Nuclear Test

US 'preparing for all contingencies' with South Korean and Japanese allies for North Korean nuclear test

Sung Kim, the US special representative for North Korea, met with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts to discuss the growing threat posed by North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles programs

US says China may have conducted low-level nuclear test explosions at its Lop Nur site despite claiming to observe CTBT

US concerns about Beijing’s possible breaches of a “zero yield” standard for test blasts have been prompted by activities at China’s Lop Nur nuclear test site throughout 2019, the State Department report said

Atal Bihari Vajpayee passes away at 93: A master orator, here's a look back at a few of his most memorable speeches

Former prime minister and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Atal Bihari Vajpayee has not only been a daft politician but a maverick orator as well.

Take North Korea's atmospheric nuclear test threat 'literally', warns Pyongyang diplomat

The recent warning from North Korea of a possible atmospheric nuclear test over the Pacific Ocean should be taken literally, a senior North Korean official said.

North Korea vows to boost weapons programme to counter 'evil' UN sanctions

North Korea vowed on Wednesday to accelerate its weapons programmes in response to "evil" sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council following its latest and most powerful nuclear test.

North Korea vows to make US pay if UN Security Council approves proposed sanctions

North Korea says it will make the US pay a heavy price if a proposal Washington is backing to impose the toughest sanctions ever on Pyongyang is approved.

Donald Trump threatens to slap embargo on North Korea's partners: US has a lot to lose if plan is executed

President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to say the US is considering slapping a trade embargo on countries that currently do business with North Korea

China says Donald Trump's threat to cut trade with those dealing with North Korea 'unacceptable and unfair'

China said on Monday that President Donald Trump's threat to cut off trade with countries that deal with North Korea is unacceptable and unfair.

South Korea detects signs of North preparing another launch, could involve intercontinental ballistic missile

South Korea has detected signs that the North is preparing another missile launch, the defence ministry said, adding it could involve an intercontinental ballistic missile.

BRICS Summit 2017: Leaders slam North Korea's nuclear test, bat for diplomatic solution

BRICS countries strongly condemned North Korea's nuclear test and asserted that the issue should be settled through peaceful means.