Keywords: Arms control


North Korea accuses US of seeking to revive nuclear testing and fuel an arms race

North Korea has accused the United States of seeking to revive explosive nuclear testing as part of a broader effort to strengthen its nuclear capabilities and intensify strategic competition with rival powers. The accusation was made in a memorandum issued by North Korea’s Foreign Ministry and......

Russia says Europe and NATO are preparing for a possible conflict by 2030

Russia has accused European countries and NATO of preparing for a potential military confrontation with Moscow by the end of the decade, reflecting the deepening security tensions between Russia and the Euro-Atlantic alliance. The claim was made by Yulia Zhdanova, head of Russia's delegation to the......

UN presidents’ council calls for urgent UN action as global crises deepen

The United Nations faces growing pressure to strengthen its collective response to a widening range of international crises, as former presidents of the General Assembly call for renewed multilateral action on conflicts, nuclear risks and emerging technologies. The United Nations Council of Presidents......

UN warns renewed nuclear testing could trigger a new arms race

The United Nations has warned that any resumption of nuclear weapons testing could undermine decades of restraint and potentially trigger a new global arms race, amid growing geopolitical tensions and declining confidence between major powers. Speaking to the UN General Assembly on the International......

U.S. Missile Launch Notification Initiative Draws Criticism From Chinese Expert

A recent U.S.-led initiative at the United Nations calling on countries to provide advance notification of certain missile launches has triggered criticism from a Chinese military expert, who argues that Washington's proposal could deepen strategic tensions rather than reduce them. The joint statement,......

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......

Swiss diplomat Sabrina Dallafior becomes first woman to lead the OPCW

Swiss diplomat Sabrina Dallafior officially took office on July 27 as the new Director-General of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), beginning a four-year term at the head of the international body responsible for overseeing the global ban on chemical weapons. Her appointment......

Russia criticizes U.S. nuclear testing remarks amid rising arms control concerns

Russia has sharply criticized recent statements from U.S. officials suggesting that the United States could consider resuming nuclear weapons testing, warning that such rhetoric risks increasing international tensions and undermining global arms control efforts. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson......

U.S. voices ‘Serious Concern’ after China conducts submarine-launched missile test in Pacific

The United States has expressed “serious concern” following China's test launch of a strategic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean, intensifying international attention on nuclear competition and arms control. In a statement issued on Monday, the U.S. Department......