Trump warns North Korea should be "very, very nervous"
Trump warned North Korea that it should be "very, very nervous" if it even as much as thinks about attacking the US or its allies. "North Korea better get their act together or they're gonna be in trouble like few nations have ever been," he added. Trump said America is always open to negotiations. He had earlier threatened the regime with "fire and fury."
North Korea considering missile strikes on US territory of Guam
There appears to be no sign of de-escalation of tensions between the US and North Korea. On August 9, North Korea's military said it is considering launching missile strikes against the US Pacific territory of Guam, an important regional base that houses American strategic bombers. The statement came hours after US President Donald Trump threatened the regime with "fire and fury."
North Korea: Plan to bomb Guam will be ready soon
On August 10, North Korea said its plan to strike the US Pacific territory of Guam with missiles will be ready by mid-August. It also denounced Donald Trump's "fire and fury" warnings, adding that the president was "bereft of reason." Washington has warned that Pyongyang's actions could translate to the "end of its regime."
US Defense Secretary Mattis attempts to de-escalate North Korean crisis
US Defense Secretary James Mattis said his country still hopes the North Korea crisis can be solved through diplomacy. Mattis said war between the two sides would be "catastrophic" and that diplomacy was providing results. His statement came after North Korea said its finalizing plans to strike the US Pacific territory of Guam with missiles. The statement could be an attempt at de-escalating tensions.
Mattis: US diplomatic efforts on North Korea 'gaining results'
Mattis said the US' efforts on North Korea are diplomatically led and it's "gaining diplomatic results." "The tragedy of war is well enough known," he said. "It doesn't need another characterization beyond the fact that it would be catastrophic." Mattis responded to questions about US military plans for a possible conflict saying: "I don't tell the enemy in advance what I'm going to do."
Australia: Will fight North Korea if ally US attacked
Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull said his country would stand by its ally US and fight North Korea if it attacks America. "America stands by its allies, including Australia of course, and we stand by the United States," he said. He said Australia would fulfill its obligations under the 1951 ANZUS Treaty, a mutual security pact between America, Australia and New Zealand.
