Nukes

China building second nuclear missile base: Is Beijing joining an arms race or is it simply a negotiating ploy?

It may signify a vast expansion of China’s nuclear arsenal — the cravings of an economic and technological superpower to show that, after decades of restraint, it is ready to wield an arsenal the size of Washington’s, or Moscow’s

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons Quiz: How much do you know about disarmament movement?

This year's International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons takes on greater significance given the US and South Korea's efforts to get North Korea to denuclearise.

Pakistan may have 250 nuclear warheads By 2025; could emerge as world's 5th largest nuclear weapons state, says report

Pakistan currently has 140 to 150 nuclear warheads and the stockpile is expected to increase to 220 to 250 by 2025 if the current trend continues, according to the latest report by authors keeping a track of the country's nukes.

Nehru didn't keep India out of UNSC or reject Kennedy offer, it is just rhetoric

In a bid to discredit former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, dozens of myths are being propagated to make him look like a half-wit whose policies and ideology somehow deprived India of its deserved status of a global superpower and pegged the country back by several years.

India's bid for NSG membership can trigger nuke race in South Asia: Chinese daily

New Delhi's membership of the elite NSG will not only touch a "raw nerve" in Pakistan and increase a nuclear arms race in the region.

No indication of broader Islamic State plan to acquire nukes: US ahead of Nuclear Security Summit

There is no indication of the Islamic State planning to acquire nuclear material, the US has said ahead of the Nuclear Security Summit.

Russia may set up 20-24 nuclear units in India, says envoy

Russia may set up a total of 20-24 nuclear energy units in India against previously agreed 14-16 plants as both countries are likely to come out with a roadmap for cooperation in the crucial energy sector during Russian President Vladimir Putin.

UN probe of Iran's nuclear arms stalled due to delays by Tehran: IAEA

Expectations were high just two weeks ago, when chief UN nuclear inspector Yukiya Amano emerged from talks in Tehran with Iranian President Hasan Rouhani saying Iran had given "a firm commitment" to cooperation.

Iran's delegation at nuke talks under pressure after Ayatollah's speech

Last week, in a public address filled with technical detail, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iran needs to significantly increase its uranium enrichment capacity.

Iran must give assurance about peaceful nuclear programme: US

Iran must commit to concrete and verifiable steps to assure about the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme before any deal can be struck.