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Nuclear weapons

Iran not looking to ‘restart’ uranium enrichment, atomic envoy tells AFP

Smoke rises after an airstrike in Tehran on April 1, 2026.
Smoke rises after an airstrike in Tehran on April 1, 2026.

Was the Iran war really necessary?

Drones hit a fuel tank and sparked a fire at Kuwait International Airport, the civil aviation authority said on March 25, as Iran presses on with its attacks in the nearly four-week regional war.
Drones hit a fuel tank and sparked a fire at Kuwait International Airport, the civil aviation authority said on March 25, as Iran presses on with its attacks in the nearly four-week regional war.

Trump says intel chief Tulsi Gabbard ‘softer’ than him on Iran nuclear issue

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been described by US President Donald Trump as "softer" than him on curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions.
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been described by US President Donald Trump as "softer" than him on curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions.

The war with Iran may be ushering in a new nuclear age

Satellite imagery taken on Feb 1 showing a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site.
Satellite imagery taken on Feb 1 showing a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Iran's Isfahan nuclear site.

‘Concerning’ rise in deployed nuclear weapons: Report

In total, the world’s nine nuclear-armed states possessed 12,187 warheads combined at the start of 2026.
In total, the world’s nine nuclear-armed states possessed 12,187 warheads combined at the start of 2026.

Top US official does not rule out resuming underground nuclear weapons tests

Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the second day of the first session of the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 23, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends the second day of the first session of the Supreme People's Assembly in Pyongyang, North Korea, March 23, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 22, 2026

Emergency response personnel working in Dimona, Israel, following an Iranian missile attack on March 21.
Emergency response personnel working in Dimona, Israel, following an Iranian missile attack on March 21.

Iran missile hits Israeli town, home to nuclear site, after Natanz strike

Screenshots from online videos that are said to show the missile attack on Dimona, Israel.
Screenshots from online videos that are said to show the missile attack on Dimona, Israel.

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

US President Donald Trump speaking during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) at the White House on March 19.
US President Donald Trump speaking during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (not pictured) at the White House on March 19.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.