US, S Korea begin naval drills amid North Korean nuke furore

Last Updated: Monday, February 4, 2013, 14:47

Against the backdrop of North Korean threat of conducting third nuclear test, US and South Korea on Monday began naval drills off the Korean Peninsula`s east coast.

Images suggest North Korea ready for nuke test

Last Updated: Saturday, January 26, 2013, 08:54

Recent satellite photos show North Korea could be almost ready to carry out its threat to conduct a nuclear test, a US research institute said on Friday.

North Korea rocket launch `may be delayed`

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 10:38

North Korea’s launch attempt in April failed badly earning Pyongyang international condemnation.

US South Asian group seeks comprehensive immigration reform

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 10:29

As one of the fastest growing ethnic groups in the United States, the South Asian population has grown to at least 3.4 million people and well over one million eligible voters.

Eye on North, US allows S Korea to ‘triple ballistic missiles range`

Last Updated: Monday, October 8, 2012, 13:50

South Korea has reportedly announced plans to almost triple the range of its ballistic missile system after a new agreement with the United States.

Chinese media asks US to ‘shut up’ over South China Sea

Last Updated: Monday, August 6, 2012, 22:53

China’s state-run media has asked the United States to stop meddling in its territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

US expresses concern over tension in South China Sea

Last Updated: Friday, August 3, 2012, 19:59

The US on Friday said it was monitoring the situation and asked all stake holders to lower tension in the disputed waters.

US warns of rising risk of ‘accidental war’ in S China Sea

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 15:12

US has warned that a recent two-month maritime standoff between China and the Philippines has raised the accidental war risk in the South China Sea.

China warns US over South China Sea

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 00:08

China claims the South China Sea in full, and it is also claimed in whole or part by other countries.

US, S Korean troops use N Korean flag for target practice

Last Updated: Saturday, June 23, 2012, 19:00

A North Korean flag has been used for target practice by the South Korean and American troops in the largest live-fire exercise conducted since the Korean War.