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Despite Kim's promises, US to keep pressure on North Korea

The US has asked the UN Security Council to keep its sanctions on North Korea, stating violations by Pyongyang despite Kim Jong Un's promise to denuclearise.

Jul 21, 2018

North Korean economy falls lowest in 20 years as sanctions hit hard

Estimates by the Bank of Korea say that North Korea's GDP fell by 3.5 percent in 2017, its largest drop since 1997. With denuclearization talks in full swing, Kim Jong Un is attempting to revive his country's economy at the earliest.

Jul 20, 2018

In a bid to please Kim, Trump says 'no time limit' on North Korea denuclearisation

The US President has shifted his tone, saying North Korea's denuclearization has no time limit. Mike Pompeo expects the project to happen by the end of 2020 following his visit to Pyongyang.

Jul 18, 2018

Mike Pompeo (L), Japan's Foreign Minister Taro Kono (C) and South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha

North Korea committed to denuclearisation, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

After meeting with Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers, Pompeo said that North Korea was committed to denuclearisation. He added that the US would not lift any sanctions until the regime complies with the plan.

Jul 8, 2018

Pompeo heads to North Korea as Pyongyang continues its nuclear programme

Pompeo likely to hold talks about Pyongyang's plans for denuclearisation promised at Singapore summit, despite mounting doubts about Pyongyang's willingness to abandon it's weapons program.

Jul 3, 2018

North Korea making nuclear bomb fuel despite talks – Report

The CIA has declined to comment on the NBC report. The State Department said it could not confirm it and did not comment on matters of intelligence.

Jun 30, 2018

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in China for an 'open dialogue' amid rising tensions

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis kicks off his first day of talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday, part of an effort to bolster security dialogue as Sino-U.S. tensions rise.

Jun 27, 2018

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US top court backs Trump on travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations, US President tweets 'Wow!'

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Donald Trump one of the biggest victories of his presidency, upholding his travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries.

Jun 26, 2018

North Korea's first US-friendly step post Singapore summit, cancels anti-US rally

North Korea shows the sign of its will to improve relations with the United States, thereby canceling its annual "anti-US imperialism" rally, which it has been holding for several years.

Jun 26, 2018

North, South Korea agree to field unified team for 2018 Asian Games

Two nations agree to field a unified team to march under the unified flag for the opening and closing of the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia. This will be the second time a unified Korea participates after the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Jun 19, 2018

Trump upholds promise to Kim, suspends military exercises with South Korea

The US and South Korea announced that they will suspend the Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise that was scheduled for August. No decision was taken on other joint-exercises yet, as both nations are waiting for Kim to deliver on his promise of complete denuclearization.

Jun 19, 2018

What Did Donald Trump And Kim Jong Un Actually Agree To?

Trump vs. America? United States' trust on North Korea deal is conditional

Americans seem to have a divided opinion on North Korea-US alliance on denuclearization. While Trump seems confident on Kim signing the pact, rest of the nation raises doubts.

Jun 15, 2018

N Korea no longer a nuclear threat: President Trump

Post-Korea Summit, Trump's a changed man, so is Kim Jong Un, a 'very smart guy'

Trump can't stop applauding Kim Jong Un after his return from the successful Singapore summit. He quickly changed his opinion and called the latter a "very smart guy" who loves his nation and people.

Jun 14, 2018

Post-Korea summit, Trump turns healer, hints at ending war games

Donald Trump asks Americans to feel safer as he returns from the Singapore summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and hints towards a better relation between the two nations.

Jun 13, 2018

Singapore-North Korea trade can grow if sanctions lifted: PM Lee

Trade between Singapore and North Korea could grow if U.N. sanctions against it are lifted, the city-state's prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, said on Sunday, as his country prepared to host a historic U.S.- North Korea summit.

Jun 10, 2018

Tensions rise as US warns China on South China Sea

The US Navy sailed two warships within 12 nautical miles of the disputed Paracel Islands last week, the first time it has used more than one vessel in the operations.

Jun 1, 2018

Mike Pompeo Has ‘Good Dinner’ With North Korean Envoy Kim Yong Chol

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with North Korean envoy Kim Yong Chol in New York late on May 30, as the two country try to work on pre-summit negotiation ahead of the highly-anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on June 12 in Singapore. and amp;nbsp;Footage Credit: ReutersMusic Credit: Audioblocks Brilliant Horizons

May 31, 2018

China is our biggest long-term challenge: US Admiral

Admiral Harry Harris made the remarks at a ceremony as he turned over the reins of the US Pacific Command to Admiral Phil Davidson at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

May 31, 2018

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Top North Korean officials travel to US, Singapore in summit preparations

North Korea's Kim Yong Chol, vice chairman of the ruling Workers' Party's Central Committee, was scheduled to fly to the United States on Wednesday after speaking to Chinese officials in Beijing, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said, citing an unnamed source.

May 29, 2018

US pauses new North Korea sanctions ahead of June summit

US President Donald Trump is expected to meet North Korea leader Kim Jong Un on June 12 in Singapore.