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Putin arrives in North Korea, the Kremlin says
Putin plans to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
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China expanding its nuclear capabilities faster than other countries, new report warns
"For the first time China is believed to have some warheads on high operational alert," read a news release about the report.
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Trash balloons and blaring BTS: Tensions rise on Korean Peninsula after North’s provocation
Experts warn that the latest spat between the North and South may spiral out of control.