The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear agreement for a civilian program, raising proliferation concerns due to Saudi Arabia's stated intent to pursue nuclear weapons if Iran does. Experts question the deal's safeguards, noting Saudi Arabia has not agreed to stricter international inspections or bans on enrichment.
Kim Jong Un, during a ruling party meeting, vowed to accelerate the build-up of nuclear technology and national defence capabilities. He stated that nuclear technology would form the basis for "more extensive, innovative and encouraging plans" to be carried out with increasing speed, aiming to overtake the world in defence assets. Kim emphasized that maintaining the country's nuclear state status is crucial for navigating the complex global security landscape.
China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...
