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Australian mining company loses radioactive device, nuclear agency joins outback search

January 31, 2023

Australian mining company loses radioactive device, nuclear agency joins outback search

The 8 mm capsule can cause radiation burns and sickness, officials warned as they urge anyone who might find the device to avoid it and call the proper authorities.

US, South Korea vow to ramp up nuclear deterrence in face of North Korea aggression

January 31, 2023

US, South Korea vow to ramp up nuclear deterrence in face of North Korea aggression

The U.S. and South Korea said they would increase military drills and ramp up efforts to bolster nuclear deterrence in the wake of North Korea's hostilities.

Iran suffers drone strike days after US and Israel launched joint military drill in the region

January 29, 2023

Iran suffers drone strike days after US and Israel launched joint military drill in the region

Iran suffered a drone strike late Saturday evening, its defense ministry announced, as Israel and the U.S. conducted a joint military exercise in the region this week.

Iran can fuel ‘several’ atomic bombs: UN nuclear official

January 26, 2023

Iran can fuel ‘several’ atomic bombs: UN nuclear official

Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses, the United Nations’ top nuclear official is now warning.

Russia-Ukraine War pushes ‘Doomsday Clock’ closest point to midnight in history, scientists say

January 24, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War pushes ‘Doomsday Clock’ closest point to midnight in history, scientists say

Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia has played a crucial role in pushing the Doomsday Clock to its closest point to midnight in history, scientists say.

South Korea considers nuclear development for first time in face of growing North Korea security threat

January 13, 2023

South Korea considers nuclear development for first time in face of growing North Korea security threat

North Korea's surge in missile testing and nuclear development has prompted South Korea to re-evaluate its defense capabilities, including the potential development of a nuclear arsenal.

Uranium detected at British airport, Iran links being investigated by police: report

January 11, 2023

Uranium detected at British airport, Iran links being investigated by police: report

Police said they found only a small amount of uranium, which in turn poses little threat to public safety, especially in light of the success of the screening system.

Germany’s relationship with Iran under fire as weak link against regime

January 11, 2023

Germany’s relationship with Iran under fire as weak link against regime

Germany conducted over 1 billion euros in trade last year with Iran, including sending machines critics say could be used for dual-use purposes —military and civilian.

N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un increases tensions, shows he has aligned with Russia, China

January 5, 2023

N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un increases tensions, shows he has aligned with Russia, China

N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un increases tensions with nearby nations, shows how his new allies are Russia and China by using drone incursion, 70 missile launches.

Kim Jong Un: North Korea must 'overwhelmingly beef up' military, nuclear arsenal

January 3, 2023

Kim Jong Un: North Korea must 'overwhelmingly beef up' military, nuclear arsenal

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un announced on New Years Day that he would be seeking to 'overwhelmingly beef up' the nation's military capabilities.