The US military on Wednesday (Sept 06) launched an unarmed ballistic missile to display the readiness and effectiveness of its nuclear weapon system. The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was test-launched at 1:26 AM local time from the Air Force base in California.

US test-launches unarmed ballistic missile amidst heightened tensions with North Korea

The leader of nuclear-armed North Korea has blamed the united state for tensions in the Korean peninsula. He has defended Pyongyang's weapon program, claiming it is necessary in the face of hostile united States.

Kim Jong Un: US reason for tension in Korean peninsula

UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday it was time to 'dial down rhetoric and dial up diplomacy'?on North Korea and that he had told Russia, Japan, the United States, China and North and South Korea that he was available to help broker talks

North Korea to UN chief: Nuclear programme not up for negotiation

The dollar duly rallied to its highest level against a basket of major currencies in nearly three weeks and was last holding at 93.824

Dollar revives over North Korea respite

'We are working together... to develop a range of options,' the US national security adviser said

US, allies & China mulling responses to North Korea missile tests: McMaster