China ‘strongly condemns’ Pyongyang’s latest nuclear test — foreign ministry
BEIJING -- China strongly condemned North Korea’s Sunday nuclear test, slamming Pyongyang for ignoring international condemnation of its atomic weapons program.
North Korea “has ignored...
N. Korea declares H-bomb test ‘a perfect success’
SEOUL -- North Korea declared itself a thermonuclear power on Sunday, after carrying out a sixth nuclear test more powerful than any it has...
US bombers fly over Korean peninsula in show of force
SEOUL/TOKYO -- South Korea said its air force conducted an exercise with two US nuclear-capable bombers above the Korean peninsula on Thursday, two days...
As US ban on travel to N. Korea kicks in, tourist says he’d return
BEIJING -- With beautiful scenery, great food and friendly locals, American tourist Nicholas Burkhead said he’d be happy to return to his latest holiday...
After Pyongyang missile, Britain and Japan agree closer security ties
TOKYO -- Britain and Japan said on Thursday they would cooperate in countering the threat posed by North Korea, two days after it fired...
Chinese cyber spies broaden attacks in Vietnam — FireEye
CYBER SPIES working for or on behalf of China’s government have broadened attacks against official and corporate targets in Vietnam at a time of...
North Korea says more missiles to come as UN condemns launch
SEOUL -- North Korea leader Kim Jong-Un has promised more missile flights over Japan, insisting his nuclear-armed nation’s provocative launch was a mere “curtain-raiser,”...
Japan seeks new US missile radar as Pyongyang threat grows
TOKYO -- Japan is worried the United States has so far declined to arm it with a powerful new radar, arguing the decision makes...
Britain’s PM May visits Japan with eye on Brexit fears
OSAKA -- British Prime Minister Theresa May arrived in Japan on an official visit Wednesday with an eye to soothing Brexit fears and pushing...
Harvey damage at $42B, among most costly US storms ever
WASHINGTON -- Damage from hurricane Harvey could put it among the top five most costly US storms ever, with failing dams and levees driving...
Jordan border crossing with Iraq to reopen in major boost to ties
AMMAN -- Jordan will open its main border crossing with Iraq on Wednesday for the first time since 2015, now that Iraqi forces have...
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
TOKYO/SEOUL -- North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan’s northern Hokkaido island into the sea early on Tuesday, prompting warnings to residents to...
