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Earthquake sparks fears that North Korea has carried out another nuclear test
Speculation that North Korea has carried out a nuclear test has followed an earthquake detected in an area where previous tests have taken plac, north-east of Sungjibaegam.
US Navy strike group led by aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan holds drills near Korean peninsula
The 100,000-tonne supercarrier is holding maritime exercises along with Japanese naval forces in a move which is bound to further escalate tensions with North Korea.
Trump issues fresh threat to North Korea: 'Only one thing will work'
When asked to clarify what he meant, President Trump simply responded by saying: "You'll figure that out pretty soon".
North Korea reportedly resumes operation of inter-Korean industrial complex without Seoul's consent
Pyongyang warns they will confiscate assets of South Korean companies left behind at the industrial zone.
Cash-strapped North Korea turns to art to beat sanctions, but all that is about to change
North Korea's Mansudae studio is "probably the largest art production centre in the world", covering nearly 30 acres and employing about 1,000 artists.
North Korea threatens Japan with 'nuclear clouds' after Shinzo Abe's remarks
Pyongyang called the Japanese PM a "headless chicken" at the UN General Assembly gathering.
Russia boosts North Korea's internet as US ramps up pressure on Pyongyang
The fresh link would be vital for coordinating cyberattacks, expert says.
US and North Korea in 'direct contact' over nuclear war tensions, Rex Tillerson confirms
US secretary of state say 'we do talk to them' and looking into discussions with Pyongyang.
If Trump orders attack on North Korea it would boost his support in US says expert
Rusi report says "war is now a real possibility' and would kill hundreds of thousands of people.
Millions of young men and women volunteer to join North Korean army amid tensions
At least 4.7 million students and workers are claimed to have stepped forward to fight for the Kim Jong-un regime.
'We will shoot down US planes' North Korea's foreign minister Ri Yong-ho declares
He said that it was the US who has made a declaration of war.
North Korea threatens to carry out 'most powerful' hydrogen bomb test over Pacific Ocean
"We have no idea about what actions could be taken as it will be ordered by leader Kim Jong-un," Pyongyang's foreign minister said.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un says 'I will tame the mentally deranged Trump with fire'
The statement came from North Korea's news agency.
North Korea rubbishes Trump's threat at UN as the 'sound of a dog barking'
Pyongyang's foreign minister says the US president's warnings are nothing more than "dog's dream".
US to send aircraft carrier-led naval strike group near North Korea
South Korean defence ministry says a US supercarrier is expected to arrive in October.
South Korea fired ballistic missiles when Pyongyang's projectile was still flying
Seoul's army shot Hyunmoo-2 missiles within six minutes of the North's launch.
North Korea launches ballistic missile over Japan from Pyongyang
Japan warned its residents to take cover and the UN has called an urgent meeting.
North Korea vows to redouble its efforts in bolstering weapons programme after latest UN sanctions
Pyongyang warns the US will suffer its 'greatest pain' after the latest round sanctions announced by UNSC.
Egypt cuts military ties with North Korea as US exerts pressure over nuclear tests
The Trump administration has reportedly been privately urging Cairo to cut military ties with Pyongyang.
Peru expels North Korean ambassador following Mexico
Peru attributes expulsion to Pyongyang's "repeated and flagrant violation" of international regulations.
North Korean hackers ramp up attacks to steal Bitcoin to get around sanctions and fund the regime
'Cyber criminals may no longer be the only nefarious actors in this space,' security firm FireEye said.
UN Security Council slaps watered-down sanctions on North Korea for its largest nuclear test
The latest package of sanctions includes a ban on textile imports and a limited oil embargo.
North Korea warns US, 'the blood-thirsty beast', against fresh UN sanctions
A US-engineered proposal seeks to impose an oil embargo on North Korea as well as a travel and financial ban on Kim Jong-un.
Kim Jong-un throws massive banquet for his scientists, boasts nuclear test a 'great victory'
The North Korean leader heaped praises on his scientists for 'taking the lead' in attaining the 'final goal of completing the state nuclear force'.
Vladimir Putin: Russia cannot accept a nuclear-armed North Korea
Presidents of Russia and South Korea hold talks on the latest situation in the Korean peninsula.
North Korea promises more 'gift packages' to US after nuclear test
Pyongyang hints at more missile launches in the near future as global powers struggle to draft a fitting response.
South Korea puts on show of military might in face of nuclear threats from the North
The Korean Peninsula has been in a technical state of war since the Korean War ended in an armistice in 1953.
All you need to know about North Korea's rapidly growing nuclear arsenal
Missile and nuclear tests have become more common than ever, putting the world on edge.
North Korea reportedly mobilising ICBM-grade rocket overnight after nuclear test
South Korea had earlier warned that the Kim Jong-un regime could conduct yet another missile launch soon.
Seoul seeks deployment of aircraft carrier and strategic bombers after North Korea nuclear test
South Korea's move comes amid drills in which simulated strikes on North Korean targets took place.