North Korea condemns Japan’s record defense budget, warns of regional arms race
North Korea has criticized Japan’s planned increase in defense spending, warning that Tokyo’s record military budget could further escalate tensions and instability in East Asia.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
22.08.2026
CNN: North Korea has sent another 8,500 troops to Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
North Korea launches multiple ballistic missiles toward Sea of Japan
North Korea launched around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
20.08.2026
North Korea launched about 10 ballistic missiles in the direction of Japan
North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles in the direction of the Sea of Japan.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Trump hopes to meet with the North Korean leader at the end of the year
US President Donald Trump said he hopes to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Yonhap: North Korean troops briefly crossed the border with South Korea
Azerbaijan
apa.az
16.08.2026