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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Risk of new nuclear proliferation cycle, Australia's defence minister warns
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles will on Saturday highlight the risk of a new cycle of nuclear proliferation in Europe and Asia, driven by China's rapid nuclear modernisation, Russia's strategic ties to North Korea and lapsed treaties. The Cold War arms control framework focused on numbers, warhead types and delivery systems is inadequate to grapple with the weaponisation of space, cyber and the ability to integrate nuclear weapons with autonomous systems, Marles is expected to tell the Shangri-La Dialogue, an Asian security forum. "We also have to counter the grim, potentially imminent, possibility of another wave of global nuclear proliferation as states seek security in a new age of imperial ambition," excerpts of his speech seen by Reuters say. In the speech Marles criticises Russia for threatening to use nuclear weapons in its conflict with Ukraine, which gave up its nuclear arsenal decades earlier, and says the probability Russia is transferring nuclear weapons technology to North Korea places "intolerable pressure on South Korea". "China's decision to pursue rapid nuclear modernisation and expansion, which aims in part to reach parity with or surpass the United States, is another reason the future of strategic arms control must be revitalised," he is expected to say. There is a risk of a new proliferation cycle that jeopardises the U.S. extended nuclear deterrence arrangement, he says. Marles will repeat Australia's assurances that the nuclear powered and conventionally armed submarines it is acquiring from the United States in the next decade under AUKUS comply with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Defence ministers, senior military and security officials and diplomats from around the world are attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 30-June 1.
Reuters
3 days ago
- General
- Reuters
Risk of new nuclear proliferation cycle, Australia's defence minister warns
SYDNEY, May 30 (Reuters) - Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles will on Saturday highlight the risk of a new cycle of nuclear proliferation in Europe and Asia, driven by China's rapid nuclear modernisation, Russia's strategic ties to North Korea and lapsed treaties. The Cold War arms control framework focused on numbers, warhead types and delivery systems is inadequate to grapple with the weaponisation of space, cyber and the ability to integrate nuclear weapons with autonomous systems, Marles is expected to tell the Shangri-La Dialogue, an Asian security forum. "We also have to counter the grim, potentially imminent, possibility of another wave of global nuclear proliferation as states seek security in a new age of imperial ambition," excerpts of his speech seen by Reuters say. In the speech Marles criticises Russia for threatening to use nuclear weapons in its conflict with Ukraine, which gave up its nuclear arsenal decades earlier, and says the probability Russia is transferring nuclear weapons technology to North Korea places "intolerable pressure on South Korea". "China's decision to pursue rapid nuclear modernisation and expansion, which aims in part to reach parity with or surpass the United States, is another reason the future of strategic arms control must be revitalised," he is expected to say. There is a risk of a new proliferation cycle that jeopardises the U.S. extended nuclear deterrence arrangement, he says. Marles will repeat Australia's assurances that the nuclear powered and conventionally armed submarines it is acquiring from the United States in the next decade under AUKUS comply with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Defence ministers, senior military and security officials and diplomats from around the world are attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore from May 30-June 1.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Trump's Iran nuclear talks faces test as Israel plans solo strike on Tehran's facilities
New US intelligence reveals Israel is preparing for a potential strike on Iran's nuclear sites, challenging US President Trump's push for a new Iran nuclear deal. As diplomacy stalls and tensions escalate, US officials weigh Israel's intentions and whether the Trump administration can avoid a broader Middle East conflict Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Washington is on edge as officials weigh an increasingly unpredictable situation. New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities even as US President Donald Trump pushes to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Tehran. The prospect of military escalation places the Trump administration in a precarious diplomatic the West Wing, aides and intelligence analysts are tracking Israeli military movements and intercepted communications pointing toward a potential unilateral strike. It is a complex calculus for Trump, who faces a narrow window to deliver a new Iran nuclear deal, while avoiding regional destabilization and pushback from a close ally in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin read: Friend turned foe? Reports say Benjamin Netanyahu manipulated American aid in his pursuit of power through war Officials say the probability of an Israeli strike has 'gone up significantly' in recent months. A deal perceived as weak by Israel could prompt a preemptive strike, potentially sabotaging Trump's efforts and plunging the Middle East into deeper Trump administration's diplomatic approach to Iran has entered a critical phase. A mid-March letter from Trump to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei set a 60-day deadline for negotiations. That deadline has now passed, and tensions are mounting as both sides remain far apart on key terms of uranium envoy Steve Witkoff, leading the US delegation, stated the US 'cannot allow even 1 percent of an enrichment capability.' Iran, however, insists enrichment is a sovereign right under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Talks continue, but sources confirm there is no finalized US proposal bearing Trump's approval.A senior Western diplomat confirmed that Trump recently said military action would be considered if talks fail. Trump now faces a dilemma: risk alienating Israel or allow negotiations that Netanyahu views as overly lenient toward read: Israel missing on Trump's Middle East itinerary amid him sidelining Netanyahu buzz. But US President says... US intelligence has observed Israeli movements that could indicate a looming strike from shifting air munitions to completing relevant air exercises. Yet some analysts believe these maneuvers may be calculated signals aimed at pressuring Tehran and Washington to a US source, Israel cannot destroy Iran's underground nuclear facilities without American assistance, including bunker-busting bombs and midair refueling capabilities. But one Israeli source told CNN that Israel would act alone if Trump's deal does not meet its possibility that Israel could act independently to derail a 'bad deal' remains under serious consideration in Washington. US officials have increased intelligence gathering and monitoring in weakened by sanctions and an October strike on missile sites, is more vulnerable than it has been in years. Some in the current administration believe this creates a fleeting window of opportunity for a diplomatic breakthrough or, conversely, for military read: Has Donald Trump cut contact with one of his closest friends, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? Here's the reason cited in reports An intelligence assessment from February noted Israel could use long-range missiles or military aircraft to exploit gaps in Iran's air defense, though such attacks would offer only temporary setbacks to Iran's nuclear ambitions.'The Israeli decision-making is going to be predicated on US policy,' said Jonathan Panikoff, a former senior intelligence official. Netanyahu is under domestic and international pressure to prevent a deal Israel deems ineffective, without jeopardizing US-Israel challenge is balancing diplomacy with hardline demands while managing the actions of an ally prepared to chart its own course.
