LATESTVIDEOSASEANBRICSMIDDLE EASTUS-CHINA

nuclear weapons

Explore more about the topics related to nuclear-weapons on Astro Awani

Iran's nuclear facilities unaffected by Israeli attack, says IAEA chief

Iran's nuclear facilities unaffected by Israeli attack, says IAEA chief

Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi has confirmed that Iran's nuclear facilities were not affected in the latest Israeli attack.
Sun Oct 27 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower

North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower

North Korea is also working on a submarine drone that could be developed to carry nuclear weapons, possibly with the help of Russia.
Tue Oct 08 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons, KCNA says

North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons, KCNA says

A strong military presence is needed to face "the various threats posed by the United States and its followers," says Kim Jong Un.
Tue Sep 10 2024
Putin says Russia could deploy missiles in striking distance of the West

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM

Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024

For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show

The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024