Keywords: Non proliferation


Morocco leads efforts to end Syria’s nuclear safeguards dispute

Morocco is playing a central diplomatic role in efforts to bring an end to a long-running dispute over Syria’s implementation of its nuclear safeguards obligations, following a decision by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors in Vienna. The Board agreed to close its......

Russia, China and Iran reject IAEA nuclear resolution as politicised

Russia, China and Iran have jointly rejected a Western-backed draft resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency, describing the measure as politically motivated and legally questionable. The proposal calls for the issue of Iran’s nuclear programme to be referred to the United Nations Security......

Nuclear: Saudi Arabia Prepares to Strengthen IAEA Oversight Powers

Saudi Arabia may soon accept a broader nuclear oversight framework from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). According to Rafael Grossi, the agency's director general, Riyadh is working on measures that, while not fully adopting the IAEA's additional protocol, could grant it comparable inspection......

China urges U.S. to halt nuclear-sharing discussions with allies

China has called on the United States to stop discussing nuclear-sharing arrangements with its military allies and to abandon the deployment of nuclear weapons abroad, warning that such policies could increase the risk of nuclear proliferation. The Chinese Foreign Ministry made the remarks in response......

UN chief urges renewed nuclear arms control dialogue between the United States and Russia

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States, Russia, and other nuclear-armed nations to resume dialogue on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy in preserving global security. According to the United Nations, the......

Japan marks Hiroshima anniversary with renewed call for a world free of nuclear weapons

Japan has commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by renewing its commitment to nuclear disarmament and calling for stronger international cooperation to prevent the future use of nuclear weapons. During the annual memorial ceremony in Hiroshima, Japanese leaders reaffirmed......

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......