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Conflict & Security · RussiaNorth Korea threatens nuclear use over US-South Korea defense talks
North Korea's Ministry of Defense has stated that nuclear weapons could be used in response to actions by the US and South Korea. This statement follows defense talks between the two nations aimed at strengthening cooperation against potential weapons of mass destruction attacks from Pyongyang.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionPeskov: Lithuania would be target of Russian nuclear weapons
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Lithuania's territory would be targeted by Russian nuclear weapons if the country allows allies to deploy them. This warning comes as Lithuania's parliament considers removing a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons.
European Union3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · United StatesNorth Korea Vows to Bolster Nuclear Force Amid US Hostility Claims
North Korea stated the United States' hostile policy remains unchanged and vowed to strengthen its nuclear force. The country denounced upcoming joint military exercises as a threat, calling its nuclear weapons an 'absolute guarantee for defending its sovereignty'. This comes despite a previous scaling back of drills by the Trump administration.
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Politics · Middle EastTrump: Iran will never get nuclear weapons
Donald Trump has declared that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, stating that Tehran would use them if it acquired them. He also claimed that if he were not president, Israel would no longer exist.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia May Escalate Ukraine Attacks After Talks Stall, Sources Say
Russia is reportedly preparing to escalate attacks on Ukraine following a breakdown in peace negotiations. Sources cited by Bloomberg indicate a potential increase in ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities, with some officials considering tactical nuclear weapons as a last resort.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran Security Chief Blames Trump for Nuclear Arms Race
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated that US President Donald Trump's actions have fueled a global desire for nuclear weapons. Rezaei asserted that Iran adheres to international nuclear treaties and safeguards, while the IAEA has previously noted concerns about Iran's nuclear program.
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Politics · United KingdomNetanyahu labels UK an 'Islamic republic' with nuclear weapons in radio interview
Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the UK as the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' during an Israeli military radio podcast, suggesting it could become the first nuclear-armed Islamic state. The comment, echoing a 2024 remark by US Vice President JD Vance, sparked backlash from British Jewish groups and politicians amid strained UK-Israel relations.
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