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Xi facing calls in China to rethink 'no first use' nuclear arms policy

BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is facing calls in China to rethink its "no first use" policy for nuclear weapons, a pledge not to use nuclear weapons unless attacked with such arms.

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Kim urges N Korean experts to produce ‘powerful nuclear weapons’

Kim Jong Un maintains his nuclear weapons are focused on defending North Korea against a hostile US and South Korea.

Al Jazeera

Why is Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus?

Nato has condemned the announcement by Vladimir Putin that Russia is to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus as “dangerous and irresponsible” rhetoric.

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Putin’s timeline for storing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus is hard to believe

Although Alexander Lukashenko has agreed to host nuclear bases little construction work seems to have started

The Guardian - UK

Russia accused of taking Belarus ‘nuclear hostage’ with deal to station missiles there

Ukraine says Putin’s deal to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus destabilises neighbour

The Guardian - UK

Putin says he will move nuclear weapons into Belarus - and blames the UK

Vladimir Putin has announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring ally Belarus

The Independent UK

NATO criticises Putin for 'dangerous and irresponsible' nuclear rhetoric

NATO on Sunday criticised Vladimir Putin for what it called his "dangerous and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric, a day after the Russian president said he planned to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Reuters

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Russia-Ukraine war live: Russian plans for nuclear weapons in Belarus ‘dangerous and irresponsible’ – as it happened

Senior US administration official says there are no signs Moscow intends to use its nuclear weapons

The Guardian - AU

No indication Russia plans to use nuclear weapons: US Dept of Defense

WASHINGTON: The US Department of Defense said on Saturday that there are no indications that Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons after Moscow's announcement to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.

Bangkok Post

Putin to move 'tactical' nuclear weapons into Belarus in fresh threat to west

The Russian president said that the escalation has come in response to western countries including Britain increasing their supply of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine

Daily Mirror

What are tactical nuclear weapons and what is Russia's policy?

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has a deal to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus and that this would not violate non-proliferation agreements.

Reuters

What are depleted uranium munitions the UK is sending to Ukraine?

Armour-piercing ammunition emits low levels of radiation after exploding but is not considered a nuclear weapon.

Al Jazeera

US, Israeli Officials Hold Talks to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons

Senior US and Israeli officials have held talks in Washington to reinforce security coordination with the aim of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and deterring its increasing hostile activities in the Middle East and other regions. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Monday with Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs…

Asharq Al-Awsat

CIA Chief: Iran Could Enrich Uranium to Weapons-grade within Weeks

CIA director William Burns warned on Sunday that Iran could enrich uranium within weeks to 90 percent, the quantity it needs for a nuclear weapon. He added that in terms of its missile systems, Iran’s ability to deliver a nuclear weapon, once developed, has also been advancing as well. In…

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U.N. to mark one year of Ukraine war with vote to 'go down in history'

Marking one year of war, Ukraine and Russia lobbied countries at the United Nations on Wednesday for backing ahead of a vote by the 193-member General Assembly that the United States declared will "go down in history."

The Conversation

Russia announces its suspension from last nuclear arms agreement with the US, escalating nuclear tension

After decades of progress on limiting the buildup of nuclear weapons, Russia’s war on Ukraine has prompted renewed nuclear tensions between Russia and the United States.

Tribune News Service

Iran nuclear inspectors detect uranium enriched to 84% purity

International atomic monitors in Iran last week detected uranium enriched to levels just below that needed for a nuclear weapon, according to two senior diplomats, underscoring the risk that the country’s unrestrained atomic activities could prompt a new crisis.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel: ‘All Possible Means on the Table’ to Prevent Iran Getting Nuclear Weapon

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Friday that "all possible means" were on the table to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon and said the international community had to take action to stop Tehran's proliferation of advanced weapons. "Iran is currently holding discussions to sell advanced weapons, including…

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Israel: 'all possible means on the table' to prevent Iran getting nuclear weapon

Israel said on Friday that "all possible means" were on the table to prevent Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon and it demanded that the international community do more to stop Tehran's proliferation of advanced weapons.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: A military strike would not guarantee a nuclear-free Iran

Washington has signaled that when it comes to Iran, diplomacy is out, and hostility is in. The U.S. began conducting joint air exercises with Israel on Jan. 23, employing more than 100 aircraft including strategic bombers and advanced F-35 fighter jets. This comes after President Joe Biden stated, “We’re going…

The Conversation

Russia is violating the last remaining nuclear treaty with the US, according to Washington

After decades of progress on limiting the buildup of nuclear weapons, Russia’s war on Ukraine has prompted renewed nuclear tensions between Russia and the U.S.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Envoy: Iran Is Very Close to Producing Nuclear Weapon

US envoy to Iran Robert Malley confirmed that Tehran is "very, very close" to obtaining sufficient quantities of enriched uranium to produce a nuclear weapon.

Caixin Global

U.S. Seeks ‘Guardrails’ in China Talks to Avoid Conflict, State Department Says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss nuclear weapon stockpiles and climate change in visit early next month

The Independent UK

Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel 'several' atom bombs

Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukraine War Moves ‘Doomsday Clock’ to 90 Seconds to Midnight

With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the specter of nuclear weapon use, Earth crept its closest to Armageddon, a science-oriented advocacy group said, moving its famous “Doomsday Clock” up to just 90 seconds before midnight. “We are really closer to that doomsday,” former Mongolian president Elbegdorj Tsakhia said Tuesday at…

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