![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
![US nuclear missile submarine visits S.Korea as allies talk war planning US nuclear missile submarine visits S.Korea as allies talk war planning](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689671923_TBKIMTAEHYO.jpg)
US nuclear missile submarine visits S.Korea as allies talk war planning
The allies launched talks to coordinate their responses in the event of a nuclear war with North Korea.
Tue Jul 18 2023
![North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads as Kim orders more weapons-grade materials North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads as Kim orders more weapons-grade materials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679977864_NorthKorea.jpg)
North Korea unveils new nuclear warheads as Kim orders more weapons-grade materials
Kim ordered the production of weapons-grade materials in a "far-sighted way" to boost its nuclear arsenal "exponentially".
Tue Mar 28 2023
![Explainer: What is the 'Doomsday Clock' and how does it work? Explainer: What is the 'Doomsday Clock' and how does it work?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/81674549373_DoomsdayClock.jpg)
Explainer: What is the 'Doomsday Clock' and how does it work?
This year, its setting will reflect for the first time a world in which Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revived fears of nuclear war.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![[COLUMNIST] Rhetoric of war prompts anxieties of existential nuclear threat [COLUMNIST] Rhetoric of war prompts anxieties of existential nuclear threat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/71668667040_UKRAINE.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rhetoric of war prompts anxieties of existential nuclear threat
The possibility of a nuclear war would appear more real than it has been for decades.
Thu Nov 17 2022
![Russia warns nuclear war risks now 'considerable' Russia warns nuclear war risks now 'considerable'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61650953839_Mariupol.jpg)
Russia warns nuclear war risks now 'considerable'
Sergei Lavrov told the world not to underestimate the considerable risks of nuclear conflict and NATO's supply of weapons to Ukraine.
Tue Apr 26 2022
![Russia, China, Britain, US and France say no one can win nuclear war Russia, China, Britain, US and France say no one can win nuclear war](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41641261948_flags.jpg)
Russia, China, Britain, US and France say no one can win nuclear war
They consider it their primary responsibility to avoid war between the nuclear states.
Tue Jan 04 2022
!['Doomsday Clock' stuck at 100 seconds to midnight 'Doomsday Clock' stuck at 100 seconds to midnight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71611799586_TECHNOLOGY.jpg)
'Doomsday Clock' stuck at 100 seconds to midnight
The 'Doomsday Clock' will remain at 100 seconds to midnight, amid the threats from COVID-19, nuclear war and climate change.
Thu Jan 28 2021
![North Korea vs United States: A nuclear war that needs to stop North Korea vs United States: A nuclear war that needs to stop](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-01/51516418500_orthKorea.jpg)
North Korea vs United States: A nuclear war that needs to stop
North Korea's missile launches and Donald Trump's Twitter tirades does not mean the threat of mutually-assured destruction in an all-out thermonuclear annihilation is not real.
Sat Jan 20 2018
![Anti-nuclear campaign ICAN wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize Anti-nuclear campaign ICAN wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81507291285_InternationalCampai.jpg)
Anti-nuclear campaign ICAN wins 2017 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee, warning of a rising risk of nuclear war, awarded the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to a little-known international campaign group advocating for a ban on nuclear weapons.
Fri Oct 06 2017
![North Korea warns of nuclear war; Trump says weapons 'locked and loaded' North Korea warns of nuclear war; Trump says weapons 'locked and loaded'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/71502460963_DonaldTrump.jpg)
North Korea warns of nuclear war; Trump says weapons 'locked and loaded'
U.S. President Donald Trump issued another warning to North Korea on Friday with a reference to American weapons as being "locked and loaded."
Fri Aug 11 2017
![Philippines' Duterte calls North Korea's Kim a 'fool' over nuclear ambitions Philippines' Duterte calls North Korea's Kim a 'fool' over nuclear ambitions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41493545149_PhilippinePresident.jpg)
Philippines' Duterte calls North Korea's Kim a 'fool' over nuclear ambitions
North Korea said Saturday's test of an intercontinental ballistic missile showed it may be able to reach most of the country.
Wed Aug 02 2017
![North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/51499251586_Hwasong.jpg)
North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action
North Korea said on Wednesday its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can carry a large nuclear warhead, triggering a call by Washington for global action.
Wed Jul 05 2017
![North Korea says missile test aimed at testing carrying large nuclear warhead North Korea says missile test aimed at testing carrying large nuclear warhead](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/71493460781_KimJongUn.jpg)
North Korea says missile test aimed at testing carrying large nuclear warhead
North Korea said on Monday it had successfully conducted a newly developed mid-to-long range missile test on Sunday, supervised by leader Kim Jong Un.
Mon May 15 2017
![China urges all sides in North Korea standoff to 'stop irritating' one another China urges all sides in North Korea standoff to 'stop irritating' one another](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/61493810966_DonaldTrump.jpg)
China urges all sides in North Korea standoff to 'stop irritating' one another
China on Monday called on all parties in the Korean standoff to stay calm and "stop irritating each other" a day after North Korea said the US was pushing the region to the brink of nuclear war.
Wed May 03 2017
![Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739756921_trakpolis.jpg)
Cops involved in crash rescue driver before car is consumed by fire
According to police, four individuals, including three police officers, were involved in the incident.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18 Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739755397_tbSheikhNaimQassem.jpg)
Hezbollah chief says Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18
Naim Qassem says any Israeli military presence on Lebanese soil after February 18 would be considered an occupying force.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739755125_JDAM.jpg)
Israel receives shipment of heavy bombs cleared by Trump
Trump says he lifted a Biden-era block on the export of the bombs to Israel despite a ceasefire agreement being in place.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738709801_TrumpNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu reiterates support for Trump's Gaza plan
Netanyahu again praises US President Donald Trump's plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024 Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738804705_tbRINGGITMALAYSIA.jpg)
Ringgit opens higher against US dollar on stronger GDP growth in 4Q 2024
According to Mohd Afzanizam, the ringgit is poised for positive starts today amid signs of weaker consumer spending in the United States.
Mon Feb 17 2025
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025