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North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea now likely has nuclear missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland. But some

North Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns

nuclear capability that includes intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) capable of reaching the US mainland. Under [Kim Jong-un](https://www.theguardian.com/world/kim-jong-un), who became leader five years later, North Korea

North Korea launches ballistic missiles toward sea

North Korea said leader Kim Jong Un supervised missile tests from the country's destroyer. After the test, Kim said his government remained focused on the "limitless expansion" of its nuclear forces and issued unspecified

Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters

North Korea on April 13, 2023. The message reads: The Japanese government warns citizens of the northernmost main island of Hokkaido to take immediate cover and stay inside buildings, as a missile was likely

N Korea’s Kim Jong Un calls for ‘exponential’ expansion of nuclear arsenal

nuclear capabilities”. According to some analysts, Kim’s visit appeared aimed at reinforcing his country’s position that denuclearisation is not an option before potential diplomatic engagement, particularly with the United States. Chad O’Carroll

Nuclear risks rise as powers expand and modernise arsenals: SIPRI study

North Korea, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States – possessed 12,187 nuclear warheads as of January this year, with some 9,745 of these held in military stockpiles for potential

Russia will always be victorious, says Putin at scaled-back Victory Day parade

missiles and armoured vehicles, a fixture of the parade since Putin introduced military hardware in 2017, was absent entirely. In its place, guests were shown a video showcasing Russia’s drone capabilities and nuclear arsenal

North Korea says it will deploy new artillery guns targeting Seoul

capability will provide a great change and advantage in the land operations of our army," according to KCNA. Kim said various operational and tactical missile systems and powerful multiple rocket launcher systems are also scheduled

What is uranium enrichment and how quickly could Iran build a nuclear bomb?

capable of enriching weapons-grade uranium could take up “no more floor space than a studio apartment, making it easily hidden in a small laboratory”, he said, estimating the area at 60sq metres (600sq feet

Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times

nuclear war. The then-Soviet First Secretary Nikita Khrushchev called the blockade “outright piracy” and an act of aggression, and initially ordered ships to proceed. For several days, Soviet vessels steamed towards the quarantine line

US ‘restricts intelligence sharing with South Korea’ after minister identified suspected nuclear site

missile activity continued normally and military readiness remained unaffected. The restrictions followed what South Korean outlets [described as multiple protests](https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026042109071711233) from US officials, who expressed concern that sensitive information had been disclosed

Moscow marks Victory Day with a Red Square parade under tight security

North Korea, a tribute to Pyongyang that sent its soldiers to fight alongside Moscow forces to repel a Ukrainian incursion into Russia's Kursk region. ### Earlier ceasefires failed to hold Russia declared a unilateral ceasefire