Nuclear Weapons

Nihon Hidankyo, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize winner, decided at its recent meeting to hold a vote on whether to continue or disband at its June 2027 general meeting.

June 10, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

New research indicates that a limited nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan could harm the ozone layer as severely as a larger war between the United States and Russia.

Japan and the United States held regular talks on the U.S. "nuclear umbrella," with discussions also focusing on China's "destabilizing nuclear weapons buildup and testing." The Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) occurred amid growing tensions between the allies and China over Beijing's efforts to expand and modernize its nuclear arsenal.

February 17, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

US State Department officials have provided more details on their claim that China conducted a secret nuclear weapons test in 2020. The alleged test was described as 'a singular explosion' and was not disclosed by China. The US has confirmed it will return to nuclear testing.

North Korea test-fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles on Sunday, with leader Kim Jong Un expressing satisfaction over verifying the reliability of the country's nuclear deterrent. The launches, conducted over the Yellow Sea, come ahead of the ruling Workers' Party congress early next year and underscore pledges for unlimited nuclear force development.

December 27, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In the wake of a Japanese official's recent suggestion to acquire nuclear weapons, Chinese experts warn Tokyo could develop them in under three years, citing advanced technologies and revisiting Henry Kissinger's prediction of Japan going nuclear by 2028.