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What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks
Analysis

What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks

Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar have all served as go-betweens for US, but hurdles stand in way of them doing so with DPRK

What Arab Gulf states’ rise as mediators means for future US-North Korea talks
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal May 8, 2025
First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine
News

First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine

Expert says video appears to show DPRK-supplied MLRS in combat, while Kyiv releases evidence of a unit’s destruction

First footage emerges of Russia firing North Korean 240mm rockets at Ukraine
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 8, 2025
North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data
News

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data

Moscow’s figure for first three months is down from nearly 5.5K in Q4, despite signs of continuing bilateral cooperation

North Korean entries to Russia nosedive to 300 in first quarter: Official data
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 8, 2025
Why North Korea and Russia won’t flaunt ties at Moscow’s Victory Day parade
Analysis

Why North Korea and Russia won’t flaunt ties at Moscow’s Victory Day parade

Ukraine war talks and security concerns may be factors, but DPRK troops’ absence is unlikely to dent their alliance

Why North Korea and Russia won’t flaunt ties at Moscow’s Victory Day parade
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 7, 2025
Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea
News

Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea

Presidential candidate warns ROK faces ‘very serious crisis’ due to DPRK military advances with support from allies

Han Duck-soo calls for stronger ties with US and Japan to counter North Korea
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 7, 2025
North Korea blocks Russians from joining trade fair under blanket foreigner ban
News

North Korea blocks Russians from joining trade fair under blanket foreigner ban

Exclusion stands out amid flourishing bilateral ties and leaves international expo without any international firms

North Korea blocks Russians from joining trade fair under blanket foreigner ban
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 7, 2025
North Koreans infiltrated US government-owned mortgage companies, official says
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North Koreans infiltrated US government-owned mortgage companies, official says

DPRK and Chinese contractors referred for investigation after allegedly working for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

North Koreans infiltrated US government-owned mortgage companies, official says
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 7, 2025
North Korean threats, Trump policy pushing ROK and Japan to go nuclear: Fukuyama
News

North Korean threats, Trump policy pushing ROK and Japan to go nuclear: Fukuyama

Influential scholar says US leader would rather make deal with Pyongyang than support allies and bolster trilateral ties

North Korean threats, Trump policy pushing ROK and Japan to go nuclear: Fukuyama
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy May 7, 2025
North Korean troops won’t march in Moscow’s Victory Day parade: Kremlin
News

North Korean troops won’t march in Moscow’s Victory Day parade: Kremlin

Presidential aide also says DPRK ambassador will represent country, casting doubt on Kim Jong Un’s attendance

North Korean troops won’t march in Moscow’s Victory Day parade: Kremlin
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 6, 2025
Top Belarusian officials begin three-day trip to North Korea: State media
News

Top Belarusian officials begin three-day trip to North Korea: State media

Delegation led by deputy PM is expected to discuss trade and commercial exchanges during meeting of economic commission

Top Belarusian officials begin three-day trip to North Korea: State media
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin May 6, 2025