Microsoft report finds China, North Korea ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections
A new report from one of the world’s foremost computer companies says China has interfered in elections around the world – and they’re likely to do it again. Nathaniel has more on the report from Microsoft and its troubling findings.
U.S. News
Apr 5
Japanese PM delivers warning on Russian, North Korean nukes in speech to U.S. Congress
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed U.S. lawmakers in a joint session of Congress Thursday, warning about the “imminent danger of nuclear weapons proliferation in East Asia.” Kishida adds that “North Korea’s nuclear and missile program is a direct threat. North Korea’s provocations have impact beyond the region. It has also exported its ballistic missiles...
U.S. News
Apr 11
Cộng Cà Phê brews up Vietnamese coffee with first North American location
Liem Vu taps into his Vietnamese-Canadian roots by venturing to Cộng Cà Phê in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood for ‘Fresh Off The Plate.’ With over 80 locations in Vietnam, South Korea, and Malaysia, this location is the first of its kind in North America.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
May 17
North Korea says underwater nuclear attack drone tested in response to U.S.-led joint naval drills
North Korea said on Friday that it has tested an underwater nuclear attack drone, in response to a combined naval exercise between South Korea, U.S. and Japan this week. The alleged drone test came days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared he would scrap his country’s long standing goal of a peaceful unification...
World
Jan 19
North Korea warns of war as Kim seeks to change South’s status
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday called for a constitutional amendment to change the status of South Korea as a separate state and warned that while his country doesn’t seek war, it would not avoid it, state media KCNA reported Tuesday. Kim said he concluded that unification with the South is no longer...
World
Jan 16
U.S. condemns Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine
On Wednesday, the United States and seven other nations accused Russia of exploiting its position as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) by acquiring North Korean missiles and firing them into Ukraine in violation of Council resolutions. “It’s abhorrent,” Deputy U.S. Ambassador to the UN Robert Wood said.
World
Jan 10
Russia used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine: White House
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Thursday that U.S. intelligence has determined that North Korea has supplied Russia with ballistic missile launchers and “several” ballistic missiles, which it has used in Ukraine. He said Russia had launched several of these missiles Tuesday as part of an overnight attack on several Ukrainian cities.
Jan 4
Tokyo conducts 1st evacuation drill in years as North Korea ramps up missile launches
Tokyo residents dove for cover during the city’s first missile evacuation drill since 2018, following a series of recent test launches from North Korea. As Neetu Garcha reports, Canadian Naval Capt. Robert Watt, who met with his North Korean counterpart in 2018, says the threat of escalation is more serious than ever.
Global National
Nov 7, 2023
Minute at the Movies: Nov. 10, 2023
In this week’s edition of Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews “The Lebanese Burger Mafia” which explores the history of the Burger Baron chain in Alberta, North Korea defector documentary “Beyond Utopia, the second season of “The Santa Clauses” starring Tim Allen, Quebec retirement home drama “Testament” and “Anything for Fame” which delves into...
Global News at 5 Edmonton
Nov 10, 2023
U.S. soldier Travis King undergoes medical evaluations after North Korea release: Pentagon
U.S. Army Private Travis King will be undergoing medical evaluations, including for his mental health, following his arrival at a U.S. military hospital in Texas after being expelled from North Korea, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
U.S. News
Sep 28, 2023
Russia’s Putin accepts Kim Jong Un’s invitation to visit North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted an invite from Kim Jong Un to visit North Korea, but there’s no mention of when such visit might take place.
Sep 14, 2023
Meeting between Kim Jong Un, Putin spurs fears of possible Russia/North Korea arms deal
In his first international trip since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korea’s leader has arrived in Russia as President Vladimir Putin is set to hold a highly anticipated defence summit with Kim Jong Un. Western powers have warned both parties against an arms deal, which would break UN sanctions — including ones Russia...
World
Sep 12, 2023
North Korea says it has launched its 1st nuclear attack submarine
North Korea said Friday it has launched a “tactical nuclear attack submarine” it has been developing for years, a step leader Kim Jong Un described as crucial in his efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy to counter the United States and its Asian allies.
Sep 8, 2023
Putin-Kim summit: North Korean leader to visit Russia for talks
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has departed aboard a special train bound toward Russia for a with President Vladimir Putin, a South Korean source said.
Sep 11, 2023
Iran says $6 billion to be unfrozen, US and Tehran conducting prisoner exchange
Iran foreign ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani revealed Monday that — after months of negotiations mediated by Qatar — Tehran is conducting a prisoner exchange with the U.S. after the release of $6 billion worth of Iranian funds held in South Korea.
Sep 18, 2023
Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia for meeting with Putin
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Khasan, Russia on Tuesday ahead of a rare meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting has sparked concerns about a potential arms deal for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
World
Sep 12, 2023
North Korea military parade: Kim Jong Un shows off ballistic missiles to Russia, China delegation
North Korea’s state-run television aired footage on Friday of a large night-time military parade attended by leader Kim Jong Un and visiting delegations from China and Russia and showcasing nuclear-capable missiles and new attack drones.
Jul 28, 2023
No substantive communication with North Korea since U.S. soldier crossed border, State Department says
The U.S. State Department has not had any substantive communication with North Korea since U.S. soldier Travis King crossed into the country last week, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters on Monday.
U.S. News
Jul 24, 2023
‘Get my son home’: Travis King’s mother pleads after US soldier crosses into North Korea
Claudine Gates, mother of Travis King, the U.S. soldier who split from a tour group and made a dash across the heavily fortified border of North Korea, spoke outside her home in Racine, Wisc. and asked people to pray for her son’s safe return. “Get my son home and pray, pray that he comes back,”...
Jul 20, 2023
Global National: Aug. 8
The Artemis II crew, including Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, has taken its first look at the spacecraft which will fly the group around the moon in November 2024. How time is of the essence for NASA as it aims to beat China to the punch in an intensifying space race. The construction cost overruns for...
Global National
Aug 8, 2023