Women arrested in Paraná with 17 guns bought in Paraguay
Two women, one Brazilian and one Paraguayan, were arrested with a cache of weapons during a police operation on the border between São Paulo and Paraná.
ANNA GERDA NURMETALO ⟩ The End of the New START Agreement: A Crisis in Arms Control or New Agreements?
The expiry of the New START agreement forces the US and Russia to reassess their nuclear weapons strategies amid growing concerns over arms control.
Virginia Gamba: "Today there is no way to limit the number of weapons, the conventions that addressed the issue have ended"
Virginia Gamba discusses the alarming increase in global weapon proliferation and the ineffectiveness of multilateral organizations in regulating arms control.
Closer to a nuclear conflict
The expiration of the New START treaty between the US and Russia has heightened fears of a nuclear conflict as the previous limits on nuclear arsenals are no longer in place.
Arrested for leading 3D-printed arms production was negotiating with buyers abroad, says Police
Lucas Alexandre Flaneto de Queiroz, the leader of a gang producing 3D-printed guns, has been arrested in Brazil while negotiating with international buyers.
Was Iran really building a nuclear weapon? – podcast
Experts discuss the misconceptions surrounding Iran's nuclear program and the potential consequences of military action.
How Dangerous is the Gravity Nuclear Bomb?
The article discusses the dangers associated with gravity nuclear bombs, exploring their design, potential impact, and implications for security.
South Africa: Arms Committee Fails to Explain SA's Weapon Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE
The National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) in South Africa is under scrutiny for failing to document its weapon sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, despite a court ruling ordering it to do so.
‘Without control of arms trafficking, it's difficult for a new drug lord not to emerge’: Carlos Ricart after the death of ‘Mencho’
Carlos Ricart warns that without controlling illegal arms trafficking from the U.S., it will be impossible to prevent new leaders, like the one potentially following ‘El Mencho’, from emerging in Mexico's drug trade.
New nuclear control agreement should include US, Russia and China: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes the importance of including China in a nuclear control agreement with the US and Russia, highlighting the 'strategic stability' in US-China relations as the Trump-Xi summit approaches.
Rubio reveals US condition for global nuclear arms deal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that any future nuclear arms control agreement must include China alongside the US and Russia.
The world will live for years in anguish under the threat of the atoms of Damocles
The expiration of the New Start treaty has removed the last barrier to arms control as the U.S., Russia, and China secretly prepare to increase their nuclear arsenals.
The United States fears that China will soon achieve nuclear parity with it
The U.S. fears that China's rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal could lead to strategic parity within the next few years, escalating tensions between the two superpowers regarding nuclear deterrence and arms control.
Iran hides 400 kg of uranium that could be the basis for a nuclear bomb, warns former US arms control chief
A former US arms control chief warns that Iran is concealing 400 kilograms of enriched uranium, which poses a potential threat for nuclear weapons development.
Nuclear tests: Moscow warns of a feared 'domino effect' if Washington resumes its tests
Moscow has warned that the United States resuming nuclear tests could trigger a dangerous 'domino effect' among nuclear powers.
US already held talks on nuclear weapons with Russia and is now preparing meeting with China – Reuters
The US has engaged in nuclear arms control discussions with Russia and plans to meet with China to discuss a potential treaty.
US accuses China of ‘massively’ expanding nuclear arsenal amid fears of new arms race
The US has accused China of significantly increasing its nuclear weapons stockpile and conducting secret tests, raising concerns of a new arms race.
China has ‘massively expanded’ its nuclear arsenal, claims US State Department
The US State Department asserts that China has significantly enlarged its nuclear arsenal, while China's UN ambassador denies these allegations.
USA holds nuclear talks with Russia and China
The United States is engaging in multilateral nuclear disarmament discussions with delegations from Russia and China.
The USA is holding meetings with Russian and Chinese delegations regarding nuclear weapons, says an official
A senior State Department official announced that the U.S. is conducting meetings with Russian and Chinese delegations in Geneva about nuclear weapons following the expiration of a strategic arms reduction treaty.
USA accuses China of extensive expansion of its nuclear arsenal
Washington has accused China of significantly expanding its nuclear arsenal and reiterated claims that Beijing has conducted secret nuclear tests, urging the nation to participate in any future arms control agreements.
After the Federal Police denied arms carrying for the Municipal Force, the city hall sets restrictions
The city hall of Rio de Janeiro has implemented restrictions on arms carrying permits following the Federal Police's denial of the mayor's request for all members of the Municipal Force to carry firearms.
Newsweek: An American official reveals a secret Chinese nuclear test that worries Washington
An American official disclosed details of a suspected covert nuclear test conducted by China in 2020, raising concerns in Washington.
