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April 23, 2024

Kim Jong Un oversees North Korean nuclear arsenal

Korth Korean leader Kim Jong Un views a simulated nuclear counter attack drill. (Credit: Associated Press)

April 8, 2024

Ukraine denies Russian claim of drone strikes on Europe's largest nuclear plant

A Ukrainian spokesperson denied Russian claims that Ukraine launched drone strikes on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, but the U.N. confirmed a strike took place.

March 13, 2024

Despite Putin's nuclear rhetoric, US sees no need to change nuclear posture, official says

An anonymous U.S. official said that America has not adjusted its nuclear posture following Vladimir Putin saying he will use nuclear weapons if Russia's sovereignty is threatened.

March 12, 2024

Fears mount as Iran inches closer to potential atomic weapon capabilities amid rising regional tensions

New fears are mounting over Iran’s nuclear capabilities and concern on the lack of oversight. Experts fear that, in theory, Iran could have enough uranium to make several weapons.

March 12, 2024

UN nuclear chief visits Japan to assess Fukushima wastewater release, talks atomic energy

The U.N.'s atomic agency chief is in Japan to assess treated waste water from the ruined Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant and for talks over nuclear energy and non-proliferation.

February 22, 2024

Japanese crime boss charged by US prosecutors in conspiracy to traffic nuclear material to Iran

A Japanese Yakuza leader is among several people charged with conspiring to traffic nuclear material from Southeast Asia to Iran, U.S. prosecutors said.

February 14, 2024

Iran boasts of capability to attack Israeli base after nuclear official indicates ability to create bomb

Iran's former atomic energy chief claimed the country had everything it needed to produce an atomic weapon after crossing "all the thresholds of nuclear science and technology."

February 5, 2024

Scientists estimate world's largest atom smasher will be operational by 2040

Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research reported Monday that the Future Circular Collider is on track to begin operating by 2040.

February 1, 2024

Biden is running out of time on taming Iran as failure to do so could prove catastrophic

Driven by confidence in its soon to become viable nuclear deterrent and substantial missile arsenal, Iran is postured to escalate war on the U.S. President Biden must act decisively now.

January 24, 2024

North Korea fires several cruise missiles into the sea after destroying peace symbol, South Korea says

North Korea fired several cruise missiles into the sea off its western coast just days after its ruler, Kim Jong Un, ordered a reunification symbol in its capital to be destroyed.