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Japan Timesworld1 day ago
Japan Defense Minister Says Nuclear Weapons Must Be Discussed as Security Policy Is Reviewed
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said on a recorded program Friday that nuclear weapons form a topic Japan cannot avoid. The remarks precede a Europe trip and coincide with government review of security documents that may alter the decades-old non-nuclear pledge.
indiatoday.inai2 days ago
Nobel Laureates and AI Executives Sign Vatican-Backed Rome Declaration on AI and Nuclear Weapons
The Vatican-hosted Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War ended July 16 with the signing of the Rome Declaration. Participants included laureates, former heads of state, and leaders from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, AARU, and Anthropic.
dailykos.compolitics9 days ago
Trump Administration Releases Fourth Batch of Declassified UAP Records
The Trump administration on Friday released its fourth tranche of declassified UAP records. The materials include infrared videos from military sensors and a Department of Energy report on a 2015 incident near the Pantex nuclear weapons plant.
Yonhappolitics11 days ago
Flynn Says South Korea Should Rely on U.S. Security Umbrella Rather Than Develop Nuclear Arms
Michael Flynn, former U.S. national security adviser, told a Seoul forum on July 9 that South Korea should avoid nuclear weapons because they would increase tensions with other states. He instead endorsed a long-term U.S. security guarantee and cautioned that a wartime operationa…
en.globes.co.ilpolitics11 days ago
Scientists propose satellite method to detect orbital nuclear weapons
A physicist has outlined a plan for a small satellite to approach suspicious spacecraft and detect neutrons produced by interactions between high-energy protons and uranium. The approach would use the inner Van Allen belt to help identify potential violations of the Outer Space T…
middleeasteye.networld24 days agoUpdated
Iran Deal Sets IAEA Verification Requirements and Uranium Downblending
Rafael Grossi said Friday that Iran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons requires robust monitoring under the recent U.S. deal. Talks with Tehran have only just begun after the preliminary agreement signed last week.
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Newsweekpolitics25 days ago
North Korea Leader Vows to Equip Navy With Nuclear Weapons
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced plans to arm naval vessels with nuclear weapons during a destroyer commissioning ceremony. The statement marks a continuation of Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions amid ongoing diplomatic tensions.
theiranproject.compolitics28 days ago
U.S. and Iran Sign 14-Point Memorandum to Begin Nuclear Talks
The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding Friday that starts a 60-day window for a final agreement. The framework calls for an end to military operations, removal of a U.S. naval blockade, and Iranian commitments not to develop nuclear weapons.
middleeasteye.netpolitics31 days ago
U.S. and Iran Sign Deal to End War, Lift Blockade, and Create $300 Billion Reconstruction Fund
The agreement commits the United States to ending a naval blockade, releasing frozen assets and establishing a reconstruction fund. Iran pledges to restore shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and never build nuclear weapons.
Euronewspolitics32 days ago
Finland's Parliament Votes to Allow Nuclear Weapons for Defence Needs
The Finnish parliament approved a bill on Wednesday that lifts the country's decades-old prohibition on nuclear weapons to align with NATO policy.
jns.orgpolitics34 days ago
Israel Says Strikes Prevented Iranian Nuclear Weapons; Netanyahu Vows Continued Presence in Security Zones
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the weeks-long campaign against Iran saved Israel from nuclear annihilation but warned the struggle continues. He pledged to keep security zones in place as long as needed.
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thehindu.compolitics35 days ago
Draft U.S.-Iran Deal Would Release $25 Billion in Frozen Assets for Iranian Nuclear Restraint
The proposed agreement would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bar Iran from nuclear weapons. Democratic lawmakers criticized the terms over the weekend.
middleeasteye.networld37 days ago
Iranian Army Chief Says Tehran Controls Access to Strait of Hormuz, Reaffirms No Nuclear Weapons Pursuit
@MarioNawfal reported that Admiral Habibollah Sayyari told Iran's state news agency IRNA that no vessel can enter the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission.
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nbcnews.compolitics41 days agoUpdated
Israel and Iran Agree to Ceasefire
President Trump stated the U.S. will achieve total victory over Iran within two weeks during a tele-rally with Senator Lindsey Graham. He added that Iran is negotiating a deal without nuclear weapons and that oil prices will fall.
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ukdefencejournal.org.ukworld32 days agoUpdated
Nuclear-Armed States Spent $119 Billion on Weapons in 2025, Up 19%
The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons reported the increase on June 8, 2026. The United States accounted for more than half of the total.
