Risk of Nuclear War Now Highest Since WWII, UN Arms Research Chief Says
'All states with nuclear weapons have nuclear modernization programs underway and the arms control landscape is changing'
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How a Standoff With the U.S. Almost Blew Up Israel's Nuclear Program
Kennedy's ultimatum, Ben-Gurion's 'sick' reply and a 'fiasco' nuclear inspection: Newly declassified documents shed light on the diplomatic crisis that some feared may lead to a U.S. raid on Israel's Dimona plant
I Guarded Israel's First Nuclear Device, Former Israeli Reveals in U.S. Testimony
Elie Geisler says he was asked during the Six Day War to guard a secret base in central Israel that held the device. He described a clash with Col. Yitzhak Yaakov, who demanded control of the base and threatened to break into it by force
UN Nuclear Watchdog Inspects Iranian Warehouse Netanyahu Pointed To
Netanyahu argued the warehouse showed Tehran still sought to obtain nuclear weapons, despite the nuclear deal
REVEALED U.S. Approves Secret Deal to Sell Nuclear Technology to Saudi Arabia
Many U.S. lawmakers are concerned that sharing nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia could eventually lead to a nuclear arms race in the Middle East
India and Pakistan to Hold First Meeting Since Kashmir Escalation
After February bombing almost triggered war between two nuclear-armed rivals, diplomats slated to discuss opening corridor and new border crossing with India
North Korea Reportedly Rebuilding Rocket Facilities After Trump-Kim Summit Ends at Impasse
Move is seen as preparation to restart missile tests; facilities were dismantled last year when Pyongyang entered talks with U.S. and South Korea
Trump Says Cohen Testimony May Have Contributed to North Korea Summit Failure
U.S. president calls Democrats' decision to interview his longtime fixer at same time as summit 'perhaps a new low in American politics'
North Korea Agreed to Shut Down Its Main Nuclear Complex. So Why Did Trump Walk Away?
In rare move, Pyongyang's delegation called a late-night news conference to deny U.S. president's statement that it 'wanted sanctions lifted in their entirety' in Hanoi summit
Iran's Zarif Slams U.S. 'Hypocrisy' Over Saudi Nuclear Plan
Foreign minister accuses Washington of ignoring the kingdom's human rights violations, in light of congressional report on U.S.-Saudi cooperation
Russia Will Target U.S. if Nukes Deployed in Europe, Putin Warns
In toughest remarks yet on potential new arms race, Russian president said he would not be first to deploy missiles in response to Washington's decision to quit landmark treaty
U.S., North Korean Officials to Meet Ahead of Trump and Kim's Second Summit
The meeting, to be held next week, is intended for officials to further 'explain what concrete steps they want from each other' before February's major conference
France Carries Out Rare Simulation of Nuclear Deterrent Strike
The simulation comes after Russia suspended the Cold War-era Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty following the United States' announcement it would withdraw from the pact
U.S. to Suspend Compliance of Nuclear Treaty With Russia, May Withdraw in 6 Months
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington will reconsider withdrawal if Russia ends alleged violations
Israel Successfully Tests Arrow 3 Anti-ballistic Missile System
The Arrow 3 is considered the next generation of defense systems, capable of attacking targets at from great distances and heights at a much higher speed
Russia Warns U.S. Missile Defense Plans Could Trigger Arms Race in Space
The tough Russian statement came in response to the U.S. administration’s Missile Defense Review released Thursday during Trump’s visit to the Pentagon
Iran Says It Will Be Ready for New Satellite Launch in a Few Months
After a failed launch earlier this week, which Israel's Netanyahu warned was hiding efforts to develop intercontinental ballistic missile, other Western leaders warn against Tehran's attempts to deliver a nuclear weapon
Netanyahu Says Failed Iranian Satellite Launch an Attempt to Develop Intercontinental Missile
Iran claims rocket failed to reach 'necessary speed' in the third stage of launch ■ Israeli premier says Tehran is lying about nature of its tests
Harold Brown, ex-U.S. Defense Chief Turned Vocal Advocate of Nuclear Arms Control, Dies at 91
Brown became Pentagon chief in 1977 and left in 1981, deeply disappointed that he was unable to convince the Senate to back the nuclear arms limitation treaty reached with the Soviet Union in 1979
North Korea's Kim Warns of 'New Path' on Denuclearization if U.S. 'Pursues Sanctions and Pressure'
In New Year address, leader also called on South Korea to 'completely stop' joint military drills with American forces
Russia Warns of Global Conflict Following Nuclear Pact Collapse
UN rejects Russian resolution in support of the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Putin Warns of 'Growing' Threat of Nuclear War That Will End Civilization
The following are highlights from Russian President Vladimir Putin's annual end-of-year news conference on Thursday
Russia Says It Won't Let U.S. See Missile at Heart of Nuclear Dispute
Washington has threatened to pull out of the 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), alleging that the new Russian missile, the Novator 9M729 (called SSC-8 by NATO), violates the pact
Trump Threatens Nuclear Build Up as Kremlin Blasts Treaty Withdrawal as 'Dangerous'
U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton is scheduled to meet with Putin in Moscow on Tuesday
Second Trump-Kim Summit in the Works, South Korea Says
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets with South Korean president immediately after visiting Pyongyang, says that second summit will occur 'as soon as possible'
U.S. Threatens to Destroy Banned Russian Warheads if Necessary
The U.S. believes Russia is developing a ground-launched system in breach of a Cold War treaty that could allow Russia to launch a nuclear strike on Europe at short notice
President Rivlin Was Not Invited to Nuclear Reactor Renaming Ceremony
The ceremony was postponed several times as not to draw attention to Israel's nuclear capabilities amid the struggle against Iran's nuclear program
Japan Marks 73rd Anniversary of Hiroshima
The bomb, dropped by a U.S. bomber, instantly killed tens of thousands and ushered in the nuclear age
North Korea Dismantling Key Missile Facilities, Satellite Images Show
Newly released images show work at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station to dismantle facilities used to develop engines for ballistic missiles
Does Iran Really Want to Nuke Israel? Is Israel Stronger Than Iran? A Top Security Expert Explains
Israel is closer than ever to war with Iran, warns former deputy national security adviser Eran Etzion – an exceptional voice among Israel’s security experts