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US men jailed for helping North Korean IT workers secure remote jobs

Two US citizens have been sentenced to 18 months in prison for operating so-called “laptop farms” that helped North Korean IT workers obtain remote jobs at dozens of American companies, according to US prosecutors.

08 May 2026-14:27
North Korea to deploy long-range artillery along border with South

08 May 2026-10:32
Trump-Kim meeting not planned for Asia trip: White House

A White House official stated on Monday that no meeting is currently planned between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during Trump's upcoming trip to Asia this month, despite speculation that he might pursue opportunities to revive diplomacy with Pyongyang.

04 May 2026-23:28
Kim Jong Un urges youth to back Russia in Ukraine war

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called on young people to prepare for involvement in the war in Ukraine, urging them to support Russia during a major youth congress in Pyongyang.

04 May 2026-15:49
First time since 2018: North Korean athletes head to Seoul

A North Korean women’s football club is set to make a rare այց to South Korea later this month for a major continental match, signaling a potential easing of tensions between the two countries.

04 May 2026-09:20
Russia and US warned: Resuming nuclear tests may spiral out of control

The head of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization has warned that the world could face renewed nuclear testing if major powers such as the United States or Russia resume tests, raising concerns over a potential escalation in global nuclear tensions.

01 May 2026-11:10
Kim Jong Un honors North Korean soldiers killed in Ukraine at new memorial

At the unveiling of a towering bronze sculpture of North Korean and Russian soldiers in combat, Kim Jong Un praised troops who chose death over capture while fighting in Ukraine. It was a striking and unusually explicit acknowledgment of Pyongyang’s long-suspected battlefield doctrine.

30 Apr 2026-17:29
North Korea's Kim praises soldiers who committed suicide to evade capture in Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised soldiers who committed suicide while fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, confirming an extreme battle policy.

28 Apr 2026-20:05
COVID era saw executions jump in North Korea

Executions in North Korea surged dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic.

28 Apr 2026-09:27
North Korea signals long-term alliance with Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged continued support for Russia and signaled deeper military cooperation with Moscow, state media reported, as analysts suggest the partnership could extend well beyond the war in Ukraine.

27 Apr 2026-09:50