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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
National & Local

Egypt urges more support for Lebanese army as it disarms Hezbollah

Egypt calls for enhanced international support for the Lebanese army to assist in disarming Hezbollah and bringing weapons under state control.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

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.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

US already held talks on nuclear weapons with Russia and is now preparing meeting with China โ€“ Reuters

The US has engaged in nuclear arms control discussions with Russia and plans to meet with China to discuss a potential treaty.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

US accuses China of โ€˜massivelyโ€™ 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.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

In Geneva, the new bargaining for nuclear weapons โ€“ What the USA aims for

The US is organizing meetings in Geneva with Russian and Chinese representatives to discuss a potential multilateral treaty for nuclear weapons control.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

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.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Implementation of the Second Phase of Weapons Control in Lebanon.. Political and Field Considerations

The Lebanese Army plans to implement the second phase of a weapons control initiative amid significant political sensitivity and logistical challenges.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

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.

Feb 18 โ€ข 00:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal prosecution against Christos Mavrikis for illegal possession of weapons and reckless gunfire

Christos Mavrikis has been prosecuted for several misdemeanors related to illegal weapon possession and reckless gunfire after a dispute with an Albanian man.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

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.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
World

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.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Norwegian General Warns: The Risk Is Not Russia's Control of Greenland, but Their Submarines in the Arctic

A Norwegian general asserts that the real threat from Russia lies not in the takeover of Greenland but in the presence of their submarines in the Arctic region.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Drugs and a Passion for Weapons: The Deliriums of the Eighteen-Year-Old Killer "The Police Have Been to Her House Several Times"

An eighteen-year-old named Jesse van Rootselaar committed suicide after a tragic shooting incident in Tumbler Ridge, Canada, where she killed her mother and younger brother before attacking a school.

Feb 12 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Lebanon will decide on the weapons control plan north of the Litani River next week

The Lebanese government is set to decide next week on the second phase of a plan to extend its authority and bring all weapons under state control in areas north of the Litani River.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Hamas Reveals Its Position on Stability Forces and Weapons Surrender Negotiations

Hamas officials emphasize the group's rejection of any external control over Gaza, insisting that any international forces should only operate on the border and not interfere in local governance.

Feb 11 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

The US could allow Hamas to temporarily remain armed with firearms

The US administration plans to request that Hamas hand over weapons capable of attacking Israel while temporarily allowing the group to retain some firearms.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 70 weapons seized in police actions in Araguari are handed over to the Army for destruction

The Civil Police of Araguari handed over 71 firearms to the Brazilian Army for destruction as part of crime control measures.

Feb 11 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
World

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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Russia follows nuclear weapons treaty โ€“ 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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
World

With the expiration of the agreement, Trump considers resuming nuclear tests

Following the expiration of the last remaining nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia, Trump is contemplating the resumption of nuclear testing and redeployment of nuclear weapons.

Feb 10 โ€ข 11:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

New Agreement or New Arms Race?

Donald Trump is considering the resumption of nuclear weapon testing and increasing the active stockpile of nuclear arms following the expiration of a key arms control agreement with Russia.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Why Chinaโ€™s nuclear arsenal is under fire as US-Russia pact falls apart

The article discusses accusations by the US against China regarding undisclosed nuclear tests and explores the implications for global arms control amidst rising tensions between nuclear powers.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

The worldโ€™s top nuclear powers have no arsenal limits, here are the countries with nukes

The expiration of the New START treaty has removed limits on the nuclear arsenals of the U.S. and Russia, allowing both nations to deploy an unrestricted number of nuclear weapons.

Feb 8 โ€ข 19:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

The agreement has expired, but a large-scale arms race is unlikely

Despite the expiration of the New START treaty, experts believe a nuclear arms race between the U.S. and Russia is unlikely due to ongoing military commitments, particularly Russia's involvement in Ukraine.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

USA accuses China of secret nuclear test explosions. "New and alarming" accusations.

The USA has accused China of conducting secret nuclear test explosions, a claim made just after the expiration of the New START nuclear weapons treaty between the USA and Russia.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

End of nuclear agreement brings risks and opportunities

The dissolution of nuclear agreements between the US and Russia presents both threats and opportunities for global security.

