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NUCLEAR WEAPONS

Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 12, 2022
Kharkiv nuclear facility safe but war poses big risks, institute director says
The head of the research facility says that its grounds had been struck by Russian shells during recent fighting, but the core housing nuclear fuel remains intact.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 12, 2022
India says it accidentally fired missile into Pakistan
Military experts have in the past warned of the risk of accidents or miscalculations by the nuclear-armed neighbors, which have fought three wars.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2022
Ukraine envoy to Japan says Putin may be willing to use nuclear weapons
Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Korsunsky said it was possible the Russian leader would be willing to use nukes against Ukraine in the face of its determined resistance to the invasion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 11, 2022
New South Korea president may be a nail in the coffin for North Korea engagement
Yoon Suk-yeol, a former prosecutor with no foreign policy background, has said pre-emptive strikes may be the only way to counter North Korea's newest missiles.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 11, 2022
U.S. says North Korea tested ICBM systems in recent missile launches
Washington is preparing new penalties that would aim to further block Pyongyang's purchase of foreign technologies.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 8, 2022
Construction spotted at North Korean nuclear test site for first time since 2018
In the latest sign that Pyongyang may be preparing to resume major weapons tests, construction has been observed at its Punggye-ri facility.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 6, 2022
Russia has unleashed a new age of nuclear proliferation
Even if Vladimir Putin is bluffing on using nuclear weapons, his threat is more frightening than anything since the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 6, 2022
North Korea says it conducted 'another important test' of spy satellite
The test was the country's ninth missile launch of 2022 as it continues an unprecedented pace of weapons tests.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 5, 2022
Iran says it has agreed on roadmap with IAEA to resolve nuclear issues
The announcement comes as all parties involved in indirect talks between Tehran and Washington aimed at reviving a 2015 nuclear pact have said they were close to reaching an agreement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2022
North Korea conducts its ninth missile test of 2022
Pyongyang's latest launch appeared similar to the test last week of a military reconnaissance satellite, as leader Kim Jong Un continues to develop new weapons capabilities.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 3, 2022
Washington warns Moscow and Minsk against deploying nuclear arms in Belarus
The United States warned Russia and Belarus at a U.N. arms control meeting Thursday not to deploy nuclear arms in Moscow's neighboring ally.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 28, 2022
Kishida calls idea of Japan sharing nukes with U.S. 'unacceptable'
Citing the country's three nonnuclear principles, the prime minister has pushed back against a suggestion by former leader Shinzo Abe that Japan discuss sharing nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 28, 2022
Putin declares a nuclear alert, and Biden seeks de-escalation
When the Russian leader ordered his nuclear forces into “special combat readiness,” the U.S. could have gone on high alert. Instead, the administration tried not to inflame him.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2022
North Korea says it held test for developing military reconnaissance satellite
Kim Jong Un moved closer to ticking another box on his weapons wish list, with his country saying it had conducted “an important test” for developing a military reconnaissance satellite.

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