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America Needs to Reassure Japan and South Korea

How to shore up Washington’s eroding credibility in Asia.

Foreign Affairs

Kim Jong Un celebrated North Korea's army. Will he also display new weapons?

His young daughter Kim Ju Ae also attended. Some observers interpret this as Kim's message that nuclear weapons will protect future generations of North Koreans.

WEKU

North Korean Leader Kim Brings Daughter to Visit Troops

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un brought his daughter to visit troops to mark the 75th founding anniversary of the country's army as he lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military, state media said Wednesday. The visit came amid indications North Korea is preparing to stage a massive military…

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Penny Wong overruled department by sending observer to anti-nuclear treaty meeting

Exclusive: FOI documents reveal officials were nervous that going to Vienna gathering would be a sign of Australia wanted to join the treaty

The Guardian - AU

NATO urges Russia to respect nuclear pact with the US

NATO is calling on Russia to respect the only treaty it has with the United States to keep a lid on nuclear weapons expansion

The Independent UK

Tehran Downplays IAEA Report on Activities at Fordow Nuclear Plant

Iran has played down the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) report which exposed undeclared modifications being made to centrifuges at its Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FFEP). Tehran continues to enrich uranium with a purity of 60%, close to the 90% required to develop nuclear weapons. Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia is violating the last remaining nuclear treaty with the US, according to Washington

After decades of progress on limiting the buildup of nuclear weapons, Russia’s war on Ukraine has prompted renewed nuclear tensions between Russia and the U.S.

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North Korea warns of 'toughest reaction' to allies' drills

North Korea has threatened the “toughest reaction” to the United States’ expanding joint military exercises with South Korea to counter the North’s growing nuclear weapons ambitions, accusing the allies of pushing tensions to an “extreme red line.”

The Independent UK

US accuses Russia of failing to comply with nuclear weapons treaty

Biden administration says Moscow refusing to allow on-the-ground nuclear inspections

The Independent UK

US to increase weapons deployment to counter North Korea

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says the United States will increase its deployment of advanced weapons such as fighter jets and bombers to the Korean Peninsula as it strengthens joint training and operational planning with South Korea in response to a growing North Korean nuclear threat

The Independent UK

Iran thwarts drone attack on Isfahan military site, state media says

A loud explosion at a military plant in Iran's central city of Isfahan is caused by an "unsuccessful" drone attack, Iranian state media reports.

ABC News

North Korea Slams US over Decision to Send Tanks to Ukraine

North Korea condemned on Friday the decision by the United States to supply Ukraine with advanced battle tanks to help fight off Russia's invasion, saying Washington is escalating a sinister “proxy war” aimed at destroying Moscow. The comments by the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Phew! Truck-sized Asteroid Misses Earth

A truck-sized asteroid that suddenly loomed out of the darkness a few days ago -- with the Earth in its sights -- sailed harmlessly past us on Thursday, space scientists said. Despite what we've seen in movies like "Armageddon," no global mission to blow it up or knock it off…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel 'several' atom bombs

Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses

The Independent UK

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Reuters

Kremlin expresses alarm over 'Doomsday Clock', blames U.S. and NATO

The Kremlin expressed alarm on Wednesday that the "Doomsday Clock" had edged closer to midnight than ever, even though the scientists who moved the symbolic dial cited Moscow's own "thinly veiled threats" to use nuclear weapons.

Daily Record

Doomsday Clock moved to worrying position for first time amid nuclear war tensions rising

The clock was created in 1947 to warn humanity of the dangers of nuclear weapons.

Al Jazeera

Symbolic Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid Ukraine war

Clock now at 90 seconds to midnight as scientists warn of increased nuclear threats amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Manchester Evening News

Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight than ever in latest announcement

The Clock signals how close the world is to ending, taking into account nuclear weapons and climate change

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Biden nominates North Korea human rights envoy, first since 2017

The White House on Tuesday nominated a special envoy for human rights in North Korea, moving to fill a post that has been empty since 2017 amid debate over how rights issues fit with efforts to counter Pyongyang's nuclear weapons programme.

The Guardian - AU

Australia must play an active role in ending nuclear arms race, cross-party MPs urge

Statement calls for Albanese government to join landmark UN treaty banning nuclear weapons

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Hiroshima Peace Museum visit likely to be on G7 summit itinerary

Arrangements are being made for the leaders of the Group of Seven nations to visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum when they visit Hiroshima for the G7 summit on May 19-21, several government sources said.

Foreign Affairs

The New North Korean Threat

Why the United States needs to address Pyongyang’s nuclear advances now.

Daily Mirror

Boris Johnson compares Vladimir Putin to 'the fat boy in Dickens' in bizarre speech

The former prime minister also urged his audience at the World Economic Forum in Davos to "stop worrying about Kremlinology" insisting Russia will "never" use nuclear weapons

Wales Online

Putin hiding as medical treatment leaves him dizzy and weak, say insiders

Russian social media channels, with links to Putin's inner circle, are claiming he has become even more isolated and withdrawn in the last few days

Zenger

US Think Tank Calls For ‘Plan B’ On Iran

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) has published a 53-page document advocating for stopping Iran's nuclear program.

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