Nuclear Treaty
A START for multilateralism: Nuclear proliferation needs a global treaty
The US and Russia currently account for 90 per cent of all nuclear weapons. But there are now a total of nine nuclear-armed states, which collectively account for 12,241 warheads as of January 2025
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US-Russia nuclear pact expires: What is New START treaty and why it matters
The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, commonly known as New START, was the last major nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia
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Iran asserts power, refuses US demands in ongoing nuclear negotiations
Iran's top diplomat insisted on Sunday that Tehran's strength came from its ability to "say no to the great powers," striking a maximalist position just after negotiations with the United States over its nuclear program and in the wake of nationwide protests. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking to diplomats at a summit in Tehran, signalled that Iran would stick to its position that it must be able to enrich uranium - a major point of contention with President Donald Trump, who bombed Iranian atomic sites in June during the 12-day Iran-Israel war. While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the talks on Friday in Oman with the Americans as "a step forward," Araghchi's remarks show the challenge ahead. Already, the US moved the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, ships and warplanes to the Middle East to pressure Iran into an agreement and have the firepower necessary to strike the Islamic Republic should Trump choose to do so. "I believe the secret of the Islamic Republ
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Trump seeks new nuclear arms treaty with Russia as New START expires
The deal expired on Thursday, raising the possibility that US and Russia could potentially pursue new nuclear weapons unhindered by any diplomatic agreement while geopolitical tensions rise
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Russia regrets expiry of nuclear arms pact with US as Trump seeks new deal
The Kremlin on Thursday said it regretted the expiration of the last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States, while US President Donald Trump declared he was against keeping its limits and wants a better deal. The pact's termination left no caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century, fuelling fears of an unconstrained nuclear arms race. Russian President Vladimir Putin last year declared his readiness to stick to the treaty's limits for another year if Washington followed suit, but Trump has ignored the offer and argued that he wants China to be a part of a new pact, something Beijing has rebuffed. "Rather than extend NEW START (A badly negotiated deal by the United States that, aside from everything else, is being grossly violated), we should have our Nuclear Experts work on a new, improved, and modernised Treaty that can last long into the future," Trump posted on his Truth Social network. Putin discussed the ..
US, Russia near deal to extend new START nuclear arms treaty: Report
The New START treaty, which set limits on each side's missiles, launchers and strategic warheads, is the last in a series of nuclear agreements dating back more than half a century to the Cold War
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The end of New START: Why the last US-Russia nuclear treaty mattered
The collapse of the treaty could mark a major blow to over five decades of arms control efforts
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Expiry of nuclear treaty should alarm the world, says Dmitry Medvedev
The US has suggested that China, the world's third largest nuclear power by number of warheads, should join arms control talks. Beijing has indicated no willingness to join
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Uranium deal important part of India-Canada bilateral ties, says MEA
The MEA said it is reviewing Dhaka's extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, stressing its commitment to Bangladesh's people
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Iran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in country: Minister
Iran's foreign minister on Sunday said that Tehran is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country. Answering a question from an Associated Press journalist visiting Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi offered the most direct response yet from the Iranian government regarding its nuclear program following Israel and the United States' bombing its enrichment sites in June. There is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. All of our facilities are under the safeguards and monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Araghchi said. There is no enrichment right now because our enrichment facilities have been attacked. Iran's government issued a three-day visa for the AP reporter to attend a summit alongside other journalists from major British outlets and other media.
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US-UK nuclear agreement to precede tech, whisky deals on Trump's visit
Nuclear partnership is one of several economic deals that PM Keir Starmer's administration intends to announce in an effort to keep Trump's visit from descending into diplomatic, political difficulty
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Rethinking the nuclear dimension in India-Pakistan relations
Doctrinal asymmetry, limited escalation thresholds, and China's shadow demand a recalibration of India's strategic posture
Trump renews his call for nuclear arms talks with Russia, China, Korea
At a separate White House event earlier on Monday, Trump said he had raised the issue with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He did not share specific details on when the conversation took place
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Beyond May
India successfully tested some of its advanced weapons and systems in the four-day conflict with Pakistan. Now, India should bolster its arsenal to raise its military profile, experts say
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Smiling buddha to Operation Shakti
Feature: A brief history of India's nuclear deterrence
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Trump hints at regime change, says 'Make Iran Great Again': Top points
Donald Trump hints at 'regime change' in Iran after the US' strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites; war escalates as Iran vows revenge, activates air defences, and threatens Strait of Hormuz
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What is a cluster bomb, the weapon behind Iran's missile strike on Israel?
Iran's use of cluster munitions in a missile strike on June 19 injured dozens and marked the first confirmed deployment of the controversial weapon in the ongoing conflict with Israel
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Trump denies reaching out to Iran for peace talks, says he wants 'real end'
Trump administration explores diplomatic opening with Iran as regional tensions peak and Israeli strikes escalate; nuclear enrichment facility and ceasefire to be key focus areas
FMCG firms brace for input cost surge as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
The conflict between Iran and Israel threatens a rise in prices of essential goods, with companies concerned about the impact of oil price volatility on packaging and raw material costs
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Iran to quit nuclear treaty, denies seeking weapons of mass destruction
Amid escalating conflict with Israel, Iran says it is preparing to exit the Non-Proliferation Treaty; move comes as Israeli strikes target nuclear and military facilities
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