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koreaherald.comKim Yo-jong: North Korea's Nuclear Status Is Irreversible and It Will Not Tolerate Threats
The statement, carried by state media on June 7, rejected denuclearization efforts and vowed to reject threats. It was reported from Seoul.
Los Angeles TimesKim Jong Un Oversees Sea Trials of Repaired Destroyer Kang Kon During Naval Expansion Push
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watched capability tests of the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon on Thursday and called for faster development of nuclear-armed naval forces ahead of a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Al JazeeraNorth Korea orders navy to build 10,000-tonne destroyer
North Korean state media reported that the country’s leader directed construction of a 10,000-tonne destroyer and development of underwater weapons ahead of a visit by China’s leader. The announcement came during an inspection of two 5,000-tonne warships.
upi.comNorth Korea Claims Doubling of Nuclear Material Production as Kim Jong Un Calls Weapons Essential for Sovereignty
Kim Jong Un said output has doubled over five years. Estimates place the arsenal at 50-60 warheads.
The HillKim Jong-un Inspects New Nuclear Material Production Facility and Orders Continued Expansion of Nuclear Forces
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a uranium enrichment plant on June 3 and directed officials to accelerate the expansion of the country's nuclear forces.
YonhapNorth Korea Doubles Nuclear Materials Output, Opens New Plant
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a newly opened nuclear materials production facility and said the plant will more than double weapons-grade output. State media released images of the visit on June 4, 2026.
globalresearch.caSecretary of State Defers Nuclear Question on Israel to Classified Setting
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declined to discuss Israel's nuclear status during a public hearing. He said the topic would be addressed only in a classified setting.
azernews.azU.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.
Military.comUkraine 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.
Defense NewsSatellite Images Reveal Octagon-Shaped Military Facilities Near China's Hami Nuclear Silo Fields
New satellite imagery reveals two octagon-shaped military sites southwest of China’s Hami nuclear silo fields, connected to more than 80 concrete pads by roads and conduits. The Pentagon estimates China is on track to field 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030.
theyeshivaworld.comGen. Davis Inspects Malmstrom Missile Crews as Nuclear Modernization Push Continues
Air Force Global Strike Command commander Gen. S.L. Davis visited Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, on May 5, 2026, to review nuclear readiness operations including missile alert field feeding. The visit underscores the command's ongoing effort to sustain 24/7 crew readiness acr…
thehindu.comSatellite Images Show China Building Desert Launch Pads Near Nuclear Silos
New satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters reveals more than 80 launch pads and supporting facilities under construction near China's nuclear missile silos in Xinjiang. Analysts say the network appears designed to strengthen second-strike capability.
thehindu.comBelarus 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…
Los Angeles TimesLetters Urge Diplomacy Over Military Action in Iran Conflict
Readers of the Los Angeles Times submitted letters calling for diplomatic solutions to the Iran nuclear issue. The letters criticize recent U.S. military strikes and highlight economic and humanitarian consequences.
asiaone.comNorway 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.
dailyalert.orgNorway 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.
Breaking DefenseCongress Questions Funding for New Nuclear Cruise Missile Warhead
Lawmakers are examining Energy Department plans to produce a special warhead for a nuclear-capable sea-launched cruise missile. One key member of Congress has expressed concern about the schedule and funding.
nknews.orgBelarus 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.
news.google.comRussia Says Sarmat Missile Test Maintains Strategic Stability
A senior Russian diplomat said Moscow conducted a test of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile while stating its intention to preserve strategic stability. The official added that talks with the United States remain ongoing and intensive. The statements were reported by…
Fox NewsU.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…
news.google.comPutin Says Russia Will Continue Developing Advanced Missile Systems
Russian President Putin stated that Russia will keep developing missile systems designed to overcome all current and future missile defense systems. The statement was reported by IFX news agency. It comes amid ongoing international tensions over strategic weapons capabilities.
