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South Korean sailor found dead near border after North Korea ignored search request

The body of a missing South Korean sailor has been recovered off the east coast, a day after he disappeared during patrol near the de facto maritime border with North Korea, the navy said on Monday.

The Times of India · Jul 13

‘Spectre of HS2’ hangs over Burnham-backed Northern Powerhouse Rail, MPs warn

Committee say ‘clear risk’ major scheme to boost rail connections cannot be delivered within £45bn funding cap

The Independent UK · Jul 1

North Korea’s ‘exponential’ nuclear program: why Kim Jong-un is racing to expand his arsenal

The heightened rhetoric from Pyongyang has left analysts asking why North Korea appears to need so many nuclear weapons

The Guardian - AU · Jun 24

China's Xi vows unwavering support for North Korea's Kim in rare Pyongyang visit

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's unwavering commitment to safeguarding common interests and supporting Kim Jong Un during a rare summit in Pyongyang. The leaders agreed to strengthen strategic ties, with Xi emphasizing opposition to hegemony and promoting regional stability. The visit highlights Beijing's view of Pyongyang as a strategic asset.

The Economic Times · Jun 9

‘A special sense of closeness’: China’s Xi vows stronger ties with North Korea in rare visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday said that China world not swerve from its commitment ​to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un during a rare summit between the two leaders in Pyongyang. The summit comes at a time when China's economy,…

France 24 · Jun 8

While world makes beeline for Beijing, Xi flies to North Korea - Why China is worried about Kim Jong Un and Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping has landed in North Korea for his first overseas trip of the year.

The Times of India · Jun 8

Chinese leader Xi heads to North Korea for closely watched talks with Kim

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang in his first visit in seven years, a trip likely meant to reassert China’s unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefits

The Independent UK · Jun 8

What to know about a rare visit by China's Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent trip to North Korea marks a significant chapter in regional diplomacy, focusing on enhancing cooperation and reaffirming China's strategic footing. On the other hand, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is keen on securing financial assistance while forging a collective stance against American influence.

The Economic Times · Jun 7

What China and North Korea stand to gain from Xi Jinping’s rare summit with Kim Jong Un

Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea for first time in nearly seven years, offering North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un a stage to showcase an increasingly assertive foreign policy. Arpan Rai reports

The Independent UK · Jun 7

North Korea calls US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dreams'

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismissed U.S. denuclearization calls as "anachronistic dreams," vowing to expand the nation's nuclear arsenal amid perceived threats. This statement precedes Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit, marking a significant diplomatic event. North Korea continues to prioritize bolstering its nuclear capabilities and missile production.

The Economic Times · Jun 7