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Global stockpile of nuclear weapons expected to rise: SIPRI

Swedish arms watchdog says nuclear arsenals set to grow in coming years, reversing a decline seen since the Cold War.

Al Jazeera

SIPRI: World Headed for New Era of Nuclear Rearmament

The number of nuclear weapons in the world is set to rise in the coming decade after 35 years of decline as global tensions flare amid Russia's war in Ukraine, researchers said Monday. The nine nuclear powers -- Britain, China, France, India, Israel, North Korea, Pakistan, the United States and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

South Korea Says it Will Boost Defense Capacity to Counter North Korean Threat

South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said on Sunday that his country would enhance its defense capabilities and work closely with the United States and Japan to counter North Korea's nuclear and missile threat. Lee, speaking at an Asian security meeting in Singapore, said the situation on the Korean peninsula…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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US warns of ‘forceful’ response if N Korea tests nuclear weapon

Warning comes amid growing concern that Pyongyang is preparing for its first nuclear weapons test since 2017.

Al Jazeera

Israel Raises Iran Concerns with Visiting UN Nuclear Chief

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett accused Iran of deceiving the international community about its atomic activities as he met with the visiting head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Friday. Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, paid a brief visit to Israel, which has long accused Iran…

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Japan govt spokesperson says N.Korea may take more provocative actions

Japan's top government spokesperson said on Wednesday that North Korea may take more provocative actions including nuclear weapon test after the country fired ballistic missiles off its east coast earlier in the day.

Reuters

US, SKorea Open to Expanded Military Drills to Deter North

US President Joe Biden and South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol said after meeting Saturday that they will consider expanded military exercises to deter the nuclear threat from North Korea at a time when there's little hope of real diplomacy on the matter. Yoon affirmed in remarks at a news…

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Far right doubles down on "replacement"

Less than a week after the Buffalo massacre, CPAC Hungary speakers call immigration worse than nuclear weapons

Salon

Austin to Gantz: US Committed to Preventing Iran’s Acquiring of Nuclear Weapons

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reiterated his country’s ironclad commitment to Israel’s security and to maintaining Israel’s qualitative military edge.

Asharq Al-Awsat

A Fight Over Taiwan Could Go Nuclear

Wargaming Reveals How a U.S.-Chinese Conflict Might Escalate

Foreign Affairs

N. Korea Completes Preparation for Nuclear Weapon Test

North Korea has completed preparations for a nuclear test and is seeking the best moment to carry it out, a South Korean lawmaker said Thursday, a day before US President Joe Biden is due to arrive in Seoul. Despite North Korea's recent Covid-19 outbreak, "preparations for a nuclear test have…

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Charges filed over money sent to North Korean IT developer

YOKOHAMA -- The Kanagawa prefectural police sent papers to prosecutors Wednesday on a Japan-based South Korean man and a woman with Korean heritage for allegedly transferring money to a China-based North Korean software developer illegally.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Boost for Scotland's Nato case post-indy as non-nuke countries fast-tracked

COUNTRIES without nuclear weapons are being considered for fast-tracked Nato membership in an encouraging move for Yessers who back Scotland joining…

The National (Scotland)

Russian TV says 'Ireland flew into a rage' and reacts to Taoiseach’s request for apology over nuclear attack clip

Russian TV host Dmitry Kiselyov, who is a friend of Vladimir Putin said “Ireland flew into a rage” after the clip was broadcast.

Irish Mirror

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The world will not be safe until nuclear weapons are abolished

Letters: Whether by accident or design, these horrifying weapons will eventually be used, says Frank Jackson, while Douglas Saltmarshe writes about the role of CND

The Independent UK

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

The Independent UK

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

Tribune News Service

Tyler Cowen: A nuclear strike might not prompt the reaction you expect

What if Russia used a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine? There has been plenty of speculation as to whether this might happen, or how we should limit the chance that it does. But less has been said about how to react should Vladimir Putin decide to launch a nuclear strike.

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The Independent UK

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin may decide to use tactical nuclear bomb today after sinister Ireland threat

Tactical nuclear weapons is an umbrella term for a wide range of weaponry considered for use on the battlefield - and Vladimir Putin could be about to use one of his numerous bombs

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin may decide to use tactical nuclear bomb on Ukraine TODAY, expert claims

Tactical nuclear weapons is an umbrella term for a wide range of weaponry considered for use on the battlefield - and Vladimir Putin could be about to use one of his numerous bombs

The Independent UK

How likely is it that Russia will launch a nuclear attack?

Vladimir Putin has placed the Kremlin’s strategic nuclear weapons forces on ‘high alert’, prompting fears over what could happen next

Irish Mirror

Russian spy ship spotted off coast of Ireland where Putin's puppets simulated nuclear attack

Russian state media simulated a nuclear weapon being deployed which would turn Ireland and the UK into a "radioactive desert".

Irish Mirror

Vladimir Putin 'bracing for coup' by power elite The Silovarchs after Russia nuclear Ireland threat

Putin is said to be "bracing for a coup", while high-powered groups close to him reportedly lay plans to see him removed

Reuters

Explainer-Might Russia use nuclear weapons in the Ukraine war?

At the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin obliquely raised the possibility of a nuclear strike against anyone who intervened in the conflict.

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