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North Korea accuses US of hostility for South Korean missile decision
North Korea said the US allowing South Korea to build more powerful missiles was an example of the US's hostile policy against the North
 "North Korea accuses US of hostility for South Korean missile decision")
Biden appoints special envoy for N Korea after meeting S Korean president
US President Joe Biden has announced the appointment of a special envoy for North Korea after he had his maiden talks with his South Korean counterpart Moon Jae-In
 "Biden appoints special envoy for N Korea after meeting S Korean president")
China: US should push North Korea diplomacy, not pressure
China's US ambassador expressed hope that Biden's policy toward North Korea will give more importance to diplomacy, dialogue instead of extreme pressure to try to stop Pyongyang's nuclear program
 "China: US should push North Korea diplomacy, not pressure")
Gaming out cyber-attacks
A shoot-out is less likely if both parties know the other is capable of massive retaliation
China's exports to North Korea spike to 6-month high in March: Details here
China's exports to North Korea in March rose to a six-month high, with outbound shipments to its neighbour that month nearly 400 times more than January-February combined
 "China's exports to North Korea spike to 6-month high in March: Details here")
North Korea soon to first launch ballistic missile submarine: Reports
South Korean and US intelligence suspect that North Korea has completed the assembly of a 3,000-tonne submarine and is ready to launch it when the time is right, media reported on Sunday.
 "North Korea soon to first launch ballistic missile submarine: Reports")
Tokyo Olympics: North Korea will not participate due to Covid-19 concerns
North Korea would not be participating in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics due to concerns over Covid-19
 "Tokyo Olympics: North Korea will not participate due to Covid-19 concerns")
North Korea accuses UN of double standard over reaction to missile firings
North Korea on Monday accused the United Nations of a double standard over its reaction to the North's recent missile launches, warning it of a serious consequence
 "North Korea accuses UN of double standard over reaction to missile firings")
North Korea snaps back at Joe Biden over criticism of missile launches
North Korea snapped back at Biden's criticism of its ballistic missile tests, calling his comments a provocation and encroachment on the North's right to self-defense
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US will 'respond' if North Korea keeps firing missiles, says Joe Biden
The US will "respond" to North Korea if it continues to escalate tensions by testing ballistic missiles, President Joe Biden said on Thursday
 "US will 'respond' if North Korea keeps firing missiles, says Joe Biden")
North Korea missile launch tests Biden, alarms Japan ahead of Olympics
Thursday's launches came just days after North Korea fired several cruise missiles in an exercise that Biden said was not provocative but "business as usual."
 "North Korea missile launch tests Biden, alarms Japan ahead of Olympics")
LIVE: CBI raids in 11 states in connection with Rs 3,700-cr bank frauds
Army's evaluation process affects women seeking permanent commission, says Supreme Court. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news
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North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into sea: South Korea
South Korea's military said North Korea fired two unidentified projectiles into its eastern waters on Thursday as it revives its testing activity to expand its military capabilities
US doesn't view N Korea short-range missile launch as 'provocative actions'
The United States is aware of the recent launches of short-range missiles by North Korea, but does not consider Pyongyang's actions to be provocative behaviour, a senior US admin official said
 "US doesn't view N Korea short-range missile launch as 'provocative actions'")
Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un share messages reaffirming China-N Korea alliance
The leaders of China and North Korea are reaffirming their alliance following contentious talks between top diplomats and economic problems in the North that left it ever-more dependent on the Chinese
 "Xi Jinping, Kim Jong Un share messages reaffirming China-N Korea alliance")
North Korea closes its embassy in Malaysia over US extradition row
North Korea closed its embassy in Malaysia on Sunday after announcing that it is cutting ties with Kuala Lumpur over the extradition of its citizen to the United States for alleged money laundering
 "North Korea closes its embassy in Malaysia over US extradition row")
N Korea cuts diplomat ties with Malaysia over US extradition of a citizen
North Korea says it'll cut diplomatic ties with Malaysia to protest its recent court ruling that allows a North Korean citizen to be extradited to the United States to face money laundering charges.
 "N Korea cuts diplomat ties with Malaysia over US extradition of a citizen")
Blinken urges China to convince North Korea to abandon nuclear programme
America's top diplomat on Thursday pressed China to use its tremendous influence to convince North Korea to abandon its nuclear programme, calling it a source of instability and danger
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North Korea ignores US offer for talks, citing its hostile policy
North Korea said on Thursday it will ignore a US offer for talks unless it withdraws its hostile policy on the North, days after Washington said it reached out to Pyongyang through various channels
 "North Korea ignores US offer for talks, citing its hostile policy")
White House confirms Biden administration reached out to North Korea
The White House confirmed that the administration of President Joe Biden had recently reached out to North Korea but has not yet received a response from Pyongyang