Nuclear, Baby, Nuclear: Trump signs order to restart U.S. nuclear energy production
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump signed a sweeping executive order Friday aimed at reviving the U.S. nuclear energy sector, strengthening domestic fuel production, and boosting energy independence through accelerated nuclear reactor…
US, Japan urge nations not to deploy nuclear weapons in orbit
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Japan on Monday proposed a U.N. Security Council resolution stressing that nations should comply with a treaty that bars putting nuclear weapons in space, a…
IAEA to help Iraq develop peaceful nuclear programme, agency head says
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi met Iraq’s prime minister in Baghdad on Monday as part of a visit to help the country develop a…
Russia’s nuclear arsenal: how big is it, and who controls it?
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the United States sent troops to Ukraine the…
US has not adjusted nuclear posture in response to Putin remarks
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has not adjusted its nuclear posture as a result of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new nuclear saber-rattling, a U.S. official said on Wednesday. The official, speaking…
US charges Japanese crime leader with trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. authorities on Wednesday charged the leader of a Japanese crime syndicate with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials from Myanmar for expected use by Iran in nuclear weapons, the…
US believes Russia developing space-based nuclear weapon, says source
(Reuters) – The United States believes Russia is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon whose detonation could disrupt everything from military communications to phone-based ride services, a source familiar with the matter…
Exclusive-IAEA chief says Iran’s nuclear enrichment activity remains high
By Julia Payne BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Iran continues to enrich uranium well beyond the needs for commercial nuclear use despite U.N. pressure to stop it, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Monday,…
Blinken Asks For China’s And India’s Help To Stop Russian Nuclear Space Weapon: REPORT
Blinken Asks For China’s And India’s Help To Stop Russian Nuclear Space Weapon: REPORT Will Kessler on February 17, 2024 Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with his Chinese and Indian counterparts…
Talk of European nuclear deterrent ‘not helpful’, says NATO’s Stoltenberg
MUNICH (Reuters) – Talk of a potential European nuclear deterrent that would not involve the United States is “not helpful”, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday. Speaking at the annual…
Analysis-Russia seen as highly unlikely to put a nuclear warhead in space
By Joey Roulette and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The space-based weapon U.S. intelligence believes Russia may be developing is more likely a nuclear-powered device to blind, jam or fry the electronics…
Intel Raises Concern Over Russia’s New Nuclear Weapon Capabilities: REPORT
Intel Raises Concern Over Russia’s New Nuclear Weapon Capabilities: REPORT Arjun Singh on February 14, 2024 The United States has reportedly obtained intelligence that reveals new nuclear weapons capabilities by the Russian…
US tells Congress of new intelligence on Russian nuclear capabilities, source says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has told Congress and European allies about new intelligence on Russian nuclear capabilities that could pose an international threat, a source briefed on the matter said…
US informs Congress of intelligence on Russian nuclear capabilities, New York Times reports
(Reuters) – The United States has informed Congress and its European allies of new intelligence about Russian nuclear capabilities that could pose an international threat, the New York Times reported on Wednesday,…
North Korea says tests underwater nuclear drone, criticises US-led joint drills
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea has conducted a test of its underwater nuclear weapons system in a protest against this week’s joint military drills by South Korea, the United States…
‘You’re Completely Out Of Order’: Sparks Fly As Dem Rep Melts Down About Nuclear Waste
‘You’re Completely Out Of Order’: Sparks Fly As Dem Rep Melts Down About Nuclear Waste Nick Pope on January 18, 2024 Democratic New Mexico Rep. Melanie Stansbury got into a verbal spat…
US urges discussions with China on practical nuclear risk reduction steps
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States does not expect formal nuclear arms-control negotiations with China anytime soon, but does want to see a start of discussions on practical risk-reduction measures, a senior…
US finalizes $1.1 billion in credits for California nuclear plant
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The administration of President Joe Biden has finalized $1.1 billion in credits aimed to help keep open PG&E Corp’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in California,…
Russia’s Medvedev warns of nuclear response if Ukraine hits missile launch sites
MOSCOW (Reuters) – A senior ally of President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday that any Ukrainian attacks on missile launch sites inside Russia with arms supplied by the United States and its…
Explainer-How could North Korea use its nuclear weapons?
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a missile test this week shows his country would not hesitate to launch a nuclear attack if an enemy…
California’s only nuclear plant gets state approval for 5-year extension
(Reuters) – California’s utilities regulator on Thursday granted a five-year extension to operate Pacific Gas and Electric’s Diablo Canyon power plant, the state’s only nuclear facility, to avoid electricity shortages during extreme…
North Korea may test ICBM soon, South official says ahead of nuclear talks in DC
SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea may test-launch an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) this month, a senior South Korean official said on Friday before discussions with U.S. officials on responses to Pyongyang’s nuclear…
South Korea, US to hold new round of nuclear consultation talks -Seoul
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea and the United States will hold talks on nuclear deterrence on Friday as part of Washington’s commitment to share more insight with Seoul into planning in the…
Putin views new nuclear submarines, says more are being rolled out
(Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin attended a televised flag-raising ceremony on Monday for two nuclear submarines that he said were part of a strategic drive to project Russian naval power. Putin travelled…
Wuhan Lab, Fentanyl And Nuclear Weapons: Defense Bill Takes Aim At China, But Leaves Out Key Restrictions
Wuhan Lab, Fentanyl And Nuclear Weapons: Defense Bill Takes Aim At China, But Leaves Out Key Restrictions Arjun Singh on December 8, 2023 The National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 includes several…
Putin greets kids, views ‘nuclear button’ as re-election bid nears
By Guy Faulconbridge and Mark Trevelyan MOSCOW (Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin was shown a simulation of the “nuclear button” but declined to press it on Monday as he toured a vast…
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