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The end of the START: US and Russia no longer have limits on their nuclear arsenals

For the first time in over half a century, the US and Russia have no legally binding agreement limiting their strategic nuclear forces. Does the nuclear race begin now as the New START treaty expires on Thursday, or is it already under way?

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The last US-Russian nuclear pact is about to expire, ending a half-century of arms control

The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the United States is set to expire this week, removing any caps on the two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century

The Independent UK

Expiry of nuclear weapons pact between US and Russia risks new arms race

Ending of New Start treaty will remove mutual limits on the world’s two biggest nuclear arsenals

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The only remaining US-Russia nuclear treaty expires this week. Could a new arms race soon accelerate?

The New START treaty, the last remaining agreement constraining Russian and US nuclear weapons, is due to lapse on February 4.

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Keir Starmer signals support for US strikes on Iran

Washington continues to build forces in Middle East during simmering tensions between Washington and Tehran

The Independent UK

Starmer says ‘we need to deal with’ Iran crackdown after Trump’s warnings

The Prime Minister said the UK backs ‘the goal’ of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons as Donald Trump ramps up pressure on the country.

Evening Standard

After USS Abraham Lincoln, destroyer Delbert D. Black enters Red Sea amid tensions with Iran

The US Navy has bolstered its Middle East presence with an additional warship, bringing the total to six destroyers, an aircraft carrier, and three littoral combat ships. This escalation follows President Trump's announcement of a "massive Armada" heading to Iran, signaling a strong push for a diplomatic deal on nuclear…

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US military action in Iran risks igniting a regional and global nuclear cascade

The United States is seemingly moving toward a potential strike on Iran.

The Conversation

UK and allies ensuring Iran does not get nuclear weapons, Starmer says

Donald Trump has sent a ‘massive armada’ to the Middle East, as he urged the Iranian regime to come to the table on a deal over nuclear weapons.

Evening Standard

'Next attack will be far worse': Trump's stern warning to Iran; Tehran rejects talks

US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, urging them to negotiate an "equitable" deal without nuclear weapons or face an attack far worse than "Operation Midnight Hammer." He reiterated claims of a massive "Armada" fleet heading towards Iran. Tehran rejected talks, deeming them impossible in an "atmosphere of…

The Times of India

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI

A science-oriented advocacy group moved its “Doomsday Clock” to 85 seconds to midnight, saying the Earth is closer than ever to destruction

The Independent UK

China's Top General Reportedly Accused Of Leaking Data About Its Nuclear Weapons Program To The U.S.

China's top general has been accused of leaking information to the United States and taking bribes for official acts, including promoting an officer to be defense minister, according to a new report.

Latin Times

China’s top general accused of leaking nuclear secrets to US in exchange for official promotions: Report

China's top general, Zhang Youxia, is reportedly under investigation for serious violations, including allegedly leaking nuclear weapons program details to the US and accepting bribes for promotions. The allegations surfaced during a military briefing, with authorities scrutinizing his abuse of authority and oversight of a procurement agency. This investigation highlights…

The Times of India

'I think it's a bit like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea and bragging' — Anthropic's CEO warns Davos about letting Nvidia sell AI chips to China

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei riled Davos attendees by condemning U.S.-approved Nvidia chip sales to China

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The Independent UK

AI boss says chip sales to China ‘like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea’

Anthropic CEO says Trump administration’s approval has ‘incredible national security implications’

International Business Times UK

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Says US 'Selling Nuclear Weapons to North Korea' in Approval of NVIDIA AI Chip Exports to China

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei criticised the Trump administration's approval of NVIDIA exporting its H200 AI chips to China, likening it to 'selling nuclear weapons to North Korea.'

International Business Times UK

Putin Adviser Warns Europe Would Be 'Finished Physically' if Russia Faces Defeat in Ukraine

Sergey Karaganov told Tucker Carlson that Russia would use nuclear weapons against Europe if it faced defeat in Ukraine, warning the continent would be 'finished physically'.

International Business Times UK

Warren Buffett Compares the Risks of the Rapid Rise of AI to Those Posed by Nuclear Weapons

Warren Buffett has warned that the lack of understanding among AI leaders about the technology's future is dangerous, likening the risks of rapid AI development to those associated with nuclear weapons.

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‘Europe would be finished’: Putin ally reveals what Russia plans to do to Europe, and it’s worse than you think

That’s an ominous threat.

The Conversation

Will Japan build nuclear weapons? Why China’s concerns are unfounded, for now

Tensions are growing in east Asia. The threat of a Chinese attack on Taiwan persists and, in recent weeks, North Korea has been testing its long-range missile capabilities. Russia’s reorientation of ties from Europe towards Asia is also accelerating and the America First rhetoric of Donald Trump is raising questions…

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JD Vance now claims the UK and France having nuclear weapons is a national security risk for the US

JD Vance is completely delusional.

Euronews

Has Iran's Khamenei authorised small nuclear weapons? What we know so far

Speculation is mounting about whether Iran's supreme leader has approved nuclear weapons development after June's conflict with Israel devastated its nuclear programme. US intelligence says no.

The Independent UK

US official defends Trump’s nuclear test comments by citing mounting risks from other states

The United States has announced it will resume nuclear testing if other countries do the same

International Business Times UK

UFOs Are 'Switching Our Nuclear Weapons On And Off', Source Claims

Marco Rubio claims a shadow government is hiding UFOs with the power to switch nuclear weapons on and off.

The Guardian - AU

US submarines carrying nuclear weapons could dock in Australia despite ban, Senate told

Defence secretary appears to contradict previous assurances from Penny Wong that only conventionally armed submarines will visit Australian ports under Aukus deal

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