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North Korea, Russia Open First Cross-Border Road Bridge

New Tumen River link signals deepening economic and strategic ties…reports Asian Lite News Desk North Korea and Russia have opened their first cross-border road bridge, linking the two countries across the Tumen

September 8, 2026

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Trump posts Kim photo, signals openness to talks

The post comes as Washington continues to signal its willingness to engage with Pyongyang without preconditions….reports Asian Lite News Desk US President Donald Trump has shared a photograph of his 2019 meeting

August 16, 2026

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South Korea Urges North Korea to Return to Dialogue at ASEAN Security Forum

The appeal came as Pyongyang skipped the ASEAN Regional Forum for a second consecutive year….reports Asia Lite News Desk South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday urged North Korea to respond

July 23, 2026

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Xi and Kim Reignite Axis After Seven Years

Xi was received at the airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, along with his wife Ri Sol Ju, in a ceremonial welcome that underscored the significance both sides attach to the

June 9, 2026

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Pyongyang Fires Ballistic Missiles

Pyongyang fires around 10 ballistic missiles toward the East Sea amid ongoing US–South Korea military drills.The launch comes during heightened regional tensions and warnings from North Korean leadership…reports London Daily News Desk

March 15, 2026

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Third-Hottest July Still Dangerous

Eleven countries, including China, Japan, North Korea, Tajikistan, Bhutan, Brunei and Malaysia, saw their hottest July in at least 50 years. The world just experienced its third-hottest July on record, ending a

August 10, 2025

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Kim Warns Pacific Rivals With Hypersonic Arsenal

Kim highlighted that the missile’s development is intended to bolster North Korea’s nuclear deterrence, describing it as a “cornerstone of strategic defense….reports Asian Lite News North Korea has claimed its new hypersonic

January 7, 2025

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Russia’s Defence Chief Visits North Korea

On Friday, he met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who expressed support for Russia’s war against Ukraine…reports Asian Lite News Russia’s Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has left Pyongyang after a two-day

December 1, 2024

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Kim Jong-un Vows To Back Russia’s War Efforts In Ukraine

Kim Jong-un affirmed DPRK’s support for Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine in meeting with Russia’s defence minister, reports Asian Lite News North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met Russia’s visiting Defence Minister

November 30, 2024

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World War 3 Has Begun: Ukraine’s Ex-Army Chief

Valery Zaluzhny said Ukraine is no longer facing Russia alone, soldiers from North Korea and the Iranian ‘Shahedis’ are “killing civilians absolutely openly. Ukraine’s former military Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny has said that

November 23, 2024

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