The IndependentRussia Conducts Second Confirmed Sarmat ICBM Test
Russia conducted a test launch of its nuclear-armed Sarmat missile on Tuesday, the second confirmed successful test of the weapon designed to replace Soviet-era systems. President Vladimir Putin hailed the launch and said the missile would enter combat service later this year.
The War ZoneRussia Test-Launches RS-28 Sarmat ICBM from Plesetsk Cosmodrome
The missile reached its target at the Kura test range on Kamchatka roughly 30 minutes after lifting off at 11:15 a.m. Moscow time on May 12, 2026. President Vladimir Putin called the test a major event and unconditional success, saying it clears the way for the first Sarmat regim…
winnipegfreepress.comRussia Test-Fires New Nuclear-Capable Sarmat ICBM
Russia conducted a test launch of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile on May 13, 2026. President Vladimir Putin said the missile would enter combat service by the end of the year and described it as the world's most powerful. The test comes three months after the last r…
Los Angeles TimesRussia Test-Fires Sarmat ICBM
Russia conducted a test launch of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin said the nuclear-armed weapon will enter combat service by the end of 2026 and described it as more powerful than any Western counterpart. The launch comes days af…
foxnews.comChina Expands Nuclear Arsenal and Production Sites
Satellite images show China has doubled its nuclear capacity over the last decade after previously maintaining a minimal arsenal. The expansion includes new production sites for weapons. NPR reported the developments on May 10, 2026.
zerohedge.comNuclear Winter Could Cause Billions of Starvation Deaths Researchers Say
Scientific models indicate that large-scale nuclear exchanges would trigger atmospheric soot injection leading to sharp drops in global temperatures and synchronized agricultural failures across continents. Modern societies operate with limited food reserves and tightly coupled s…
jpost.com30 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…
thehindu.comNorth Korea Says It Is Not Bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
North Korea's representative to the United Nations stated that the country is not bound by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty under any circumstances. The statement was released as a review conference for the treaty is under way at U.N. headquarters. South Korea's foreign minis…
Al JazeeraRubio 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…
EuronewsNorth Korea States It Is Not Bound by Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Pyongyang's UN envoy Kim Song delivered the statement at the NPT review conference in New York, reiterating that its nuclear status is irreversible and enshrined in the constitution. The declaration comes as signatories assess the pact's future amid eroding trust among nuclear po…
Al-MonitorU.S. Intelligence: Iran Can Produce Nuclear Weapon in 3-6 Months
U.S. intelligence assessments show the time Iran needs to build a nuclear weapon remains the same as last summer's estimates, despite two months of war. Analysts had pushed the timeline to up to a year after prior attacks. The war, launched partly to halt Iran's nuclear program,…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. Air Force Begins Transition from Minuteman III to Sentinel Nuclear Missiles
The U.S. Air Force is replacing its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles with the new Sentinel system. The transition involves decommissioning existing silos and constructing new facilities. Commanders state the upgrade will enhance capabilities while maintaining nuc…
rigzone.comU.S. Department of Energy Seeks Funding for Nuclear Deterrent System-Air-delivered (NDS-A)
The U.S. Department of Energy has requested millions of dollars to develop a new bunker-busting nuclear weapon known as the Nuclear Deterrent System-Air-delivered (NDS-A). The agency stated that the weapon would provide President Trump with additional nuclear options. This develo…
naturalnews.comRubio: Iran's Strait of Hormuz Control Is Economic Nuclear Weapon
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz as an 'economic nuclear weapon' against the world, accusing Iran of holding 20% of global energy hostage. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer stated that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remai…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUN NPT Review Conference Opens; U.S., Iran Discuss Nuclear Program
The 11th Review Conference of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty opened on April 27, 2026, at the United Nations in New York, with Iran elected as a vice president amid clashes over its nuclear program. U.S. officials criticized the election and Iran's treaty compliance, while I…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFetterman Criticizes Democrats' Iran Policy on Hannity Show
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman stated on Hannity that Democrats and the American media are undermining U.S. efforts to topple the Iranian regime. He expressed support for ongoing actions against Iran and criticized his party for forgetting the threat posed by Iran.
news.google.comNATO 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…