Washington’s policymakers are being misled by the intelligence and defense communities that are grossly underestimating the nuclear threat from Iran, just as they did with North Korea. Washington’s …
UPDATE 2-Blinken says U.S. weighs pressure, diplomacy on N.Korea over denuclearisation and rights abuses
Both pressure and diplomatic options are on the table for dealing with North Korea, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday, hours after a senior North Korean diplomat rejected any …
For the First Time, a North Korean Is Set to Be Extradited to the U.S.
Malaysia’s agreement to extradite the man is a victory in Washington’s efforts to crack down on what it has called sanctions-evading activities by North Koreans.
North Korea severs ties with Malaysia
North Korea had used Malaysia as a hub for its arms export operation, and to set up business entities for funneling money to North Korea’s leadership. “We warn in advance that the US – the backstage …
Malaysia says it’ll order all North Korean diplomats to leave Malaysia within 48 hours
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North Korea is cutting ties with Malaysia over court’s decision to extradite man to U.S
North Korea announced today that it is severing ties with Malaysia after the high court ruled that a man charged with money laundering be extradited to the United States. North Korea’s Foreign …
North Korea to sever ties with Malaysia over extradition of citizen to U.S
North Korea said it would sever diplomatic relations with Malaysia after a court there ruled that a North Korean man could be extradited to the United States to face money-laundering charges, state …
N.Korea to sever ties with Malaysia over extradition of citizen to US
North Korea had used Malaysia as a hub for its arms export operation, and to set up business entities for funneling money to North Korea’s leadership. The ministry’s statement did not mention what …
South Korea president welcomes ‘return of diplomacy’ in first meeting with top US diplomat
Seoul, South Korea (CNN)South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in welcomed the “return of diplomacy and alliance” with the United States and reiterated the goal of denuclearizing North Korea, during his …
North Korea Says It’s Ghosting Endless Calls and Emails From Team Biden
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKIForget about talks on anything between the U.S. and North Korea. That was the latest message from Pyongyang amid fears the North may soon test-fire a long-range missile capable of …