Switzerland is ready to be a mediator between Pyongyang and Washington

Switzerland is ready to act as a mediator between North Korea and the US over the crisis on the Korean peninsula.

"We want to find a place where foreign ministers can meet," said Swiss President Doris Leutard.

The United States of America (USA) is ready to use nuclear capabilities in case North Korea continues to threaten them or their allies, the White House announced earlier.

North Korea announced yesterday that it had conducted its sixth nuclear test by successfully testing a hydrogen bomb that could serve as a warhead for an intercontinental ballistic missile.

South Korea announced today that there are signs of a new missile launch from North Korea.