U.S., Japan to hold high-level security talks on nuclear deterrence
Foreign and defense ministers from Japan and the United States will hold security talks on July 28 that for the first time will cover “extended deterrence,” a…
Iran elects reformist Masoud Pezeshkian in presidential runoff vote
Iran elected Masoud Pezeshkian to its presidency, in an unexpected victory for the country’s reformist camp amid deep social discontent,…
Iran votes for its new president amid economic strife, crackdowns and regional war
Iran is voting for its next president Friday in a snap election following the unexpected death of former President Ebrahim…
Putin says Russia is ramping up its nuclear arsenal — and is open to security talks with NATO states
Russia is ready to hold security talks with NATO states, President Vladimir Putin said Friday, while affirming Moscow’s intentions to…
U.S. and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan
The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing’s representatives telling U.S. counterparts that they would not resort to…
U.S. questions China’s no-first-use nuclear call given buildup
China has not responded to U.S. nuclear-weapons risk-reduction proposals and Washington has questions about Beijing’s call for no-first-use talks while China continues to build up…
Putin orders tactical nuclear weapon drills to deter the West
Russia said on Monday it would practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons as part of a military exercise after…
Israel and Iran: All-out war, or measured retaliation?
Iran and Israel, regional archfoes, are trading attacks and threats — the latest of which saw Israel launch a “limited…
Israel carries out limited strike against Iran, NBC News source says
Israel launched a limited direct military attack on Iranian soil early Friday morning, marking the latest escalation in a series…
Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing…
