Tag: nonproliferation
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North Korea’s Nuclear-Powered Submarine: New Images Spark Global Scrutiny
What North Korea claims to have unveiled North Korean state media released new images of a vessel the regime describes as its first nuclear-powered submarine. The announcements come as Pyongyang has long used missile and submarine development as a showpiece to project military prowess and bargaining leverage. While the photos suggest a substantial, modern submarine,…
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Russia Opposes Japan’s Nuclear Weapons Discussions, Says Deputy Foreign Minister
Russia Rejects Japan’s Nuclear Weapons Dialogue Russia has voiced opposition to discussions in Japan about potentially acquiring nuclear weapons. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told the TASS news agency that Moscow is aware of ongoing conversations regarding Japan’s possible path to possessing nuclear arms, and that Russia does not support such talks. Official Stance and…
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Iran Cancels IAEA Inspections After Bombing: What It Means for Global Nuclear Oversight
Overview: A Sudden Break in a Long-Running Inspection Regime In a move that reverberated through international diplomacy, Iran said it was terminating the agreement that allowed IAEA inspectors access to certain sites as part of ongoing nuclear oversight. The development comes amid heightened tensions following a bombing incident that has drawn widespread condemnation from the…
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Iran Cancels IAEA Nuclear Inspections After Bombing Incident: What It Means for Global Security
Overview: Iran terminates IAEA inspections after bombing incident In a move that has sent shockwaves through international diplomacy, Iran announced it is terminating the agreement that allowed IAEA nuclear inspections in the country in the wake of a bombing incident. The decision, which follows sustained U.S. and European-led criticisms that access to facilities has been…
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Pakistan States Last Nuclear Tests Were in May 1998, FO Confirms
Pakistan Confirms May 1998 Nuclear Tests Were the Last In a recent clarification, Pakistan’s Foreign Office reaffirmed that the country conducted its final nuclear tests in May 1998. The statement, reported by Geo News, comes after comments from India’s foreign affairs spokesperson sparked questions about the timeline and status of nuclear testing in South Asia.…
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Pakistan: May 1998 Nuclear Tests Were Our Last
Pakistan Reiterates Last Nuclear Tests in May 1998 Pakistan’s Foreign Office has reaffirmed that its nuclear tests conducted in May 1998 remain the country’s last foray into nuclear weapon development, a stance echoed in recent statements by Islamabad in response to remarks from India. The clarification comes amid ongoing regional security dialogues and exchanges about…
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Trump’s Allegations: Is Pakistan Secretly Testing Nuclear Weapons?
Trump’s Claim Sparks Fresh Controversy Over Nuclear Testing In a recent discussion about U.S. nuclear policy, former President Donald Trump asserted that several major powers have continued nuclear testing, including Russia and China, and he added Pakistan to that list. While he framed his remarks as part of a broader defense strategy, the specific assertion…
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Trump’s Bold Claim: Is Pakistan Secretly Testing Nuclear Weapons?
Overview of the Claim Former President Donald Trump has stated that the United States’ decision to end the 33-year moratorium on nuclear testing should be understood in a broader, global context. He asserted that major powers such as Russia and China are engaging in nuclear tests, and he added that Pakistan is among the countries…
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Donald Trump’s Claim: Could Pakistan Be Secretly Testing Nuclear Weapons?
Introduction: Trump’s Bold Assertion and the Context Former President Donald Trump recently asserted that the United States will resume testing its nuclear arsenal, arguing that major powers—including Russia and China—are already conducting tests. He extended the accusation to Pakistan, claiming the South Asian nation has been secretly testing nuclear weapons. The remarks, delivered amid a…
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Trump Signals Return to Nuclear Testing: What It Means for U.S. Security and the World
Overview: A Controversial Reversal in U.S. Nuclear Policy The public discourse surrounding nuclear weapons intensified after President Trump indicated that the United States might resume underground nuclear tests. The move marks a sharp break from decades of a moratorium and a broader commitment to nonproliferation norms that have helped shape global security frameworks. Proponents argue…