13

Aug

New Korean Summit to be held (UPDATED)

France 24: North and South Korea agreed Monday to hold a summit in Pyongyang in September, the South’s Yonhap news agency reported following high-level talks in the Demilitarized Zone that divides…

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13

Aug

Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Our morning briefing for today covers news in Malta, the Mediterranean, Syria, the US, Turkey, the Korean peninsula and the Sun.   (more…)

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10

Aug

North Korea claims the US is not adhering to what was agreed on

North Korea issued a forceful statement Thursday against what it said were elements of the US government which are not adhering to the spirit of the dialogue established by US…

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10

Aug

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Start your day informed with your morning briefing providing you the highlights of what happened in the last 24 hours Malta, Europe and the World,  in just under…

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04

Aug

Mike Pompeo says that the ending of North Korea’s Nuclear programme requires patience.

Reuters reported that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday the process of ending North Korea’s nuclear program would take time but he was optimistic that it would be…

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04

Aug

Saturday Morning Briefing

  Good morning As expected the death of Shannon Mak is the lead story on Malta's Newspapers. Various happenings take different priorities around the world. As we go through 40…

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03

Aug

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning,  Your Morning Briefing for today follows. Both the Times and The Malta Independent refer to the S&P credit rating on the banking system. Respected credit ratings agency Standard and Poors has…

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02

Aug

Casualties from Korean war laid to rest on American land

  AP: In an emotional and solemn ceremony in Hawaii, the remains of dozens of presumed casualties from the Korean War were escorted by military honour guards onto U.S. soil on…

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27

Jul

This Day in History – Robespierre overthrown; US House begins impeachment against Nixon in the WaterGate scandal; Armistice ends the Korean War

History Channel:  After three years of a bloody and frustrating war, the United States, the People’s Republic of China, North Korea, and South Korea agree to an armistice, bringing the Korean War to an end. The…

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27

Jul

North Korea returns what are believed to be the remains of U.S. servicemen killed during Korean War

Reuters/AP/CNN: North Korea on Friday returned the remains of what are believed to be U.S. servicemen killed during the Korean War, the White House said, with a U.S military plane making…

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27

Jul

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your Morning Briefing provides you with the salient news of the main happenings in Malta, Europe and the World. Wishing you a good day.   Greece has “serious…

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25

Jul

Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The apocalyptic scenes from Greece, the deaths and the drama related to the wildfires dominate European headlines. In Malta the Egrant inquiry publication remains the main story, though…

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24

Jul

Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, This is our morning briefing, bringing you the highlights of the main news as reported in Malta, Europe and the World.   Two women were killed early yesterday…

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13

Jul

Trump publishes letter from Kim Jong Un

President Donald Trump on Thursday released a flattering letter he received from North Korea leader Kim Jong Un despite concerns that Kim is taking little action towards surrendering his nuclear…

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07

Jul

North Korea deem talks with US delegation led by Pompeo as regrettable

AP: North Korea said Saturday that high-level talks with a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo were “regrettable” and accused Washington of trying to unilaterally pressure the country…

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30

Jun

North Korea increased production of enriched uranium for nuclear weapons at secret sites

North Korea has increased its production of enriched uranium for nuclear weapons at secret sites in recent months, contrary to Donald Trump’s claims that it was “no longer a nuclear…

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29

Jun

Friday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Our morning briefing for Friday 29th June follows:   News about an agreement between European Leaders on migration during the European Council meeting broke at dawn. It was…

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28

Jun

Mike Pompeo to visit North Korea next week

US secretary of state Mike Pompeo will visit North Korea next week in a bid to press forward with the Trump administration’s efforts to secure the country’s denuclearisation, according to…

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24

Jun

Sunday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Our Morning Briefing follows. We start off highlighting comments given by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat that"Malta will stick to its position on migration" Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said…

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23

Jun

200 families separated by Korean War to be reunited next month

Euronews: Two hundred family members separated by the decades-long Korean War will take part in emotional reunions next month, South Korea said Friday — the latest breakthrough in North Korea's diplomatic thaw.…

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23

Jun

Trump declares that North Korea still poses an extraordinary threat

The Guardian: Donald Trump has declared that North Korea still poses an “extraordinary threat” to the United States, just days after saying that the country’s nuclear program no longer constituted a danger.…

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21

Jun

Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Thursday 21st June 2018

Good morning, A rather eventful 24 hours which were dominated by the issue of immigration around the globe. We try to to summarise the eventful day in our Morning Brief. …

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16

Jun

Saturday’s Morning Briefing – 16th June 2018

Good morning, Here's our morning briefing of the most salient news in the last hours as reported around the world. Have a good day. The Malta Independent reports that Italy’s…

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15

Jun

US President to call North Korean Leader

Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he plans to call North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday, following their summit in Singapore this week. “I’m going to be…

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12

Jun

Developing Story: Historic Summit kicks off. Trump “It is better than expected”

Update President Donald Trump said the summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un went “better than anybody could imagine.” He said this after both leaders emerged from a working lunch…

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11

Jun

Kim visits Singapore, Trump meets its Prime Minister, Pompeo promises unique security guarantees ahead of awaited summit

The Strait Times: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Monday (June 11) the United States is willing to offer North Korea “unique” security guarantees in exchange for the denuclearisation…

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11

Jun

Here’s What to Watch for When Trump and Kim Meet

Bloomberg: President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un begin their historic summit Tuesday in Singapore, a meeting that could lead to peace between countries that have technically been…

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11

Jun

Monday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning A rather hot day as temperatures are expected to reach the 30 degree mark on the Celsius scale, which at times will feel like 34 degrees. The main…

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10

Jun

Pope Francis hopes Singapore summit will lead to Peace

Reuters - Pope Francis said on Sunday he hoped a forthcoming summit in Singapore between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will lead to peace…

