Trump Downplays North Korea’s Nuclear Threat, Calls Kim Jong Un a Friend in Latest Remarks
President Donald Trump has addressed questions over North Korea’s nuclear weapons, saying Kim Jong Un has a “pretty large” nuclear capacity while arguing that previous U.S. presidents failed to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear development. Trump also described Kim as a friend and said he believes Kim respects him. The remarks come as questions continue over Washington’s approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme and its contrasting stance toward Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump’s comments highlight the complicated nuclear security landscape in East Asia and the challenge of dealing with a nuclear-armed North Korea while maintaining pressure on Iran. INTERNATIONAL NEWS President Donald Trump has addressed questions over North Korea’s nuclear weapons, saying Kim Jong Un has a “pretty large” nuclear capacity while arguing that previous U.S. presidents failed to stop Pyongyang’s nuclear development. Trump also described Kim as a friend and said he believes Kim respects him. The remarks come as questions continue over Washington’s approach to North Korea’s nuclear programme and its contrasting stance toward Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump’s comments highlight the complicated nuclear security landscape in East Asia and the challenge of dealing with a nuclear-armed North Korea while maintaining pressure on Iran. INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Putin’s drone upgrade: Russia combat-testing GPS-resistant ‘Geran-5 K5’ in Ukraine before winter?
Russia is reportedly using a new version of its jet-powered Geran-5 strike drone as Moscow continues to upgrade its long-range weapons against Ukraine. The new variant, referred to by monitoring sources as the Geran-5 K5, may use an autonomous optical navigation system that allows it to follow terrain even when satellite navigation is disrupted. Reports also suggest a redesigned fuselage and higher speed. Ukraine has not yet officially confirmed the K5 designation or the reported optical system. If confirmed, could Putin’s latest drone upgrade make Russia’s attacks even harder for Ukrainian air defences to stop? Russia is reportedly using a new version of its jet-powered Geran-5 strike drone as Moscow continues to upgrade its long-range weapons against Ukraine. The new variant, referred to by monitoring sources as the Geran-5 K5, may use an autonomous optical navigation system that allows it to follow terrain even when satellite navigation is disrupted. Reports also suggest a redesigned fuselage and higher speed. Ukraine has not yet officially confirmed the K5 designation or the reported optical system. If confirmed, could Putin’s latest drone upgrade make Russia’s attacks even harder for Ukrainian air defences to stop?