Rush to war? How North Korea sanctions have not been exhausted

Recommended: Kim 101: How well do you know North Korea’s leaders? “The reality is that Kim is increasingly opening up the country to private enterprise and building up the loyalties of the new elites by allowing them access to the cash and foreign products they need to live their comfortable lifestyles and to make more money,” says Melanie Hart, director of China policy at the Center for American Progress in Washington. Already high tensions between North Korea and the United States and its allies in the region were sent skyward over the weekend as Pyongyang carried out its sixth and by far most powerful nuclear test Saturday.

🕐 Top News in the Last Hour By Importance Score

#	Title	📊 i-Score
1	Vladimir Putin ‘stockpiling tanks' on border of key NATO country as WW3 fears soar	🟢 85 / 100
2	China launches third batch of Guowang megaconstellation satellites	🟢 85 / 100
3	Spain and Portugal power cut: experts rule out cyber-attack	🔴 75 / 100
4	Greenland satellite services disrupted after Spanish power blackout	🔵 55 / 100
5	22 people killed in restaurant fire in northern China, officials say	🔵 55 / 100
6	Nat Sciver-Brunt named England Women’s captain and vows to empower team	🔵 45 / 100
7	Rugby fans charged outrageous ticket price to watch Lions squad announcement in person	🔵 35 / 100
8	Clever coin test that shows if your freezer is working properly	🔵 35 / 100
9	Shoppers rave about Boden's 'most versatile' summer dress that's now 40% off	🔵 30 / 100
10	Hot-Plate Heroes: How 5 Restaurants Work Wonders With No Kitchen	🔵 25 / 100

View More Top News ➡️