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Most Canadians Think America Is a Bigger Threat Than North Korea, Russia, and China: Poll
The Western Journal
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July 9, 2025
A Pew Research poll, conducted from January to April, showed that a majority of Canadians believe the United States is a bigger threat to their nation than North Korea, China, or Russia. The survey asked countries about their most “important...
Greece Makes First Crypto Seizure Tied to North Korea's $1.5B Bybit Hack
CoinDesk
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Greek authorities have carried out the country’s first cryptocurrency seizure, blocking access to funds lifted from February’s record $1.5 billion Bybit hack linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The Hellenic Anti‑Money Laundering Authority...
North Korea’s Second Chance?
Foreign Affairs
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July 8, 2025
Since coming to office in January, U.S. President Donald Trump has waded into several geopolitical crises, including Russia’s war in Ukraine and Israel’s wars in Gaza and Iran. Thus far, however, he has said comparatively little about the growing...
Top Russian diplomat heading to North Korea after military deal
Straight Arrow News
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July 9, 2025
Russia’s top diplomat is scheduled to visit North Korea during the week of July 6. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s trip to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) highlights the growing ties between Russia and North Korea. Why...
Security studies professors publish new book on Iran/North Korea Alliance
Odessa American - Texas
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July 9, 2025
Dr. Anthony Celso (far left) and Dr. Bruce Bechtol (second from left) present their new book to the Committee for Human Rights in North Korea in Washington, D.C. (Courtesy Photo) SAN ANGELO Dr. Bruce Bechtol Jr. and Dr. Anthony Celso of the Angelo...
The Cybersecurity Threat Posed by Remote IT Workers from North Korea: How Should Companies Respond?
National Law Review
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July 9, 2025
On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a series of actions to disrupt schemes involving remote information technology (IT) workers from North Korea. To combat this cybersecurity threat, companies should: Strengthen...
North Korea: Kim Jong-Un Visits Mausoleum To Mark 31St Anniversary Of Founder's Death
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Seoul, July 8 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Tuesday visited a mausoleum for late state founder Kim Il-sung to mark the 31st anniversary of his death, the state media reported. Kim visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun...
Russia and North Korea to Open Direct Moscow–Pyongyang Flights as Ties Deepen
The Epoch Times
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July 9, 2025
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after a signing ceremony following their bilateral talks at Kumsusan state residence in...
“Natural” Opportunities for Dialogue with North Korea
Forbes
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Western rim of Heaven Lake in the caldera of the Changbaishan volcano on the border between China ... More and North Korea. A Chinese soldier takes a leisurely photo with his phone viewing the North Korean side of the border. Photo bySaleem H. Ali...
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to Visit North Korea This Weekend
The Moscow Times
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July 9, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit North Korea this weekend, the latest in a series of high-profile visits by top Russian officials as the two countries deepen relations. Lavrov "will visit the Democratic People's Republic of Korea...
How Trump’s bombing of Iran with American firepower reverberates in China and North Korea
The Milwaukee Independent
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July 9, 2025
Beyond the attack’s immediate impact on helping bring the 12-day war to a close, experts say Trump’s decision to use force against another country also will certainly be reverberating in the Asia-Pacific, Washington’s priority theater. “Trump’s...
Russian foreign minister to start 3-day visit to North Korea starting on Friday
NHK
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The Russian foreign ministry has announced that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will make a three-day visit to North Korea starting on Friday. The ministry made the announcement on Wednesday, saying Lavrov will hold talks with North Korea's Foreign...
Putin sends Russia’s top diplomat to North Korea days after Kim assured 6,000 more troops
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will embark on a three-day visit to North Korea starting Friday, in the latest high-level engagement between the two countries as they strengthen military cooperation. North Korea’s official Korean Central...
North Korea Anniversary
The Goshen News - Indiana
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North Korean people, officers and soldiers of the Korean People's Army (KPA) pay respect to the statues of former North Korean leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il on Mansu Hill in Pyongyang, North Korea, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, on the occasion of...
Russian foreign minister to visit North Korea as Trump turns on Putin
Washington Examiner
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July 9, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to visit North Korea over the weekend as Russia’s relationship with the United States sours.Russian Foreign Minister Maria Zakharova told reporters on Wednesday that Lavrov would be traveling to the...
Russian Foreign Minister Set to Visit North Korea
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to arrive in North Korea on Friday for a three-day visit, according to ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow on Wednesday, Zakharova stated that Lavrov's...
Russian FM Lavrov To Visit North Korea Later This Week
Ommcom News
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July 9, 2025
Seoul: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit North Korea later this week, the North’s state media reported Wednesday. Lavrov will visit North Korea from Friday to Sunday at the invitation of the North Korean foreign ministry, the...
North Korea leader Visits Kumsusan Palace of Sun
Sada Elbalad
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July 8, 2025
Tue 08 Jul 2025 | 08:49 AM North Korean leader Kim Jong Un All the people across the DPRK are filled with ardent yearning and boundless reverence for north Korean President Kim Il Sung, founding father of socialist Korea and great sage of the...
Russian FM Lavrov to visit North Korea this weekend
Hurriyet Daily News
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MOSCOW Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit North Korea this weekend, the latest in a series of high-profile visits by top Moscow officials as the two countries deepen military ties. Lavrov "will visit the Democratic People's Republic...
Russia’s top diplomat to visit North Korea for three-day trip this weekend: KCNA
APA
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Russian chief diplomat Sergei Lavrov is set to visit North Korea over the upcoming weekend, according to state media, his third trip to the DPRK since 2023, APA reports citing nknews.org. The Korean Central News Agency said in a one-line report on...