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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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TISS suspended Dalit PhD scholar for protesting Centre’s policies, alleges student body
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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.
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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’.
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Video
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Watch: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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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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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future