The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear agreement for a civilian program, with the Trump administration linking its approval to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations with Israel. The deal, which excludes uranium enrichment, faces US Congressional review and opposition due to proliferation concerns.
The US and Saudi Arabia signed a landmark deal for a civilian nuclear program in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting on non-proliferation safeguards. The agreement, signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, lays the foundation for a multibillion-dollar partnership amidst US concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The Trump White House is set to announce a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, allowing Riyadh to enrich uranium under conditions. The deal faces scrutiny in Washington over proliferation risks and regional security, contrasting with stricter past agreements.
A new agreement between the US and Iran signals a return to diplomatic talks regarding Iran's nuclear program. Analysts suggest this involves nuclear restrictions in exchange for sanctions relief and oil waivers, resuming a track previously halted by conflict.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister met with IAEA Director General to discuss nuclear non-proliferation. Bahrain announced the arrest of 15 individuals linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard, accused of inciting criminal acts. Kuwait ordered two Iranian embassy staff to leave within 24 hours following recent Iranian attacks.
Russia's Rosatom is developing Generation IV nuclear reactors, aiming for a virtually inexhaustible and clean energy source by 2034. Scientific director Yevgeny Adamov stated the project, 'Breakthrough,' emphasizes safety, economic competitiveness, and non-proliferation.
South Korean leader Lee calls for accelerated development of nuclear-powered submarines, aided by US cooperation, to enhance defence capabilities and peace on the Korean peninsula.
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit expressed regret over the failure of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference, citing a lack of political will among some states to fulfill their commitments, particularly regarding nuclear disarmament. He emphasized the need for renewed efforts to restore the treaty's credibility and highlighted the Arab nations' persistent call for a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East.
Russia's Foreign Ministry blamed Israel, the US, and the collective West for the failure of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference, citing "imaginary" pretexts for alleged aggression and political maneuvering that obstructed a consensus document.
A four-week UN conference reviewing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty concluded Friday without consensus, primarily due to disagreements between the US and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program. This marks the third consecutive failure for the treaty review.
Russia is ready to assist Iran and the United States in implementing any decisions on enriched uranium that may be reached during negotiations, according to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
A White House fact sheet on President Trump's China visit detailed trade and Iran agreements but notably omitted Taiwan, a key discussion point. Agreements included new trade/investment boards, Boeing aircraft purchases, and agricultural deals. Xi warned Trump on Taiwan, which Trump later called a "negotiating chip."
North Korea’s UN envoy said his country was not bound by the non-proliferation treaty (NPT) on nuclear weapons and external pressure would not change its status as a nuclear-armed state, official media reported on Thursday. Pyongyang threatened to withdraw from the treaty in 1993 and formally did so in 2003. It has since conducted six nuclear tests – prompting a raft of international sanctions – and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads. Signatories of the NPT have been holding a...
Russia's Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov indicated that Russia may put forward new initiatives on creating a zone free of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. The diplomat noted that while Israel strongly rejects joining the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, it demands full compliance from other regional countries.
Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN has accused the United States of failing to comply with its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) since it came into force in 1970. Iran criticized the US as the possessor of thousands of nuclear warheads and the number one proliferator of such weapons, calling for the US not to be given any cover for its behavior. Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov earlier told the 11th NPT Review Conference that Britain, the US, and France have been expanding their nuclear capabilities beyond limits, disregarding the treaty.
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova warned that France and Poland's planned joint military drills involving Rafale fighters equipped with nuclear warheads would cause irreparable damage to the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. The drills, scheduled for the Baltic Sea and northern Poland, will be discussed at the NPT Review Conference in New York.
Signatories of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty convened at the UN in New York on Monday amid escalating fears of a renewed arms race. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the drivers of nuclear weapons proliferation are accelerating and called for renewed commitment to the treaty, noting commitments remain unfulfilled and trust is wearing thin. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot warned that the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher, labeling Iran's and North Korea's programmes as intolerable.
Signatories of the landmark nuclear non-proliferation treaty began a meeting on Monday at the United Nations in New York as fears of a renewed arms race escalate, with atomic powers again at loggerheads over safeguards. In 2022, during the last review of the treaty considered the cornerstone of non-proliferation, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned humanity was “one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation”. On Monday he warned “the drivers” of nuclear weapons...
Signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty began a review conference at UN headquarters in New York on Monday, with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warning that proliferation drivers are accelerating and commitments remain unfulfilled. France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said the risk of nuclear proliferation has never been higher, calling Iran and North Korea's programs intolerable. The 2022 review saw Guterres warn humanity was one miscalculation away from nuclear annihilation.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres opened the 11th NPT Review Conference at UN headquarters in New York, warning that nuclear threats are compounded by new dangers from rapidly evolving technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He urged the Non-Proliferation Treaty to adapt and ensure humanity never cedes control over nuclear weapons use. The conference, running April 27 to May 22, brings together 191 countries to assess non-proliferation, disarmament and peaceful atomic energy implementation amid deep geopolitical divisions.
G7 Non-proliferation Directors Group issued a statement warning of dangers from Russian and Chinese nuclear weapons build-up and modernization, ahead of a month-long NPT review conference opening Monday in New York. The group, comprising diplomats from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US, committed to working toward a successful 2026 review conference and urged the US to pursue multilateral strategic stability.
Russian Ambassador to France Alexey Meshkov has accused Paris of making statements regarding nuclear issues that violate the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), ahead of an upcoming review conference.
China's latest NPT report urges the US to demonstrate sincerity in resolving Iran's nuclear issue and expresses concern over Japan's discussions on nuclear weapons possession. The report also criticized US and Israeli military actions against Iran.
China called on the United States to show “sincerity” in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue while sounding a warning about Japan’s discussion of possessing nuclear weapons in a recent official report. The assessments appeared in China’s latest National Report on the Implementation of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released on Monday. The document outlines Beijing’s progress in nuclear disarmament and its long-standing nuclear...
