North Korean nuclear test could serve as 'wake-up call' for Biden and allies
Recent satellite imagery has captured work at the Punggye-ri test site to restore at least one tunnel, likely for North Korea's next nuclear test.
North Korea has resumed work at long-dormant nuclear reactor, satellite images reveal
Photos indicate that the isolated North has resumed construction at the 50 megawatt reactor at its Yongbyon nuclear complex as it looks to further build up its nuclear arsenal.
During visit to Hiroshima, EU council chief condemns Russian nuclear threat
In a speech, European Council President Charles Michel said Hiroshima is a "stark reminder of the urgency" to rid the world of nuclear arms.
Hints of a new North Korea nuclear strategy
Kim’s rationale for possessing nuclear weapons seems to be shifting. His rhetoric and accompanying military developments indicate a new focus: the acquisition of a war-fighting capability.
On possible nuclear strike, Russia says: It's all in our military doctrine
Russia's official military deployment principles allow for the use of nuclear weapons if they — or other types of weapons of mass destruction — are used against it.
Yoon Suk-yeol takes office vowing larger role for South Korea in global affairs
Although Yoon did not mention China or Russia in his inauguration speech, he did zero in on the importance of the international rules-based order, mentioning the word “freedom” 30 times.
Nagasaki mayor to attend first U.N. nuclear ban meeting in June
Tomihisa Taue, who aims to rally the global community against the use of such armaments, has been calling on the government to participate in the meeting as an observer.
Why North Korea is racing to develop tactical nuclear weapons
The rapid pace of North Korea’s military modernization has raised concerns that Pyongyang could employ tactical nuclear weapons.
Kishida and Pope Francis agree to pursue abolition of nuclear arms
The visit to the Vatican by the leader of the only country to suffer the devastation of atomic bombings came as Putin has raised fears he may use nuclear weapons as the war drags on.
North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile as Kim doubles down on tests
Tokyo called Pyongyang's latest launch "unacceptable," warning that it threatens the peace and security of the international community.
Russia’s war has been brutal, but Putin has shown some restraint. Why?
Officials are debating the Kremlin’s calculations in not trying harder to halt arms shipments. Analysts wonder whether a bigger mobilization by Moscow is on the horizon.
U.S. wants U.N. Security Council vote on North Korea sanctions later this month
Russia and China, however, have already signaled opposition to boosting sanctions in response to Pyongyang's March launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile — its first since 2017.
