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Conventional nuclear energy reactors use nuclear fission. On the other hand, nuclear fusion is advanced method to generate nuclear energy that scientists are working on. (Representative Image)

Explained: US Scientists Achieve Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough For 2nd Time, What Is It And Why Does It Matter?

Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the Sun and other stars. Scientists have been working to achieve it for deuces. It can potentially provide almost limitless clean energy.

07 August 2023

Vladimir Putin earlier warned that use nuclear weapons

Russian President Vladimir Putin Suspends US-Russia Nuclear Pact, Opens Possibility Of Nuclear Tests

The suspended nuclear pact limits nuclear weapons of United States and Russia to no more than 1,550 deployed nuclear warheads and 700 deployed missiles and bombers. It was signed in 2010.

21 February 2023

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 North Korea Fires 3 Short-range Ballistic Missiles Amid Tensions Over Drone Flights

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement it detected the three launches from an inland area south of Pyongyang, the North's capital, on Saturday morning. It said South Korea has boosted its surveillance...

31 December 2022

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Russia Develops Futuristic Nuclear Plant Operational In Far East Region

The world's first floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) ‘Akademik Lomonosov’ began commercial operation in May 2020, and is producing energy from two 35 MW reactors, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency...

08 June 2023

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South Korea: Talks With US On Management Of Nukes Underway

Some experts say South Korea's statement on the discussion is likely largely based on an agreement between their defence chiefs in November to conduct table-top exercises, usually computer simulations, annually and further...

04 January 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

North Korea's Kim Lays Out Key Goals To Boost Military Power

Kim's statement came as animosities with rival South Korea rose sharply this week as the South accused the North of flying drones across the rivals' border for the first time in five years.

28 December 2022

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Ukraine Calls For Emergency UN Meeting On Russian Nuclear Plan, Calls Belarus 'Nuclear Hostage'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia would station tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Ukraine. Ukraine has termed it 'nuclear blackmail'.

27 March 2023

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Japanese court says 45-year-old nuclear reactor can operate

Japanese Court Says 45-Year-Old Nuclear Reactor Can Operate

The Economy and Industry Ministry has drafted a plan to allow extensions every 10 years for reactors after 30 years of operation

20 December 2022

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16 December 2022
North Korea Performs Key Test To Build More Agile ICBM

North Korea Performs Key Test To Build More Agile ICBM

North Korea has tested a “high-thrust solid-fuel motor” as a key step toward building a new strategic weapons system, state media reported Friday, as the...


26 October 2022
Nuclear Option Should Not Be Resorted To By Any Side: Rajnath To Russian Defence Minister

Nuclear Option Should Not Be Resorted To By Any Side: Rajnath To Russian Defence Minister

In telephonic talks, Russian defence minister Shoigu briefed Singh on the evolving situation in Ukraine, including his concerns about possible 'provocations...


15 October 2022
Pakistan With Nuclear Weapons One Of Most Dangerous Places In World: US President Joe Biden

Pakistan With Nuclear Weapons One Of Most Dangerous Places In World: US President Joe Biden

Highlighting the geopolitical situation in the world, President Biden at an event said 'nuclear weapons without any cohesion' make Pakistan one of the most...


14 October 2022
Indian Nuclear Powered Submarine INS Arihant Successfully Test Fires Ballistic Missiles

Indian Nuclear Powered Submarine INS Arihant Successfully Test Fires Ballistic Missiles

The successful launch of ballistic missiles is significant in keeping with India's policy to have a 'credible minimum deterrence.'


07 October 2022
Nuclear 'Armageddon' Risk Highest Since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis: President Biden

Nuclear 'Armageddon' Risk Highest Since 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis: President Biden

Speaking at a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin was 'not joking when he talks about the...


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19 September 2022
Ukraine War: Russian Missile Strike Close To Nuclear Plant, Says Ukraine

Ukraine War: Russian Missile Strike Close To Nuclear Plant, Says Ukraine

Ukraine said that a Russian missile landed just 300 metres of a nuclear plant in southern Ukraine. Ukraine denounced the attack as 'nuclear terrorism'.


12 September 2022
Ukraine War: Power Restored To Ukraine Nuclear Plant, Last Reactor Shut Down To Avoid Disaster

Ukraine War: Power Restored To Ukraine Nuclear Plant, Last Reactor Shut Down To Avoid Disaster

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant was running on power from its own reactor since outside power was cut because of shelling. It's an unstable way of...


12 September 2022
India Has Powerful Case To Be Permanent Member Of UN Security Council: EAM S Jaishankar

India Has Powerful Case To Be Permanent Member Of UN Security Council: EAM S Jaishankar

S Jaishankar said there is a broad global consensus over the need to reform the Council, particularly as it does not reflect the realities of the world,...


03 September 2022
Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Goes Offline As Shelling Destroys Power Line

Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Goes Offline As Shelling Destroys Power Line

The Ukrainian nuclear plant has repeatedly suffered complete disconnection from power grid since last week, with its operator blaming mortar shelling and fires...


06 August 2022
North Korea Is Testing Nuclear Triggers: UN Experts

North Korea Is Testing Nuclear Triggers: UN Experts

In excerpts obtained Thursday, the experts said North Korea is paving the way for additional nuclear tests with new preparations at its northeastern test site...


24 June 2022
North Korea Approves New Front-Line Army Duties Amid Tensions

North Korea Approves New Front-Line Army Duties Amid Tensions

North Korea hasn't specified the new operational duties for front-line army units, but analysts say the country could be planning to deploy battlefield nuclear...


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14 June 2022
North Korea Completed Prep For New Nuclear Test, Claims South Korea

North Korea Completed Prep For New Nuclear Test, Claims South Korea

After talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said the North would pay a price if it goes ahead, as...


13 June 2022
India Expanding Nuclear Arsenal Amid New Chinese Launchers Getting Operational: Swedish Arms Watchdog

India Expanding Nuclear Arsenal Amid New Chinese Launchers Getting Operational: Swedish Arms Watchdog

While the number of warheads with China remained static between January 2021-2022, new launchers meant warheads available to use have increased.


13 June 2022
World Nuclear Stockpile To Rise In Coming Years, Reversing Post-Cold War Decline: Watchdog

World Nuclear Stockpile To Rise In Coming Years, Reversing Post-Cold War Decline: Watchdog

All nuclear-armed states are not just increasing their arsenals but are also sharpening their nuclear rhetoric, said an expert at the watchdog.


01 June 2022
 US To Seek New UN Sanctions If North Korea Holds Nuke Test

 US To Seek New UN Sanctions If North Korea Holds Nuke Test

A united Security Council imposed sanctions after North Korea's first nuclear test explosion in 2006 and tightened them over the years in a total of 10...


27 May 2022
 China And Russia Veto New UN Security Council Sanctions On North Korea

 China And Russia Veto New UN Security Council Sanctions On North Korea

The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13-2 and marked a first serious division among the five veto-wielding permanent members of the U.N.'s most...


21 May 2022
US, South Korea To Consider Expanded Military Drills Against North Korea's Nuclear Threat

US, South Korea To Consider Expanded Military Drills Against North Korea's Nuclear Threat

The U.S. and South Korea issued a joint statement that said they were committed to a 'rules-based international order' following Russia's invasion of...


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