Nuclear weapons

UN faces contentious Iran nuclear vote ahead of General Assembly

French UN ambassador Jerome Bonnafont said the nuclear issue and Iran’s non-compliance with its UN obligations would be at the heart of discussions on the country in September.

IAEA reports progress in Syria investigation, none in Iran

Underground missile shelter to be built near Tokyo Station

The Tokyo Governor said the site was chosen for its proximity to Tokyo Station, which she described as “the gateway to the capital” with many visiting the area.

South Korea backs Trump bid to revive North Korea talks, seeks nuclear progress

US President Donald Trump has been seeking a new summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after the two met three times in 2018 and 2019.

Putin, Trump just gave Japan more reasons to go nuclear

Russian leader Vladimir Putin visiting a fish processing plant on Iturup, one of the islands that Japan also claims as its territory.

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.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 20, 2026

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.

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