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North Korea says it tested new long-range cruise missiles

The North’s resumption of testing activity is likely an attempt at pressuring the Biden administration over the diplomatic freeze.

North Korea

North Korea confirms missile tests as Biden warns of US response

The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said the two “new-type tactical guided projectiles” accurately hit the target off the eastern coast on Thursday.

North Korea

North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles in message to US

North Korea has a history of testing new U.S. administrations with missile launches and other provocations aimed at forcing the Americans back to the negotiating table.

Russia

Russia's hypersonic missile put on combat duty

Russian President Vladimir Putin said earlier this week that the country is leading the world with an entire new class of weapons.

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Russia test-launches new anti-ballistic missile

Russian Defence Ministry on Tuesday (June 4) released a video showing a test-launch of a new anti-ballistic missile from Sary Shagan testing range in Kazakhstan

North Korea

North Korea holds military parade without ballistic missiles

No long-range missiles were on display on Sunday as North Korea staged a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of its founding.

Russia

Russian Ministry of Defense unveils new high-tech weaponry

Amidst efforts to strengthen its military security and potential, Russia has released footage of what is claimed to be the world's most technologically-advanced strategic weaponry.

Russia

Watch: Russia test launches new 'Satan' intercontinental ballistic missile

Moscow has released video of its latest Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile - dubbed 'Satan' by NATO - being test launched.

Ukraine

Ukraine test-fires first locally made cruise missile

The range of the missile has not been revealed but is said to be in line with Ukraine's international agreements.

Japan

Tokyo holds ‘first-ever’ missile attack drill

Around 350 volunteers worked with authorities in the Japanese capital to simulate reaction to a North Korean nuclear attack.

USA

Hawaii did not have ‘reasonable’ safeguards to stop false missile aler

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai described the error as "absolutely unacceptable."

World News

North Korea expands missile reach

Two missiles launched by the regime this year appear to have “definitively” brought Europe into North Korea’s range, according to a security expert

North Korea

North Korea launches new ballistic missile 'capable of striking US'

Pyongyang is a "worldwide threat" says Washington after testing a new missile which it claims can reach the continental United States.

Korea

North Korea fires new ballistic missile, South Korea's military says

The Pentagon said it had detected a "probable" missile launch and that it was in the process of assessing it.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia intercepts missile near Riyadh

Yemen's Houthi rebels said they fired the missile and that the target was the Saudi capital's King Khaled Airport

Russia

Russia tests ballistic missiles

Launches conducted for land, sea and submarine-based weapons.

Iran

Iran 'successfully launches ballistic missile'

Iran claims to have successfully tested a new, mid-range ballistic missile, but says it is not breaching the 2015 nuclear accord.

North Korea

North Korea threatens U.S. with 'greatest pain'

North Korea calls the latest UN resolution unlawful and threatens the U.S. with the greatest pain it has ever suffered.

Russia

Moscow and Seoul agree resolving the North Korea nuclear issue is a priority

Moon Jae-in made the comments at a joint media conference with Vladimir Putin.

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Timeline: North Korea’s six nuclear device tests

North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date on Sunday.