Japan Bans Export Of Chemical-Related Goods To Russia Amid Nuclear Scare
Japan has announced to ban the export of chemical-related good to Russia, following Russia’s nuclear threats against Ukraine. Japan has also halted transactions with about 21 Russian organisations such as science labs, in view of the same. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said that Japan is “deeply concerned” about the possible use of nuclear weapons by Russia. He further assured to support Ukraine and issue sanctions against… read-more
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, Japan, Hirokazu Matsuno, Nuclear Weapons
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North Korea Warns United States, Signals At Resuming Nuclear Tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has signalled to restart nuclear weapons testing amid threats by the United States. As per Korean Central News Agency, the officials set policy goals for strengthening military capabilities to counter the Americans’ “hostile moves”, in a Politburo meeting. The North test fired short-range ballistic missiles on January 14 & 16 in retaliation against the freshly imposed sanctions by the Biden Administration… read-more
Tags: World news, North Korea, Kim Jong-un, Nuclear Weapons, United States
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India To Have 9 Nuclear Reactors By 2024, Says Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh, Minister of state of personnel, public grievances and pensions, on behalf of the centre in Rajya Sabha, said that India will have nine nuclear reactors by 2024. The first project will be in northern India, which is reported to be 150 kms away from Delhi. "Hopefully in 2021, we plan to start the… read-more
Tags: Nuclear Weapons, BJP, rajya sabha, nuclear plant, Jitendra Singh
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China May Outdo Russia As Nuclear Threat To US: Thomas Bussiere
Thomas Bussiere, the deputy commander of the U.S Strategic Command, has revealed on August 27 that China could soon outdo Russia as a nuclear threat to the United States. Reportedly, the development of China’s nuclear capabilities “can no longer be aligned” to its popular claim that it wishes to maintain a nuclear restraint. The US is currently trying to realign its foreign policy to counter china's growing economic and military might.
Tags: China, United States, Russia, Nuclear Weapons
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China Vows To Nuke Japan Over Taiwan's Control With 'Full Scale War'
The Chinese Community Party (CCP) has terrorized Japan with a “nuclear response” and “full-scale war” if Japan interferes with the interest of Beijing in Taiwan. Despite Taiwan and Beijing been governed independently over seven decades, Beijing has full sovereignty over Taiwan. “We will use nuclear bombs first, we will use nuclear bombs continuously. We will do this until Japan declares unconditional surrender for the second time,” the video… read-more
Tags: China, Japan, Taiwan, Nuclear Weapons
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UN Secretary-General Alarms Against Growing Distrust, Tensions
Alarming against the growing distrust, UN chief Antonio Guterres said that the world is living in an environment of nuclear disaster. He urged the US and Russia to extend the disarmament treaty, START, which is set to expire next year. Guterres also called upon the members to strengthen the Non-proliferation Treaty, which completes 50 years in 2020. Reportedly, the review of the treaty was postponed owing to the pandemic.
Tags: United Nations, Antonio Guterres, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Warheads, US-China, India-Pakistan relations
Courtesy: The Indian Express
UNSC Members Oppose US' Demand for Economic Embargo on Iran
The United States' attempt to extend the economic sanctions on Iran has been rejected by 13 of the 15 UN Security Council members. Earlier, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has submitted a letter, demanding actions against Iran, in the UN. The US accused Iran of non-compliance with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal. The 2015 nuclear deal intended to keep Iran in check against developing nuclear weapons.
Tags: United Nations, United States Of America, Iran, Nuclear Weapons
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