Keywords: Non proliferation


UN chief marks Hiroshima anniversary with renewed appeal for nuclear disarmament

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for a world free of nuclear weapons during the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, urging countries to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and multilateral diplomacy in the face of growing global tensions. In......

Russia accuses the United States, France and Britain of weakening the global nuclear non-proliferation system

Russia has accused the United States, France and the United Kingdom of undermining the global nuclear non-proliferation framework, arguing that the policies of the three Western nuclear powers are contributing to growing international instability. Gennady Gatilov, Russia's permanent representative......

International campaign warns of rising nuclear arms race risks as non-nuclear states eye atomic capabilities

The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) has issued a stern warning that mounting calls within non-nuclear nations to acquire atomic arsenals are severely threatening the global non-proliferation framework and fueling international alarm. Speaking to international media, ICAN policy......

Rubio says Saudi Arabia plans to develop a peaceful nuclear program

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Saudi Arabia intends to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program, highlighting the growing cooperation between Washington and Riyadh in the field of civilian nuclear technology. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of an ASEAN foreign ministers'......

Trump says U.S.-Iran memorandum ensures Tehran will not obtain nuclear weapons

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that a newly signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran clearly establishes that Iran will not develop or possess nuclear weapons. The announcement was made during the G7 Summit in France, where international leaders gathered to discuss......

US removes safeguards from proposed Saudi nuclear deal, raising proliferation concerns

The United States is moving forward with a proposed civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that removes key non-proliferation safeguards, according to a document sent to Congress and reviewed by Reuters. The move allows Saudi Arabia greater control over uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing,......

China urges US to “seriously” respect nuclear test ban

Beijing (AFP) – China on Thursday urged the United States to “seriously” respect the global ban on nuclear testing, after President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to resume testing of the country’s nuclear arsenal. “China hopes the United......

Trump orders resumption of US nuclear weapons testing after 33 years

US President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, citing the need to match the nuclear testing programs of rival nations. The surprise announcement was made on Truth Social while Trump was en route to meet Chinese President......

Iran suspends cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian implemented a newly passed law on Wednesday that suspends the country’s collaboration with the United Nations nuclear monitoring agency, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This move comes after Iran accused the agency of aligning with Western nations......