Pyongyang carried out its fifth and largest nuclear test. The UN Security Council could put the draft of a new resolution to impose sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
According to the website “EurActiv”, the United States has begun the process of removing its warheads from the “Incirlik" Turkish air force base. The intended destination is the Deveselu base in Romania where components of the US’ missile defense system in Europe are stationed.
North Korea accused the United States In planning a pre-emptive nuclear strike after the announcement of the dispatch of the American B-1B Lancers in the Pacific.