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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Reuters

Russia to strike 'comprehensive' treaty with Iran including defence aspects

EuropeOctober 31, 2024

Test firing of rockets in North Korea. Experts have said Russian technology could substantially assist the country's nuclear programme. AFP

Fears of Russia nuclear technology 'supercharging' North Korea programme

UKOctober 30, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang in June. AP

North Korean troops arrive in Russia's Kursk region, US says

USOctober 29, 2024

Soldiers march in a parade for the 70th anniversary of North Korea's founding day in Pyongyang. AP

US says it has evidence that 3,000 North Korean troops are in Russia for training

USOctober 23, 2024

UAE head coach Paulo Bento is pleased with how the team is shaping up. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE won't let the intensity drop in World Cup qualifier against North Korea

FootballOctober 09, 2024

The National

Shadi's take on balloons from North Korea landing in Seoul's presidential compound

CartoonJuly 24, 2024

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Cartoon for June 21, 2024

CartoonJune 20, 2024

A Patriot missile mobile launcher outside the Fort Sill Army Post near Lawton, Oklahoma. AP

US gives priority to air-defence missile orders for Ukraine

USJune 20, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (R) after a signing ceremony following their bilateral talks at Kumsusan state residence in Pyongyang, on June 19, 2024. AFP / Sputnik / Kremlin pool

Vladimir Putin agrees mutual defence deal with North Korea

NewsJune 19, 2024

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend a meeting in Pyongyang. EPA

Russia's Putin arrives in North Korea for first visit in 24 years

NewsJune 18, 2024

A soldier works on a loudspeaker set up for propaganda broadcasts during a military drill near the demilitarised zone in Paju, South Korea. Reuters

South Korea to resume loudspeaker broadcasts to the North

AsiaJune 09, 2024

Military personnel clear the rubbish from balloons sent by North Korea in Incheon, west of Seoul. EPA

North Korea sends at least 600 rubbish-filled balloons into South Korea

AsiaJune 02, 2024

Zhao Leji, left, chairman of the National People's Congress of China, talks to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during a visit to Pyongyang this month. Photo: Korea News Service via AP

North Korea sends delegation to Iran after Covid-related gap

MENAApril 24, 2024

People watch a news broadcast pertaining to a North Korean missile launch, at a station in Seoul, South Korea. EPA

North Korea fires cruise missiles off its east coast

AsiaJanuary 28, 2024

French ambassador to the UN and Security Council President for the month, Nicolas de Riviere, at UN headquarters in New York on January 10. AFP

UN condemns missile transfers between North Korea and Russia

WorldJanuary 10, 2024

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during a daily press briefing at the White House. AFP

Russia using North Korean ballistic missiles and seeking Iranian ones

USJanuary 04, 2024