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North Korea could conduct nuclear test 'any time', says US envoy
North Korea has test-launched an unprecedented number of ballistic missiles this year, says US Special Representative for North Korea
 "North Korea could conduct nuclear test 'any time', says US envoy")
IAEA continues to monitor nuke activities of Iran without camera recordings
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said Saturday that the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) continues to monitor activities in Iran's nuclear sites
 "IAEA continues to monitor nuke activities of Iran without camera recordings")
Any nuclear accident due to Ukraine conflict not to impact India: Govt
The Parliament was told on Wednesday
 "Any nuclear accident due to Ukraine conflict not to impact India: Govt")
US confirms Russia's use of 'Dagger' hypersonic missiles in Ukraine
The US has officially confirmed that Russia used 'Dagger' nuclear-capable hypersonic aeroballistic air-to-ground missile during the hostilities in Ukraine, CNN reported
 "US confirms Russia's use of 'Dagger' hypersonic missiles in Ukraine")
India says it attaches 'highest importance' to nuclear safety in Ukraine
"We continue to carefully follow the developments regarding the safety and security of Ukraine's nuclear power reactors and facilities," India said
 "India says it attaches 'highest importance' to nuclear safety in Ukraine")
UN experts: North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes
The experts said North Korea continued to seek material, technology and know-how for these programmes overseas, including through cyber means and joint scientific research.
 "UN experts: North Korea seeks to produce material for nukes")
Nuclear crisis is unavoidable without arms control, says Russia
Tensions have soared in recent weeks, as the United States and its NATO allies expressed fear that Moscow planned to invade its ex-Soviet neighbour
 "Nuclear crisis is unavoidable without arms control, says Russia")
5 nuclear-weapon states issue statement on preventing N-war, arms race
The five countries, also permanent members of the UN Security Council, said they believe strongly that the further spread of such weapons must be prevented
 "5 nuclear-weapon states issue statement on preventing N-war, arms race")
Iran presses on oil exports as nuclear talks resume: Reports
The latest round of talks in Vienna, the eighth, opened 10 days after negotiations were adjourned for the Iranian negotiator to return home for consultations
 "Iran presses on oil exports as nuclear talks resume: Reports")
US seeks step-by-step approach to Korea Peninsula denuclearisation
Biden administration is seeking a "step-by-step" approach to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said
 "US seeks step-by-step approach to Korea Peninsula denuclearisation")
India will have nine nuclear reactors by 2024, govt tells Parliament
Nuclear energy will soon emerge as one of the most important sources of alternative or clean energy for the increasing power demand of the country: Minister
 "India will have nine nuclear reactors by 2024, govt tells Parliament")
France's $35 billion innovation plan includes nuclear reactor funds
Macron on Tuesday unveiled a 5-year, 30 billion-euro ($35 billion) investment plan for developing innovative technology and industrial activity
 "France's $35 billion innovation plan includes nuclear reactor funds")
India's submarine conundrum: To go nuclear or conventional?
Within India's strategic community, a debate rages over the question of whether the Indian Navy should be going in for conventional diesel-electric submarines, or AIP vessels or SSNs
 "India's submarine conundrum: To go nuclear or conventional?")
China building second nuclear missile silo field: US scientists say
China is building a second nuclear missile silo field that could house about 110 silos when it is finished, according to a report from the Federation of American Scientists (FAS).
 "China building second nuclear missile silo field: US scientists say")
Biden admin accuses Iran for delay in nuclear, prisoner swap talks
The Biden administration lashed out at Iran on Saturday for accusing it of delaying a proposed prisoner swap to force a quick resumption of indirect nuclear talks.
 "Biden admin accuses Iran for delay in nuclear, prisoner swap talks")
Top Chinese nuclear scientist found dead under mysterious circumstances
One of China's top nuclear scientists and the Vice-President of Harbin Engineering University has died after falling from a building.
 "Top Chinese nuclear scientist found dead under mysterious circumstances")
Iran blames Israel for cyber attack to sabotage Natanz nuclear site
Iran on Monday blamed Israel for a sabotage attack on its underground Natanz nuclear facility that damaged the centrifuges it uses to enrich uranium there, warning that it would take revenge
 "Iran blames Israel for cyber attack to sabotage Natanz nuclear site")
Iran calls Natanz atomic site blackout "nuclear terrorism": Details here
Iran on Sunday described a blackout at its underground Natanz atomic facility an act of nuclear terrorism, raising regional tensions
Electric grid 'accident' strikes Iran's Natanz nuclear facility: Officials
A spokesman for Iran's civilian nuclear programme says an accident has struck the electrical distribution grid of the country's Natanz nuclear facility, without elaborating.
 "Electric grid 'accident' strikes Iran's Natanz nuclear facility: Officials")
Revenue shortfall will affect import of nuclear fuel: DAE to parl panel
The revenue shortfall for the Department of Atomic Energy in 2020-21 will affect the import of nuclear fuel for its power reactors and other important projects
 "Revenue shortfall will affect import of nuclear fuel: DAE to parl panel")