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Japanese crime boss tries to sell plutonium to Iranians

Takeshi Ebisawa, 60, pleads guilty to charges of trafficking narcotics and materials for nuclear weapons, including uranium and plutonium.

Ukraine denies reports of race for nuclear weapons

German media alleges that Ukraine seeks a new deterrent amid growing fears that Trump will withdraw US support for the war against Russia.

No peace prize for UNRWA:

Japanese org. of atom bomb survivors wins Nobel Peace Prize

Nihon Hidankyo, also known as Hibakusha, a grassroots Japanese organization, was declared the winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize today after UNRWA's nomination was criticized for its connections to Hamas.

Biden slams Russia's plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus

Biden says Putin's plan is "dangerous" talk.

Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

Despite Putin's announcement, US says there's no indication Russia is planning to use a nuclear weapon.

Abraham Zarem, Manhattan Project scientist, dies at 106

One of the last surviving scientists from the Manhattan Project which led to the creation of the atomic bomb, Abraham Zarem, dies at 106.

Biden warns Russia:

'Use of tactical weapon in Ukraine would be a serious mistake'

US President warns Russia against using a nuclear weapon in the war with Ukraine.

Biden to CNN:

'I don’t think Putin will use nuclear weapon against Ukraine'

US President says he believes Putin is a “rational actor” who nonetheless badly misjudged his ability to invade Ukraine.

White House:

'No indication Russia is preparing to use nuclear weapons'

White House Press Secretary on Biden's comments regarding nuclear "Armageddon": He was reinforcing what we have been saying.

Biden:

'Risk of nuclear 'Armageddon' at its highest level since 1962'

Biden warns that Putin was not joking when he threatened to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

Russia may be planning nuclear weapons test near Ukraine border

NATO intelligence briefing details Russian plan to test nuclear "doomsday weapon" as show of strength.

US official:

'No sign of imminent use of nuclear weapons by Putin'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan: We take Putin's threats seriously but don't see indications of use of nuclear weapons right now.

Former Russian President:

'Putin's threat of nuclear weapons is not a bluff'

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev says Russia has the right to defend itself if pushed.

US official:

'We'll respond decisively to Russian use of nuclear weapons'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan: If Russia uses nukes against Ukraine, there will be catastrophic consequences.

Biden warns Putin:

'Don't use nuclear weapons in Ukraine'

US President urges Russian President to not use tactical nuclear or chemical weapons: The US response will be consequential.

Russian foreign minister: New phase of Ukraine war to start

Sergey Lavrov announces that the conflict is entering a phase that will be a "very special moment of this entire operation."

Ex-Russian foreign minister:

Putin will use nukes if there’s an ‘existential threat’

Andrei Kozyrev says that Putin would only use nukes if there is a direct threat to his rule or to Russia.

Ukraine's ambassador breaks down in tears as he describes war

"Russia will use nuclear weapons against us within the next few days," Korniychuk said. "They are committing crimes against humanity."

Pentagon: China to have 1,000 nukes by 2030

US says PRC accelerating building of nuclear weapons, will quintuple number of warheads by end of the decade.

Report:

Iran just one month away from nuclear weapon breakout capacity

Experts monitoring development of Iran's nuclear program say Tehran is now just a month away from breakout capacity for a single bomb.

“The trapped Cat” and the acquisition of nuclear weapons

Alll negotiations aimed at postponing 'the trapped Cat' - Iran - from gaining nuclear weapons are merely pain relievers. Op-ed.

US Special Rep for Iran:

US Senior Advisor: 'Military option is always on the table'

Senior Advisor to the Secretary Brian Hook: 'Israeli people should know President Trump will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon.'

Georgia: Six caught trying to sell $200 million in uranium

Authorities in former Soviet state arrest six people attempting to sell $200 million of uranium-238.

Arab League Demands Israel Nuclear Deal

League chief Nabil Al-Arabi insists Iran deal is a 'double standard,' Israel should be placed under IAEA supervision.

US Pressing Israel to Lose Its Nukes

Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Countryman visited Israel, spoke to diplomats about making Middle East nuke-free.

Saudis to Buy Nukes from Pakistan - US Officials

Saudi Arabia is in discussions to purchase Pakistani nuclear weapons. Riyadh has said that this is how it would respond to a nuclear Iran.

China Warns: US is Wrong, North Korea Has a Wide Nuclear Arsenal

Concerned Chinese allies of N. Korea tells US it has 20 nukes - 40 by next year - as it continues to share technology with Iran.

Anti-Israel Resolution Defeated Again at IAEA Meeting

Arab countries' push for Israel to join Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty fails again, as Iran deal looms.

Rouhani to Israel: Sign Disarmament Treaty

Speaking at UN, Iran's president calls for a "nuclear-free zone" in the Middle East.

Revealed: US Nearly Dropped Nuclear Bomb on North Carolina

Secret documents published by British paper show the US Air Force nearly detonated a nuclear bomb over North Carolina.

Report: Israel has 80 Nuclear Warheads; Production Frozen

Israel possesses 80 nuclear warheads and the capacity to make up to 190 more, American experts say.

Israel’s German Submarines Carry Nukes, says Der Spiegel

Israel’s has deployed missiles with nuclear warheads on three submarines purchased from Germany, Der Spiegel reports.