Councillor accuses Muslim mayor of weaponising comments about pork

On Friday, the inquiry aired a social media post, published on Ristevski’s Facebook page, which encouraged residents to have their say on an $11 million proposal to build a mosque in Austral. One person had commented, “I heard that place was a pig...

‘Trump nuclear test resumption’ prompts U.S. Strategic Command commander nominee: “Russia·China·North Korea nuclear threats···the United States must also modernize its nuclear forces”

Richard Correll, the nominee to command the United States Strategic Command (USSC), answers questions at a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on the 30th (local time). AFP Yonhap News Richard Correll, the nominee to command...

North's top diplomat agrees with Belarusian foreign minister to jointly safeguard mutual interests

Published: 31 Oct. 2025, 11:30 North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui departs Pyongyang on Oct. 26, for a trip to Russia and Belarus, in this photo released by the Korean Central News Agency the following day [KOREAN CENTRAL NEWS AGENCY] North...

President Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years

BUSAN, South Korea — President Donald Trump appeared to suggest the U.S. will resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades, saying it would be on an “equal basis” with Russia and China. The Kremlin pointed out that a global...

When North Korean workers raise their heads

Milan (AsiaNews) – When it comes to North Korean workers, the conversation typically oscillates between two equally distorted extremes: complete indifference vs helpless cogs. The reality that emerges from available information is different, more...

North Korea Flexes With Missile Test While Trump Tours Asia

North Korea continues flexing its military might this week, but this time notably at a moment President Donald Trump is making stops in several Asian nations, including a visit to South Korea, where he's set to meeting Chinese President Xi...

North Korea touts cruise missile tests

North Korea said on Wednesday that it has conducted successful cruise missile tests, the latest display of its growing military capabilities and one that comes while US President Donald Trump visits South Korea. Trump has repeatedly expressed a...

United States Vice President JD Vance Defends Nuclear Arsenal Testing as Key to National Security

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance on Thursday defended the need for maintaining and testing the US’ nuclear weapons arsenal, describing it as a vital component of national security. "We have a big arsenal. Obviously, the Russians have a large...

President Trump announces nuclear weapons testing plans amid global concerns

President Trump announces nuclear weapons testing plans amid global concerns President Trump has announced plans to begin testing nuclear weapons, raising fears of a new arms race as Russia and China respond with warnings. Updated: 6:24 PM EDT Oct...

Sony Pictures International Eyes Live-Action Adaptations of Japanese Anime – Tokyo Market

Sony is accelerating its pursuit of anime and manga properties for live-action adaptation, with executive VP, creative production and head of Sony Pictures International Productions Shebnem Askin revealing ambitious plans to expand beyond the...

Radio Free Asia suspends news operations amid cuts and US government shutdown

Radio Free Asia (RFA) has said it is suspending its news operations due to the US government shutdown and the Trump administration’s cuts to government-funded news services. “RFA has been forced to suspend all remaining news content production –...

U.S. President Trump Announces First U.S. Missile Shipment for Japan’s F-35 Fighter Jets

U.S. President Donald Trump announced aboard the USS George Washington in Yokosuka that Japan will receive its first shipment of U.S.-made air-to-air missiles for F-35 fighter jets this week. The move strengthens Japan’s air defense capability and...

President Donald Trump’s comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here’s what to know.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump’s comments Thursday suggesting the United States will restart its testing of nuclear weapons upends decades of American policy in regards to the bomb, but come as Washington’s rivals have been...

North Korea calls Japan's Takaichi defender of conservative rights

Published: 30 Oct. 2025, 14:41 Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 21. (AP/YONHAP] North Korea on Thursday described new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...

International News Briefs for Thursday, October 30, 2025

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Sudanese Paramilitaries Reportedly Kill at Least 2,000 People After Seizing El Fasher Oct 30, 2025 Image Credit:...

North Korea tests new cruise missiles as Donald Trump visits South Korea

North Korea announced successful cruise missile tests while US President Donald Trump visited South Korea for the APEC summit. The move, seen as a show of strength by Kim Jong Un, added a tense backdrop to Trump’s diplomatic meetings with...

Trump gives blessing to ROK nuclear subs, and expands a front with North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump gave his approval for South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine on Wednesday, a major breakthrough in Seoul’s decadeslong push for such assets that could bolster deterrence against North Korea. Experts told NK...

Belarus, North Korea seek to expand cooperation in all areas

Baku, October 30, AZERTAC Belarus and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are willing to expand cooperation in all areas. This agreement was reached during negotiations between Belarusian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov and...

North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles Ahead of U.S. President’s Visit to South Korea

North Korea launched several cruise missiles from its western coast, state media reported on Tuesday, in an apparent show of force. The KCNA news agency said the missiles were fired vertically and flew for about two hours along a pre-set...

N Korea conducts missile test day before Trump visits South

Seoul - North Korea test launched sea-to-surface cruise missiles off its western coast Tuesday, state media said, a day before US President Donald Trump is set to begin a visit to South Korea. The missiles were launched vertically from the Yellow...