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Why the U.N. chief says we are 'one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation'

It's not the first time for such a dire warning. Here's a brief look at why Guterres and others are raising the alarm now.

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Seeking realistic approach between nuke-free world, U.S. nuclear umbrella Kishida and nuclear disarmament /

As the world faces a growing nuclear threat exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, among other factors, this series explores the strategy and prospects of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's nuclear disarmament-related diplomacy. This is the second installment in a three-part series.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida promotes 'Hiroshima Action Plan' for nuke-free world

NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday presented an action plan for a world without nuclear weapons during a speech at a Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in New York.

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UN chief warns world is on the brink of 'nuclear annihilation'

As the United States, Britain and France urge Russia to stop "its dangerous nuclear rhetoric and behaviour," UN head Antonio Guterres has warned that a misunderstanding could spark global nuclear destruction.

Radio France Internationale

World one step from `nuclear annihilation,' UN chief warns

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is sounding the alarm over the war in Ukraine, nuclear threats in Asia and the Middle East, and other tensions

The Independent UK

UN chief warns world is one step from `nuclear annihilation'

The United Nations chief is warning that “humanity is just one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation.”

The Independent UK

US, Allies Hit Russia for ‘Dangerous’ Nuclear Rhetoric Ahead of UN Talks

The United States and its nuclear allies rebuked Russia Monday for "irresponsible and dangerous" talk about possibly deploying nuclear weapons as a review of the keystone nuclear treaty opened at the United Nations. "Following Russia's unprovoked and unlawful war of aggression against Ukraine, we call on Russia to cease its…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Putin says there would be ‘no winners’ in a nuclear war and such a conflict should never be started

The remarks came in a letter to a conference on non-proliferation

The Independent UK

AUKUS nations deny nuclear treaty breach

AUKUS partners have addressed concerns about the use of nuclear-propelled submarines for military purposes potentially breaching the non-proliferation treaty.

Crikey

Australia urged to prove it is a safe nuclear custodian as Aukus comes under scrutiny at UN

Non-nuclear state Australia’s handling of nuclear-powered submarines will have to be ‘impeccable’, Australia Institute says

The Guardian - AU

'Self-serving' powers must tackle nuclear threat

As concerns grow about a Russian nuclear attack, Kiwi minister is to tell conference the world must cut its arsenals and turn to disarmament.

Newsroom.co.nz

Ukraine war hangs over UN meeting on nukes treaty's legacy

A major U.N. meeting on the landmark Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty is about to begin after a long delay due to the coronavirus pandemic

The Independent UK

IN PICTURES: Hundreds turn out for All Under One Banner Faslane protest

A MARCH was held yesterday at Faslane naval base to highlight the call for “immediate removal” of nuclear weapons from Scotland after…

The National (Scotland)

Political Pulse / Is there a path to Kishida's vision of a world free of nuclear weapons?

On Aug. 1, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will become the first Japanese prime minister to address the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) review conference in New York. It is rare for national leaders to take part in NPT review conferences, which are usually held every five years, and Kishida's participation will…

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Says It is Now Up to Iran to Take the Deal or Reject It

Negotiations aimed at reviving the nuclear agreement have been completed, and it is now up to Iran to decide whether they're going to take that deal or not, announced a US official. NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby stressed that the US administration remains committed to seeing Iran never…

ABC News

Indonesia criticises submarine loophole in nuclear non-proliferation treaty that underpins AUKUS deal

Australia may have to defend against criticisms from regional neighbours concerning its AUKUS submarine deal and the possibility of developing nuclear weapons.

The National (Scotland)

Everything you need to know about All Under One Banner's anti-nuclear protest

INDEPENDENCE supporters will be marching to Faslane Naval Base on Saturday in protest against nuclear weapons.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida to call for greater transparency of nuclear forces at NPT review meeting

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to press world powers to provide greater transparency on their nuclear forces, and urge the United States and China to hold a dialogue on nuclear disarmament and arms control, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

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Evening Standard

Kim Jong Un ‘ready to use nukes’ as tensions rise with US and South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he is ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea.

WEKU

Kim threatens to use nuclear weapons in any clash with the U.S. and South Korea

In a speech marking the 69th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Kim said his country is ready to use nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the U.S. or South Korea.

The Independent UK

Kim threatens to use nukes amid tensions with US, S. Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned he’s ready to use his nuclear weapons in potential military conflicts with the United States and South Korea

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow City Council not informed of nuclear convoy 1.5 miles from George Square

Concerns have been raised following reports that a nuclear weapons convoy passed through Glasgow without the local authority's knowledge

Glasgow Live

Glasgow City Council 'not informed' when nuclear weapons convoy passes through city

The convoys - which can contain as many as eight nuclear warheads - pass through Glasgow on the M74 and M8 as they travel between Atomic Weapons Establishment Burghfield near Reading and RNAD Coulport on Loch Long.

Inverse

35 years ago, DC’s worst movie ever almost destroyed its greatest superhero

Reviled as one of the worst movies ever made, after the disaster of Superman IV, there wouldn't be another Superman film until 2006.

Evening Standard

Which countries have the most nuclear weapons? Russia says it has rehearsed 'massive' nuclear strike

On top of the five countries that have admitted to having them, others have conducted nuclear weapons tests in recent years

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