Explainer-How could North Korea use its nuclear weapons?

North Korea says Hwasong-18 ICBM test was response to US hostility

North Korea says Hwasong-18 ICBM test was response to US hostility
North Korea fires ICBM after condemning US 'war' moves

North Korea fires ICBM after condemning US 'war' moves
Russia loads new intercontinental ballistic missile into silo south of Moscow

Russia loads new intercontinental ballistic missile into silo south of Moscow
US nuclear-powered submarine arrives at S.Korea's Busan port -Yonhap
US nuclear-powered submarine arrives at S.Korea's Busan port -Yonhap
Russia to test launch seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024 -Ifax

Russia to test launch seven intercontinental ballistic missiles in 2024 -Ifax
US, South Korea to draw up joint nuclear defence guideline against North Korean threat -Yonhap

US, South Korea to draw up joint nuclear defence guideline against North Korean threat -Yonhap
North Korea may test ICBM soon, South official says ahead of nuclear talks in DC
North Korea may test ICBM soon, South official says ahead of nuclear talks in DC
Finland to sign defence pact with US

Finland to sign defence pact with US
S.Korea's defence minister warns North Korea of 'hell of destruction'

S.Korea's defence minister warns North Korea of 'hell of destruction'
Russia says it's working on major new agreement with Iran

Russia says it's working on major new agreement with Iran
South Korea urges Russia to help sanction North Korea over satellite, labour exports

South Korea urges Russia to help sanction North Korea over satellite, labour exports
South Korea, US to hold new round of nuclear consultation talks -Seoul

South Korea, US to hold new round of nuclear consultation talks -Seoul
Analysis-Nuclear warnings serve Putin's purpose as he bids for new term

Analysis-Nuclear warnings serve Putin's purpose as he bids for new term
Russia says it downed Ukraine-launched missile over Belgorod region
Russia says it downed Ukraine-launched missile over Belgorod region
Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, four wounded - Ukraine

Russia attacks Kyiv with ballistic missiles, four wounded - Ukraine
Russians banned from travel to hand over passports within five days -decree

Russians banned from travel to hand over passports within five days -decree
Explainer-Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term

Explainer-Key challenges facing Putin if he gets a new six-year term
Up to 600 North Korean defectors deported by China 'vanish' - rights group

Up to 600 North Korean defectors deported by China 'vanish' - rights group
Russian air defence systems destroy 41 Ukraine-launched drones -Russian defence ministry
Russian air defence systems destroy 41 Ukraine-launched drones -Russian defence ministry
Putin greets kids, views 'nuclear button' as re-election bid nears

Putin greets kids, views 'nuclear button' as re-election bid nears
Russia launches 23 drones, cruise missiles overnight on Ukraine - Ukraine's Air Force
Russia launches 23 drones, cruise missiles overnight on Ukraine - Ukraine's Air Force
Kyiv accuses Russian forces of shooting surrendering Ukrainian soldiers

Kyiv accuses Russian forces of shooting surrendering Ukrainian soldiers
'Let us be a lesson', say Kazakhs wary of return to nuclear testing

'Let us be a lesson', say Kazakhs wary of return to nuclear testing
Russia says it has got lots of requests for meetings with Lavrov at OSCE meeting

Russia says it has got lots of requests for meetings with Lavrov at OSCE meeting
Russia says frigate hits Ukraine's military infrastructure with cruise missiles

Russia says frigate hits Ukraine's military infrastructure with cruise missiles
Russia's Ryabkov warns US against entering new arms race

Russia's Ryabkov warns US against entering new arms race
IAEA says a dozen countries to be equipped with nuclear power

IAEA says a dozen countries to be equipped with nuclear power
Blinken to attend NATO ministerial meeting on Russia, Balkans - US State Dept

Blinken to attend NATO ministerial meeting on Russia, Balkans - US State Dept
Top diplomats of US, Japan, South Korea discuss North Korea satellite launch

Top diplomats of US, Japan, South Korea discuss North Korea satellite launch
Iran's barring of inspectors is serious blow to IAEA's work, Grossi says

Iran's barring of inspectors is serious blow to IAEA's work, Grossi says
Russia deploys new nuclear missile in Kaluga region - RIA

Russia deploys new nuclear missile in Kaluga region - RIA
North Korea's space launch program and long-range missile projects

North Korea's space launch program and long-range missile projects
Explainer-Why North Korea's satellite launches draw condemnation

Explainer-Why North Korea's satellite launches draw condemnation
France test-fires long-range ballistic missile in bid to boost nuclear deterrence
France test-fires long-range ballistic missile in bid to boost nuclear deterrence
Ukraine-launched drone heading towards Moscow destroyed - Moscow mayor
Ukraine-launched drone heading towards Moscow destroyed - Moscow mayor
Russia says it's completing its section of international nuclear test monitoring network

Russia says it's completing its section of international nuclear test monitoring network
Analysis-Iran enriches more uranium as Gaza war rages, US vote looms

Analysis-Iran enriches more uranium as Gaza war rages, US vote looms
North Korea vows more offensive response to US 'threats' -KCNA

North Korea vows more offensive response to US 'threats' -KCNA
South Korea's Yoon to warn APEC about risks from North Korea-Russia ties

South Korea's Yoon to warn APEC about risks from North Korea-Russia ties
Russia not exporting Lancet drones as domestic demand high - TASS

Russia not exporting Lancet drones as domestic demand high - TASS
North Korea criticises G7 as 'remnant of the Cold War'

North Korea criticises G7 as 'remnant of the Cold War'
Russia suspends nuclear decommissioning pact with Japan - document
Russia suspends nuclear decommissioning pact with Japan - document
Kremlin says nuclear arms dialogue with US is necessary but not ready to be lectured

Kremlin says nuclear arms dialogue with US is necessary but not ready to be lectured
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil