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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Is the United States Preparing to Strike Iran? Some Staff of the Israeli Embassy Allowed to Leave the Country

The United States is allowing some staff from its Israeli embassy in Jerusalem to leave the country due to security threats amid growing tensions over Iran's nuclear program negotiations.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News analysis] Behind split strategies, Kim Jong-un stays focused on regime security, advancement

North Korea's recent strategies emphasize regime security through nuclear armament and severing ties with South Korea, while also hinting at the necessity of managing relations with the US for development.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The EU invests hundreds of billions in nuclear energy

The European Commission plans to unveil a โ‚ฌ240 billion scheme to boost investments in nuclear energy, positioning it as a key pillar for several EU countries in their strategies for decarbonization, industrial competitiveness, and supply security.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jonson opens for nuclear weapons in Sweden during wartime

Sweden's Defense Minister Pรฅl Jonson indicates a willingness to host nuclear weapons on Swedish territory in the event of war, reflecting shifting security policies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Sweden's Minister of Defense Opens the Door for Nuclear Weapons in Wartime

Sweden's Defense Minister Pรฅl Jonson has indicated that nuclear weapons could be allowed on Swedish soil in wartime to ensure the country's survival and security.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Sweden's Defense Minister Opens Up to Nuclear Weapons in Wartime

Sweden's Defense Minister has stated that the country would consider the use of nuclear weapons in the event of war for the sake of national survival and security.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Sweden's Minister of Defence Opens for Nuclear Weapons in Wartime

Sweden's Minister of Defence, Pรฅl Jonson, indicates a willingness to host nuclear weapons in Sweden during wartime to ensure the country's survival and security.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Reuters: France does not intend to share its nuclear weapons with allies

France has announced that it will not share its nuclear weapons with European allies, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron during an update to France's nuclear doctrine.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

Europe enjoys an American nuclear umbrella. But it also wants one of its own

European leaders, attending the Munich Security Conference, expressed a desire for more independent defense capabilities alongside reliance on the American nuclear umbrella.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
World

The Future of World Security / Should We Fear More from Putin or AI?

The article discusses potential threats to global security, comparing the risks posed by world leaders such as Putin with the emerging dangers associated with artificial intelligence.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

With Trump focused on Iran, Kim speaks of increasing North Korea's nuclear arsenal

North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un announced plans to expand the country's nuclear arsenal and stated that improvements in relations with the United States depend solely on Washington's stance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

"Politico": After 10 years, European nuclear missiles may become worthless against Russia

The article discusses concerns that Europe's nuclear deterrents could become ineffective against Russia within a decade due to advancements in Russian missile defense systems.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
World

Kim Jong Un warns North Korea could 'completely destroy' South if threatened

Kim Jong Un escalates threats towards South Korea, saying the North could completely destroy the South if its security is threatened, amid increased military posturing.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Hamburg: We should maintain oil shale capacity until the nuclear power plant's operation

Energy expert Arvi Hamburg argues that Estonia should continue to produce electricity from local oil shale resources for at least another decade to ensure energy security before transitioning to nuclear power.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
World

Better to Negotiate with the Americans, Experts Advise Europe on the Nuclear Bomb

Experts are advising Europe to negotiate with the Americans regarding nuclear weapons strategies.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Kim threatens to completely destroy South Korea and conditions for understanding with Washington

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un threatens to entirely destroy South Korea if his country's security is threatened and demands that the U.S. recognize North Korea as a nuclear power as a condition for dialogue.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

The European nuclear umbrella is leaky, but perhaps it is not our biggest problem

The article discusses the state of Europeโ€™s nuclear defense, highlighting the nuclear arsenals of France and the UK, and Denmark's potential engagement in European nuclear defense.

Feb 25 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Nuclear deterrence: Macron will deliver a much-anticipated speech on France's contribution to European security

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to deliver a significant speech on Monday regarding the role of nuclear deterrence in enhancing European security amidst global geopolitical upheavals.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Moscow warns against plot to arm Kiev with nukes

Russia has cautioned that plans by Western European nations to equip Ukraine with nuclear capabilities could lead to serious global repercussions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 23:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Nuclear Deterrence: Will France Become Germany's New Protecting Power?

The article discusses the shift in Germany's reliance on nuclear deterrence from the United States to potentially France, amidst concerns regarding security under the Trump administration.

Feb 24 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

TEPCO Employee Photographs Secret Document with Smartphone and Sends it to 16 Colleagues

A Tokyo Electric Power Company employee photographed a classified document related to security measures at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant and sent it to 16 colleagues, raising concerns over security management lapses.

