North Korea says nuclear status will not change despite external pressure
North Korea has said its status as a nuclear-armed state will not change, rejecting what it described as external pressure and rhetorical claims.In a statement reported on Thursday, Pyongyang said it would not be bound by the non-proliferation treaty under any circumstances whatsoever.It used the country's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, in making the remarks.The comments come against the backdrop of long-running sanctions and nuclear tensions.North Korea withdrew from the treaty in 2003, after threatening to leave it in 1993.Since then, it has carried out six nuclear tests and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads.The... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 03:00 LONDON
US lawmakers press for transparency on Israel's nuclear capability
A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers has urged the US State Department to break with longstanding silence over Israel's nuclear capabilities.The letter, sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, says the issue has become more urgent amid the US-Israel war on Iran.The lawmakers asked what nuclear weapon capabilities Israel has, including details on warheads and launchers.They also sought information on the Negev Nuclear Research Center in Dimona, which has long been believed to be central to Israel's nuclear programme.In the letter, dated May 4, the members of Congress said they needed fuller information on the nuclear balance in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 May 2026 00:00 LONDON
Shadows of Fire: The Long Arc of Iran–United States Tensions
A Region on Edge: The Latest Escalation In recent months, tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified once again, fueled by disputes over regional security, nuclear development, maritime incidents in the Persian Gulf, and the broader strategic balance in the Middle East. Officials in Washington have expressed renewed concern over Iran’s uranium enrichment levels, while leaders in Tehran have accused the United States of economic warfare through sanctions and diplomatic isolation. The fragile equilibrium that followed earlier rounds of indirect negotiations appears increasingly strained, with both sides engaging in sharp rhetoric at the United Nations, reinforcing military postures... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews-Opinion | 19 Feb 2026 08:49 LONDON
