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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Nuclear weapons - The Untold Story

Radioactive traces found in teeth of stranded whales used to explore their lives

Researchers analysed traces of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing trapped in the teeth of five mammals.

Evening Standard · 9h ago

Lithuania ready to cover cost if US establishes military base; parliament votes to host foreign arms

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius has declared his willingness to finance the establishment of a permanent US military base in Lithuania. Since 2019, Lithuania has been hosting a rotating US battalion and is eager for a long-term military presence. Concurrently, the Lithuanian parliament is considering lifting constitutional prohibitions on nuclear…

The Times of India · Oct 6

Lithuania takes further step towards lifting nuclear weapons ban

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday that Lithuania’s move, alongside broader plans to expand US and NATO military infrastructure in the region, risked further escalating tensions.

Euronews · Oct 6

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A Russian Neighbor Took a Step Toward Allowing Nuclear Weapons There. Moscow Warns of 'Significant Escalation.'

Lithuanian lawmakers moved to lift a constitutional ban to allow the deployment of nuclear weapons in its territory.

International Business Times · Oct 6

Why Putin may risk it all to keep Kaliningrad; India link to Russia exclave

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow could use “all weapons” in its arsenal, including nuclear weapons, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad comes under direct attack. The warning has brought renewed attention to a narrow stretch of land between Poland and Lithuania, known as the Suwałki Gap, which…

The Times of India · Oct 2

Pentagon Moves to Give Trump More Nuclear Options as US Rethinks Potential War With Russia or China

The Pentagon is reviewing US nuclear strategy to expand President Trump's options in regional conflicts, while analysts warn limited nuclear weapons could increase escalation risks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

Days after Moscow warns NATO of nuclear attack, Russian strategist warns there will be ‘little left’ of Europe amid World War III threat

After Russia warned NATO that it could use nuclear weapons if the alliance tried to isolate Kaliningrad, Russian foreign policy strategist Sergei Karaganov issued another stark warning. Karaganov said Moscow could initially use conventional weapons but would “go nuclear” if European countries continued backing Ukraine and refused to surrender, warning…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

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Tensions Between Russia and NATO Keep Escalating. Moscow Now Reportedly Issued a Nuclear Threat.

The country said it is ready to use nuclear weapons against any attempt to cut off Kaliningrad, an enclave bordering the Baltic Sea.

International Business Times · Oct 1

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns Putin ordered military to abandon rules of war as Moscow strikes key Kyiv bridge

Recent targets in Kyiv have included data centres, energy infrastructure, as well as schools and hospitals

The Independent UK · Oct 1

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 · Sep 30

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 · Sep 30

Japan says it’s time for ‘taboo-free’ discussions about acquiring nuclear weapons

Defence minister says non-nuclear principles should be revisited given the current global security ‘crisis’

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Trump says it’s fine for Kim Jong Un to have nuclear weapons because ‘he likes me’

US president claims he’s ‘about the only person in the entire world’ the North Korean leader likes

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Giant corals found thriving where 23 US nuclear tests once shook Bikini Atoll

Between 1946 and 1958, the United States detonated 23 nuclear devices at Bikini Atoll, forcing residents from their homes and leaving lasting radioactive contamination. Decades later, marine biologists found fish, sharks and large coral colonies thriving in the lagoon. Some corals appeared to have begun growing roughly a decade after…

The Times of India · Sep 29

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The Economic Times · Sep 29

'I offered nothing': Trump rejects report of Iran sanctions relief, frozen funds offer

Donald Trump refuted reports regarding an alleged offer of sanctions relief to Iran for nuclear concessions. Reports suggested that discussions included releasing frozen Iranian funds contingent on concrete steps by Tehran. The war involving Iran has prompted discussions between US and Iranian officials with mediators. Iran asserts its right to…

The Conversation · Sep 28

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.

Euronews · 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.

The Times of India · Sep 26

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.

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International Business Times UK · Sep 24

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.

The Times of India · 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 Economic Times · 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 Times of India · Sep 22

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 Economic Times · Sep 22

North Korea's Kim Jong Un hails 'new-type weapon' days after missile launch

North Korea's leader oversaw a new weapon system test on Sunday. This demonstration showcased the country's advancing military technology and preparedness. The test followed recent short-range missile launches into regional waters. South Korea and Japan condemned these actions as threats to peace. North Korea maintains its nuclear weapons status is…

Euronews · Sep 20

North Korea launches 'suspected ballistic missile' into East Sea

In August, Trump told reporters that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had "57 very powerful nuclear weapons" as he once again touted the pair's relationship.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

North Korea rejects UN nuclear watchdog call to halt atomic activities

North Korea rejected a UN atomic watchdog resolution demanding nuclear activity halts. Pyongyang stated the resolution has no effect as it is not an IAEA member. A foreign ministry statement accused hostile forces of targeting its nuclear program. The country's nuclear weapons status is legally enshrined and irreversible. North Korea…

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