Feb 8 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

USA calls for trilateral nuclear talks with Russia and China

The United States has invited Russia and China to trilateral talks to impose new limits on nuclear weapons following the expiration of its latest treaty with Moscow.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

US calls for a new nuclear agreement that would include China. China: We will not negotiate

The US has called for a new arms control agreement involving China after the expiration of the previous pact limiting Russian and American strategic nuclear weapons.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
World

U.S. warns that China could have more than 1,000 warheads by 2030

The U.S. has accused China of engaging in a massive and deliberate accumulation of nuclear weapons, aiming for an arsenal comparable to those of the U.S. or Russia, highlighting a significant shift in the global nuclear strategic environment over the past 15 years.

Feb 6 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Kremlin: Russia and the U.S. agreed on the need to renew nuclear talks

The Kremlin announced that Russia and the United States agreed to renew nuclear weapons negotiations following the expiration of the last treaty limiting their arsenals during talks in Abu Dhabi.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Russia announces the cancellation of its nuclear arms restrictions

Russia has officially ended its nuclear arms control agreement with the United States, asserting that all parties are no longer bound by obligations related to the treaty.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

After the end of 'New START'.. Moscow and Washington reopen the nuclear weapons file

Russia and the United States have agreed to resume nuclear talks following the expiration of the 'New START' treaty, emphasizing the need to adapt arms control measures to current international dynamics and the increasing number of nuclear powers.

Feb 6 โ€ข 08:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

The world is left without any restrictions on nuclear weapons since midnight

President Donald Trump announced plans to replace the last remaining nuclear arms reduction agreement between the U.S. and Russia with a new deal, rather than extending the existing one.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Uncontrolled nuclear weapons

The expiration of the last nuclear arms limitation treaty between the US and Russia marks a risky return to nuclear uncertainty.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

For the first time in decades, the two largest nuclear powers in the world are free to increase arsenals without limits

The recent expiration of the last nuclear treaty allows the U.S. and Russia to expand their nuclear arsenals freely, marking a significant shift in international arms control efforts since 1972.

Feb 6 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Trump balks at nuclear limit extension, calls for new US-China-Russia deal

Former President Trump expresses reluctance to extend nuclear arms control limits and advocates for a new agreement involving the US, China, and Russia amidst the expiration of the New Start treaty, leaving no binding global framework for nuclear weapons control.

Feb 6 โ€ข 00:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Trump calls for new nuclear weapons treaty with Russia

US President Donald Trump has proposed creating a new nuclear arms control treaty with Russia as the current New START agreement nears expiration.

Feb 5 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช taz
World

American-Russian Nuclear Deal Ended: Nuclear Weapons Free for All

The expiration of the New START treaty between the US and Russia marks a critical blow to nuclear arms control efforts, signaling potential unrestricted nuclear armament.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
World

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Between Russia and US Expires: Will There Be War?

The last nuclear non-proliferation treaty between Russia and the United States expired, marking a significant change in arms control post-Cold War, as the U.S. President Donald Trump did not agree to a one-year extension proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Russia and the USA try to extend nuclear weapons treaty

The United States and Russia are negotiating to extend the terms of the last existing nuclear arms control agreement, New Start, which expired recently after 15 years.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

"No catastrophe that leads to nuclear rearmament"

The last major nuclear weapons treaty between the US and Russia has expired, but expert Karl-Heinz Kamp explains why he does not anticipate a new nuclear arms race.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
World

The 'Start' treaties are relics from a completely different time

Nico Lange, a security policy expert, believes that the expiration of the New Start nuclear weapons treaty will not lead to uncontrolled armament, suggesting the importance of strengthening communication channels to prevent misunderstandings.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Control of Critical Minerals by a Single Country is Unacceptable' - Says US Spokesperson on Trade Deal with India

US State Department spokesperson Margaret MacLeod emphasized the importance of diversifying the supply chain of critical minerals amid concerns about excessive control by one country, essential for producing mobile phones, modern weapons, and high technology, during discussions on the India-US trade deal.

Feb 5 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
World

A Turning Point in the World Power Order? 'Now I See the Complete Collapse of Everything I've Worked for 45 Years'

The expiration of the strategic arms reduction treaty has left the U.S. and Russia without an agreement for the first time since the 1970s, raising concerns about a new nuclear arms race involving more countries.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:12 UTC

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