North Korea’s Kim hails ‘unshakeable will’ to develop ties with China’s Xi
Kim Jong Un has sent Xi Jinping a congratulatory message to mark the 105th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.
![In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese President Xi Jinping, center left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watch a march-past during a welcome ceremony in Pyongyang on Monday, June 8, 2026. [Yin Bogu/Xinhua/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image-1780947273.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Nuclear risks rise as powers expand and modernise arsenals, study finds
Nuclear states walking away from disarmament commitments amid heightened escalation dangers, leading institute warns.
From: NewsFeed
Global News Insight explains China-North Korea ties as Xi visits Pyongyang
China’s Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years.
Published On 8 Jun 2026
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North Korea needs China for survival, but why does Beijing need Pyongyang?
Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea as Beijing aims to boost ties amid growing Pyongyang-Moscow relations.
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on rare state visit
A cheering crowd dressed in festive attire welcomes the Chinese leader at Pyongyang’s main square.
From: NewsFeed
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un inspects munitions at weapons factory
North Korea has released photos of Kim Jong Un inspecting huge munitions at a weapons factory
Published On 7 Jun 2026
Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?
The Chinese leader is making his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years, amid significant military developments.
North Korea’s Kim orders navy to build 10,000-tonne destroyer: State media
Kim Jong Un has continued to visit military sites before a visit by China’s Xi Jinping on Monday and Tuesday.
China’s Xi headed to North Korea in bid to shore up ties
The Chinese leader’s visit on June 8-9, his first in seven years, comes as Pyongyang strengthens relations with Russia.
N Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls for ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal
Kim says expansion necessary due to worsening security threats, long-term confrontations with ‘most ferocious enemies’.
From: 101 East
North Korean POWs: Political pawns in Russia’s war on Ukraine?
101 East investigates the plight of two North Korean POWs in Ukraine and the campaign to transfer them to South Korea.
Published On 30 May 2026
