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Vladimir Putin in warning over World War 3 'global conflict' as he issues nuclear threat

During his State of the Nation speech today, the Russian leader threatened to take fighting cross-border and appeared to justify the use of nuclear weapons.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

Vladimir Putin hit by blackout as major TV stations hacked during speech to nation

Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to take the war over borders and justified the use of nuclear weapons while addressing dignitaries during his State of the Nation speech

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

Vladimir Putin warns of World War 3 'global conflict' as he issues nuclear threat

President Vladimir Putin has given an update to Russia's political and military elite on the Ukraine conflict in front of a large crowd in a State of the Nation speech today

Daily Mirror · Feb 21, 2023

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Fears, questions about N. Korea's growing nuclear arsenal

North Korea’s recent resumption of missile tests highlights underscores its resolve to win the international recognition of a legitimate nuclear state and win outside concessions

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Ukraine news – live: Putin to deliver major war speech in Moscow after Biden leaves Kyiv

US president pledges another $460m in aid ahead of war’s one-year anniversary

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

North Korea Fires Short-Range Missiles after Making Threats

North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals and prompted Tokyo to request an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council. The weapons firings follow an intercontinental ballistic missile launch Saturday…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

North Korea confirms ICBM test, warns of more powerful steps

North Korea says its latest intercontinental ballistic missile test was meant to further bolster its “fatal” nuclear attack capability against its rivals, as it threatens additional powerful steps over the planned military training between the U.S. and South Korea

The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023

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US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State: Saudi Arabia Plays Pivotal Role in Promoting Regional Stability

Daniel Benaim, a deputy assistant secretary for the Arabian Peninsula Affairs at the US State Department, believes that the Iranians lost the opportunity for a swift return to the full implementation of the nuclear agreement last September. Iran, according to Benaim, had turned its back on an agreement that was…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2023

What nuclear weapons does Russia have?

Vladimir Putin has access to largest stockpile in the world

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

S. Korea, US to hold simulated drill on North use of nukes

South Korea and United States militaries will hold a tabletop exercise at the Pentagon next week to hone their joint response to a potential use of nuclear weapons by North Korea

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

US Seeks to Deflate Chinese Balloon Worries

The White House sought Tuesday to take the air out of an escalating diplomatic crisis with Beijing, saying that preliminary evidence suggests three unidentified aerial objects shot down by US jets were not involved in a broader Chinese spy balloon program. The United States has been in a state of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 16, 2023

Russia deploys ships armed with tactical nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years, says Norway

Norwegian report comes days ahead of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine touching one-year mark

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

Officials will not confirm whether US bombers in Australia carry nuclear weapons

US B-52 bombers may carry nuclear weapons when in the Top End, but the government says it will not ask the United States to confirm or deny if that is the case.

ABC News · Feb 15, 2023

Did Volodymyr Zelensky call for ‘preventive nuclear strikes’ against Russia? Not exactly

Social media users have been circulating a video of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that the footage shows him calling on NATO to launch preventive nuclear strikes against Russia. It turns out, however, that this footage isn’t new – Zelensky made these statements back in October 2022. Moreover, the translation…

France 24 · Feb 10, 2023

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Foreign Affairs · Feb 9, 2023

America Needs to Reassure Japan and South Korea

How to shore up Washington’s eroding credibility in Asia.

WEKU · Feb 8, 2023

Kim Jong Un celebrated North Korea's army. Will he also display new weapons?

His young daughter Kim Ju Ae also attended. Some observers interpret this as Kim's message that nuclear weapons will protect future generations of North Koreans.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2023

North Korean Leader Kim Brings Daughter to Visit Troops

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his daughter to visit troops to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the country's army as he lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military, state media said Wednesday. The visit came amid indications North Korea is preparing to stage a massive military…

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023

Penny Wong overruled department by sending observer to anti-nuclear treaty meeting

Exclusive: FOI documents reveal officials were nervous that going to Vienna gathering would be a sign of Australia wanted to join the treaty

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The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023

NATO urges Russia to respect nuclear pact with the US

NATO is calling on Russia to respect the only treaty it has with the United States to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023

Tehran Downplays IAEA Report on Activities at Fordow Nuclear Plant

Iran has played down the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) report which exposed undeclared modifications being made to centrifuges at its Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP). Tehran continues to enrich uranium with a purity of 60%, close to the 90% required to develop nuclear weapons. Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said…

The Conversation · Feb 2, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

North Korea warns of 'toughest reaction' to allies' drills

North Korea has threatened the “toughest reaction” to the United States’ expanding joint military exercises with South Korea to counter the North’s growing nuclear weapons ambitions, accusing the allies of pushing tensions to an “extreme red line.”

The Independent UK · Feb 1, 2023

US accuses Russia of failing to comply with nuclear weapons treaty

Biden administration says Moscow refusing to allow on-the-ground nuclear inspections

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2023

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula as it strengthens joint training and operational planning with South Korea in response to a growing North Korean nuclear threat

ABC News · Jan 29, 2023

Iran thwarts drone attack on Isfahan military site, state media says

A loud explosion at a military plant in Iran's central city of Isfahan is caused by an "unsuccessful" drone attack, Iranian state media reports.

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