They Split the Atom and Signs of Disaster Emerged
The article discusses the recent expiration of the New START treaty, highlighting the deteriorating state of nuclear arms control and its implications for global security.
US accuses China of secret nuclear test and raises tension between powers
The United States has accused China of conducting a secret nuclear test, further escalating tensions between the two superpowers amidst an ongoing strategic rivalry.
No ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ with Russia on expired nuclear treaty – US
A US State Department official affirmed that there is no informal agreement with Russia to adhere to the limitations of the expired New START nuclear treaty, which officially lapsed on February 5.
US ramps up nuclear claims against China
The US has stepped up its accusations against China, claiming that Beijing conducted a nuclear explosive test in June 2020, despite China's dismissals of the allegations as unfounded.
New information from the United States regarding China's alleged nuclear test
The U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary has expressed significant confidence that China conducted an underground nuclear test following a detected seismic event near its testing area.
USA accuses China of secret nuclear tests
The USA has accused China of conducting secret small-scale nuclear tests, while China claims adherence to an international treaty banning such tests.
Obstacles Facing the Completion of the Lebanese State's Arms Control Plan
Lebanon faces several challenges in the second phase of its arms control plan despite completing the first phase.
US offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test
The US has detailed allegations that China conducted a secret nuclear test in 2020 and announced plans to resume its own nuclear tests in response.
The Return of the Nuclear Dilemma
The expiration of the New START treaty signifies a historic turning point in nuclear arms control between the U.S. and Russia, leading to an unregulated armament landscape.
Washington threatens to resume nuclear tests and accuses China of conducting secret detonations
The US signals a readiness to resume nuclear tests amid accusations against China for conducting covert nuclear activities.
Deputy Foreign Minister: The United States is ready to begin small-scale nuclear explosion tests
The U.S. is prepared to resume small-scale nuclear tests in response to clandestine tests conducted by China and Russia, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Christopher Yeaw.
US nuclear testing debate reignites after State Dept alleges China nuclear test
The debate in the U.S. over nuclear testing is intensified by allegations from the State Department that China conducted a yield-producing nuclear test in 2020.
Breaking | The Secretary-General of Hezbollah: Stop all movements aimed at restricting arms
Hezbollah's Secretary-General calls for an end to efforts aimed at restricting weapons in Lebanon while asserting the group's readiness to defend itself.
We Need to Change Our Thinking About Nuclear Weapons
The article discusses the historical context and the need for a new perspective on nuclear weapons and arms control.
Taiwan tensions poised to be primary flashpoint of Donald Trump’s Beijing agenda
Analysts predict Taiwan will be the most contentious issue on the agenda when President Trump meets Xi Jinping in April.
China blasts US over ‘baseless’ nuclear test claims
China has rejected U.S. allegations of a secret nuclear test, calling them 'baseless' and accusing the U.S. of using these claims to justify its own testing program.
German Weapons Register: Almost 50,000 Private Firearms Missing or Stolen
The number of missing private firearms in Germany has nearly doubled, prompting calls for more police specialists and authority to combat illegal arms trade.
Russia agrees to abide by expired New START nuclear arms limits — as long as the US does the same
Russia has agreed to follow the expired limits of the New START nuclear arms treaty contingent upon the U.S. doing the same.
US negotiating new START treaty with Russia – Vance
The US is in talks with Russia to create a new version of the New START treaty after its previous agreement expired earlier this year.
Lavrov Says Russia Will Stick to Nuclear Weapons Limits if U.S. Does
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia would adhere to nuclear weapons limits outlined in a now-lapsed treaty, contingent upon the United States doing the same.
Russia claims it will adhere to nuclear weapons restrictions if the US does the same
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the country will maintain its nuclear weapons moratorium as long as the US does not exceed agreed limits on arsenal sizes.
Lavrov: Russia will not violate the limits of the New START treaty unless the USA does so
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will adhere to the limits of the New START treaty as long as the United States does the same.
China accuses US of seeking to revive its nuclear test programme
China has accused the United States of attempting to revive its nuclear testing program and distorting China's nuclear policy.
Russia follows nuclear weapons treaty – if the USA does
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will continue to adhere to nuclear weapon limitations established under the expired New START treaty with the USA, but only contingent on similar actions from the USA.
Lavrov: Russia will comply with nuclear arms restrictions if the United States does too
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia would limit its nuclear arsenal if the United States commits to doing the same.
Now: Hamas could keep part of its weapons
Negotiations for peace in the Middle East are ongoing, with Hamas potentially allowed to retain some personal firearms in a proposed resolution with Israel.
Recruitment through networks and payments of up to 14,000 dollars: a network traffics weapons from Arizona to Mexico
An investigation reveals how a network traffics high-caliber weapons from Arizona to Mexico, raising concerns over the lack of controls on arms sales in the U.S.