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Kim vows complete denuclearisation at historic summit with Trump

Kim vows complete denuclearisation at historic summit with Trump

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The summit at Sentosa -- the first between the two countries -- is a turnaround of relations between the US president, 71, and the North Korean leader, 34, after a long-running exchange of threats and insults.

Former NBA star Rodman weeps during interview on sidelines of Trump-Kim summit

Former NBA star Rodman weeps during interview on sidelines of Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Rodman, who is one of a handful of Westerners to have visited reclusive North Korea and met Kim Jong Un, arrived in Singapore on Monday, the eve of the summit, declaring he was "excited to be part of it".

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

'Banned anti-India YouTube channels spread nuclear fear, monetise fake news'

'Banned anti-India YouTube channels spread nuclear fear, monetise fake news'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The government started the crackdown against such YouTube channels for the first time in December last year using its emergency powers under the Information Technology Rules, 2021.

PHOTOS: North Korea stages military parade sans missiles

PHOTOS: North Korea stages military parade sans missiles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Here are some of the images from the parade.

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Major, major conflict with North Korea possible, says Trump

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In the most recent show of force, Pyongyang put its military might on display during a parade on April 15 marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of present ruler Kim Jong Un.

Any claim of declaring war on N Korea absurd: US

Any claim of declaring war on N Korea absurd: US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

North Korea's foreign minister accused President Trump of declaring war against his country.

Spent a sleepless night: South Korean prez on Trump-Kim summit

Spent a sleepless night: South Korean prez on Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Moon Jae-in hope that the summit will open a new era of complete denuclearisation, peace.

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Constitution row: Cong to turn up heat on KCR, to lodge complaints

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Reddy stated that KCR's statement on proposing a new constitution is an extension of the idea of the BJP.

REWIND: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

REWIND: Best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 48 hours

WH press secretary hurt in scuffle with North Koreans

WH press secretary hurt in scuffle with North Koreans

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

CNN reported citing a source at the scene saying, Grisham got in "an all-out brawl" with North Korean officials. Grisham was bruised a bit in the scuffle, the source added.

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Forgot what happened in the week gone by? Here's a quick recap of what took place in 10 images.

PHOTOS: Meet North Korea's mystery woman

PHOTOS: Meet North Korea's mystery woman

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Analysts say the disclosure of Kim Jong-un's marital status was aimed at sending the message that the 20-something Kim was mature and stable, someone people can relate to despite having only seven months of experience as leader following the death of his father in December.

Rodman in North Korea with basketball bash on Kim's birthday

Rodman in North Korea with basketball bash on Kim's birthday

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Former NBA basketball star Dennis Rodman arrived in North Korea on Monday with a team of retired professional basketball players to mark the birthday of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea likely to participate in Winter Olympics in South Korea

North Korea likely to participate in Winter Olympics in South Korea

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

North Korea's representative at the International Olympic Committee said the country expects to send a figure skating pair to compete at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in South Korea next month.

After his latest missile, what does Kim want?

After his latest missile, what does Kim want?

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'Pyongyang's strategy seems to be a cry to be treated as equal with the US and Beijing and this aspiration is premised on equipping itself with weapons as devastating as theirs,' says Rajaram Panda.

Trump is CEO of the country, can fire anyone: Haley

Trump is CEO of the country, can fire anyone: Haley

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Asked whether the president sought a pledge of loyalty from her, Haley replied, 'No'.

N Korea executes Kim's uncle; calls him 'worse than a dog'

N Korea executes Kim's uncle; calls him 'worse than a dog'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

In any oppressive regime, if you challenge the supreme leader, you stop existing -- literally. This happens even if you are Jang Song Thaek, the second-most powerful person in secretive North Korea, and related to the dear leader.

V K Singh in N Korea, in 1st high-level visit from India in 20 years

V K Singh in N Korea, in 1st high-level visit from India in 20 years

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The MEA said Singh's visit to Pyongyang was at the invitation of North Korean government.

