Japan announces successful SLIM lunar landing, fifth country to reach moon's surface
Japan staked its claim as a national space power on Friday, as its SLIM spacecraft successfully landed on the lunar surface.
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With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine
Behind the smiles, the balloons and the red-carpet pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea last week, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before.
Complicated geopolitics: a tale of three triangles
The highly orchestrated imagery of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin standing next to his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong Un, on the reviewing stand in Pyongyang’s main parade square is bound to evoke disturbing thoughts of the past. It reminds us of the historical turning point when Joseph Stalin, with Mao Zedong’s support, gave the green light to Kim’s grandfather to invade South Korea.
South Korea mulls supplying arms to Ukraine after Russia, North Korea sign strategic pact
According to the text of the deal published by the North’s official Korean Central News Agency, if either country gets invaded and is pushed into a state of war, the other must deploy “all means at its disposal without delay” to provide “military and other assistance”.
Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it’s far from unique
BANGKOK (AP) — A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commits each country to come to the other’s aid if attacked.
North Korea, Russia agree to immediately offer military help in event of war
North Korea and Russia agreed to provide immediate military assistance if the other side faced armed aggression, under a pact their leaders signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit in 24 years.
Hanoi residents praise ‘idol’ Putin, Russia’s ‘world leader’ as he visits Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Hong Van’s Russian souvenir shop may be a bit of an oddity in the Vietnamese capital, but her gifts sell very well, she says, reflecting the enthusiasm Hanoians of all ages have for President Vladimir Putin, who will visit the city this week.
Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea for a summit with its leader, Kim Jong Un, as the two nations deepen their cooperation.
