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Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons Nuclear Weapons

Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons

Russia warned on Tuesday that the war launched by the U.S. and Israel against Iran ‌could result in ⁠the very ⁠outcome they were seeking to prevent, by spurring both Iran and its Arab neighbours to seek to ​acquire nuclear weapons. U.S. President Donald Trump cited Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons…
bubmag
March 3, 2026
Russia says it has seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons Nuclear Weapons

Russia says it has seen no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov | Photo Credit: PAVEL BEDNYAKOV Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday ​that Moscow had still seen no evidence that ‌Iran was developing nuclear weapons as ​the U.S. and Israel pursue ⁠their attack. US President Donald Trump has offered various reasons for going to…
bubmag
March 3, 2026
AIs can’t stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations Nuclear Weapons

AIs can’t stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations

Artificial intelligences opt for nuclear weapons surprisingly often Galerie Bilderwelt/Getty Images Advanced AI models appear willing to deploy nuclear weapons without the same reservations humans have when put into simulated geopolitical crises. Kenneth Payne at King’s College London set three leading large language models – GPT-5.2, Claude Sonnet 4 and…
bubmag
February 25, 2026
Growing Tensions With US Could Lead Europe Deeper Into Nuclear Proliferation Nuclear Weapons

Growing Tensions With US Could Lead Europe Deeper Into Nuclear Proliferation

For more than 70 years, the United States has practiced what it calls extended deterrence, which includes the so-called “nuclear umbrella” for its NATO allies in Europe. Countries under the umbrella agree not to develop their own nuclear weapons with the understanding that the U.S. could use its nuclear weapons…
bubmag
February 24, 2026
US intelligence says China developing new generation of nuclear weapons, conducted covert explosive test: Report Nuclear Weapons

US intelligence says China developing new generation of nuclear weapons, conducted covert explosive test: Report

US officials reportedly believe China’s nuclear expansion is narrowing the gap with the United States and Russia, potentially leading to advanced capabilities not currently possessed by either power. A member of the People's Liberation Army stands as the strategic strike group displays DF-5C nuclear missiles during a military parade to…
bubmag
February 21, 2026
Ukrainian man jailed for identity theft that helped North Koreans get jobs at US companies Nuclear Weapons

Ukrainian man jailed for identity theft that helped North Koreans get jobs at US companies

Image Credits:U.S. Department of Justice 9:38 AM PST · February 20, 2026 A U.S. federal court has sentenced a Ukrainian man to five years in prison for his part in a long-running identity theft operation that helped overseas North Korean workers gain fraudulent employment at dozens of U.S. companies. U.S.…
bubmag
February 20, 2026
After Geneva Talks, US Says It Will Deter Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons ‘One Way Or Another’ Nuclear Weapons

After Geneva Talks, US Says It Will Deter Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons ‘One Way Or Another’

After Geneva Talks, US Says It Will Deter Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons 'One Way Or Another' Last Updated: February 18, 2026, 17:28 IST US vows to block Iran from nuclear arms. Geneva talks set principles, but US military buildup and Iran's Hormuz drills raise tensions. US Energy Secretary Chris…
bubmag
February 18, 2026
U.S. offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test Nuclear Weapons

U.S. offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test

Democracy Dies in Darkness Foreign Policy Remarks by a top administration official appeared to be aimed at dispelling skepticism of its assertions, as President Donald Trump vows to restart U.S. tests. February 17, 2026 at 4:44 p.m. EST Yesterday at 4:44 p.m. EST President Donald Trump greets Chinese President Xi…
bubmag
February 18, 2026