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North Korean state media says Kim Jong Un discussed arms cooperation with Russian defense minister

North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un held discussions with Russia’s defense minister on strengthening “strategic and tactical coordination” between the countries’ militaries, as Kim continued a visit to Russia’s Far East that has raised concerns about an arms alliance that would fuel Moscow’s war on Ukraine

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim visits military aviation factory in Russia's far east

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at a Russian industrial city to visit a military aviation plant on Friday, Russian agencies reported, following his summit with President Vladimir Putin.

France 24

Vladimir Putin ‘accepts’ Kim Jong-un’s invitation to visit North Korea

Increased friendship between North Korea and Russia raises Western fears of arms deal

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Isolated Putin and Kim lay groundwork for second summit – as pair warned over ‘price to pay’ for cooperation

US threatens additional sanctions on North Korea and Russia in case of an arms deal – while South Korea also warns of consequences

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin accepts Kim Jong Un invitation to North Korea

Kim is continuing his tour of eastern Russia after his summit with Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Al Jazeera

🔴 Live: Ukraine orders civilian evacuation in under-fire areas in Kherson region

Ukrainian officials on Thursday ordered the evacuation of families with children in areas of the southern Kherson region that are “subject to constant enemy fire”, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24

Kim Jong-un invites Putin to North Korea after summit brings ties to ‘a new level’

North Korean media report that Kim was briefed on space vehicles during his meetings in Russia, though no specific detail of any deal has emerged

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Kim Jong Un's trip to Russia provides window into unique North Korean and Russian media coverage

The world is largely relying on North Korean and Russian media for information about the unusual train journey of leader Kim Jong Un to meet with President Vladimir Putin at a space facility

The Independent UK

Kim Jong Un’s ‘Moving Fortress’ North Korea train: What to know

The North Korean leader’s olive green train is equipped with attack weapons and a helicopter for escape.

Al Jazeera

Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia to meet Putin as US threatens sanctions

North Korean leader travels on armoured train for talks amid concerns Putin is seeking arms deal for Ukraine war

The Guardian - AU

North Korea’s Kim marks founding day with parade, promises to China, Russia

Paramilitary group the Worker-Peasant Red Guards – with 5.7 million members – featured prominently in parade.

Al Jazeera

North Korea claims to have launched nuclear attack submarine

The ‘Hero Kim Kun Ok’ vessel is designed to launch tactical nuclear weapons from underwater, according to state media

Evening Standard

N Korea heralds ‘new chapter’ with ‘tactical nuclear attack’ submarine

Overseeing the event, Kim Jong Un calls for the rapid development of the country’s navy and its ‘nuclear weaponisation’.

Al Jazeera

North Korea says it has launched a new 'nuclear attack submarine'

North Korea said Friday it has launched a purported nuclear attack submarine it has been developing for years, a step leader Kim Jong Un described as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies.

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The Independent UK

North Korea says it has launched a new nuclear attack submarine to counter US naval power

North Korea says it has christened a purported nuclear attack submarine it had developed for years, which leader Kim Jong Un described as a crucial step in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies

Al Jazeera

N Korea stages ‘tactical nuclear attack drill’ in warning to enemies

Pyongyang says it carried out a nuclear attack drill with mock atomic warheads attached to two long-range missiles.

Al Jazeera

North Korea fires cruise missiles towards Yellow Sea: South Korean military

Missile launches come as South Korean and US forces conclude joint military exercises on Korean Peninsula.

The Independent UK

North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rivals

North Korea says its latest missile launches were a simulation of “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea

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Al Jazeera

North Korea simulates ‘tactical nuclear strike’ on South Korea

Pyongyang says its latest launch is response to US-South Korean military drills that included deployment of B1-B bomber.

Al Jazeera

N Korea’s Kim eyes naval readiness as US, Japan, S Korea hold sea exercises

Kim accuses the US, South Korea and Japan of increasing threat of nuclear war over naval exercises off Korean Peninsula.

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim lambasts premier over flooding, possible bid to shift blame for bad economy

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has severely rebuked his premier and other senior officials over their “irresponsible” response to recent flooding that inundated farmlands

Al Jazeera

North Korea plans second spy satellite launch in coming days: Japan

Launch could take place between August 24 and 31, after May’s attempt ended in disaster.

The Independent UK

North Korea tells Japan of launch plan, a possible 2nd try to put up spy satellite, Japan media say

Japanese media say North Korea has told Japan it plans to launch a satellite in the coming days, in what could be a second try to put a military spy satellite into orbit

The Independent UK

North Korea's Kim watches cruise missile launches as US, South Korean troops begin annual drills

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has observed the test-firing of its strategic cruise missiles

Dynamite News

US’ main focus is safe return of soldier, who crossed over into North Korea: White House

The White House on Wednesday (local time) said that the US' main focus is the safe return of Travis King, who crossed the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) into North Korea during a tour to the Joint Security Area (JSA) in the demilitarized zone last month. Read further on Dynamite News…

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