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Nuclear weapons

Democratic senator urges Trump not to resume nuclear weapons tests

US President Donald Trump ahas said the US would carry out the tests “like other countries do”.
US President Donald Trump ahas said the US would carry out the tests “like other countries do”.

Russia says it held ‘in-depth’ talks with China on missile defence and nuclear issues

IAEA board passes resolution demanding answers and access from Iran

IAEA says that accounting for Iran’s enriched uranium stock, which includes material close to weapons grade, is “long overdue” and the issue needs to be addressed “urgently”.
IAEA says that accounting for Iran’s enriched uranium stock, which includes material close to weapons grade, is “long overdue” and the issue needs to be addressed “urgently”.

Kremlin says it wonders why Airbus chairman is making 'provocative' statements about nuclear weapons

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual televised year-end press conference and phone-in held in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2024. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual televised year-end press conference and phone-in held in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2024. Sputnik/Gavriil Grigorov/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Nobel-winning A-bomb survivors slam Japan over non-nuke principle review

In a statement to Ms Sanae Takaichi (above), the group urged the government to uphold the three non-nuclear principles.
In a statement to Ms Sanae Takaichi (above), the group urged the government to uphold the three non-nuclear principles.

Foreign Minister says there is ‘no undeclared nuclear enrichment facility’ in Iran

A handout picture made available by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (centre), accompanied by the head of the AEOI Mohammad Eslami (second from right), during a visit to the organisation on Nov 10.
A handout picture made available by the Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran (AEOI) shows Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (centre), accompanied by the head of the AEOI Mohammad Eslami (second from right), during a visit to the organisation on Nov 10.

North Korea’s foreign minister opposes G-7 push for denuclearisation: KCNA

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui  said the demand by G-7 ignored North Korea's constitution.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui  said the demand by G-7 ignored North Korea's constitution.

Verifying Iran’s enriched uranium stock is ‘long overdue’, IAEA report says

The IAEA has been calling on Iran to let inspections fully resume quickly.
The IAEA has been calling on Iran to let inspections fully resume quickly.

Japan PM Takaichi wavers on nuclear arms question in sign of possible shift

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front C) and her new cabinet members pose for a group photo in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025.    Jia Haocheng/Pool via REUTERS
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front C) and her new cabinet members pose for a group photo in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 21, 2025.    Jia Haocheng/Pool via REUTERS

IAEA inspectors visited Iranian nuclear sites last week, foreign ministry says

An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sign at the opening of the IAEA General Conference at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) sign at the opening of the IAEA General Conference at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.