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Putin, Kim, Erdogan to attend China's V-Day parade

Twenty-six foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, will attend China's military parade to commemorate its victory against "Japanese......

Making A Wish To Nandi

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry. Making A Wish To Nandi IMAGE: A devotee whispers in the ear of Nandi for the fulfilment of her wishes on the third day......

How Will Lee's Election Impact Asia?

Lee Jae-myung's decisive victory in South Korea's snap presidential election marks a major political shift driven by the public backlash against authoritarianism, observes Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE:......

When Tyrants Hang Out...

Russian President Vladimir Putin flew to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 19, 2024, to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Vladimir Putin -- who only travels to countries (like China, North......

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Russia's unprecedented rapprochement with North Korea has raised concerns about the re-emergence of a Russia-China-North Korea alliance which could increase the probability of conflict on the......

Rare and spectacular images of North Korea

North Korea is one of the most secretive countries in the world. It does not allow many foreign visitors to enter the country and, even when it gives visa, it monitors their every moment. These......

The intriguing tale of India's trade with North Korea

India remains North Korea's 2nd-largest import source after China, according to several estimates by multilateral bodies, says Subhayan Chakraborty. IMAGE: Performers in traditional dress chat......

No fans, no goals in North vs South Korea WC qualifier

North Korea's official KCNA news agency issued a brief report early on Wednesday, saying the qualifier ended in a 0-0 draw after a series of "attacks and counterattacks". IMAGE: No fans were......

Diplomatic chill as North hosts South Korea in World Cup qualifier

The last time they met in a World Cup qualifier was in Seoul 10 years ago, a match the North lost 1-0 before accusing South Korea of poisoning their players' food ahead of the match. IMAGE: North......

North, South Korea to field joint teams for Asian Games

The two Koreas agreed on Monday to march together under a unified peninsula flag and form combined teams to compete in the next Asian Games, they said in a joint statement, in the latest sign of a......

North Korea will take part in next two Olympics: IOC

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach said North Korea will participate in the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. IMAGE: IOC president Thomas Bach,......

North Korea likely to participate in Winter Olympics in South Korea

IMAGE: The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics mascot Soohorang, Paralympics mascot Bandabi and the Olympic Rings are displayed at the Gyeongpodae beach in Gangneung, South Korea. Photograph: Kim......