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10

Jun

Kim Jong Un lands in Singapore

The Singapore summit between the United States and North Korea is a "one-time shot" and a "mission of peace," President Donald Trump said Saturday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…

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09

Jun

Kim Jong Un expected in Singapore tomorrow

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will arrive in Singapore on Sunday for his historic meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the city-state, a Singapore diplomatic source said Saturday.…

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06

Jun

Venue for US – North Korea summit set

CNN reports that the White House Press Secretary announced that the summit between the US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, will be the Capella Hotel on Singapore's…

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04

Jun

North Korea’s top three military officials removed from their posts

Reuters report that North Korea’s top three military officials have been removed from their posts, a senior U.S. official said. The move, analysts said, could support efforts by the North’s…

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02

Jun

Corporate Dispatch – Saturday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, The Maltese Newspapers report that the Malta Financial Services Authority said that Ali Sadr Hasheminejad’s arrest in the US “immediately compromised” Pilatus Bank’s entire operation and made it…

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01

Jun

Trump announces “summit back on track”

Donald Trump's summit with Kim Jong-un on 12 June is back on, the US president says, a week after it was scrapped. Earlier a senior North Korean official met U.S.…

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31

May

Thursday’s Morning Briefing

Good morning, A number of stories are covered on today's Maltese newspapers. The government of Malta has signed an agreement with the World Health Organisation on technical help for a…

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31

May

Senior North Korean official on a visit in New York

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and high-ranking North Korean official Kim Yong Chol enter a second day of meetings in New York on Thursday as they try to settle…

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27

May

Kim Jong-Un committed to complete denuclearisation – Moon Jae In

South Korean President Moon Jae-In said that the North Korean President Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his commitment to 'complete' the denuclearisation process in the Korean peninsula. He is also committed…

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25

May

US – North Korea Summit : On again, Off again, On Again, perhaps!

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that it was possible a planned summit with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un could still take place on June 12 as originally…

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24

May

“The Singapore summit (between the US and North Korea), for the good of both parties, but to the detriment of the world, will not take place.” – Donald Trump

The BBC and CNN amongst others, reported that the planned summit between US President Donald Trump North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will not happen. Claiming that it would be inappropriate to have…

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24

May

Thursday’s Morning Briefing – 24th May, 2018

  Good morning The Maltese newspapers lead with the story related to a bomb which exploded yesterday in Gharghur. In this explosion a man Kevin Ellul (43), who happens to…

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22

May

“Substantial Chance” that summit between US and North Korea might not happen next month

US President Donald Trump has said there is a "very substantial chance" a historic summit with North Korea's Kim Jong-un next month may not happen. Trump said that the North…

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22

May

Tuesday’s Morning Briefing – 22nd May, 2018

Good morning Hazy morning in Malta. The overcast seems to stay throughout the day, even though temperatures should reach 21 degrees (C). Our morning round up follows. Today’s Malta's newspapers…

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22

May

South Korean President to meet US counterpart at White House

South Korean President Moon’s meeting with US counterpart Trump at the White House on Tuesday is going to be a crucial test of whether the two presidents will make history…

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22

May

Scepticism around US – North Korea Summit grows

CNN reports that the US Administration aides have started to show scepticism that the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will come to fruition. The harsh…

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18

May

Trump: US – North Korea summit still on the cards. No threat for Kim Jong-un, but only if he agrees to deal

US President Donald Trump said that the US and North Korean officials are continuing to prepare for a scheduled diplomatic summit next month, even as Pyongyang threatened in recent days…

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16

May

USA still hopeful about planned summit with North Korean leader

The United States is still hopeful about a planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but President Donald Trump is prepared for a tough negotiation process, White House…

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16

May

There is a limit in showing goodwill and offering opportunity – North Korea

North Korea, through the country's official news agency, didn't mince words and expressed its dismay and anger at the joint drills taken by South Korea and the US, which for…

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15

May

North Korea cancels meeting with South Korea and threatens to cancel summit with the USA

South Korea's Yonhap News Agency says North Korea is canceling a high-level meeting between the two countries and is threatening also to cancel a summit with the United States due…

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13

May

International media invited for dismantling of North Korea’s nuclear site

North Korea announced the steps it will be taking in the process of dismantling its nuclear testing site -- and confirmed that international journalists, including those from the United States…

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06

May

Trump and May hold talks

Donald Trump and Theresa May have held talks by telephone on a range of international issues, the White House has said. The White House confirmed that two leaders spoke late on…

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01

May

Pyongyang to forward its time to match that of South Korea.

Thirty minutes. Yes, that's the time difference between the official time in North Korea and South Korea. Thirty minutes away from peace. But this might be a thing of the…

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30

Apr

US President deserves the Nobel Peace Prize – South Korean President

South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that the US President should be recognised for his efforts to bring together the two Koreas and be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. According…

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27

Apr

Reactions after the Korean summit outcome – Updated

China China, considered to be North Korea’s key international ally welcomed the summit and described the outcome as helpful for inter-Korean reconciliation. China's foreign ministry spokesman, Lu Kang said that…

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27

Apr

It’s time for peace in the Korean peninsula

At a historic summit between the leaders of the two Koreas, Kim Jong-Un and Moon Jae-in, the neighbouring countries agreed they would work towards peace on the peninsula with a formal end to the conflict set to be…

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27

Apr

A step towards peace

The world gave witness to scenes of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in joking and walking together across one of the most difficult borderlines…

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21

Apr

North Korea will suspend nuclear and missile tests

North Korea will suspend nuclear and missile tests effective immediately and abolish a nuclear test site in the northern part of the country in a bid to pursue economic growth…

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