Feb 24 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government urges North Korea to return to dialogue... โ€œCompliance with Security Council resolutions and cessation of military cooperation between North Korea and Russiaโ€

The South Korean government is calling for North Korea to return to dialogue while discussing nuclear non-proliferation and expressing concerns about military cooperation with Russia.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

China has โ€˜massively expandedโ€™ 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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant left with just 22 reactor operators, far below safety levels

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, occupied by Russia, now has only 22 reactor operators, significantly below the safety requirements needed for its operation.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Moscow proposes the construction of a Russian technology nuclear power plant to Serbia

Moscow is prepared to offer Serbia a nuclear power plant using Russian technology as part of an international consortium, according to the head of Russia's state nuclear energy company.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

The course of events discusses the Geneva negotiations and the potential American strike

The episode of 'The Course of Events' evaluates the Geneva nuclear negotiations and the possibilities of a limited military strike by the Trump administration to pressure for a swift agreement.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Kremlin warns Estonia

Dmitry Peskov cautioned that if nuclear weapons are deployed in Estonia directed against Russia, Russia will respond in kind, while Estonia expressed openness to NATO deploying nuclear weapons on its territory as needed.

Feb 22 โ€ข 12:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Uncertainty Increases over Korea-U.S. 'Nuclear Submarine and Nuclear Security Agreement'... Impact of Trump Tariffs Found Illegal

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring Trump's reciprocal tariffs illegal has raised concerns about the viability of the nuclear submarine and nuclear cooperation agreements between South Korea and the U.S.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Is the Middle East entering a nuclear arms race?

The article discusses the potential for a nuclear arms race in the Middle East amid rising tensions related to Iran's nuclear program and its implications for regional security.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

China's Nuclear Ambitions Worry America

US intelligence agencies are concerned about China's development of a new generation of nuclear weapons, including at least one secret test in recent years, aiming to modernize its nuclear arsenal.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

CNN: According to US intelligence agencies, China is secretly testing a new generation of nuclear weapons

US intelligence agencies report that China is developing a new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one secret explosive test as part of a broader initiative to enhance its nuclear arsenal technologically.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

China suspected of developing a 'new generation' of nuclear weapons

China is suspected of developing a new nuclear arsenal, described as a 'new generation' of nuclear weapons, with the goal of making it the most technologically advanced in the world.

Feb 21 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "Swedish nuclear weapons will cost more than they are worth"

A debate article argues against Sweden's investment in its own nuclear weapons, suggesting that the disadvantages outweigh the military strategic benefits.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran fortifies military bases with concrete, satellite images reveal

Iran has strengthened the security of its sensitive military bases with concrete structures amid rising tensions with the US.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

A potential nuclear-capable system.. Kim's new weapon ignites platforms

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's reveal of a new multi-barrel rocket launcher has sparked considerable debate online regarding its implications for regional security and internal power dynamics.

Feb 19 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

In Poland, there is talk of acquiring nuclear weapons: What must be done to achieve this

Poland is discussing the potential acquisition of nuclear weapons and the necessary steps to take.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

National Security: Why Europe Is Talking About Nukes

The article explores Europe's renewed interest in nuclear capabilities, particularly in light of historical context and current geopolitical tensions.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Georgia, two foreigners were caught trying to illegally purchase nuclear materials

Two foreign nationals were arrested in Georgia for attempting to illegally buy nuclear materials, including uranium and cesium-137 isotopes, valued at approximately 2.5 million euros.

Feb 19 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

Ohio-class submarines are the largest in the U.S. Navy; they can unleash a nuclear Armageddon

Ohio-class submarines are the largest vessels in the U.S. Navy, designed to carry nuclear ballistic missiles capable of altering the world's balance.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Israel Estimates that the U.S. Might Attack Iran Sooner than Expected

Israeli security assessments suggest that the likelihood of a U.S. military strike on Iran has increased following recent talks between Washington and Tehran.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Merz does not want an atomic bomb: The Chancellor's fear of the bomb

Friedrich Merz opposes Germany considering its own nuclear weapons for deterrence, arguing that discussing the possibility is essential in light of current geopolitical threats.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

"It is the Most Dangerous Time for Nuclear Weapons": Expert on the End of the Last Nuclear Treaty between the U.S. and Russia

The New START treaty, which limited intercontinental nuclear weapons between the U.S. and Russia, expired on February 5, 2026, raising concerns over nuclear risks.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

United States tests its new nuclear aircraft carrier: 'Our nation depends on us to deliver these crucial assets'

The United States has tested its new nuclear aircraft carrier, highlighting its importance for national security.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Nuclear Weapons: Trump's USA is Unreliable - but the Same Would Apply to a France Under Le Pen

German Chancellor Merz's remarks about a European nuclear deterrent raise questions about the reliability of U.S. nuclear guarantees, particularly in the context of potential leadership changes in France.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Munich Showed a Deep Transformation of the World. Macron Made a Proposal, It's About the Nuclear Umbrella

The Munich security conference highlighted a profound shift in the global order, with European leaders urging that Europe cannot remain overshadowed by the U.S.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Erdogan wants nukes: What a Turkish bomb would mean for the Middle East

The discussion surrounding Turkey's potential pursuit of nuclear weapons has intensified amid regional security tensions, impacting its foreign policy and strategic positioning.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Nuclear Deterrence: Merz Rules Out Nuclear Armament of Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ruled out the acquisition or development of nuclear weapons by Germany, emphasizing adherence to existing treaties.

Feb 18 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Aaj Tak's Report on Iran's Secret Nuclear Facilities

Aaj Tak reports on the existence of secret nuclear sites in Iran, highlighting concerns over international security.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:50 UTC

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