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US drops 'mother of all bombs': Here's a look at the world's biggest non-nuclear munitions
The GBU-43/B bomb is the US military's largest non-nuclear device.
China warns war could break out any moment in the Korean peninsula
Foreign Minister Wang Yi cautions there will be no winners if the Korean peninsula plunges into conflict.
Dozens killed after US dropped 'mother of all bombs' in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province
Afghan defence ministry says no civilians were affected in the GBU-43/B bombing.
North Korea could launch missiles carrying deadly chemical weapons, warns Japan PM
Shinzo Abe is concerned Japan could be a target if Pyongyang mounts sarin nerve agent on warheads.
North Korea defiant on nuclear test, warns against pre-emptive strike by US
Vice foreign minister warns Pyongyang would not 'keep its hands crossed' if US attacks.
US 'may launch preemptive airstrikes' if North Korea goes ahead with nuclear test
Intelligence officials fear rogue republic's 'big, important event' may be nuclear missile test.
Japan scrambles record number of fighter jets to chase away Chinese aircraft in East China Sea
The move reportedly came in a bid to counter military activities by the Chinese in the East China Sea.
Google searches for 'World War 3' hit all-time high
Panic and uncertainty strikes as people seek answers over US and North Korea tension.
North Korea: Photos of new Ryomyong street complex that is 'scarier' than hundreds of nuclear bombs
The opening ceremony comes after China urged North Korea to halt its nuclear programme in exchange for greater protection from Beijing.
Pyongyang provocation: North Korea 'about to carry out nuclear test'
Monitoring group says satellite imagery shows Pyongyang will conduct test on Saturday.
Kim Jong-nam murder suspects fear 'trial by ambush' in Malaysia court
The two females' lawyer says police failed to share evidence on the North Korean's assassination.
North Korea tells foreign journalists to prepare for a 'big and important event'
Journalists are in Pyongyang to cover North Korea's national day amid fears of an imminent nuclear test.
Photos of daily life in North Korea as Pyongyang prepares parade for Kim Il-sung's birthday
North Korea is rehearsing for a huge parade to mark Kim Il-sung's birthday – and there are fears they may also be planning something more serious.
China warns North Korea to stop nuclear provocations 'for its own security'
State-run The Global Times in China said the US is emboldened after the missile strike on Syria.
US tells Japan that Washington will launch military strike on North Korea if needed – report
Tokyo officials reportedly told that there will be military intervention if China does not step up pressure on Pyongyang.
Japan plans drills with US carrier in East China Sea in show of force against North Korea - report
The US Navy's Carl Vinson is headed to the Korean peninsula as a response to North Korean provocations.
Malaysian minister seeks probe into alleged North Korea fund transfers by firm
A North Korean defector alleged that the chief of a Malaysian firm has been sending funds to the Kim Jong-un regime for years.
North Korea says it is 'ready for war' after US deploys Navy strike group in Korean peninsula
US sends aircraft carrier and other warships to Korean peninsula amid rising concerns over Pyongyang's missile tests.
US deployment of navy strike group to peninsula reflects tough stance says South Korea
Seoul says aircraft carrier and warship presence does not mean preemptive strike on North Korea is imminent.
Is the US secretly sabotaging North Korea's missile testing? Latest launches may have been hacked
US may be tampering with the imported electronics used by the North's engineers.
UN Security Council adopts statement strongly condemning North Korea missile launch
Japan and South Korea have welcomed the UNSC's condemnation saying it sends the right message.
Abandoned skyscrapers and unfinished bridges are monuments to worsening China-North Korea relations
This slowdown in economic ties became marked after North Korea's fourth nuclear test in January 2016 and a series of missile launches since then.
Donald Trump assures Shinzo Abe of military support against North Korea threats
Trump and Abe held a 35-minute telephone call over North Korea's missile launch.
Is Trump about to start a war against North Korea?
Advisers close to the president say that military action against Kim Jong-un's regime "may be the only option left".
North Korean hackers accessed 'war plans' detailing US military response to conflict
OPlan 5027 includes first strike targets, troop deployments and military plans.
South Korea holds emergency security meeting over North Korea missile launch
Seoul says North Korea's provocative act would 'accelerate its path toward self-destruction'.
North Korea fires missile into waters off its east coast
'The United States has spoken enough about North Korea,' US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson responded.
North Korean worldwide hacking rampage steals millions from casinos and banks
Subset of Pyongyang hacking team linked to largest known case of financial cybercrime.
Japan's envoy set to return to Seoul after diplomatic spat over 'comfort women'
The Japanese foreign minister said the ambassador is returning in view of the changing political situation in Seoul.
North Korea hints at massive military parade to mark two big anniversaries amid nuclear threats
The events include the 105th birth anniversary of Pyongyang's late founder Kim Il-sung, on 15 April.