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Sanjeev Jain appointed as India's next ambassador to North Korea

According to the MEA, the Consulate General of India in North Korea was established in 1968, with diplomatic relations between the two countries at the embassy level established on December 10, 1973.
india news
Published on Jul 07, 2026 09:52 am IST

Why Kim Jong Un is racing to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the commissioning ceremony of the new multipurpose destroyer Choe Hyon at Nampho port, North Korea,
world news
Updated on Jun 24, 2026 05:49 pm IST

South Korea seeks Trump’s help on North Korean nuclear issue

South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung sought US President Donald Trump’s help in engaging with North Korea to resolve issues related to its nuclear program.
world news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 04:35 pm IST

North Korea condemns US missile sale approval to South Korea: State media

North Korea routinely criticises US-South Korea military cooperation as preparation for war.
world news
Updated on Jun 13, 2026 05:23 pm IST

China's Xi set to visit North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim Jong Un

China has long been North Korea's economic lifeline and main diplomatic backer. This year marks 65 years since the two countries signed a mutual defense treaty.
world news
Published on Jun 09, 2026 04:06 am IST

China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin

China's Xi to visit North Korea after meetings with Trump, Putin
us news
Published on Jun 08, 2026 01:41 am IST

North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sister

North Korea nuclear programme 'absolutely non-negotiable': leader's sister
us news
Published on Jun 07, 2026 08:36 am IST

Kim Jong Un tours new nuclear site, says output capacity doubled

Photos released by KCNA showed Kim inspecting what appeared to be a uranium enrichment facility. Analysts said it may be a new factory within the country’s Yongbyon complex.
world news
Published on Jun 04, 2026 04:06 pm IST

Russian ship carrying nuclear parts sinks under mysterious explosions: Report

Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in international waters in the Mediterranean after an explosion on board
world news
Published on May 13, 2026 12:19 am IST

What is North Korea's 'self-blasting' policy in Russia's war against Ukraine?

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the opening ceremony of the Memorial Museum honouring North Korean troops killed while fighting for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
world news
Updated on Apr 28, 2026 06:23 pm IST

Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea's ballistic missile launch

A man watches a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul on April 19, 2026.
world news
Published on Apr 19, 2026 09:49 am IST

North Korea tests military assets including ballistic missile, KCNA reports

A man walks past a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul on April 8, 2026. North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on April 8, South Korea's military said, hours after reporting an "unidentified projectile" launched from the North's capital area the previous day.
world news
Updated on Apr 09, 2026 03:51 am IST

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missile towards East Sea

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff in a statement, said that the military is closely monitoring North Korea’s movements
world news
Published on Apr 08, 2026 09:00 pm IST

North Korea fires projectile after South Korean President's apology

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during his new year press conference at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
world news
Published on Apr 08, 2026 07:20 am IST

Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter ‘can be viewed’ as his heir: Seoul spy agency

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju Ae, visits a munitions factory in Pyongyang.
world news
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 05:59 pm IST

China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years

North Korea banned all foreign tourists during the pandemic but has started easing the restrictions, with a Russian tour group entering the country in 2024.
world news
Published on Mar 30, 2026 03:04 pm IST

North Korea conducts engine test for missile capable of targeting US mainland

North Korea's Kim Jong Un observes a ground ejection test of what KCNA says is a high-output solid-fuel engine using carbon fiber composite materials
world news
Updated on Mar 29, 2026 07:53 am IST

With 99.3% mandate, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un sweeps North Korea polls

With a reported turnout of 99.99 per cent, the polls were conducted on March 15 to select deputies for the 15th Supreme People's Assembly.
world news
Published on Mar 18, 2026 05:13 pm IST

Air China to resume direct flights to North Korea on March 30

Young Pioneer Tours, which specialises in travel to North Korea, said it had received confirmation from Air China that the flights from Beijing to Pyongyang would resume,
world news
Published on Mar 16, 2026 03:58 pm IST

10 launches raise alarm: All about North Korea's ballistic missile firings

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, and his daughter, left, watch as the cruise missiles launch from the naval destroyer, the Choe Hyon, via video Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in North Korea.
world news
Published on Mar 14, 2026 09:02 pm IST

North Korea fires 10 missiles during US-South Korea military drills, says Seoul

US Army's armored vehicles cross a floating bridge on the Imjin River during a joint river-crossing exercise between South Korea and the United States as a part of the Freedom Shield military exercise in Yeoncheon, South Korea.
world news
Published on Mar 14, 2026 01:23 pm IST

Emergency alert: Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

Tensions flared in East Asia on Saturday as the Japanese government issued an urgent warning following military activity from Pyongyang (Reuters/ Representative photo)
world news
Published on Mar 15, 2026 12:01 am IST

Train linking North Korea to China reaches Beijing, for first time in 6 years

A man takes pictures of a board with a sign for the K27 train bound for Pyongyang as passengers wait for their train at Beijing Railway Station in Beijing on March 12, 2026. The first passenger train service from North Korea to China crossed the border March 12 for the first time in six years, Yonhap News Agency reported. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
world news
Published on Mar 13, 2026 12:16 pm IST

First China-North Korea train set to depart after six-year halt

The first train will depart from Beijing to Pyongyang, marking a new chapter in cross-border travel. (Photo for representation)
world news
Updated on Mar 12, 2026 11:38 am IST

Kim Jong Un tests new pistols with daughter at shooting range

Kim Jong Un and his daughter visit a factory producing pistols and other light arms at an undisclosed place in North Korea.
trending
Published on Mar 12, 2026 01:21 pm IST

Did Israel attack North Korea embassy? Fact-checking viral claim amid Iran war

North Korea reportedly slammed the US and Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.
world news
Published on Mar 12, 2026 11:59 pm IST

North Korea tests missiles amid reports of US moving arms to West Asia

Kim Jong Un oversees the missile test on TV, accompanied by his daughter, Ju Ae, on Tuesday. (AP/PTI)
world news
Updated on Mar 11, 2026 10:03 am IST

Putin accused of sharing US military intel with Iran; N Korea ramps up activity

Reports indicate Russia has shared US military intelligence with Iran. This escalation coincides with North Korea's military assertiveness
world news
Updated on Mar 07, 2026 09:00 am IST

Kim Jong Un memes storm the internet amid Iran-US war

Memes portrayed Kim Jong Un eagerly looking forward to joining the conflict, which offered a light-hearted take on a serious geopolitical crisis.
world news
Published on Mar 07, 2026 12:01 am IST

A Confident Kim Embarks on New Era of Defiance at North Korea Conclave

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaking at the opening of the party congress, according to state media.
world news
Published on Feb 20, 2026 11:35 am IST
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