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Nuclear breakthrough or vague promises?
What to expect from second Trump-Kim summit
Many observers are sceptical that North Korea would be willing to completely denuclearise, given the US’ hesitation to end sanctions.
Sanctions and peace deal on US-North Korea summit agenda
North Korea observers believe Kim's primary goal is relief from international sanctions and doubt he will suddenly give up his nuclear arsenal.
The not-so invisible hand in US-North Korea talks
China has improved relations with Pyongyang after Beijing backed UN sanctions against North Korea.
China hopes US, North Korea 'meet halfway'
Kim visited Beijing by train this week for two days of talks with Xi seen as a strategy session ahead of a second summit between the North Korean leader and US President Donald Trump.
2018: Trump's year of disruption
From trampling near-sacred allies like Canada to trying to make good with rival Russia and enemy North Korea, Trump's foreign policy shook up the world.
North Korea tests 'ultramodern tactical weapon'
It marks the first official report of a weapons test by North Korea since it launched a delicate diplomacy with Washington over its nuclear and missile programme.
World leaders look for progress on North Korea
The unpredictable Trump takes the podium on Tuesday to face foes and increasingly uneasy allies at the UN General Assembly.