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South Korea unification minister Cho Myung-Gyun (L) shakes hands with North Korean chief delegate Ri Son-Gwon (R) during their meeting at the border truce village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) dividing the two Koreas. (Photo: AFP)

Signs of thaw on the Korean peninsula?

In this rapid unfolding of events both the US and China seem to have had only a marginal supportive role.

12 Jan 2018 1:00 AM IST

At a hearing to confirm nominees for top State Department roles, senators said they had been told by members of President Donald Trumps national security team that no such idea was even on the table. (Photo: File)

Plan B sanctions on N Korea very unfortunate for world, warns Trump

Trump announced imposing sanctions against 27 entities, 28 vessels, and one individual, the heaviest imposed on a...

24 Feb 2018 9:40 AM IST

Hong Kong feng shui experts predict whats in store for POTUS, and the newly engaged royal couple. (Photo: AP)

Feng shui masters predict claws out in Year of Dog

Trump's birth date makes him a "fire dog", but 2018 is an "earth dog" year, a mismatch of elements.

17 Feb 2018 6:19 PM IST

Philippines Marine Major General Emmanuel Salamat receives an M4 rifle with grenade launcher from US Army Colonel Ernest Lee on Monday. (Photo:AP)

China's growing military pace could soon rival us: Top US official

'China's impressive military buildup could soon challenge the United States across almost every domain,' Admiral Harry...

16 Feb 2018 9:52 AM IST

In an interview with Reuters in January, Trump accused Russia of helping North Korea evade international sanctions meant to punish Pyongyang for its pursuit of a nuclear-armed missile capable of reaching the United States. (Photo; AFP)

More steps need to be taken to scrap N Korea nuclear programme: Trump...

Trump and Putin spoke after US Vice President Mike Pence, in an interview, raised the prospect of talks with North...

13 Feb 2018 10:40 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, and South Korean President Moon Jae-in cross the military demarcation line to the South side at the border village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone Friday. (Photo: AP)

Korean rivals signal peace could be near

The two Korean leaders also declared they would work for the formal end of the Korean war that began in 1950.

28 April 2018 12:12 AM IST

Kim and his wife were seen clapping during the two-hour Sunday event, which was also attended by Kims younger sister (Photo: AFP)

In a first, Kim Jong Un attends concert by South Korean pop stars

The North Korean leader smiled, clapped and said he was 'deeply moved' by the performance.

2 April 2018 11:25 AM IST

According to the respected 38 North group, commercial satellite imagery of the Sohae satellite launching station indicates Pyongyang has begun taking down a processing building and a rocket-engine test stand that had been used to test liquid-fuel engines for ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles. (Photo: AFP)

N Korea begins dismantling key facilities at rocket test site:...

38 North analyst Joseph Bermudez called the move an 'important first step' for Kim in fulfilling commitments he made to...

24 July 2018 9:05 AM IST

The Cybersecurity Tech Accord, which vows to protect all customers from attacks regardless of geopolitical or criminal motive, follows a year that witnessed an unprecedented level of destructive cyber attacks.

US intel head warns of growing cyber threat to US infrastructure

Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are launching daily cyber strikes on the computer networks of US institutions.

14 July 2018 8:48 AM IST

Trump says of Germany: Were supposed to protect you against Russia and yet you make this deal with Russia. (Photo: AP)

Trump doubles up as most followed world leader on Twitter: study

With more than 52 million followers, the @realDonaldTrump account also counts nearly 10 million more followers than PM...

11 July 2018 2:43 PM IST

US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (Photo: AFP)

Musical connect: Donald Trump sends Elton John CD to Kim Jong-Un

Donald Trump sent the Rocket Man' CD through Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

7 July 2018 9:48 AM IST

In the photos released by state news agency KCNA, Kim is seen riding alone on a large white horse through snowy fields and woods on Mt Paektu, the spiritual homeland of the Kim dynasty. (Photo: AFP)

'Defiant message' as North Korea's Kim Jong Un rides white horse on...

Last year, Kim took South Korean President Moon Jae-in to the top of the mountain as part of a historic summit.

16 Oct 2019 10:35 AM IST