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Russia says will use nuclear weapons in case of 'existential threat'
While refusing to rule out the use of nuclear weapons, Vladimir Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that if there is an existential threat for Russia, the country can use the nukes.
 "Russia says will use nuclear weapons in case of 'existential threat'")
IAEA establishes high-level Kyiv-Moscow dialogue on nuclear safety: Chief
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it has succeeded in establishing a direct dialogue on nuclear security between Russia and Ukraine at a high level
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China asks Russia, Ukraine to ensure safety of nuclear facilities
China has called on Russia and Ukraine to ensure the safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities, as fears mount over a potential environmental disaster amid an intensifying military offensive
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5 nuclear-weapon states issue statement on preventing N-war, arms race
The five countries, also permanent members of the UN Security Council, said they believe strongly that the further spread of such weapons must be prevented
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Israeli PM says not opposed to 'good' nuclear deal with Iran
Israel will always maintain its right to act and will defend itself by itself, he said
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Father of Pak's nuclear programme AQ Khan passes away: Defence Minister
AQ Khan, known as the father of Pakistan's nuclear programme, passed away on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 85. Khan breathed his last at about 7.00 AM (local time) at Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) Hospital in Islamabad. Geo News reported that he was brought to the hospital early in the morning after he faced difficulty in breathing. Defence Minister Pervez Khattak said he was "deeply grieved" over his death and called it a "great loss". "Pakistan will forever honour his services to the nation! The nation is heavily indebted to him for his contributions in enhancing our defence capabilities," he said.
 "Father of Pak's nuclear programme AQ Khan passes away: Defence Minister")
Dominance by default: How China was handed East Asia on a platter
Anyone within range of China's expanding navy will have to build capabilities faster and/or work more closely with the US, as Australia has just announced, writes T N Ninan
Japan, US, South Korea urge North Korea to return to arms talks
Senior diplomats urged North Korea to return to talks over its missile and nuclear development, a day after it announced it successfully tested new long-range cruise missiles
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Nato chief Stoltenberg urges China to join nuclear arms control talks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged China on Monday to join international efforts to limit the spread of nuclear weapons
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US raises concern over China's accelerated nuclear arsenal buildup
The United States is concerned about China's accelerated build-up of its nuclear arsenal, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Thursday
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Ex-Mossad chief Cohen signals Israel behind recent Iran nuclear attacks
The outgoing chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence service has offered the closest acknowledgment yet his country was behind recent attacks targeting Iran's nuclear programme and a military scientist
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United Nations welcomes extension of New START treaty for five years
The spokesman expressed the hope that more countries that have nuclear weapons will join nuclear disarmament efforts
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Russia: Vladimir Putin signs bill to extend nuclear treaty with US
Putin and US President Joe Biden spoke on the phone on Tuesday expressing "satisfaction" over the exchange of diplomatic notes between both countries on extending the treaty
 "Russia: Vladimir Putin signs bill to extend nuclear treaty with US")
A Cool Bomb: How an Indian mathematician aims to limit nuclear blast impact
Dr Meera Chadha's groundbreaking research with dust particles could pave the way for reducing the impact of nuclear blasts
 "A Cool Bomb: How an Indian mathematician aims to limit nuclear blast impact")
US, Russia to hold another round of nuclear arms talks in Finland
The United States and Russia will hold a round of nuclear arms control talks in the Finland's capital, Helsinki, on Monday to follow up on negotiations in Austria this summer
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India has built 'secret nuclear city', claims Pakistan
Pakistan adds that such actions are impacting the existing balance of power in the region
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Uranium stocks find spotlight with Trump's nuclear comments
During the presidential campaign, Trump said the US nuclear arsenal should be modernised
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Stand united against nuclear threat: India to international community
India said it supports global, non-discriminatory, verifiable nuclear disarmament in a time-bound manner
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'Nuclear competition among China, India, Pak could escalate'
The good news is that China, India, and Pakistan won't go overboard on MIRVs like the United States and the Soviet Union
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G7 declaration calls for world without nuclear weapons
The group made the statement after a landmark visit to the Japanese city Hiroshima's atomic bomb memorial
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