US official denies any talks with Iran on an interim nuclear deal
By Arshad Mohammed (Reuters) – The United States and Iran are not discussing an interim nuclear deal, a U.S. official said on Monday, but Washington …
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Belarus’s Lukashenko says there can be ‘nuclear weapons for everyone’
(Reuters) – Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that if any other country wanted to join a Russia-Belarus union there could be “nuclear weapons for everyone”. …
Ukraine says Russia plans to simulate accident at nuclear power plant
(Reuters) – Ukraine’s defence ministry on Friday said Russia was planning to simulate a major accident at a nuclear power station controlled by pro-Moscow forces …
EU condemns Russian deal to station nuclear warheads in Belarus
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union on Friday condemned an agreement between Russia and Belarus to allow the deployment of Russian nuclear warheads in Belarus. …
Russia detains Ukrainians for plotting attack on nuclear power station lines
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s internal spy agency said on Thursday it had detained two Ukrainian saboteurs plotting to blow up the power lines of two …
Top Israeli general says ‘action’ is on horizon over Iran nuclear work
By Dan Williams JERUSALEM (Reuters) – The top Israeli general raised the prospect of “action” against Iran on Tuesday even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s …
US Briefly Posted, Then Removed Photos Of Bomb Designed To Obliterate Iranian Nuclear Facilities From The Internet
US Briefly Posted, Then Removed Photos Of Bomb Designed To Obliterate Iranian Nuclear Facilities From The Internet Micaela Burrow on May 22, 2023 The U.S. …
Moscow says G7 nuclear rhetoric intended to pressure Russia, China
(Reuters) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday that Group of Seven nuclear “rhetoric” has the sole aim of exerting psychological, military and political pressure …
Bill Gates Says ‘Nuclear Energy’ Can Help Secure ‘Climate Goals’
Bill Gates Says ‘Nuclear Energy’ Can Help Secure ‘Climate Goals’ Harold Hutchison on May 8, 2023 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said Monday that “nuclear energy” …
IAEA warns of dangers around Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as evacuations under way
(Reuters) -The head of the U.N.’s nuclear power watchdog warned on Saturday that the situation around the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear station has become “potentially dangerous” …
VIJAY JAYARAJ: Unreliable Green Energy Has The World Running Back To Coal And Nuclear
VIJAY JAYARAJ: Unreliable Green Energy Has The World Running Back To Coal And Nuclear Vijay Jayaraj on May 5, 2023 Since an earthquake and tsunami …
US Places Radiation Sensors In Ukraine That Can Identify Attacker In Nuclear Strike
US Places Radiation Sensors In Ukraine That Can Identify Attacker In Nuclear Strike Micaela Burrow on April 28, 2023 The U.S. deployed a special nuclear …
Russia says does not plan nuclear escalation, but others should not test its patience
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia does not intend to take the path of nuclear escalation in its standoff with the West over Ukraine but others should …
Analysis-Calls for South Korean nuclear arsenal unlikely to fade despite U.S. deal, analysts say
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – The United States granted South Korea a larger role in planning for a potential nuclear war with North Korea, …
Explainer-South Korea’s nuclear dilemma: Would U.S. trade Seattle for Seoul?
By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) – At a summit with South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden will seek to …
Bolton calls for redeploying tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) – The United States should redeploy tactical nuclear weapons in South Korea to send a clear message to North Korea …
US urges NATO vigilance for signs Russia could use nuclear weapon in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. and its NATO allies must remain alert for signs Russian President Vladimir Putin could use a tactical nuclear weapon in …
Germany Will Shut Down Its Last Nuclear Plants Amid Warnings Of New Energy Crisis
Germany Will Shut Down Its Last Nuclear Plants Amid Warnings Of New Energy Crisis Reagan Reese on April 14, 2023 Germany is closing its last …
Atomic ‘angst’ over? Germany closes last nuclear plants
By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) – Germany will pull the plug on its last three nuclear power stations by Saturday, ending a six-decade programme that …
‘The N-Word’: Trump Says Nuclear War Is The World’s ‘Single Greatest’ Threat
‘The N-Word’: Trump Says Nuclear War Is The World’s ‘Single Greatest’ Threat Harold Hutchison on April 11, 2023 Former President Donald Trump said that the …
Texas AG Says Soros ‘Dropping Nuclear Bombs’ On State With Liberal DAs
Texas AG Says Soros ‘Dropping Nuclear Bombs’ On State With Liberal DAs Harold Hutchison on April 10, 2023 Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton of Texas …
Russia to place nuclear weapons near Belarus’ borders with NATO
(Reuters) – Russia will move its tactical nuclear weapons close to the western borders of Belarus, the Russian envoy to Minsk said on Sunday, placing …
High activity spotted at North Korea nuclear complex after Kim’s bomb-fuel order-report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Satellite images show a high level of activity at North Korea’s main nuclear site, a U.S. think tank reported on Saturday after …
Biden says he is concerned about possibility Russia sends nuclear arms to Belarus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Tuesday he was concerned about the possibility that Russia would send tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus. “They …
US would share nuclear force data if Russia came into compliance with New START
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. would be willing to share some nuclear force data with Moscow if Russia were to come into compliance with the …
