Pyongyang, May 14 (KCNA) -- Following are major news items and articles in leading newspapers of the DPRK on Wednesday:

- The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un watched the combined tactical drills of different arms held under the training course of the conference of training officers of the Korean People's Army. (Photos accompanied)

- The Russian president appreciated the combat capacity, bravery and heroism displayed by service personnel of the DPRK.

- The 22nd May 21 Architectural Festival opened.

- A DPRK player set new world records in the 2025 Asian Weightlifting Championships.

- The schoolchildren's art troupe of the Mangyongdae Schoolchildren's Palace gave performances with splendor in Primorsky Krai of Russia.

Rodong Sinmun

- An article says that African countries are getting evermore ardent in their desire to get rid of the remnants of the colonial era and achieve development and prosperity by their own efforts.

Minju Joson

- An article notes that Japan regarding other countries and nations as the victims of its existence and development will bring only disaster to mankind. -0-