Newsweekpolitics42 days ago
U.S. Seeks Permanent Verifiable Bans on Iranian Nuclear Weapons
President Trump told NBC’s Meet the Press that Washington is close to a deal but will resume military action if negotiations stall. The interview aired on the 100th day of the conflict.
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The Japan Timespolitics43 days ago
North Korea states nuclear status is not subject to negotiation ahead of Xi visit
North Korea said its nuclear weapons status is permanent one day before a planned visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The statement came via state media and rejected any prospect of denuclearization talks.
nypost.compolitics32 days agoUpdated
North Korea Accelerates Five-Year Nuclear Modernization Plan
Kim Yo Jong stated Sunday that North Korea’s nuclear weapons status cannot be reversed and that the country will expand its arsenal under a five-year plan. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet Kim Jong Un on June 8.
thehindu.comfinance45 days ago
Secretary of State Acknowledges Global Assessment of Israel's Nuclear Weapons
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that most of the world assesses Israel possesses nuclear weapons. He reaffirmed the long-standing U.S. policy of not publicly acknowledging the program during a congressional hearing.
interestingengineering.comscience46 days ago
Researchers test existing detectors for fusion reactor output
Researchers propose using current detectors to monitor whether future fusion reactors produce materials usable in nuclear weapons. The approach relies on published physics calculations rather than new equipment.
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azernews.azfinance47 days ago
U.S. Discusses Adding Nuclear Weapons Sites in More NATO Countries
The United States is considering placing nuclear weapons in additional NATO member states beyond the six that currently host them. Officials have held internal talks on expanding deployments along NATO's eastern flank.
azernews.azpolitics48 days ago
U.S. Discusses Nuclear Weapons Deployment to Additional NATO States
Discussions are underway about placing nuclear weapons in more European NATO countries. Poland and some Baltic states have expressed interest in hosting bases for nuclear-capable aircraft.
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Military.comworld50 days ago
Ukraine Says Belarus Hosting Russian Attack Preparations
Ukrainian officials say Russia is pressing Belarus to allow attacks from its territory. Belarus hosts Russian nuclear weapons and supplies components for Moscow's military industries.
thehindu.compolitics50 days agoUpdated
Iran Says It Maintains Longstanding Religious Prohibition on Nuclear Weapons, Calls for Release of Frozen Assets
President Donald Trump stated late Saturday that Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons. He also identified reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a key condition for any final agreement.
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theyeshivaworld.com (News photo)politics51 days ago
US Offers Iran Sanctions Relief, Security Guarantees for Nuclear Concessions; Tehran Rejects
President Trump said the U.S. would end its naval blockade of Iranian ports if Iran permanently forgoes nuclear weapons, clears the Strait of Hormuz, and cooperates on enriched uranium removal. Iranian officials rejected any finalized agreement while regional tensions continued.
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realitytea.compolitics52 days ago
U.S. Agrees to Lift Iran Naval Blockade for Nuclear and Hormuz Pledges
President Trump stated the U.S. will end its naval blockade of Iran once Tehran commits to forgoing nuclear weapons and opens the Strait of Hormuz to unrestricted shipping. The announcement came via Truth Social and a live statement.
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nknews.orgworld53 days ago
North Korea Rejects Quad Call for Complete Denuclearization
North Korea's foreign ministry on Thursday rejected a joint statement by the United States, Australia, Japan and India that reaffirmed support for the North's complete denuclearization. The ministry said the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will never abandon its nuclear wea…
uctoday.comfinance54 days ago
NATO Reports Russian Hybrid Operations Targeting European Energy Infrastructure
NATO security officials told OilPrice.com that Russia is increasing pressure on European energy networks through sabotage and cyberattacks. The warning comes as attention also focuses on Russian nuclear weapons transfers to Belarus.
Japan Timesworld55 days ago
South Korea Plans First Nuclear-Powered Submarine Launch by Mid-2030s
South Korean officials announced a program to develop and launch the country's first nuclear-powered submarine by the mid-2030s. The vessel will use low-enriched uranium fuel and be built domestically while maintaining the country's commitment not to acquire nuclear weapons.
Nbc Newspolitics56 days ago
U.S. and Iran Report Progress on Deal to End War but Say No Agreement Is Imminent
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a framework remains under discussion that would open the Strait of Hormuz and commit Iran to forgo nuclear weapons. Iranian officials stated that while talks have advanced on several points, an agreement is not close.