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Trump meets N Korean envoy, to meet Kim in Singapore on June 12

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Kim Yong Chol delivered a letter from the North Korean leader to Trump.

Will walk out if meeting with Kim is not fruitful: Trump

Will walk out if meeting with Kim is not fruitful: Trump

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Trump said it would be tremendous for the world if the meeting went well.

Second Trump-Kim summit planned for Vietnam: Report

Second Trump-Kim summit planned for Vietnam: Report

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Vietnamese coastal city of Da Nang has been chosen for the meeting in late February.

Twitter goes berserk as Trump enters White House

Twitter goes berserk as Trump enters White House

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Here are some of the memes going viral on Twitter.

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Rather, cold reactions are expected considering the contentious issues the US is bound to raise -- Taiwan, human rights, and North Korea.

The World's MOST HATED men

The World's MOST HATED men

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Their reign has often been questioned and criticised, with many of them being accused of human rights violation.

3 US prisoners released by North Korea ahead of summit, tweets Trump

3 US prisoners released by North Korea ahead of summit, tweets Trump

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The Americans, Kim Dong Chul, Kim Hak-song and Kim Sang Duk, are travelling back to the US with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

At least someone believes Kim won't use his nukes

At least someone believes Kim won't use his nukes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Disgraced scientist A Q Khan, the father of Pakistan's nuclear programme, has said he doubts North Korea will explode an atomic device in its current face-off with the United States and South Korea.

Trump-Kim summit to be held at Singapore's Capella Hotel

Trump-Kim summit to be held at Singapore's Capella Hotel

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The red-shingled, colonial-style Capella is a five-star hotel on the Sentosa island, which boasts several resorts, hotels, two golf courses and a theme park.

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

North Korea made its decision to pull out of Tokyo at a meeting of its Olympic committee and Sports Minister Kim Il Guk on March 25, the ministry said on its website.

US has some 'decent' news from India and Pakistan: Trump

US has some 'decent' news from India and Pakistan: Trump

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The US president said that there is a lot of "dislike" (between India and Pakistan).

Trump-Kim nuclear talks end without agreement

Trump-Kim nuclear talks end without agreement

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Trump said the summit ended with no agreement because he was not willing to lift all the sanctions on North Korea.

IN PICS: Man who turned North Korea into a nuclear state

IN PICS: Man who turned North Korea into a nuclear state

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

He was heard about, revered and feared in equal measure, but the ruler of the world's most secretive regime was rarely seen in public. Kim Jong-il, who led the communist nation since the death of his father in 1994, died on a train while visiting an area outside Pyongyang, the capital.

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

North Korea will take part in the next two Olympic Games in Japan and China, International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said on Saturday after meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.

Kim oversees 'new weapon' test: State media

Kim oversees 'new weapon' test: State media

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The latest launch came just five days after Pyongyang fired two short-range ballistic missiles.

US welcomes remains of 55 soldiers from Korean War

US welcomes remains of 55 soldiers from Korean War

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The return of the US servicemen's remains was part of a deal that was agreed to by Trump and Kim back in their summit in June.

6 dictators who got what they DESERVED

6 dictators who got what they DESERVED

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

2011, hopefully, will be remembered as the year that marked the beginning of the end of the world's worst dictators.

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Timeline of Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

On June 12, history was made when United States President Donald Trump shook hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and had extensive talks at Capella Hotel in Singapore. However, this meet has come after several twists and turns. Following is the chronology of key events leading to a historic summit between the two leaders.

The least free places on earth

The least free places on earth

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Find out the least free places on earth.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

Posco issue will be resolved: Commerce Minister

Posco issue will be resolved: Commerce Minister

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma today assured Korean trade minister Kim Jong-Hoon that the stalled $12 billion-project of Korean steelmaker Posco would soon be resolved by obtaining the pending approvals.