US Ally Reacts as Pete Hegseth Declares North Korea a 'Nuclear Power'
John Kirby, White House national security communications adviser, said of Hegseth's remarks on North Korea's status as a nuclear power: "We've not made such a recognition. I can't speak to what the incoming team will—how they'll characterize it. We've not gone so far as to make that recognition."
Hegseth calls North Korea a nuclear power, urges allies to share defense burden
U.S. Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth has described North Korea as a "nuclear power" that poses a threat to global stability, while highlighting the need for U.S. allies to increase "burden sharing" in pursuit of "healthy" partnerships.
South Korea slams Hegseth over North Korea 'nuclear power' comments
Trump defense secretary nominee Pete Hesgeth ruffled feathers in S. Korea with his written statement to the Senate panel overseeing his confirmation
North Korea fires short-range missiles ahead of Trump return
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, marking Pyongyang's latest show of force just days ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's return to office.
US Stages Allied Bomber Drills After North Korea Fires Missiles
The United States and its Northeast Asian allies on Wednesday conducted an aerial drill involving two American bombers after North Korea fired a hypersonic missile last week. Newsweek has contacted North Korea's embassy in Beijing,
North Korea tests 'several' missiles, South Korean military says
North Korea launched "several short-range ballistic missiles," that landed in the Sea of Japan Tuesday morning local time, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
North Korea makes latest ballistic missile move ahead of Trump inauguration
North Korea fired several short-range ballistic missiles into the sea Tuesday, days before US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
North Korea's missile tests provoke global tensions
North Korea has launched several ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, as confirmed by South Korean armed forces. This marks the second provocation by Kim Jong Un's regime this year. North Korea conducted another missile test,
North Korea Launches Missiles Toward Eastern Waters in 2nd Launch of Year, South Says
North Korea test-fired multiple missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, as it continued its weapons demonstrations ahead of Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
North Korea escalates tensions with ballistic missile launch ahead of Trump's inauguration
By bno - Taipei Bureau North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan, just days before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. South Korea’s military confirmed the launch early on January 14,
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America Must Prepare to Test Nuclear Weapons
The United States has not tested a nuclear weapon since 1992.REF However, given the deteriorating security environment, it may need to do so once again.
Japan, US, S.Korea hold joint drills after N.Korea's 'hypersonic' missile launch
South Korea's defense ministry says the country has conducted air drills with Japan and the United States. This follows North ...
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Iran tests nuclear defenses amid US-Israeli attack threats
The Iranian Army launched military drills on Sunday to bolster the defense of its nuclear facilities, including Fordo and ...
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Fischer questioned Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth at confirmation hearing
Senator Deb Fischer questioned Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth during Tuesday's confirmation hearing.She asked how he ...