Nuclear weapons

South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trump’s figure

South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have 80 to 120 warheads.

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An electronic display showing the national debt in Washington, DC on Aug 19.

Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim later this year

US President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later in 2026.

North Korea warns of new ‘deterrent’ ahead of US-South Korea drills

South Korea and the United States will conduct the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military drills from Aug 17 to 27.

Israel’s former Mossad chief says spies ‘toured’ Iran nuclear site

A satellite view showing an overview of Iran’s Fordow underground enrichment plant, with obstacles on a road, near Qom, Iran, on June 21.

Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

The Takaichi administration is undertaking a major update of the national defence strategy in 2026 in the face of China’s expanding military ambitions.

Hiroshima urges leaders to abolish nuclear weapons on 81st A-bomb anniversary

Debate is growing over whether to rethink the country’s three principles of not producing, possessing or allowing nuclear weapons.

North Korea says US-led cyber threat warnings are bid to smear its image

North Korea’s spokesperson accused Washington of militarising cyberspace through cyber warfare capabilities and joint cyber exercises with allies.

76% in Japan support upholding 3 non-nuclear principles: Poll

With Japan being the only country to have suffered atomic bombings in war, the survey results highlight strong anti-nuclear sentiment.

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Moroccan security forces clash with migrants attempting to cross into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on July 31.

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