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  VIDEO: US soldier Travis King reaches America back after North Korea expulsion, Biden thanks China

  World | September 28, 2023 16:37 IST

  US officials said they did not know exactly why North Korea decided to expel Travis King, but suspected Pyongyang determined that as a low-ranking serviceman, he had no real value in terms of either leverage or information.

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  US officials say Travis King is in American custody moments after N Korea declares to expel him

  World | September 27, 2023 18:40 IST

  The announcement of Travis King’s release came relatively quickly and surprised some observers who had expected the North to drag out his detention in the hopes of squeezing concessions from Washington at a time of high tensions between the rivals.

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  North Korea announces to expel US soldier Travis King over illegal border crossing

  World | September 27, 2023 16:15 IST

  Travis King, who was supposed to be on his way to Fort Bliss, Texas, after finishing a prison sentence in South Korea for assault, ran into North Korea while on a civilian tour of the border village of Panmunjom in July.

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  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departs for home after concluding high-stakes visit in Russia

  World | September 17, 2023 16:59 IST

  The meeting was being watched closely by Western countries amid concerns that North Korea may provide Russia with weapons to be used for the Ukraine conflict.

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  North Korean arms for Russia not likely to make big difference in Ukraine war: US military officer

  World | September 17, 2023 14:18 IST

  Analysts have speculated that Kim may provide ammunition to Russia in exchange for receiving advanced weapons or technology from Russia.

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  'International community will...' South Korea on 'illegal' cooperation between Russia, North Korea

  World | September 17, 2023 13:25 IST

  "Military cooperation between North Korea and Russia is illegal and unjust as it contravenes UN Security Council resolutions and various other international sanctions," said South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

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  Kim Jong Un discussed arms cooperation with Russian defence minister: Reports

  World | September 17, 2023 10:01 IST

  Kim Jong Un met Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and held discussions on strengthening the arms cooperation between the militaries of both countries, according to the reports.

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  ​North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits Russian port city, inspects nuclear-capable bombers, warplanes

  World | September 16, 2023 11:21 IST

  Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia has raised Western concerns regarding an arms alliance between him and Putin to aid the Russian President in war against Ukraine. During his visit to Vladivostok, Kim was shown nuclear-capable bombers.

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  Putin and Kim meet at Vostochny Cosmodrome, North Korean leader vows 'full support' to Russia

  World | September 13, 2023 17:47 IST

  Kim is expected to seek economic aid and military technology, though an arms deal would violate international sanctions that Russia supported in the past.

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  North Korea's Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia to meet Putin amid reports of possible weapons deal

  World | September 12, 2023 12:00 IST

  North Korea may provide Russia will millions of artillery shells and rockets based on Soviet design that will give the latter a major boost in the war against Ukraine, suggest reports.

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  Kim Jong Un hosts Chinese, Russian guests at North Korea's parade amid reports of meet with Putin

  World | September 09, 2023 12:16 IST

  The midnight parade in the capital, Pyongyang, which was to celebrate North Korea's 75th founding anniversary, came amid reports that Kim would travel to Russia soon to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin focussing on the North Korean arm sales amid Ukraine war.

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  North Korea launches nuclear submarine to counter naval power of US, Asian allies as tensions rise

  World | September 08, 2023 13:33 IST

  The vessel is named 'Hero Kim Kun Ok' and is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater, as part of efforts for North Korea's nuclear-armed navy.

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  Kim Jong Un may meet with Putin for weapon talks: US Official

  World | September 05, 2023 11:06 IST

  The official said that the US expects Kim may visit Russia within the month, however, isn’t sure when or where the meeting would take place, but the Pacific port city of Vladivostok may be a possibility as its relatively nearer to North Korea.

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  North Korea launches cruise missiles into sea days after US-South Korea military drill conclusion

  World | September 02, 2023 11:29 IST

  The firing of missiles comes two days after the militaries of the US and South Korea wrapped up their 11-day training exercises that North Korea regards as a rehearsal for invasion. Washington and Seoul officials maintain their drills are defensive.

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  North Korea simulates 'scorched earth' nuclear strikes on South Korea, rehearses occupation of rival

  World | August 31, 2023 17:40 IST

  In the latest confrontation, North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Wednesday after the US reportedly flew a B-1B bomber to the Korean Peninsula during joint exercises with South Korea.

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  'You would have nuclear war if I weren't elected': Trump in transcript of April testimony

  World | August 31, 2023 8:50 IST

  Donald Trump testified that he considered being the president “the most important job in the world”. He testified in April that his company, the Trump Organization, has over USD400 million in cash.

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  North Korea fires another missile after US bombers fly over Korean Peninsula amid drills with Seoul

  World | August 30, 2023 22:15 IST

  The US reportedly flew a B-1B bomber to the Korean Peninsula on the sidelines of an ongoing annual US-South Korean computer-simulated exercise called “Ulchi Freedom Shield.”

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  North Korea reopens border for its citizens living abroad after over 3 years of COVID curbs

  World | August 27, 2023 12:04 IST

  North Korea banned tourists, jetted out diplomats and severely curtailed border traffic and trade after the pandemic began. The lockdown has further worsened the North’s chronic economic difficulties and food insecurity.

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  North Korea's 2nd spy satellite failed after error occurred during 3-stage flight rocket launch

  World | August 24, 2023 8:39 IST

  North Korea's aerospace agency said it will conduct a third attempt in October after finding what caused a failure.

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  North Korea faces massive floods amid severe food shortage, Kim Jong rebukes premiere

  World | August 23, 2023 12:23 IST

  Kim called the recent flooding a man-made disaster, citing a botched construction project that was supposed to improve drainage in the area.