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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes ‘Doomsday Clock’ to 90 seconds to midnight

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists says the world is closer to Armageddon than it has ever been. The science-based advocacy group is moving its famous Doomsday Clock to just 90 seconds before midnight.

South Korea concerned about U.S. protection as North increases missile tests

By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi, Dan Sagalyn

This week, South Korea’s president said it was increasingly difficult to convince his country the U.S. would protect it with nuclear weapons as the U.S. has promised for seven decades. President Yoon’s comments come at a time of increasing tension…

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

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered the “exponential” expansion of his country’s nuclear arsenal and the development of a more powerful intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported Sunday, after he entered 2023 with another weapons launch following a record number of…

Russia says nuclear talks with U.S. delayed amid differences, tension over Ukraine

By Associated Press

A senior Russian diplomat says Moscow has postponed a round of nuclear arms control talks with the United States set for this week because of stark differences in approach and tensions over Ukraine.

WATCH: Pentagon holds briefing on Chinese nuclear warheads, Ukraine aid

By Stephen McGrath, Lorne Cook, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

The Pentagon warned in a new report that China is rapidly modernizing its nuclear force and is on track to have 1,500 active warheads by 2035.

WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin, South Korean counterpart warn Pyongyang against nuclear weapons use

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press

The U.S. and South Korea jointly warned North Korea that use of any kind of nuclear weapon against Seoul or other regional allies would result in the end of Kim Jong Un's regime, as Pyongyang continued to rattle the peninsula…

Putin says ‘no need’ for using nuclear weapons in Ukraine

By Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied having any intentions of using nuclear weapons in Ukraine but described the conflict there as part of alleged efforts by the West to secure its global domination.

Vladimir Putin monitors practice launches by Russia’s nuclear forces

By Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin has monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles.

WATCH: Pentagon says Russia has given notice of routine nuclear drills

By Associated Press

The Pentagon and State Department said Russia had complied with the terms of the last U.S.-Russia arms control agreement in notifying Washington of the upcoming tests.