Nuclear Proliferation - Page 11

October 26

3 Chinese nationals arrested in Georgia for trying to buy $400K worth of black-market uranium

Three Chinese nationals were arrested in Georgia for allegedly trying to buy uranium in a foiled smuggling plot involving plans to route it through Russia.

October 19

Five possible futures for Middle East from renaissance to rockets

Middle East stands at crossroads following Gaza ceasefire deal, with outcomes ranging from economic renaissance to Hamas regrouping and an Iranian resurgence.

October 10

Kim Jong Un shows off 'most powerful' ballistic missile as foreign leaders watch North Korea military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un unveiled the untested Hwasong-20 ICBM at a Worker's Party 80th anniversary parade, Friday, calling it the most powerful nuclear strategic weapons system.

October 2

Trump must triple severely outdated nuke arsenal to outpace China and Russia, report warns

New analysis warns the U.S. nuclear force designed in 2010 cannot handle current global threats and proposes massive expansion including forward deployment to Europe.

October 1

Trump remains open to talks with Kim Jong Un as South Korea warns of North Korean missile reach

The White House said President Trump was open to talks with Kim as South Korea warns North Korea’s missiles could reach the US mainland.

September 26

UN Security Council rejects China-Russia resolution extending Iran nuclear sanctions relief before deadline

Iran sanctions relief extension under nuclear deal fails at U.N. with 4-9 vote, as European nations and U.S. oppose China-Russia backed resolution.

September 24

Iran president accuses US of 'grave betrayal' with nuclear strikes in UNGA speech

Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations that U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites violated international law and undermined regional peace efforts.

September 24

Nuclear threats from North Korea loom quietly behind wars in Gaza and Ukraine at UNGA

Kim Jong Un says North Korea will only engage in talks if the U.S. drops denuclearization demands, creating a diplomatic stalemate with the Trump administration.

September 23

How US should respond after China rejects Trump nuclear talks, shows off new weapons at parade

China's nuclear arsenal expansion challenges U.S. deterrence capabilities as Beijing builds weapons capable of reaching American ships, bases and allies by 2030.

August 28

UK, France, Germany trigger UN sanctions on Iran over 'significant' nuclear program defiance

European powers trigger snapback sanctions against Iran after Tehran refused nuclear demands and failed to account for 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium.