Rising tensions have led to Pyongyang threatening missile and nuclear strikes against the United States and its ally South Korea.

Reclusive state bordering Russian Far East claims to have 'joined the ranks of advanced nuclear states'.

Long-held dream for a crossing at Yakutsk gets a boost from China. 

Neglected by her parents as well as a 'stepfather from hell': Will no-one help this teenager stranded 6,000 miles from home?

Pictures show how drivers face deadly threat from summer fire 'hell' as fuel truck went at top speed to avoid killer spark.

When Darina was born 3 years ago without lips and a chin, her mother lost consciousness from shock, and soon her family disowned the child.

Subsea permafrost thaws faster than previously thought, Russian scientists say.

More than 300 enterprises now have investment from China in this Far East region.