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Nuclear Weapons

A reminder on the horrors of N-weapons

The Nobel Peace Prize for Nihon Hidankyo is a message to world leaders

15 October 2024, 22:44 IST

A reminder on the horrors of N-weapons

A reminder on the horrors of N-weapons

A reminder on the horrors of N-weapons

15 October 2024, 22:44 IST

China reaffirms no first use of nuclear weapons after ICBM launch

Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defence, declined to provide more details of the ICBM launched on Wednesday, saying it should be emphasised that this is in line with international law and international practice and is not directed at any specific country or target.

26 September 2024, 15:19 IST

China reaffirms no first use of nuclear weapons after ICBM launch

China reaffirms no first use of nuclear weapons after ICBM launch

China reaffirms no first use of nuclear weapons after ICBM launch

26 September 2024, 15:19 IST

North Korea may be able to produce a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, South Korean MP says

In July, a report by the Federation of American Scientists concluded that Pyongyang may have produced enough fissile material to build up to 90 nuclear warheads, but that it has likely assembled closer to 50.

26 September 2024, 06:36 IST

North Korea may be able to produce a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, South Korean MP says

North Korea may be able to produce a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, South Korean MP says

North Korea may be able to produce a double-digit number of nuclear weapons, South Korean MP says

26 September 2024, 06:36 IST

Explained | What to know about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme

North Korea says its arsenal of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles to carry them are necessary to counter threats from the United States and its allies, which fought the North during the 1950-1953 Korean War.

13 September 2024, 07:08 IST

Explained | What to know about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme

Explained | What to know about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme

Explained | What to know about North Korea's nuclear weapons programme

13 September 2024, 07:08 IST

South Korea says will never accept North Korea possessing nuclear weapons

South Korea condemned North Korea's unveiling on Friday of its uranium enrichment facility.

13 September 2024, 04:49 IST

South Korea says will never accept North Korea possessing nuclear weapons

South Korea says will never accept North Korea possessing nuclear weapons

South Korea says will never accept North Korea possessing nuclear weapons

13 September 2024, 04:49 IST

Russia could reduce decision time for use of nuclear weapons, lawmaker says

Putin has said Russia could rethink its nuclear doctrine.

23 June 2024, 10:08 IST

Russia could reduce decision time for use of nuclear weapons, lawmaker says

Russia could reduce decision time for use of nuclear weapons, lawmaker says

Russia could reduce decision time for use of nuclear weapons, lawmaker says

23 June 2024, 10:08 IST

Infographic | Global nuclear stockpiles

In all, SIPRI report put the tally of nuclear warheads at 12,121 as of January 2024, of which it said 2,100 warheads were kept in a state of high operational alert on ballistic missiles.

18 June 2024, 14:04 IST

Infographic | Global nuclear stockpiles

Infographic | Global nuclear stockpiles

Infographic | Global nuclear stockpiles

18 June 2024, 14:04 IST

Kremlin says NATO chief's nuclear weapons remarks are an escalation

NATO is in talks to deploy more nuclear weapons, taking them out of storage and placing them on standby.

17 June 2024, 09:52 IST

Kremlin says NATO chief's nuclear weapons remarks are an escalation

Kremlin says NATO chief's nuclear weapons remarks are an escalation

Kremlin says NATO chief's nuclear weapons remarks are an escalation

17 June 2024, 09:52 IST

NATO in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby, chief says

Jens Stoltenberg told Britain's Telegraph newspaper that there were live consultations between members to use transparency around its nuclear arsenal as a deterrent.

17 June 2024, 07:32 IST

NATO in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby, chief says

NATO in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby, chief says

NATO in talks to put nuclear weapons on standby, chief says

17 June 2024, 07:32 IST

Pakistan does not adhere to 'no first use' of nuclear weapons policy: ex-Army official

Islamabad has traditionally maintained ambiguity regarding its NFU policy.

30 May 2024, 11:37 IST

Pakistan does not adhere to 'no first use' of nuclear weapons policy: ex-Army official

Pakistan does not adhere to 'no first use' of nuclear weapons policy: ex-Army official

Pakistan does not adhere to 'no first use' of nuclear weapons policy: ex-Army official

30 May 2024, 11:37 IST