Feb 04 The last U.S.-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control By Vladimir Isachenkov, Amanda Morris, Associated Press The termination of the New START Treaty would set the stage for what many fear could be an unconstrained nuclear arms race. Continue reading
Dec 30 Russia's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles now in active service, Moscow says By Associated Press The announcement comes at a critical time for peace talks, with negotiators still searching for a breakthrough on key issues, including territory and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Continue reading
Nov 12 UN watchdog hasn't been able to verify Iran's stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months By Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify Iran's near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel struck its nuclear sites in June. According to the IAEA's last report in September, Iran has a stockpile of uranium enriched up to… Continue reading
Oct 30 Trump's remarks on nuclear testing upend decades of U.S. policy. Here's what to know By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press President Donald Trump's comments Thursday suggesting the United States will restart its testing of nuclear weapons upends decades of American policy in regards to the bomb, but come as Washington's rivals have been expanding and testing their nuclear-capable arsenals. Continue reading
Oct 26 Putin says Russia has tested a new long-range, nuclear-capable missile that can evade defenses By Associated Press Russia tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defenses, inching closer to deploying it to its military, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks released on Sunday. Continue reading
Oct 22 Putin directs Russian nuclear forces drills as summit with Trump is on hold By Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed drills of the country’s strategic nuclear forces that featured practice missile launches. Continue reading
Sep 03 PHOTOS: China's military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs By David Rising, Associated Press There was no shortage of pageantry at Wednesday's military parade in Beijing, but beyond the spectacle, it also provided the first good look at China's latest military hardware. Continue reading
Aug 06 At 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing, survivors fear lessons may be forgotten as nuclear threat rises By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press “There will be nobody left to pass on this sad and painful experience in 10 years or 20 years,” said Minoru Suzuto, a 94-year-old survivor. Continue reading
Jul 24 Iran says it's ready for nuclear talks with Washington but only if the U.S. rebuilds trust By Amir Vahdat, Associated Press The comments Thursday by Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi come a day before talks are to be held between Tehran and European nations. Continue reading
Jun 23 Iran retaliates for U.S. air strikes, launches missile attack on American military base in Qatar By David Rising, Jon Gambrell, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the missiles and no casualties were reported. Continue reading