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A classified US intelligence assessment says Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, raising congressional concerns over a Trump administration civilian nuclear deal. Lawmakers questioned uranium enrichment limits, inspections and safeguards, while Washington defended the agreement’s non-proliferation standards
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India’s nuclear arsenal is estimated at 190 warheads, including about 30 for new missiles under production, according to the Federation of American Scientists. The think tank said India continues modernising its nuclear forces while maintaining credible minimum deterrence and no-first-use policy
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North Korea commissioned its 5,000-ton naval destroyer Kang Kon, with leader Kim Jong-un describing it as an offensive vessel supporting the country’s nuclear counteraction system. Pyongyang plans further naval expansion, including nuclear-capable assets, amid rising regional military tensions
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Nagasaki marked the 81st anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing, with Mayor Shiro Suzuki condemning nuclear weapons as “absolute evil” and urging Japan to uphold its non-nuclear principles. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi defended a pragmatic approach amid concerns over nuclear deterrence
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US President Donald Trump claimed Iran agreed never to acquire nuclear weapons under a “historic peace agreement” that ended tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. He also asserted that Iran’s military capabilities and defence infrastructure had been severely weakened.
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US President Donald Trump claimed a deal to end tensions with Iran is nearly complete and could be signed in Europe this weekend. He said Iran agreed to forgo nuclear weapons, prompting the US to halt planned military strikes and pursue diplomacy
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US President Donald Trump said Iran is willing to forgo nuclear weapons and reach an agreement with Washington. He claimed US actions severely weakened Iran’s military and predicted a diplomatic victory soon, while endorsing Senator Lindsey Graham ahead of South Carolina’s Republican primary
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US President Donald Trump used his commencement speech at the Coast Guard Academy to praise graduating cadets, defend his immigration and economic policies, and warn Iran against pursuing nuclear weapons. He also highlighted Coast Guard operations, anti-drug missions and Arctic infrastructure investments.
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By issuing a direct nuclear threat to India, Pakistan’s Army chief has gone a step further and signalled to the world that Islamabad remains an irresponsible nuclear power
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Uranium enrichment involves increasing uranium-235 content using centrifuges. While Iran claims peaceful intentions, its enrichment to 60% raises global concerns, as 90% is considered weapons-grade
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It is important that the international community initiates measures for bringing both India and Pakistan under the ambit of Non-Proliferation Treaty
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Pakistan ministers Khawaja Asif and Hanif Abbasi, by flaunting the country’s nuclear status, are resorting to war-mongering
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The Annual Threat Assessment done by the intelligence authority cites that a major portion of China's military modernisation efforts is focused on developing counter-intervention capabilities tailored against all aspects of US and allied military operations in the Pacific
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Says US nuclear deterrence is crucial to the country's security and that its participation would send the “wrong message"
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Repentance may spark transformation and guide the world towards a more responsible future
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Japan's Defence Ministry says missiles believed to have already landed at sea and there were no immediate reports of damage
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Explosions came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called a meeting with his top military and security officials
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Analysts say N Korea will likely leverage enlarged nuclear arsenal for US concessions like sanctions relief after a new US administration is inaugurated
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Latest comments come amid heightened animosities over North's recent disclosure of nuclear facility, its continuation of missile tests
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a nuclear power supporting another country's attack on Russia will be considered a participant in aggression
