Nuclear Arsenal
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Why the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange may set back North Korea’s nuclear programme
The hermit nation’s expanding nuclear arsenal is funded by stolen cryptocurrency.
James Jin Kang, The Conversation
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Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal offers an opportunity to fix its flaws
Despite the US exit, parties to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action could still pursue fixes.
Jamsheed Choksy & Carol Choksy
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Top United States general says he will resist any unlawful nuclear strike order from Donald Trump
General John Hyten, who heads the US Strategic Command, said those who implement an illegal order could face life in prison.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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What are some of the major barriers urban Indian women face in owning land?
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Caught between Trump and Kim, Japan is nervous and alone
Japan's security is based on the guarantee that America will protect it, come what may – but that guarantee may no longer be reliable.
Taku Tamaki, The Conversation
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‘Refrain from acts that impact peace’: India, other nations condemn North Korea’s hydrogen bomb test
The US, UK, China, France, Russia and South Korea, as well as the International Atomic Energy Agency, urged Pyongyang to put an end to its provocations.
Scroll Staff
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North Korea launches its 11th missile of 2017, analysts believe this one could reach Alaska
After the device landed in Japanese waters, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the move ‘clearly shows that the threat has grown’.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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North Korea has restarted a plutonium reactor, says US intelligence chief
This deepens concerns that the country is expanding its arsenal, besides making technical progress in its nuclear weapons program.
Scroll Staff
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Nuclear warheads in Pakistan aimed at preventing Indian military action: US report
According to the United States Congress’ think tank, Congressional Research Service, Pakistan's 110 to 130 warheads increased the risk of a nuclear conflict between it and India.
Scroll Staff
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Kim Jong-un says North Korea has a hydrogen bomb
International experts believe the country does not have the capacity to build such a powerful weapon.
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The Reel
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry