Kim Jong Un orders 'exponential' expansion of North Korea's nuke arsenal in 2023
Kim accused South Korea of being ‘hell-bent’ on imprudent and dangerous arms build-up and openly trumpeting its preparations for war with North Korea.
Jan 01, 2023, 09:28 AM ISTChina expanding nuclear arsenal does not reflect 'minimal deterrence', warns US
China has stepped up its aggressive posture toward the US and its regional allies in recent years, and a top US general has warned of Beijing's expanding nuclear arsenal, adding that it does not reflect minimal deterrence.
Sep 18, 2022, 07:12 AM ISTChina accuses US of 'Cold War mentality' with new nuclear policy
China urged the United States to drop its "Cold War mentality" and not misread its military build-up.
Feb 04, 2018, 10:59 AM ISTTerrorism, failing economy make Pakistan most dangerous nation for the world: Ex-CIA official
Rampant terrorism, failing economy and its growing nuclear arsenal make Pakistan the most dangerous country for the world, says an ex CIA official.
Feb 16, 2017, 21:00 PM ISTIndia aware of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal expansion: Manohar Parrikar
India is aware of reports of Pakistan`s nuclear expansion and was taking all steps to safeguard India`s national interest, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Friday.
Dec 09, 2016, 16:03 PM ISTNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-Un orders nuclear arsenal on 'standby'
The North's nuclear warheads must be deployed "on standby so as to be fired at any moment," Kim was quoted as saying by the North's official KCNA news agency on Friday.
Mar 04, 2016, 13:11 PM ISTUS asks Pakistan to reduce its nuclear arsenal
As a mainstream nuclear power, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is looking forward to attending the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington on March 31.
Mar 01, 2016, 22:52 PM ISTPakistan worried that India will soon have nuclear triad: Daily
Pakistan`s biggest worry right now is that "India will soon possess the much-vaunted nuclear triad", said a Pakistani daily which observed that Pakistan is nowhere near reaching that level.
Feb 26, 2016, 11:32 AM ISTNuclear deterrence a 'factor of stability' in South Asia, says Pak
Describing its nuclear arsenal as a "factor of stability in South Asia", Pakistan on Wednesday said it will maintain a full-spectrum deterrence and take steps to effectively respond to the threats to its national security.
Feb 24, 2016, 21:21 PM ISTIs North Korea close to weaponising a long-range rocket?
Analysts agree that Pyongyang already possesses a nuclear arsenal of around a dozen nuclear weapons.
Feb 07, 2016, 21:40 PM IST