Kim accuses US of being a 'fundamental danger' to international community, says he would step up new weapon developments to deter any possible 'military provocations by hostile forces'.
The North Korean leader’s weight has long been tracked by spy agencies for clues about the stability of his regime, especially since his family has a history of heart disease.
The firing of missiles is part of a longstanding playbook of feeling out new US presidents in an effort to put North Korea’s interests on agenda of policy makers in Washington.
At a military parade, North Korea unveiled what was likely the world’s largest road-ready intercontinental ballistic missile, designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads to the US.
The comments made by North Korea's leader offer the first significant signals of how he intends to approach his relationship with the new administration in the White House.
In a speech to open the congress, Kim Jong Un touted his foreign policy achievements over the past 5 years, noting that the 'external prestige of the country was raised remarkably.'
Kim said the party’s previous five-year development plan, which ended last year, missed its targets by a 'great degree' due to both 'internal and external challenges'.
The holiday events were closely watched for clues to how Kim planned to bolster North Korea's shrinking economy and approach the incoming Biden administration.
New Year’s Day has been among the biggest events on the North Korean political calendar, an occasion for its rulers to address their people & the world.
North Korea tested Obama with the launch of a long-range rocket & a nuclear device in 2009. It also conducted a series of ballistic missile tests when Trump entered the White House.
Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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