The Latest Breaking News from Nuclear Weapons

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato responds to Putin’s nuclear weapon threat against member nations

Moscow vows to use its ‘entire arsenal, including nuclear weapons’ if threatened

The Independent UK · 1h ago

Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off

Russia has warned NATO it could use nuclear weapons to defend Kaliningrad if allies attempt to cut off the exclave

The Independent UK · 14h ago

Russia sends nuclear warning to NATO as tensions rise in the Baltic

Russia has issued a grave caution to NATO concerning nuclear weapons, highlighting increasing worries about NATO's perceived moves to alienate the Kaliningrad Region. With relations strained following the 2022 Ukraine invasion, NATO emphasizes its dedication to its member states and support for Ukraine. Analysts voice concerns over potential misjudgments that…

The Economic Times · 19h ago

AI companies could learn safety lessons from the history of nuclear weapons

An AI model built by US tech company OpenAI has hacked into the Australian government healthcare portal, Medicare. The news, which emerged on September 23, follows a string of similar incidents reported over the summer by OpenAI and its main rival, Anthropic.

The Conversation · Sep 28

North Korean hackers suspected in €332.8m crypto heist as it leads global hacks

North Korea, one of the world’s most closed-off countries, has been linked to some of this year’s largest cryptocurrency thefts. Proceeds from such attacks help fund its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, according to the US government.

Euronews · Sep 28

Saudi Arabia keeps nuclear weapons option open, US intelligence assessment says

The US Congress has reportedly received a classified intelligence assessment warning that Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing a nuclear weapons programme, according to a report by The Washington Post.

The Times of India · Sep 26

Xi Jinping 'World War III' Ultimatum Goes Viral, but the Chinese President Never Said It

A resurfaced video falsely attributes a World War III warning and nuclear disarmament ultimatum to Xi Jinping, while official records show no evidence he made those remarks.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

North Korea declares nuclear status 'irreversible', rejects freeze proposal

North Korea has doubled down on its nuclear arsenal, declaring its status as a nuclear-armed state “irreversible” and saying the prospect of denuclearisation is an "unrealistic delusion”. Their statement comes days after South Korean president Lee Jae Myung renewed calls for a phased path towards denuclearisation.

The Times of India · Sep 24

North Korea to keep nuclear weapons 'forever', says foreign minister

North Korea's Foreign Minister declared that the country's nuclear weapons status is permanent and irreversible. This statement came after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for a nuclear-free Korean Peninsula. Choe emphasized that North Korea's nuclear status will not change regardless of external pressures. Meanwhile, South Korea aims to…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

South Korea proposes nuclear freeze with Kim Jong Un in exchange for sanctions relief: Report

South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has urged US president Donald Trump to seek a nuclear freeze deal with North Korea instead of insisting on immediate denuclearisation, arguing that sanctions have failed to stop North Korea from expanding its weapons programmes.

The Times of India · Sep 22