August 2017
U.S. Defense Secretary: We Are Considering Diplomatic Options in Dealing with North Korea
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis reaffirmed the importance of diplomatic solutions in dealing with North Korea, despite President Trump's earlier dismissal of dialogue. This comes…
The UN Security Council Condemns North Korea's Missile Launch Over Japan
The UN Security Council condemned North Korea's missile launch over Japan, calling for the country to cease further tests and for all nations to enforce…
Tokyo and Seoul: North Korean Missile Passed Over Japanese Territory
North Korea launched a ballistic missile that flew over Japan, prompting concerns from both South Korea and Japan. The missile landed in waters near Hokkaido,…
North Korea Fires Three Short-Range Ballistic Missiles
North Korea has launched three short-range ballistic missiles amid ongoing U.S.-South Korea military exercises. The U.S. Pacific Command reported the launches were unsuccessful and did…
U.S. Navy Temporarily Places Its Fleets in 'Operational Pause'
The U.S. Navy has placed all its fleets in an 'operational pause' following a collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker…
Collision of US Navy Destroyer and Oil Tanker Near Singapore; 10 Sailors Missing
The USS John S. McCain collided with an oil tanker near Singapore, resulting in 10 sailors missing and five injured. This incident marks the second…
North Korea: US-South Korea Military Exercises are 'Pouring Gasoline on the Fire'
North Korea condemned the upcoming US-South Korea military exercises as provocative and warned that they could escalate tensions. The situation follows North Korea's recent missile…
Increased US-Japan Defense Cooperation to Counter North Korean Threat
The US and Japan have agreed to enhance their defense cooperation in response to the escalating threats from North Korea's nuclear and missile programs. This…
Trump Described North Korean Leader's Decision on Guam as 'Wise'
Donald Trump praised North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's decision to delay a missile launch toward Guam, calling it wise. This comes amid a decrease in…
Russian Air Force and Missile Defense Systems on High Alert in the Far East
Russian air defense systems are on high alert due to escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, particularly between North Korea and the U.S. North Korea…
Continued Threats from North Korea Regarding Attack on Guam
North Korea has announced a potential plan to attack Guam, responding to U.S. threats with its own missile launch plans. This escalation follows recent missile…
Mattis: North Korea Should Refrain from Actions Leading to the End of Its Regime
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis warned North Korea against actions that could lead to its regime's end and urged it to stop nuclear weapons production.…
North Korea's Threat of Attack on Guam; Deployment of US Bombers to Korea
North Korea has threatened to prepare an attack plan on Guam following warnings from the US President. The US has deployed strategic bombers to Korea…
Elimination of Genes Causing a Deadly Hereditary Disease
Scientists have successfully eliminated genes responsible for a hereditary heart disease using CRISPR technology, potentially paving the way for preventing over ten thousand genetic diseases.…