![Putin says Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of the West Putin says Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of the West](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/81717643773_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Putin says Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of the West
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the West was wrong to assume Russia would never use nuclear weapons.
Thu Jun 06 2024
![Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713518316_Militaryjpg.jpg)
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
![North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/41712125808_missilejpg.jpg)
North Korea aims to switch to solid-fuel missiles for faster launches
North Korea is developing missiles and nuclear weapons undeterred by sanctions in the wake of UN Security Council bans.
Wed Apr 03 2024
![Putin says Russia ready for nuclear war, but 'not everything rushing to it' Putin says Russia ready for nuclear war, but 'not everything rushing to it'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/61698303397_vladimirputinasea.jpg)
Putin says Russia ready for nuclear war, but 'not everything rushing to it'
Vladimir Putin said Russia would be ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty was threatened.
Wed Mar 13 2024
![North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705273013_NorthKorea.jpg)
North Korea says it tested solid-fuel hypersonic missile
Analysts have said the move could potentially help justify the use of nuclear weapons against Seoul in a future war.
Mon Jan 15 2024
![ANALYSIS - In threatening shift, North Korea moves to redefine relations with South ANALYSIS - In threatening shift, North Korea moves to redefine relations with South](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51627431758_TBMASHFLAGKOREA.jpg)
ANALYSIS - In threatening shift, North Korea moves to redefine relations with South
Since the 1950-53 Korean War ended in a stalemate, both nations have had policies that treat each other differently than other countries.
Thu Jan 04 2024
![Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41698223534_RussiaParliament.jpg)
Russian parliament completes passage of law shifting stance on nuclear test ban treaty
Russia's parliament completed the passage of a law on Wednesday that withdraws Moscow's ratification of the global treaty banning nuclear weapons tests.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![US plans rare nuclear missile submarine visit in message to North Korea US plans rare nuclear missile submarine visit in message to North Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/81633415693_submarine.jpg)
US plans rare nuclear missile submarine visit in message to North Korea
The submarine visit is also seen as a way to reassure South Korea and quell talk in Seoul of developing homegrown nuclear weapons.
Thu Apr 27 2023
![Macron tells Xi to reason with Russia for Ukraine peace Macron tells Xi to reason with Russia for Ukraine peace](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71680777139_macron.jpg)
Macron tells Xi to reason with Russia for Ukraine peace
Macron also asked Xi to press Russia to comply with international rules on non-proliferation of nuclear weapons.
Thu Apr 06 2023
![AUKUS: Submarines for Australia are not equipped with nuclear weapons - Mohamad AUKUS: Submarines for Australia are not equipped with nuclear weapons - Mohamad](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677103141_TBTOKMAT.jpg)
AUKUS: Submarines for Australia are not equipped with nuclear weapons - Mohamad
Mohamad said Malaysia's stand towards AUKUS remained unchanged.
Thu Mar 30 2023
![Nuclear risk seen rising as Putin unpicks last treaty with US Nuclear risk seen rising as Putin unpicks last treaty with US](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/61677033398_UKRAINE.jpg)
Nuclear risk seen rising as Putin unpicks last treaty with US
Death of New START could trigger unpredictable arms race.
Wed Feb 22 2023
![ANALYSIS - Why is North Korea testing so many missiles? ANALYSIS - Why is North Korea testing so many missiles?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/71642039976_TBnorthkorea.jpg)
ANALYSIS - Why is North Korea testing so many missiles?
North Korea said it was simulating showering the South with tactical nuclear weapons on targets such as military bases and airports.
Thu Nov 03 2022
![Malaysia has played significant role in calling for total elimination of nuclear weapons Malaysia has played significant role in calling for total elimination of nuclear weapons](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/61664422833_MalaysianRedCresce.jpg)
Malaysia has played significant role in calling for total elimination of nuclear weapons
Malaysia has been actively involved in international efforts calling for the total elimination of nuclear weapons.
Thu Sep 29 2022
![South Korea president says any talks with North Korea should be more than show South Korea president says any talks with North Korea should be more than show](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41660703972_SEOUL.jpg)
South Korea president says any talks with North Korea should be more than show
Yoon urges for North Korea to end its nuclear weapons development and begin denuclearization in exchange for phased economic aid.
Wed Aug 17 2022
![FBI sought nuclear documents in search of Trump's home - Washington Post FBI sought nuclear documents in search of Trump's home - Washington Post](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81660269893_DonaldTrump.jpg)
FBI sought nuclear documents in search of Trump's home - Washington Post
The move was part of an investigation into whether Trump illegally removed records from the White House as he left office in January 2021.
Fri Aug 12 2022