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Institute says the number of operational nuclear warheads is beginning to increase.
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Iran warns of retaliation if EU exploits UN uranium report
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'Critical for security': UK-Germany partnership on missile development
Both nations aim to reduce dependence on US military technology amid rising tensions.
'New line': Modi on India's airstrike shift amid ceasefire
Indian airstrikes inside Pakistan last week killed more than 20 people.
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The fleet, including an aircraft carrier, is 500km from Karachi.
'Unidentified': North Korea launches ballistic missile into East Sea
The missile was fired into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan.
India's air strikes on Pakistan escalate tensions in region
India struck nine sites in Pakistan, calling it 'justice done'.
Kim orders navy to speed up nuclear armament, amid weapon tests
North Korea tested a new warship with supersonic cruise missiles.
Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.
Trump signals direct US-Iran nuclear talks, warns of ‘great danger’
Iran confirmed indirect discussions, calling them a test and opportunity.
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'They want escalation': Putin signals readiness to start nuclear war
Leader signs a doctrine that lowers the threshold for the use of atomic weapons.
Rocket Lab US HQ threatens NZ academic with defamation action
The Massey University academic was on a Government-appointed disarmament committee.
Nobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group
'It is a realisation towards nuclear abolition and lasting peace,' said a member.
Kim Jong Un: North Korea will accelerate nuclear power development
North Korea's leader has vowed his country will become a military superpower.
Russia updates nuclear doctrine amid Ukraine missile tensions
An attack on Russia with the help of a nuclear power will be seen as ‘joint strike’.
CIA boss reveals genuine risk of Russia using nuclear weapons at start of Ukraine war
Burns held urgent talks with Russian counterpart to prevent nuclear escalation in Ukraine.
Nuclear test witness to receive medal
'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'
I may give allies missiles to hit the West, Putin threatens
New permission for Ukraine to fire Nato weapons into Russia angers Putin.
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