N Korea conducts 'underwater nuclear weapons system' test - state media
North Korea says it has tested an "underwater nuclear weapons system" in response to joint military drills by the US, South Korea and Japan, according to state media reports.
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North Korea conducts test of underwater nuclear weapons system - KCNA
North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against this week's joint military drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan, state media KCNA said on Friday.
South Korea calls on divided UN council ‘to break the silence’ on North Korea’s tests and threats
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — South Korea called on the divided U.N. Security Council on Thursday “to break the silence” over North Korea’s escalating missile tests and threats.
Indian air traffic disrupted on third day of dense fog
Dense fog swathed large parts of northern India on Tuesday (Jan 16) for the third straight day of an intense cold wave, reducing visibility to disrupt more than 160 flights.
Korean Air, Cathay Pacific aircraft clip wings at Japan airport; no injuries
TOKYO/SEOUL — Two aircraft belonging to Korean Air Lines and Cathay Pacific Airways clipped wings at New Chitose Airport on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Tuesday (Jan 16) amid wintry conditions, a Korean Air official said.
South Korea imposes sanctions linked to North's weapons development
SEOUL — South Korea has sanctioned two individuals, three entities and 11 ships linked to North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday (Jan 17).
Japan signs agreement to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles as US envoy lauds its defense buildup
TOKYO (AP) — Japan signed a deal with the United States on Thursday to purchase up to 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its ongoing military buildup in response to increased regional threats.
