North Korea launches missiles as Trump seeks to rekindle nuclear talks
Hours after Trump said he expects to hold new talks with Kim Jong Un, South Korea and Japan said several short-range missiles were launched by the North.
World
cbsnews.com
20.08.2026
North Korean Official Dismisses Reduced Drills Between US and South Korea
Kim Yo-jong, a powerful adviser and sister of Kim Jong-un, also said she was “unaware” of any communication with Washington, contradicting President Trump’s claim her brother had responded to his outr
Politics
nytimes.com
19.08.2026
North Korea’s denuclearization absent from readouts of latest U.S.-South Korea talks
Questions have grown about Washington and Seoul's commitment to seeking to rid Pyongyang of its nukes after top diplomats' meeting.
World
japantimes.co.jp
25.08.2026
Trump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?
Trump faces a stronger North Korea with 50-70 nuclear weapons and a powerful new partner in Russia, leaving denuclearization increasingly out of reach.
Politics
foxnews.com
23.08.2026
What Trump’s crush on Kim means for the Indo-Pacific
As the U.S president cozies up to the North Korean dictator, America's allies in the region are building a new defense architecture.
World
japantimes.co.jp
23.08.2026
Trump Really Wants to Talk but Kim Jong Un Is Not Taking Anyone's Calls
Trump met North Korea's leader three times during his first term, but is yet to see Kim face-to-face in his second administration.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
CNN: North Korea has sent another 8,500 troops to Russia
Azerbaijan
apa.az
21.08.2026
North Korea enjoys rare ‘dash for flash’
Kim Jong Un’s backing for Russian war on Ukraine fuels construction boom and sales of luxury goods
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
North Korea’s economy enjoys rare ‘dash for flash’
Kim Jong Un’s backing for Russian war on Ukraine fuels construction boom and sales of luxury goods
Finance
ft.com
21.08.2026
North Korea is ratcheting up its anti-Japan rhetoric
Tokyo is becoming a bigger factor in Pyongyang's geopolitical maneuvering — and a more useful justification to press ahead with its military ambitions.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
On Nuclear Weapons, Trump Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
There are 57 reasons why Trump's handling of North Korea and Iran is not the same.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
Why Trump Wants To 'Get The Band Back Together' With Kim Jong Un | Opinion
If the president wants another summit with North Korea’s dictator, the reasons may be as emotional as they are practical.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.08.2026
North Korea fires off missile hours after Trump says he plans to meet Kim
The missile is believed to have splashed down in waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.
World
japantimes.co.jp
20.08.2026
North Korea fires possible ballistic missiles toward sea
The launch came hours after US President Trump announced plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year.
World
dw.com
20.08.2026
Trump does not approve of large-scale military exercises against the DPRK
US President Donald Trump has expressed his disapproval of large-scale military exercises against the DPRK because he has established friendly relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
North Korea dismisses Trump overture
Kim Jong Un’s sister casts doubt on claim there has been communication between Pyongyang and Washington
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
North Korea dismisses Trump overture
Kim Jong Un’s sister casts doubt on claim there has been communication between Pyongyang and Washington
Finance
ft.com
20.08.2026
“I get along with him very well.”
US President Donald Trump praised his relationship with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un.
World
aljazeera.com
19.08.2026