Saudi Gazette
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia reaffirms right to peaceful nuclear energy under NPT framework
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia reiterated its firm position that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) guarantees the right of states parties to develop, produce, and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes, including the exploitation of national natural resources under conditions of safety and security. The Kingdom's statement came during the Third Preparatory Committee for the 2026 NPT Review Conference, held in New York from April 28 to May 9. Speaking at the session, Saudi Arabia's representative Sarah Al-Quba'a emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to its national atomic energy policy, which is centered on the peaceful use of nuclear technologies and the advancement of its national atomic energy project. "Saudi Arabia cooperates with the International Atomic Energy Agency, and we affirm the importance of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. We reject additional conditions outside the framework of the NPT," Al-Quba'a said. She underscored that the Kingdom believes peaceful international cooperation is the key to global prosperity, stability, and urged all NPT member states to adhere to the treaty's principles, which enshrine the right to peaceful nuclear energy without unjustified Arabia also called on advanced nuclear technology states to support the transfer of nuclear equipment and expertise to developing countries and to eliminate barriers that hinder access, especially for nations compliant with the International Atomic Energy Agency's comprehensive safeguards Kingdom reiterated that nuclear technology should be made available to all treaty-compliant states without imposing conditions or constraints that fall outside the scope of the treaty's framework.
Asahi Shimbun
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Asahi Shimbun
Nagasaki to invite Russia, Israel to A-bomb memorial event
Last year's Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony was held in the city on Aug. 9, 2024, to commemorate the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing. (Asahi Shimbun file photo) NAGASAKI—In a break from last year's snubs, the city government here will invite Russia, Belarus and Israel to the annual Nagasaki Peace Memorial Ceremony, Mayor Shiro Suzuki announced at a May 8 news conference. 'We'd like every country to gather for the ceremony in Nagasaki, where an atomic bomb was dropped, despite all the divisions,' Suzuki said. The choice is a departure from the city's stance last year where the three were not invited. Israel's exclusion earned the city criticism and backlash from countries including the United States and Britain. Both nations' ambassadors and those from four other major countries and the EU skipped the 2024 ceremony. Each year, the city sends invitations to foreign diplomatic missions in Japan for its annual peace ceremony that is held on the Aug. 9 anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. However, since 2022 it has refrained from inviting Russia and Belarus because of the Russian invasion to Ukraine. Israel was added to this list last year in light of its continued attacks on Gaza in Palestine; organizers were concerned about potential protests and other unpredictable risks during the ceremony. Rahm Emanuel, then-U.S. ambassador to Japan, argued this was not the case and the snub was for political reasons rather than security risks. Suzuki said the reason for this year's change was made based on his experience attending the third Preparatory Committee for the 2026 Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The meeting of the committee was held at the U.N. headquarters in New York from April 28 to May 9. Suzuki felt the international situation around realizing a world without nuclear weapons was "extremely severe" during the meeting. 'I want them to witness and feel, with their eyes, ears and hearts, the cruel and inhumane consequences of nuclear weapons in today's deeply divided world,' he said. The city plans to invite a total of 157 countries and regions to this year's event. Bag checks and increased security are part of its risk management plan and it hopes to carry out the ceremony in a solemn and peaceful setting. Hiroshima, which was bombed three days before Nagasaki, did not invite Russia and Belarus to its annual ceremony last year. The city was criticized for its "double standard" in choosing to welcome Israel. This year, it is changing its system of extending "invitations" and will instead "notify" entities of the event.
