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First-ever EU cyber sanctions hit Russian, Chinese, North Koreans
The European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyberattacks, slapping them on alleged Russian military agents, Chinese cyber spies and organisations including a North Korean firm
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EU prolongs nuclear sanctions against North Korea for one more year
The European Union prolonged sanctions against dozens of North Korean officials and agencies for a year over Pyongyang's continued efforts to develop nuclear missiles and other weapons of mass destruc
 "EU prolongs nuclear sanctions against North Korea for one more year")
North Korea's Kim boasts of his nuclear weapons amid stalled talks with US
It shows he has no intention of abandoning his weapons as prospects dim for resuming diplomacy with the United States
 "North Korea's Kim boasts of his nuclear weapons amid stalled talks with US")
North Korea declares state of emergency over suspected Covid-19 outbreak
The step was taken Friday afternoon after a person was found with suspected Covid-19 symptoms in the city
India extends medical support worth about $1 million to North Korea
The medical assistance is under the aegis of an ongoing WHO anti-tuberculosis programme in DPRK
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Without change in US' stance, another summit unnecessary: Kim Jong's sister
Sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, said that another summit with the US was "unnecessary" and "useless" for Pyongyang as long as there was no change in Washington's negotiating position
 "Without change in US' stance, another summit unnecessary: Kim Jong's sister")
Cybersecurity top priority for Indian CIOs post Covid-19 pandemic: Adobe
The CIOs from India and Australia re-asserted that cyber security continues to be one of the most cited areas for planned investment
 "Cybersecurity top priority for Indian CIOs post Covid-19 pandemic: Adobe")
North Korea among most dangerous places to live in world: European report
The natural disaster risk index for North Korea was 5.1, with the sub-index for exposure to flood at 7.4
South Korea says no suspicious activities detected on North Korean side yet
A spokesman at Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff told that there have been no signs indicating North Korea had started to carry out its threats
 "South Korea says no suspicious activities detected on North Korean side yet")
North Korea blows up inter-Korean joint liaison office; tensions escalate
North Korea's state media confirmed that the liaison office was "completely ruined"
North Korea cuts all communication with South over anti-Pyongyang leaflets
In its announcement, North Korea said Tuesday's move was a response to South Korea's failure to stop activists from floating anti-Pyongyang leaflets across their borders
North Korea warns to cut off all communication channels with South
KNCA says all cross-border communication lines will be cut off on Tuesday noon
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In pics: 12 countries that have reported zero coronavirus cases
This is according to data being aggregated by the Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE)
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Kim Jong Un holds military meeting to discuss North Korea's nuclear arsenal
Kim quelled intense rumours about his health by attending a ceremony marking the completion of a fertiliser factory in his first public appearance in 20 days
After rumours about health, North Korea media report Kim Jong Un appearance
KCNA said Kim cut a ribbon at the ceremony on Friday and those attending the event "burst into thunderous cheers of 'hurrah!' for the Supreme Leader..."
 "After rumours about health, North Korea media report Kim Jong Un appearance")
Heir unapparent: If North Korea faces succession, who might replace Kim?
Pyongyang has never said who will lead the country if Kim was incapacitated. With no details known about his children, analysts say his sister, loyalists could form a regency till a successor is ready
N Korea leader Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance in nearly 3 weeks
Kim has not made a public appearance since presiding over a Workers' Party politburo meeting on April 11
Kim Jong-un sends gratitude to workers amid health rumours: Report
Some unconfirmed media reports have speculated that Kim could be "in grave danger" after surgery
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South Korea says Kim Jong-un 'alive and well' amid mounting speculation
Kim has not appeared in public for over two weeks and was absent from a key event on Friday, amid rumours that he had heart trouble
North Korean media silent on Kim Jong-Un as speculation on health grows
Kim Jong-un has been out of public view since he was last seen on April 11 chairing a major party meeting, reports Yonhap News Agency
 "North Korean media silent on Kim Jong-Un as speculation on health grows")