North Korea sees talks as way to advance nuclear program, top U.S. intel official says
Japanese officials say Tokyo does not approve of a phased approach to North Korea and will strengthen efforts to ask the U.S. to accept its position.
A-bomb survivors rejoice as U.N. nuclear ban treaty takes effect
Some, however, reiterated their disappointment with the Japanese government, which has not ratified the pact.
Biden seeks five-year extension of New START arms treaty with Russia
The treaty, which is due to expire on Feb. 5, limits the United States and Russia to deploying no more than 1,550 strategic nuclear warheads each.
The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki also asked Biden in a joint letter if he would visit the two cities.
Asia wonders: Can a Biden-led U.S. return to form?
The newly minted U.S. leader is looking to reassure a world wary of capricious American foreign policy during the Trump administration.
The Trump administration is over, but will its Asia policies continue to resonate?
While many policies were erratic, bore little immediate fruit or appeared to severely damage partnerships, some of the fundamentals are expected to survive his departure.
As U.N. nuclear treaty comes into force, Japan sees different path to nonproliferation
Nuclear weapons states, as well as Japan, have refused to sign the treaty, preferring arms control treaties that they hope will lead to the elimination of all nuclear weapons.
Austria urges Japan to join first U.N. nuclear ban treaty meeting
In October, 50 countries ratified the treaty, reaching the threshold required for it to enter into force.
North Korea unveils new submarine-launched missile at parade
'Powerful weapon' likely to put all of Japan within range, and experts say it could lay the groundwork for longer-range solid-fueled missile.
For Russia, nuclear arms curbs with Biden are a 'no brainer'
The New START treaty, which limits the nuclear stockpiles of the United States and Russia, expires just 16 days after the president-elect's inauguration.
North Korea's Kim vows stronger 'nuclear war deterrent' as party congress ends
Kim wrapped up the congress on Tuesday by noting the importance of nuclear weapons and a strong military in the face of what it calls a “hostile policy” by the U.S.
General Secretary Kim: North Korean leader given late father's title
Kim Jong Un was elected to the top post Monday, taking the mantle from his late father in a move seen as cementing the role of the Workers’ Party of Korea in the country’s affairs.
