Seoul will unveil a nuclear-powered submarine roadmap this month, outlining its mission and role.
Rafael Grossi
Russian technical expertise reportedly assisted North Korea's nuclear modernization through potential reactor transfers for submarine propulsion systems, with a suspicious December 2024 cargo ship sinking possibly disrupting the operation amid deepening Moscow-Pyongyang military cooperation.
Iran threatens uranium enrichment as Israel deploys Iron Dome to UAE
Rafael Grossi gains support for UN secretary general bid, but Argentina's debt to the UN complicates his aspirations.
Iran stores enriched uranium in hard-to-access sites, says the IAEA.
North Korea can produce twenty warheads annually, according to Seoul's estimates.
Argentine President Javier Milei undertook his sixteenth U.S. visit, traveling to Los Angeles to lecture at the Milken Institute's Global Conference and meet business leaders, reinforcing his administration's focus on international economic engagement and foreign investment.
China expresses support for a woman to be elected as the next UN Secretary-General.
North Korea shows a serious increase in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, according to the IAEA chief.
A drone attacked a radiation laboratory near Europe's largest nuclear facility at Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, marking the second such incident in a week, prompting IAEA warnings about potential nuclear safety risks amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Iran accused the US of violating the nuclear non-proliferation treaty for 56 years while possessing thousands of warheads, calling it hypocritical behavior amid stalled nuclear negotiations and heightened regional tensions.
International analysts warn the Middle East approaches nuclear proliferation tipping point as major powers accelerate weapons development amid weakening US security guarantees, while Middle Eastern conflicts disrupt global energy flows and reposition geopolitical power, affecting Argentina's disputed Falkland Islands' strategic energy resources.
Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
UN political affairs chief warned the Security Council that North Korea's continued nuclear and ballistic missile development, including a five-year militarization plan, poses serious global concerns amid systematic sanctions violations and heightened Korean Peninsula tensions.
UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi states Iran's 440.9 kilograms of highly enriched uranium, potentially sufficient for ten nuclear weapons, likely remains at Isfahan after recent airstrikes, with inspections halted since June 2025 conflict began.
IAEA chief urges unity on nuclear security, pushes collective responsibility on non-proliferation
Iran possesses approximately 972 pounds of highly enriched uranium, with UN nuclear watchdog estimates suggesting roughly half remains at Isfahan despite U.S. strikes that President Trump claimed "obliterated" the program.
Pope León XIV appoints US Archbishop Michael Wallace Banach as new Vatican ambassador to Argentina.
Former UN General Assembly President Espinosa runs for next UN secretary-general
Iran may enrich uranium to 90% purity if attacked by the US or Israel again.
The United Nations seeks a peacemaker to resolve global conflicts.
The U.N.'s nuclear non-proliferation conference elected Iran as vice president despite IAEA safeguard violations, undermining credibility as North Korea expands to 100 warheads, China reaches 1,000 by 2030, and regional nuclear arms races accelerate globally.
Argentine President Javier Milei arrived in Los Angeles for the Milken Institute Global Conference, his fourth U.S. trip this year, to address over 200 world leaders and seek investments from finance and technology executives for Argentina's economic model.
Argentine President Javier Milei traveled to Los Angeles for the Milken Institute's Global Conference, his 16th U.S. trip, where he spoke Wednesday alongside global business and political leaders addressing economic disruption and sustainability solutions.
Egypt calls for dialogue after collapse of Iran-IAEA deal
Iran accused the United States of violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty for fifty-six years at the UN review conference, asserting Washington possesses the world's largest atomic arsenal while evading disarmament obligations amid regional tensions.
North Korea shows a serious increase in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.
Iran accused the US at a UN nuclear treaty conference of violating non-proliferation obligations for 56 years while possessing thousands of warheads, amid stalled nuclear negotiations and heightened regional tensions over uranium enrichment.
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, amid heightened tensions.
North Korea is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal by completing a second uranium enrichment facility and advancing ballistic missile capabilities, alarming international experts who warn the regime now possesses approximately fifty warheads with potential for significantly greater production.
IAEA Chief Grossi rejected the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as a foundation for future negotiations, citing Iran's significantly advanced nuclear program, while stressing inspection verification of 440 kilograms of sealed uranium remains critical for international non-proliferation security.
UN political affairs chief warns Security Council that North Korea's continued nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development violates resolutions, poses serious global concern, while sanctions enforcement weakens amid evidence of widespread violations by member states.
The IAEA chief urges global nuclear restraint as international tensions escalate, emphasizing that preventing nuclear conflict requires shared responsibility among nations worldwide during an increasingly volatile geopolitical period.
Grossi and Floyd call for a world free of nuclear weapons, citing concerns over proliferation and disarmament.
Iran's 2026 war defeat, which killed Supreme Leader Khamenei, accelerated nuclear weaponization consideration as conventional defenses failed against U.S.-Israeli strikes on fortified sites, prompting Tehran to weigh full weaponization, diplomacy, or asymmetric deterrence amid regional proliferation risks.
Venezuela: US Removes Enriched Uranium from Obsolete Nuclear Reactor
North Korea adopted a constitutional law mandating automatic nuclear strikes if Kim Jong Un is killed, reportedly inspired by Iran's experience with US-Israeli strikes, escalating regional tensions amid expanding weapons programs.
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns North Korea has significantly accelerated nuclear weapon production across multiple uranium enrichment facilities, potentially expanding its estimated arsenal from dozens to substantially more warheads despite international sanctions.
Argentine President Javier Milei addressed the Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles, highlighting his administration's achievements and urging international investors to support Argentina, claiming previous investors saw returns exceed 100 percent.
North Korea's nuclear weapons production capability is rapidly increasing, says IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.
Putin and Zelensky declare rival ceasefires ahead of Moscow's Victory Day parade.
Ukraine's drone attacks hit a nuclear power plant and a Russian Baltic port, causing damage and fires.
A drone struck Europe's largest nuclear power plant's External Radiation Control Laboratory in Ukraine, raising safety concerns amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict since 2022, though no injuries were immediately reported.
Iran accused the US of violating the nuclear non-proliferation treaty for 56 years while possessing thousands of warheads, calling it hypocritical behavior during NPT review talks amid stalled negotiations and regional tensions.
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns North Korea is significantly accelerating nuclear weapons production across multiple uranium enrichment facilities, with an estimated 50 warheads already assembled, escalating regional security concerns amid continued diplomatic isolation and UN sanctions.
Iran's enriched uranium is likely stored at the Isfahan nuclear complex, according to IAEA chief Rafael Grossi.
The IAEA negotiates with Russia to remove Iran's enriched uranium, a complex operation requiring political agreement or military intervention, as satellite imagery suggests high-enriched uranium remains at Isfahan's nuclear facility since last year's conflict.
Trump received briefings on military strike options against Iran while claiming victory but pushing for a larger margin, as tensions escalate over Iran's nuclear stockpile and the ongoing US naval blockade of Iranian ports.
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