U.S. has not seen signs Russia is closer to using tactical nuclear weapons -White House
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States has not seen any indications that Vladimir Putin is getting closer to using tactical nuclear weapons in his war …
Ukraine fears nuclear plant could face dangerous water cooling shortage
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine fears its Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station could by late summer face a shortage of water to cool reactors …
U.N. nuclear watchdog head may visit Russia soon, not this week -RIA
(Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog head will not travel to Russia this week, but a visit is possible in the near future, Russian news …
Kyiv calls for UN Security Council session over Putin’s nuclear plans
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine on Sunday fiercely criticized plans by Russian President Vladimir Putin to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus and called for an …
IAEA head to visit Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant next week
(Reuters) – U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will visit the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine next week to assess the serious situation …
North Korea doesn’t appear poised for imminent nuclear test, U.S. official says
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un does not appear poised to carry out a nuclear test during U.S.-South Korea …
North Korea Drills ‘Nuclear Counterattack,’ Appears To Launch Missile From Silo
North Korea Drills ‘Nuclear Counterattack,’ Appears To Launch Missile From Silo Micaela Burrow on March 20, 2023 North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un oversaw drills …
Australia state says first AUKUS nuclear submarines could be built overseas
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The South Australia state government said Friday that the first nuclear submarines under the AUKUS pact between the United States, Britain and …
IAEA’s Grossi holds second day of talks in Iran on nuclear cooperation
(Reuters) – The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi held talks for a second day in Iran on Saturday aimed at …
Air Force Gives Commanders The Boot For Failing Nuclear Inspection
Air Force Gives Commanders The Boot For Failing Nuclear Inspection Micaela Burrow on March 2, 2023 The Air Force fired two commanders and four of …
Biden Admin Wants Allies To Keep Quiet As Iran Comes Closer Than Ever To Nuclear Capability
Biden Admin Wants Allies To Keep Quiet As Iran Comes Closer Than Ever To Nuclear Capability Micaela Burrow on March 2, 2023 The Biden administration …
Russia journal: Moscow mulls possible use of nuclear arms to fend off US attack -RIA
(Reuters) – A Russian defence ministry journal says Moscow is developing a new type of military strategy using nuclear weapons to protect against possible U.S. …
Dow and X-energy to build U.S. Gulf Coast nuclear demonstration plant
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Dow Inc and private company X-energy said on Wednesday they have agreed to develop and demonstrate the first grid-scale next-generation nuclear reactor …
Russia will not resume START nuclear talks until Washington listens to Moscow
(Reuters) – Russia will not resume participation in the START nuclear arms reduction treaty with the United States until Washington listens to Moscow’s position, Kremlin …
U.S. State Department sanctions target Russian cabinet ministers, nuclear arms institutes
By Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. State Department on Friday marked the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine by sanctioning more than …
Putin Promises Ramp-Up Of Russian Nuclear Forces After Nixing Key Treaty
Putin Promises Ramp-Up Of Russian Nuclear Forces After Nixing Key Treaty Lorenzo Prieto on February 23, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to strengthen Russia’s …
Biden says Putin’s decision doesn’t show he’s thinking of using nuclear weapons
By Kanishka Singh and Costas Pitas WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he did not read into Vladimir Putin’s decision to temporarily …
Netanyahu Met With Top Military Officials In Preparation For Possible Attack On Iran’s Nuclear Program: REPORT
Netanyahu Met With Top Military Officials In Preparation For Possible Attack On Iran’s Nuclear Program: REPORT Micaela Burrow on February 22, 2023 Israeli Prime Minister …
Putin Abandons Landmark Nuclear Arms Treaty With US After Biden Visits Ukraine
Putin Abandons Landmark Nuclear Arms Treaty With US After Biden Visits Ukraine Micaela Burrow on February 21, 2023 Moscow will pause participation in a 2011 …
Iran Inches Away From Weapons-Grade Nuclear Materials: REPORT
Iran Inches Away From Weapons-Grade Nuclear Materials: REPORT Micaela Burrow on February 20, 2023 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has initiated talks with Iran …
US Is Racing To Achieve Atomic Supremacy Over Its Key Foes As ‘Second Nuclear Age’ Begins, Experts Say
US Is Racing To Achieve Atomic Supremacy Over Its Key Foes As ‘Second Nuclear Age’ Begins, Experts Say Micaela Burrow on February 15, 2023 The …
US Conducts Nuclear Missile Test Launch
US Conducts Nuclear Missile Test Launch Micaela Burrow on February 10, 2023 The U.S. launched an unarmed but nuclear-capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Thursday night …
Russia: U.S. demands to resume nuclear arms inspections ‘cynical’
(Reuters) -Russia’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that demands from the United States to resume inspections under the New START nuclear arms control treaty were …
US Accuses Russia Of Violating Major Nuclear Treaty Amid Tension Over Ukraine
US Accuses Russia Of Violating Major Nuclear Treaty Amid Tension Over Ukraine Lorenzo Prieto on February 1, 2023 The U.S. on Tuesday accused Russia of …
Russia says it wants to keep New START nuclear treaty, despite U.S. friction
(Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday it wanted to preserve its last remaining nuclear treaty with the United States despite what it called a destructive …