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North Korea displays new hypersonic, nuclear missiles at military parade o
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The parade took place in Kim Il Sung Square and showcased two major weapons the Hwasong-11Ma hypersonic missile and the Hwasong-20 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which North Korean state media described as the country's "most powerful nuclear weapons."
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"Had de facto alliance, doesn't signify much change": US Foreign Policy an
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"As far as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia announcing their deal, I think my understanding always was that they had a de facto alliance, if not an official one. There had always been a question of whether Pakistan would even furnish a nuclear weapon to Saudi Arabia. They are, after all, a nuclear-
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'If Iran got nuclear weapons, peace deal would not have been possible': Tr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump spoke about the strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities earlier this year, noting that Iran was close to developing nuclear weapons and if that had happened then the Gaza peace deal would not have been po
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Iran executes six over alleged Israel-backed attacks, rights groups allege
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The men were said to be involved in a series of assaults on police and security forces in Khorramshahr, a city in oil-rich Khuzestan province, as well as bombings around the area.
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Delhi: CDS Gen Chauhan calls for preparedness against bio-threats, radio c
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday called for preparedness against bio-threats and radio contamination from nuclear weapons for the future.
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Iran recalls envoys after Europe triggers UN sanctions
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to Al Jazeera, the sanctions will ban global cooperation with Iran on its nuclear, military, banking and shipping sectors. Iran's currency fell to record lows on Saturday, dropping past 1.1 million rials per US dollar in open trading.
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Egypt warns against Israeli threats to use nuclear weapons in Gaza
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Egypt has warned of the current stalemate in achieving nuclear disarmament and of the grave implications of recent irresponsible Israeli statements suggesting the possible use of nuclear weapons in the Gaza Strip.
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North Korea holds 2,000 kg highly enriched uranium, could build dozens of
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) estimates that 42kg of highly enriched uranium is required for one nuclear weapon. Based on that measure, 2,000kg would be sufficient for roughly 47 nuclear bombs, Al Jazeera noted.
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Trump says US seeks to reclaim Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump said Washington is working to reclaim Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, citing its proximity to China's nuclear facilities. China urged respect for Afghan sovereignty, while Kabul reiterated opposition to foreign troops. Afghan analysts warned against force as Russia c
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Israel's Foreign Minister says Iran still seeks nuclear weapons, return to
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar on Thursday issued a statement alleging that, even after Israel and the US operation against Iran's nuclear program in June, Iran hasn't "abandoned its desire to acquire a nuclear weapon."
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US relationship with India, Pakistan "remains unchanged, diplomats committ
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said that the United States' relationship with both Pakistan and India "remains unchanged," adding that the "diplomats are committed to both nations."
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JSMM Chief Shafi Burfat labels Pak army chief Asim Munir a global threat,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He accused Munir of harbouring "hatred against Hindus" and promoting extremist ideology, adding that the general had made "irresponsible statements" regarding nuclear weapons, including remarks about destroying "half the world" as if it were a trivial matter.
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