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spacenews.compolitics56 days ago
Netanyahu Aligns Policy With Trump on Iran Nuclear Issue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated his policy on Iran's nuclear program matches that of President Trump. Both leaders maintain that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons.
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Al Jazeeraworld56 days agoUpdated
Rubio Reports Significant Progress in U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a framework to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and keep the Strait of Hormuz open is advancing. An announcement could come later Sunday.
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thehindu.comworld58 days ago
Belarus and Russia Conduct Joint Nuclear Forces Drills
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko joined Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in overseeing military exercises that included the simulated use of tactical and strategic nuclear weapons. The drills ran from Tuesday to Thursday and spanned territory from Eastern Europ…
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news.google.compolitics58 days ago
Russia and Belarus Conduct Joint Nuclear Drills
Russia and Belarus completed large-scale nuclear exercises involving land, sea, and air units. Officials described nuclear weapons as a last-resort option during the drills.
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asiaone.comworld59 days ago
Norway Foreign Minister Says Russian Nuclear Weapons Threaten U.S. Cities
Norway's foreign minister told a NATO meeting that Russian nuclear weapons on the Kola Peninsula could destroy most American cities. The minister called for continued U.S. involvement in the alliance.
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dailyalert.orgpolitics59 days ago
Norway Official Notes NATO Benefits During Russian Nuclear Discussion
Norway's foreign minister addressed a NATO meeting in Sweden and noted that Russian nuclear weapons could reach most U.S. cities. The remarks came one day after President Trump criticized plans to cancel a U.S. troop deployment to Poland.
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Russia Begins Nuclear Training Exercises in Belarus
Russia has started nuclear weapons training exercises in Belarus involving multiple military branches. Ukraine has moved troops to its northern border and NATO has issued a warning about the drills.
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nypost.compolitics61 days ago
Trump Says Higher Gas Prices Are Temporary Cost of Stopping Iran Nuclear Program
President Trump said Tuesday that current U.S. gas prices averaging $4.533 per gallon are temporary and worth enduring to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. He linked the price spike to Tehran shutting down traffic through the Strait of Hormuz after U.S. and Israeli str…
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Fox Newspolitics62 days ago
President Trump Defends Military Operation Against Iran
President Trump stated that military action against Iran is necessary to prevent the country from obtaining nuclear weapons. The operation has resulted in the deaths of 13 American soldiers and increased oil prices.
nknews.orgpolitics62 days ago
Belarus Begins Military Drills Involving Russian Nuclear Weapons
Belarusian armed forces started training exercises with Russian nuclear weapons on Monday. Ukraine condemned the drills, which Belarus described as routine readiness tests.
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Forbespolitics66 days ago
Trump and Xi Meet at Beijing Summit on Iran Conflict
President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 15, 2026, where both sides addressed the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said the leaders share similar views on ending the conflict and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, but Xi off…
Fox Newspolitics66 days ago
U.S. Nuclear Weapons Production Reaches Highest Level Since Cold War Amid Concerns Over Arsenal Strain and Arms Race Risks
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a Senate committee Thursday that the National Nuclear Security Administration is delivering more new nuclear weapons and plutonium pits than at any time since the Cold War. Lawmakers highlighted China's rapid nuclear expansion, now exceeding 600…
cnbc.compolitics69 days ago
Trump Meets Xi at Beijing Summit
President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing this week amid ongoing conflict with Iran and concerns over Taiwan. Trump has reiterated that Iran will stop uranium enrichment and cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, while officials consider…
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Usa Todaypolitics72 days ago
Trump Administration Continues Iran Peace Negotiations After U.S. Military Strikes
President Trump has outlined demands for ending the conflict with Iran that began on Feb. 28, including restrictions on nuclear weapons development and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. conducted strikes on Iran on May 7 in response to attacks on American naval vessels. Tr…
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30 House Democrats Urge State Department To Confirm Israel's Nuclear Weapons
Thirty House Democrats signed a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting the U.S. government acknowledge Israel's nuclear arsenal. The letter cites the ongoing conflict with Iran and argues Congress needs full information on the nuclear balance in the Middle East. It r…
jns.orgpolitics74 days ago
Trump Criticizes Pope Leo XIV Before Rubio's Vatican Visit
President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV in a Monday interview, accusing the pontiff of endangering Catholics by opposing Iran's potential acquisition of nuclear weapons. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet the pope on Thursday in what the administration des…
