Who are Ri Pyong-chol and Kim Jong-sik? US sanctions Kim Jong-uns most trusted aides

Who are Ri Pyong-chol and Kim Jong-sik? US sanctions Kim Jong-uns most trusted aides

The US has announced fresh sanctions on two key individuals, Kim Jong-sik and Ri Pyong-chol, involved in North Koreas ballistic missile programme. The treasury department has clamped travel restrictions on the two, and their assets, if any, will also be frozen.The duo were also among 16 North Koreans placed under the latest U.N. sanctions on 22 December. Dec 27, 2017
Who are Ri Pyong-chol and Kim Jong-sik? US sanctions Kim Jong-uns most trusted aides

Who are Ri Pyong-chol and Kim Jong-sik? US sanctions Kim Jong-uns most trusted aides

The US has announced fresh sanctions on two key individuals, Kim Jong-sik and Ri Pyong-chol, involved in North Koreas ballistic missile programme. The treasury department has clamped travel restrictions on the two, and their assets, if any, will also be frozen.The duo were also among 16 North Koreans placed under the latest U.N. sanctions on 22 December. Dec 27, 2017
SpaceX rocket with glowing light mistaken for UFO

SpaceX rocket with glowing light mistaken for UFO

Social media users were treated to a glowing light around SpaceXs Falcon 9. The rocket could be spotted from around California and parts of Arizona. Some of Twitter mistook the images for something caused by aliens or a missile from North Korea. The satellites are part of a series of satellite deliveries to update SpaceXs satellite network. Dec 23, 2017
Houthi rebels release footage of its second missile launch targeting Saudi Arabia palace

Houthi rebels release footage of its second missile launch targeting Saudi Arabia palace

Yemens Houthi fighters fired their second ballistic missile on 19 December. It targeted one of the royal palaces, where Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was supposed to be present, located in a residential locality in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. The projectile was intercepted by Riyadhs Patriot anti-missile system but Saudi Arabia has raised serious concerns after civilian areas are being targeted by the Iran-backed Houthis. Dec 20, 2017