As allies resist US call to help in Strait of Hormuz, Trump says it was a loyalty test
Trump's calls for help to other countries was a loyalty test, rather than a strategic necessity, he said. "We don't need anybody."
By Tanya Noury
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US strikes on alleged drug boats ‘unacceptable’: UN human rights chief
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk called for an investigation into the strikes in what appears to mark the first such UN condemnation.
North Korea fires cruise missiles into the sea
The launches come two days after the United States and South Korean militaries wrapped up their 11-day training exercises.
North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea
North Korea has been increasing its protests of ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal.
North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward the sea
The launches came hours after the U.S. flew at least one long-range B1-B bomber to the Korean Peninsula as part of its annual drills with South Korea.
North Korean leader calls for military to be prepared against invasion
North Korea says its leader, Kim Jong Un, made the remarks as the U.S., South Korea and Japan hold a trilateral naval exercise.
North Korean leader orders sharp increase in missile production
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un has ordered a drastic increase in production of missiles and other weapons.
North Korean leader tours weapons factories in face of tensions
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un also pledged to speed up efforts to advance his military’s arms and war readiness, state media said Sunday.
North Korean leader meets with Russian defense minister
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russia’s defense minister to discuss military issues and the regional security environment, state media said.
North Korea fires its first ICBM in three months
Some experts say the launch was likely the second test-flight of the developmental Hwasong-18 solid-fuel missile.
UN complains Russia blocks aid workers from Ukraine dam collapse area
Moscow claims area of dam collapse too dangerous for UN aid workers to visit because of fighting.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Images show North Korea’s launch pad as it prepares its spy satellite
Satellite images taken Tuesday analyzed by The Associated Press showed activity at a main pad at North Korea's Sohae Satellite Launching Station.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press