![APEC summit disrupted by North Korean ICBM test APEC summit disrupted by North Korean ICBM test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41668814991_ICBM.jpg)
APEC summit disrupted by North Korean ICBM test
That launch adds to a record-breaking year for North Korea's missile programme after it resumed testing ICBMs for the first time since 2017.
Fri Nov 18 2022
![Philippines' Duterte says to deal with Trump in 'most righteous way' Philippines' Duterte says to deal with Trump in 'most righteous way'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41493545149_PhilippinePresident.jpg)
Philippines' Duterte says to deal with Trump in 'most righteous way'
Trump will travel to Asia on Nov. 3-14 amid rising tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.
Mon Oct 30 2017
![U.S., South Korea conduct joint Navy drills to counter N.Korea threat U.S., South Korea conduct joint Navy drills to counter N.Korea threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61508122660_USSRonaldReagan.jpg)
U.S., South Korea conduct joint Navy drills to counter N.Korea threat
South Korea and the United States began week-long joint Navy drills in the waters around the Korean peninsula on Monday, amid high tensions over North Korea's nuclear and missile programme.
Mon Oct 16 2017
![Putin warns North Korea situation on verge of 'large-scale conflict' Putin warns North Korea situation on verge of 'large-scale conflict'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41504264777_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Putin warns North Korea situation on verge of 'large-scale conflict'
Putin wrote in an article published on the Kremlin's web site ahead of his trip that he favoured negotiations with North Korea instead.
Fri Sep 01 2017
![Ukraine denies involvement in North Korea missile programme Ukraine denies involvement in North Korea missile programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/71470389916_PetroPoroshenko.jpg)
Ukraine denies involvement in North Korea missile programme
Ukraine was not involved in the missile development programme of North Korea, China's Xinhua news agency reported, according to an official report released on Tuesday.
Wed Aug 23 2017
![Trump urges countries to be tough and decisive toward North Korea Trump urges countries to be tough and decisive toward North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51500703507_Trump.jpg)
Trump urges countries to be "tough and decisive" toward North Korea
The council passed the U.S.-drafted resolution on North Korea on Saturday.
Tue Aug 08 2017
![Malaysia condemns North Korea's ballistic missile test Malaysia condemns North Korea's ballistic missile test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81501385692_ICBM.jpg)
Malaysia condemns North Korea's ballistic missile test
The Foreign Ministry in a statement today said North Korea's defiance in not halting its nuclear and ballistic missile programme has grave implications on international peace and security.
Sun Jul 30 2017
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US puts new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile programme
The US said Tehran's "malign activities" in the Middle East undercut any "positive contributions" coming from the 2015 Iran nuclear accord.
Wed Jul 19 2017
![China sanguine as Trump-Xi 'bromance' sours over North Korea, Taiwan China sanguine as Trump-Xi 'bromance' sours over North Korea, Taiwan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/81498876549_USPresidentDonal.jpg)
China sanguine as Trump-Xi 'bromance' sours over North Korea, Taiwan
U.S. officials have said President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with China over its inability to restrain North Korea's arms and missile programmes.
Sat Jul 01 2017
![Kim's rocket stars: The trio behind North Korea's missile programme Kim's rocket stars: The trio behind North Korea's missile programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71495760878_NorthKoreanleade.jpg)
Kim's rocket stars: The trio behind North Korea's missile programme
The three are of great interest to Western security and intelligence agencies since they are the top people in the secretive country's rapidly accelerating missile programme.
Fri May 26 2017
![South Korea says it wants to reopen communications with North amid missile crisis South Korea says it wants to reopen communications with North amid missile crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61494991081_MoonJaeIn.jpg)
South Korea says it wants to reopen communications with North amid missile crisis
Moon Jae-in seeks a two-track policy involving sanctions and dialogue with its reclusive neighbour to rein in its nuclear and missile programmes.
Wed May 17 2017
![North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71493460781_KimJongUn.jpg)
North Korea test-fires ballistic missile in defiance of world pressure
US and South Korean officials said the test, from an area north of the North Korean capital, appeared to have failed, in what would be the North's fourth straight unsuccessful missile test since March
Sat Apr 29 2017
![U.S. says major conflict with North Korea possible, China warns of danger of escalation U.S. says major conflict with North Korea possible, China warns of danger of escalation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41493370872_USPresidentDonal.jpg)
U.S. says "major conflict" with North Korea possible, China warns of danger of escalation
U.S. President Donald Trump said a "major, major conflict" with North Korea was possible over its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.
Fri Apr 28 2017
![Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile programme, in challenge for Obama Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile programme, in challenge for Obama](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41451795662_IranNuclear.jpg)
Defiant Iran pledges to ramp up missile programme, in challenge for Obama
A series of Iranian officials vowed on Friday to expand Tehran's missile capabilities, a challenge to the United States which has threatened to impose new sanctions.
Sun Jan 03 2016
![US preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile programme US preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile programme](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/41451540010_IranRocket.jpg)
US preparing sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile programme
President Barack Obama's administration is preparing new sanctions on international companies and individuals over Iran's ballistic missile programme, sources familiar with the situation said.
Thu Dec 31 2015