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Widespread disbelief over N. Korea's tiny COVID death rate

About two weeks after North Korea acknowledged its first domestic COVID-19 outbreak, it says about 3.3 million people have come down with fever but only 69 have died

The Independent UK

Analysis-Security Council split spells end of an era for U.S.-led sanctions on N.Korea

A decision by China and Russia to veto new United Nations sanctions on North Korea pushed by the United States shattered any veneer of global cooperation, straining efforts to pressure Pyongyang as it prepares to conduct a new nuclear test.

Reuters

North Korea escapes further sanctions as Russia, China wield veto

US expresses ‘disappointment’ after Security Council fails to tighten sanctions after slew of banned missile launches.

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China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea

China and Russia have vetoed a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea for its spate of intercontinental ballistic missile launches that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons

The Independent UK

Analysis-As N.Korea gears up for potential nuclear test, missiles get little domestic fanfare

North Korean state media has kept quiet about a recent flurry of missile tests amid an unprecedented coronavirus wave - perhaps to avoid overshadowing a potential nuclear test, analysts say.

Reuters

US calls for vote soon on new UN sanctions on North Korea

The United States is calling for a vote “in the coming days” on a U.N. resolution that would impose tougher sanctions on North Korea for its recent launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles that can be used to deliver nuclear weapons

The Independent UK

N. Korea Fires Salvo of Missiles, Including ICBM, Hours after Biden Leaves Asia

North Korea fired three missiles, including one thought to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, after US President Joe Biden ended an Asia trip in which he agreed to new measures to deter the nuclear-armed state. South Korea's deputy national security advisor, Kim Tae-hyo, said that the North…

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North Korea fires missiles hours after Joe Biden leaves Asia

Biden - who left Japan on Tuesday evening - had been briefed on the launches, the White House said

Evening Standard

N.Korea conducts experiment in preparation for possible nuclear test, S.Korea says

North Korea appears to have conducted an experiment with a detonation device in preparation for its seventh nuclear test, South Korea's deputy national security adviser Kim Tae-hyo said on Wednesday.

Reuters

North Korea launches three missiles into the sea, including suspected ICBM

North Korea launched three ballistic missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, its neighbors said, hours after President Joe Biden wrapped up his trip to Asia.

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Kim Jong-Un Fires Up Intercontinental Ballistic Missile As Biden Wraps Up Asia Visit

COVID-19-wrecked North Korea fired three ballistic missiles early Wednesday morning as U.S. President Joe Biden wrapped up his Asia visit, according to its neighbor.

Benzinga

North Korea fires three ballistic missiles - Seoul military

SEOUL: North Korea fired three ballistic missiles towards the Sea of Japan early on Wednesday, Seoul's military said, just one day after President Joe Biden wrapped up his first Asia visit as US leader.

Bangkok Post

North Korea launches three ballistic missiles toward sea, says South Korea

North Korea launched three ballistic missiles toward the sea on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, the Norths’ first weapons firings in about two weeks as the country makes a much-disputed claim that its first domestic COVID-19 outbreak is weakening.

France 24

North Korea launches ICBM after Biden summits with Asia allies

North Korea fired three missiles on Wednesday, including one thought to be its largest intercontinental ballistic missile, after U.S. President Joe Biden ended an Asia trip where he agreed to new measures to deter the nuclear-armed state.

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N.Korea says no new fever deaths, COVID situation under control

North Korea said on Tuesday there were no new deaths among fever patients in the country, the first time since it flagged a COVID-19 outbreak nearly two weeks ago, adding that it was seeing a "stable" downward trend in pandemic-related cases.

Daily Record

Stagecoach announces more than 100 cancellations due to staff shortages in Ayrshire during Scottish Bus Week

The firm issued a statement today announcing that scores of journeys in North, East and South Ayrshire would be shelved due to “staff shortages.”

Reuters

North Korea's fever cases under 200,000 for 2nd day amid silence on aid offer

North Korea's daily fever cases stayed below 200,000 for a second day in a row, state media said on Monday, as Pyongyang remained silent on South Korean and U.S. offers to help fight its first confirmed COVID-19 outbreak.

The Independent UK

Biden and South Korea president mull more military exercises

Joint statement lays out unified opposition to North Korean belligerence

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Biden Says 'Hello' to N.Korea's Kim Amid Tensions Over Weapons Tests

US President Joe Biden, in Seoul before heading to Japan as part of his first Asia trip as president, had a simple message for North Korea's Kim Jong Un: "Hello... period," he told reporters on the last day of his visit to South Korea on Sunday. Biden said he was…

The Guardian - UK

Biden and South Korean president mull expanding joint military exercises

US president willing to meet Kim Jong-un, while Seoul says deployment of US ‘strategic assets’ was discussed

The Independent UK

US, South Korea look to expand military exercises to deter nuclear threat from North

Joe Biden landed in Seoul on Friday in his first visit to Asia since assuming office in 2020

Evening Standard

North Korea reports 220k new ‘fever’ cases as it continues to battle Covid

North Korea said 66 people have died since an unidentified fever began before quickly spreading in late April

Asharq Al-Awsat

North Korea Reports More Fevers as Kim Claims Virus Progress

North Korea said Saturday it found nearly 220,000 more people with feverish symptoms even as leader Kim Jong Un claimed progress in slowing a largely undiagnosed spread of COVID-19 across an unvaccinated population of 26 million. The outbreak has caused concern about serious tragedies in the poor, isolated country with…

The Independent UK

North Korea reports more fevers as Kim claims virus progress

North Korea says it has found nearly 220,000 more people with feverish symptoms even as leader Kim Jong Un claims progress in slowing a largely undiagnosed spread of COVID-19 across an unvaccinated population of 26 million

The Independent UK

Biden, South Korean leader to consult on how to check NKorea

President Joe Biden is devoting his Saturday to cementing ties with South Korea, but the effort could complicated by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

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