Russia's Deputy Chair of the Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, issued a stark warning Tuesday, stating that any transfer of U.S. nuclear weapons to Ukraine would be considered a nuclear attack on Russia. The statement, shared via Telegram and summarized by RT, underscores escalating tensions as Western support for Ukraine intensifies. The U.S., U.K., and France are currently using nuclear-capable missiles armed with conventional explosives to strike targets in Russia.
A report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) revealed that Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, nearing weapons-grade levels. As of October 26, Iran possesses approximately 400 pounds of uranium at 60% purity - enough to produce four nuclear bombs. This marks a 40-pound increase since August.
China is pursuing the "most rapid expansion" of its nuclear arsenal in history, according to a report published earlier this week by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA).
In a move that has sent ripples through geopolitical circles, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced revisions to Russia's nuclear doctrine, signaling a potentially lower threshold for nuclear weapon use. This update underscores Russia's readiness to redefine what constitutes an existential threat, thereby expanding the scenarios under which nuclear arms might be deployed. Putin clearly stated, “We reserve the right to use nuclear weapons in case of aggression against Russia, including if the enemy poses a critical threat to our sovereignty with conventional weapons."
Hundreds of millions of dollars in U.S.-funded research has benefited Chinese entities, a report from the House Committee on Education and the Workforce reveals.
USA Today ran the headlines, April 11, 2024: "Voters, fearful of World War III as Iran strikes Israel."
President Nixon, in his last official address, August 8,...
