Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine
Iran has repeatedly said its nuclear programme only serves peaceful purposes, said ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani.
Mon Apr 22 2024
Iran executes four accused of sabotage, links to Israel's Mossad
Iran has accused Israel of carrying out several attacks on facilities linked to its nuclear programme and of killing its nuclear scientists over the past years.
Fri Dec 29 2023
North Korea slams UN nuclear agency as US mouthpiece
North Korea denounced the UN atomic watchdog for joining US-led pressure campaign and "cooking up" a resolution over its nuclear programme.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Want North Korea breakthrough? China tells US to show flexibility
The key to solving the issue of North Korea's ballistic missile and nuclear programs is in the United States' hands, China's UN envoy said.
Sat Feb 05 2022
Iran asks watchdog not to publish 'unnecessary' nuke details
Iran asked the International Atomic Energy Agency to avoid publishing details on Iran's nuclear program that may cause confusion.
Sun Jan 17 2021
Iran will never ask U.S. for coronavirus help - Official
Tensions between the two countries have been high since 2018 when U.S. President Donald Trump quit a 2015 agreement that lifted sanctions on Iran in return for curbs to its nuclear programme.
Tue Apr 07 2020
Kim Jong Un praises nuclear programme, promotes sister to centre of power
Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, was made an alternate member of the politburo - the top decision-making body over which Kim Jong Un presides.
Sun Oct 08 2017
US destroyer challenges China's claims in South China Sea
The operation came as President Donald Trump's administration seeks Chinese cooperation in dealing with North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.
Thu Aug 10 2017
Southeast Asian states say Korea standoff threatens global peace
ASEAN called for North Korea to comply with United Nations Security Council resolutions on its nuclear programme, and make a positive contribution to regional peace.
Sat Aug 05 2017
US moves THAAD anti-missile to South Korean site, sparking protests
A spokesman said the decision "ignored public opinion and due process" and demanded the deployment be suspended until the next administration was in place and had made its policy decision.
Wed Apr 26 2017
North Korea says don't mess with us as U.S. plans next move
United States was looking at ways to pressure North Korea over its nuclear programme as North Korean state media warned the Americans of a "super-mighty preemptive strike", saying don't "mess with us"
Thu Apr 20 2017
Chinese wary about US missile system because capabilities unknown - experts
China is opposed to the deployment of US anti-missile radars in South Korea because it does not know whether the defences are capable of tracking and countering Beijing's own nuclear programme.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Pentagon: North Korea launches ballistic missiles
The government of North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Thursday, a U.S. defense official said.
Fri Mar 18 2016
UN chief urges N. Korea to halt 'destabilizing acts'
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday called on North Korea to cease "destabilizing acts" such as the launch of two missiles earlier in the day.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Iran's Rouhani to visit Italy, Vatican next month - source
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will visit Italy next month, his first trip to a European Union capital, and also meet Pope Francis, a diplomatic source said on Wednesday.
Wed Oct 21 2015