprecedented event, North Korea's Kim Jong Un hosted a dinner at the headquarters of the Worker's Party of Korea in Pyongyang for a team of high ranking South Korean delegates.

05:10 PM
Mohamed Nasheed alleges President Yameen violating UN sanctions on N Korea

Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has alleged that President Abdulla Yameen went against the sanctions imposed by the United Nations and allowed the ships to transfer cargo to North Korean ships on the high seas.

11:46 AM
Google Doodle commemorate day 5 of Snow Games

Snow Games, also known as Winter Olympics, are taking place in Pyeongchang in North Korea where athletes from across the world have gathered to celebrate the spirit of sports.

09:01 AM
Trump, Putin discusses Palestinian peace deal, N Korea's nukes

American President Donald Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone on a series of topics including North Korea's nuclear threats, the White House confirmed.

07:24 PM
Soon, 'toughest ever' US sanctions on N Korea

United States Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday said that Washington is planning to impose "toughest and most aggressive" sanctions against Pyongyang.

10:35 AM
Nuclear button is always on 'my desk', says Kim Jong-un

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned the United States that 'the nuclear button' is always on his 'desk.'

09:15 AM
Tillerson to put pressure on N Korea at UN briefing

United States Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will look to rally United Nations Security Council members to put pressure on North Korea for denuclearisation.

09:31 AM
US President Trump praises 'highly respected', 'powerful rep' President Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump has hailed his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as a "highly respected and powerful representative of his people" and called his meeting with him "very productive" on both trade and the subject of North Korea.

02:41 PM
Asian Boxing C'ship: Mary Kom clinches 5th gold, 1st in 48kg category

Indian star boxer and five-time world champion MC Mary Kom added yet another feather to her already illustrious career as she defeated North Korea's Kim Hyang-Mi to clinch gold in the light-flyweight category of the Asian Women's Boxing Championship