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US official portrays himself as Guinea pig amid nuclear wastewater concerns

September 2, 2023

US official portrays himself as Guinea pig amid nuclear wastewater concerns

Japan has indicated that it plans to raise a formal complaint with the World Trade Organization over China's ban on all Japanese food imports due to the nuclear wastewater plan.

Japanese prime minister eats fish from radioactive wastewater dump to demonstrate safety

August 31, 2023

Japanese prime minister eats fish from radioactive wastewater dump to demonstrate safety

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is working to raise confidence in food caught and sourced from the Fukushima region in an effort to prevent a drop-off in sales.

North Korea simulates massive 'scorched earth' nuclear attack on South Korea, includes conquering rival

August 31, 2023

North Korea simulates massive 'scorched earth' nuclear attack on South Korea, includes conquering rival

North Korea's military launch a massive simulated attack and rehearsed invading South Korea as the US continues joint military drills in the Pacific and over the Korean Peninsula.

Biden admin accused of abandoning 3 US residents held in Iran as part of 'ransom' payment to regime

August 21, 2023

Biden admin accused of abandoning 3 US residents held in Iran as part of 'ransom' payment to regime

Biden's deal to funnel $6 billion to Iran's regime in exchange for the release of five U.S. hostages if facing criticism for failing to include additional U.S. residents held by Iran.

New North Korean underwater drone points to regime's evolving nuclear weapons doctrine: expert

August 15, 2023

New North Korean underwater drone points to regime's evolving nuclear weapons doctrine: expert

North Korea's unveiling of multiple new, unmanned, underwater nuclear-capable vessels has highlighted the country's growing ambition to expand its nuclear capabilities.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders sharp missile production increase, wants power to 'surely annihilate' enemies

August 14, 2023

North Korea's Kim Jong Un orders sharp missile production increase, wants power to 'surely annihilate' enemies

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has ordered missile factories to ramp up its production capabilities and be war-ready as the South and US begin joint military drills.

China's Xi Jinping purges nuclear missile command amid alleged corruption probe

August 3, 2023

China's Xi Jinping purges nuclear missile command amid alleged corruption probe

Reports indicate the former commander and deputies of China's Rocket Force took advantage of their position for monetary gain, while others accuse Xi Jinping of a loyalty purge.

As AI goes global, let the UN control it

July 27, 2023

As AI goes global, let the UN control it

Open science, data access and the correct use of AI at large are entangled in a new geopolitical dynamic.

Oppenheimer biographer endorses Democrat bill to bar AI from launching nukes

July 21, 2023

Oppenheimer biographer endorses Democrat bill to bar AI from launching nukes

Kai Bird, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of J. Robert Oppenheimer, has endorsed legislation that would bar AI programs from launching nuclear weapons.

US ignores Iran’s active nuclear weapons activities by using ‘defective’ definition: Expert

July 17, 2023

US ignores Iran’s active nuclear weapons activities by using ‘defective’ definition: Expert

An expert on Iran's nuclear development says the U.S. is improperly assessing Iran's pursuit of atomic weapons, supported by Dutch, Swedish and German intelligence reports.