Is Kim Jong-un planning for war?

Will the unpredictable North Korean leader provoke conflict on the Korean peninsula?Dr Rajaram Panda checks out the possibilities. Tensions in the Korean peninsula remain high because of North......

What will the baby-faced killer do next?

Why did Kim Jong-un order his brother's murder? IMAGE: North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un at the Pyongyang Orphans Primary School. Photograph: Korean Central News Agency/Reuters   Tyrants don't......

Tyrants' Day Out: When Putin Met Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un met at a remote space centre in Russia's Far East region Amur on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Vlad and Kim are expected to......

Don't take Kim lightly

'North Korea could choose to go China's way by selectively opening up the economy, but Kim does not seem enthused by the idea.''Getting Pyongyang to give up the nuclear programme may be the best......

Sports Shorts: Totti declines to confirm retirement at end of season

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday. IMAGE: AS Roma's Francesco Totti. Photograph: Paolo Bruno/Getty Images AS Roma stalwart Francesco Totti declined on......

Winter Olympics sidelights: Don't mention nukes

South Koreans learn how to talk to the enemy IMAGE: The North Korea and South Korea Olympic teams enter together under the Korean Unification Flag during the Parade of Athletes during the Opening......

What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Anti-NKorea protesters burn flags before opening ceremony IMAGE: Police try to extinguish burnt portraits of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during an anti-North Korea protest before the opening......

Winter Olympics sidelights: Cyber attack shuts official site

IMAGE: The Olympic rings seen at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang on Sunday. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images Pyeongchang Winter Olympics suffered a cyber attack during the opening......

U-17 WC: Knock-out berth in Brazil's view as they face North Korea

IMAGE: Brazil’s Lincoln scores against Spain. Photograph: FIFA/Twitter Having pocketed their opening marquee match against Spain, hot favourites Brazil would seek to seal an early knock-out......