Iran and world powers have made some progress on how to revive the 2015 nuclear accord later abandoned by the United States, and an interim deal could be a way to gain time for a lasting settlement, Iranian officials said on Monday.

Nuclear talks make some progress, interim deal possible, say Iranian officials 

Russia's ambassador to Britain has accused the UK government of breaking its international treaty commitments with a plan to increase the country's nuclear arsenal and said the political relationship between Moscow and London is 'nearly dead'.

UK nuclear arms plan is illegal: Russian envoy  

The Japanese town of Tomioka – ravaged by the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster – is a shell of its former self. In some parts, houses and shops lie abandoned, and bin bags filled with contaminated soil line the streets. For Yuta Hatakeyama, who was 14 when his family had to leave their home, the town evokes bittersweet memories.

Decade after Fukushima disaster survivor looks back | Tomioka just 10 km from wrecked nuclear plant

A couple of House Democrats have signed a letter asking US President Joe Biden to renounce his sole authority to launch nuclear weapons.

Democrats want Joe Biden to share nuclear command

Who controls America's nuclear button? Will U.S. President Joe Biden share the nuclear codes? Some Democrats want Biden to share authority for nuclear launches. WION's Palki Sharma has the details.

Gravitas: Will Biden share America's nuclear control?

Iran is planning to partially suspend the inspection by IAEA if the US doesn't waive off sanctions by Feb 23. This report brings more details

UN's nuclear watchdog chief arrives in Tehran, Iran

While the security forces at the US Capitol were busy trying to protect the building and the senators from the pro-Trump rioters, the secret service bodyguards had a bigger worry — protecting the 'football'.

US 'football' was at danger during Capitol riots, footage reveals

To support its banned nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, North Korea has stolen more than $300 million worth of cryptocurrencies through cyberattacks in recent months, a confidential UN report said.

UN: North Korea stole $300m in crypto through cyberattacks to fund nukes

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Nuclear power will remain a key part of country's energy needs, in a show of support for the industry even as he looks to reduce nuclear's dominance as a power source.

Macron says nuclear energy will remain France's major source

China is expected to at least double the number of its nuclear warheads over the next decade from the low 200s now and is nearing the ability to launch nuclear strikes by land, air and sea, a capacity known as a triad, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

China to double nuclear warheads in the next decade

US President Donald Trump has sought to include China in talks to replace New START, the flagship nuclear arms treaty between the United States and Russia, which expires in February.

US negotiates nuclear arms treaty with Russia, wants China's inclusion in talks

Donald Trump's administration in the United States has discussed either to conduct a nuclear test explosion. if conducted this would be the country's first nuclear test explosion since the year 1990. Watch report.

Possible fallouts of nuclear tests by US: Experts warn against nuclear test

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sounded an alarm after an archive of Iran's secret documents revealed the extent of the country's nuclear programme.

Secret documents reveal Iran hiding its nuclear activities, building a tunnel for a nuclear detonation

Pakistan on Monday claimed that it has conducted a successful training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Shaheen-1. Director-General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor, in a tweet, said that the missile is "capable of delivering all types of warheads upto a range of 650 kilometres".

Pakistan launches surface-to-surface Ballistic missile Shaheen-1

Global spending on defence rose by four per cent in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases from the US and China, a study said Friday (Feb 14).

Biggest jump in world defence spending in 10 years: Study

To counter Russia's growing arsenal of tactical nukes, the US military recently deployed a submarine equipped with a low-yield nuclear weapon. Alarmists might see it as an escalation of already sky-high nuclear tensions in the world.

US deploys new type of nuclear weapon to counter Russian arsenal

North Korea's leader plans to further develop nuclear programmes and to introduce a "new strategic weapon" in the near future, state media said on Wednesday, but he left room for dialogue with the United States after it ignored a year-end deadline he had set for talks.

North Korea threatens to resume nuclear testing, introduce 'new strategic weapon'

The Indian Navy is planning to build a fleet of 18 conventional and six nuclear attack submarines as part of its plans for its underwater fleet. "Eighteen (Conventional) plus six SSN (nuclear-powered attack) submarines are planned but the existing strength is 15 and 1 SSN is available on lease," the Standing Committee on Defence said in its report tabled in the winter session of Parliament.

Indian Navy planning to build six nuclear attack submarines: Navy to Parliamentary panel

Argentine diplomat Rafael Grossi will be confirmed as the new director-general of the UN's nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday, with the growing crisis over Iran's nuclear programme at the top of his in-tray.

Rafael Grossi to become new director-general of UN's nuclear watchdog IAEA amid Iran tensions

Pope Francis departed from Japan on Tuesday after a four-day visit highlighted by pleas to world leaders to abandon nuclear weapons that were given extra weight because they were delivered from the only two cities to have suffered atomic bombings.

Pope Francis leaves Japan after trip centred around anti-nuclear message

Iran resumed uranium enrichment at its underground Fordow plant south of Tehran on Thursday in a new step back from its commitments under a landmark 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran resumes uranium enrichment at Fordow plant in new stepback from deal

The United States accused Iran on Tuesday of "nuclear extortion" and vowed no let-up in pressure after the clerical regime said it would resume uranium enrichment at the key Fordow plant.

US accuses Iran of 'nuclear extortion' with enrichment step

The European Union voiced concern Tuesday at Iran's announcement that it would resume uranium enrichment at an underground plant, warning it is getting harder to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal.

European Union 'concerned' by Iran nuclear enrichment announcement

Iran's announcement that it has developed advanced machines to speed up uranium enrichment jeopardises a 2015 accord with world powers, Germany's foreign minister said on Monday, urging Tehran to return to the pact.

Germany decries Iran's move to speed up nuclear work, urges return to accord

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