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Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as a pressing issue, not an ideal

Hiroshima officials are urging world leaders to stop relying on nuclear weapons as deterrence and take immediate action toward abolishment — not as an ideal, but to remove the risk of atomic war amid the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East

The Independent UK

Iran Nearing Nuclear Weapons Capability, U.S. Urged To Act

Iran's nuclear ambitions prompt global concern. U.S. faces criticism over approach to prevent weapon production.

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Russian Military Conducts Drills With Tactical Nuclear Weapons

Russian military conducts tactical nuclear drills to deter Western support for Ukraine and considers revising nuclear doctrine.

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Russian military begins 3rd round of drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

The Russian military has begun a third round of drills with tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s messaging intended to force the West to limit its support for Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russia's Nuclear Doctrine: Threats, Triggers, And Potential Changes

Explore Russia's nuclear doctrine amid Ukraine conflict and evolving geopolitical tensions.

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What is in Putin’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ that could trigger a Russian attack?

What could trigger a Russian nuclear response?

The Independent UK

Putin Threatens To Restart Production Of Mid-range Nuclear Weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday threatened to relaunch production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if the United States confirmed its intention to deploy missiles to Germany or elsewhere in Europe.

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Putin warns US of Cold War-style crisis if missiles deployed to Germany

Russian leader threatens to relaunch production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if US deploys missiles to Germany.

Al Jazeera

U.S. Nuclear Arsenal Shrinks By 88% From Peak Levels, Declassified Data Shows‌Declassified Report Reveals US Has 88% Fewer Nukes Than At Its Peak‌

Newly revealed figures highlight significant reductions in America's nuclear stockpile, signaling transparency efforts.‌ The data shows that, as of September 2023, the U.S. stockpile of nuclear warheads consisted of 3,748 warheads. ‌

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SNP MSP highlights 'nuclear annihilation risk’ in major United Nations speech

AN SNP MSP has made a statement to the United Nations on reducing the risk of nuclear weapons ...

The National (Scotland)

Trump Defends Relationship With Kim Jong Un In Rally Speech

Former President Trump discusses the importance of maintaining diplomatic relationships with adversarial world leaders, highlighting his interactions with ...

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UK 'first Islamist country with nuclear weapons', Donald Trump's VP pick claims

DONALD Trump's newly-appointed running mate has described the UK as an "Islamist country" with nuclear weapons ...

The National (Scotland)

Fury over Trump’s vice president running mate JD Vance claiming UK is an ‘Islamist country’

UK politicians have spoken out against comments by the man who could be Donald Trump’s vice-president, JD Vance

The Independent UK

North Korea threatens to boost nuke capability in reaction to US-South Korea deterrence guidelines

North Korea has threatened to boost its nuclear fighting capability and make the U.S. and South Korea pay “an unimaginably harsh price” as it slams its rivals’ new defense guidelines that it says reveal an intention to invade the North

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The Conversation

The end of superpower conflict was ‘a fantasy era’. The West underestimated Russia and China – the cold wars are back

“This is a book about a global shock that took Washington by surprise: the revival of superpower conflict,” reads the introduction of New Cold Wars, by Pulitzer prize-winning New York Times journalist David E. Sanger.

The Independent UK

Allies of Donald Trump are pushing for the first nuclear tests in three decades

Trump advisers and Project 2025 are calling for a dramatic expansion of the nation’s nuclear stockpile

The Independent UK

British PM’s 1st day at 10 Downing St. will stretch from nuclear weapons briefing to Larry the cat

After a few hours of sleep to shake off a night of celebration and an audience with the king, Keir Starmer stepped through the front door of 10 Downing St. for the first time as prime minister on Friday

The National (Scotland)

Ian Murray urged to clarify stance on 'lifelong opposition' to nuclear weapons

IAN Murray has been asked if he will stand by his “lifelong” opposition to nuclear weapons if he becomes Scottish secretary – or fall in line…

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Former Trump national security adviser urges resumption of nuclear testing

Robert O’Brien says US should abandon moratorium but experts say proposal would hasten global nuclear arms race

The Independent UK

White House ‘comfortable’ with its nuclear position after Nato chief suggests increase in deployed weapons

White House spokesperson John Kirby says the US are ‘comfortable’ with their current level of deterrence in Europe

The Guardian - UK

Row as Nato chief hints at talks to increase availability of nuclear weapons

Jens Stoltenberg accused of ‘escalation of tension’ as he warns of growing threat from Russia and China

Radio France Internationale

France 'massively upgrading' its nuclear weapons: report

Nuclear-armed countries increased spending on atomic weapons arsenals by a third in the past five years, according to a new report. France is just one of nine countries racing to modernise stockpiles against a backdrop of growing political tensions around the globe.

The Conversation

Space arms race may be underway – it comes with enormous risks

As conflict rages on Earth, an arms race may be underway in outer space. On May 30, a US diplomat warned that Russia had launched a “weapon into orbit”, something Russia’s deputy foreign minister, Sergey Ryabkov, branded as “fake news”. It follows on from accusations in recent months by US…

Al Jazeera

Watchdog warns reliance on nuclear weapons rising amid global tension

SIPRI notes the effects of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza in reducing international security.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Global spending on nuclear weapons up 13% in record rise

World’s nuclear states on course to spend $100bn in 2024. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet

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