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Starmer and Healey underline UK commitment to Ukraine on 1,000th day of war

The UK’s commitment to Ukraine remains “ironclad”, Sir Keir Starmer said as Vladimir Putin ratcheted up nuclear tensions on the 1,000th day of the conflict. The Prime Minister said it was a “sobering milestone” amid continued speculation he could ...

19 Nov 2024 at 11:55

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Iran increases stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels – UN

Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels in defiance of international demands, a confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has said. The report by the International Atomic Energy ...

29 Aug 2024 at 17:34

World

Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan

Ukraine’s government has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to “counter the Kremlin’s nuclear blackmail” after Russian president Vladimir Putin revealed plans to station tactical atomic weapons in Belarus. One Ukrainian ...

26 Mar 2023 at 16:12

World

Hiroshima officials condemn nuclear deterrence ‘folly’

Hiroshima officials have criticised growing support for nuclear weapons as a deterrent resulting from uneasiness over Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions in the Koreas, as the city remembered the atomic bombing of 78 years ago. The ...

06 Aug 2023 at 07:14

World

Kim Jong Un orders ‘exponential’ expansion of North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the “exponential” expansion of his country’s nuclear arsenal, the development of a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile and the launch of its first spy satellite, state media ...

01 Jan 2023 at 07:14

World

Russia launches drills of its nuclear missile forces

The Russian military was conducting drills of its strategic missile forces, deploying mobile launchers in Siberia in a show of the country’s nuclear capability amid the fighting in Ukraine. As part of the drills, the Yars mobile ...

29 Mar 2023 at 12:21

World

Pakistan says nuclear arsenal ‘available’ to Saudi Arabia under defence pact

A Pakistani minister has said his nation’s nuclear programme “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defence pact. Defence minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif’s comments were the first specific ...

19 Sept 2025 at 12:33

UK, France and Germany to revive sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme

The UK, alongside France and Germany, has announced its plan to revive UN-backed sanctions on Iran over fears it is developing nuclear weapons. The three European powers, known collectively as the E3, intend to re-introduce ...

28 Aug 2025 at 19:49

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Iran increased stockpile of enriched uranium prior to Israeli attack – watchdog

A confidential report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog circulated to member states said on Wednesday that Iran increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before Israel launched its ...

03 Sept 2025 at 17:03

World

Russian military begins drills to train troops in tactical nuclear weapons

The Russian military has begun a third round of drills with tactical nuclear weapons, part of the Kremlin’s messaging intended to force the West to limit its support for Ukraine. The Russian defence ministry said the ...

31 Jul 2024 at 11:29

UK imposes sanctions on Iranian firms linked to nuclear programme

The UK has imposed sanctions on 71 Iranian individuals and organisations linked to Tehran’s nuclear programme amid concerns it is developing nuclear weapons. It follows a decision in August by the UK, France and ...

30 Sept 2025 at 13:34

World

Hiroshima governor says nuclear disarmament must be tackled as pressing issue

Hiroshima officials have urged world leaders to stop relying on nuclear weapons as deterrence and take immediate action toward abolishment to remove the risk of atomic war amid conflicts in Ukraine and the ...

06 Aug 2024 at 09:35

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