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tvinsider.comfinance74 days ago
Ted Turner Dies at 87 After Warning of Nuclear, Climate and Population Risks
Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, died at age 87. In a 2013 Fortune interview on his 75th birthday he predicted he had about five years left to live and used the conversation to highlight threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and overpopulation. He outlived his self-imposed…
france24.comworld74 days ago
U.S. Should Offer Iran Incentives Alongside Pressure in Nuclear Talks
A Foreign Affairs article argues that the United States must combine incentives with pressure to prevent Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons. The piece states that any future agreement should include mutual accountability measures for Washington. The authors call for a balanced ap…
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Office of the President of the United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)politics75 days ago
Democrats in Congress Urge Trump Administration to Acknowledge Israel's Nuclear Program
A group of Democrats in Congress sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of State urging public acknowledgment of Israel's nuclear weapons program. The lawmakers cited risks of escalation amid the war in Iran and argued that U.S. silence on the issue affects credibility on global nuc…
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Al Jazeerapolitics75 days ago
Rubio Defends Trump's Comments on Pope Leo Before Vatican Meeting
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back against characterizations of President Donald Trump's remarks accusing Pope Leo XIV of endangering Catholics over his stance on the Iran war. Rubio emphasized the risks of Iran obtaining nuclear weapons, ahead of his Thursday meetin…
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Semaforpolitics76 days ago
Democrats Call on US to Acknowledge Israel's Nuclear Weapons
Thirty House Democrats led by Rep. Joaquin Castro sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 4, 2026, requesting public recognition of Israel's nuclear weapons program. The move comes as President Donald Trump collaborates with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyah…
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Financial Timesfinance78 days ago
U.S. Rejects Iran's Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz in Exchange for Lifting Blockade
President Trump rejected an Iranian offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. naval blockade, stating the siege would continue until Tehran agrees to abandon nuclear weapons. Oil prices surged to over $120 per barrel amid the standoff. U.S. Central Com…
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Trump Calls for Stronger Action Against Iran
President Trump stated the U.S. has effectively won against Iran but aims for stronger guarantees against nuclear weapons. Oil prices surged amid the Strait of Hormuz closure, with Brent crude hitting $126 per barrel before settling lower. Negotiations remain frozen despite a cea…
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Al Jazeerapolitics80 days agoUpdated
U.S. Official Criticizes Germany's Stance on Iran's Nuclear Capabilities
A U.S. official publicly criticized a German official for suggesting it is acceptable for Iran to possess nuclear weapons. The response highlighted concerns that such a position could lead to global instability. Commentary from one source framed the exchange as illustrative of br…
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South China Morning Postworld85 days ago
Nuclear Debate Intensifies in South Korea and Japan Amid Iran Conflict
The ongoing war involving Iran has shifted discussions on nuclear weapons in South Korea and Japan, two U.S. allies that have historically avoided such arsenals. Public support for nuclear development has grown in South Korea, while officials in Japan have not dismissed the possi…
pbs.orgpolitics86 days ago
President Trump States Iran Plans Offer to Meet U.S. Demands
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Iran intends to make an offer addressing American demands, according to a Reuters report. Key U.S. negotiators are scheduled to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran. The discussions aim to secure Iran's commitment against nuclear weapons…
news.google.comworld86 days ago
G7 Expresses Concern Over Russia and China's Nuclear Build-Up Ahead of NPT Conference
The G7 Non-proliferation Directors Group issued a statement supporting the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and expressing concern about nuclear activities by Russia and China. The statement was released ahead of a month-long conference in New York to review the…
tass.comworld89 days ago
IAEA Director Grossi Warns of Potential Nuclear Proliferation Risks Amid Global Tensions
Rafael Grossi, director general of the IAEA, stated that global conditions are nearing a new nuclear arms race. He highlighted that rising conflicts could lead up to 20 countries to seek nuclear weapons. The statements come amid ongoing international instability.
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news.google.comworld90 days ago
NATO Releases Statement on 11th NPT Review Conference
The North Atlantic Council issued a statement affirming NATO's commitment to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons ahead of its 11th review conference. The statement highlights the treaty's role since 1970 and addresses current security challenges. NATO emphasize…
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JD Vance Comments on Iran Policy, Papal Statement on Violence
US Vice President JD Vance stated that Iran could achieve economic prosperity if it commits to forgoing nuclear weapons. Separately, Vance, who is Catholic, criticized a recent statement by Pope Leo XIV regarding disciples of Christ and those who use violence. The remarks highlig…
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