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Apr- 2025 -

11 April

US Fast-Tracks New Nuclear Bomb Production Amid Rising Global Threats

The US is accelerating production of its new nuclear bomb by more than 25 percent, shaving seven months off the original timeline.

10 April

A member of an Iranian Army honor guard stands at attention in front of a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a ceremony

Loqman Radpey

Who Truly Benefits From a New US-Iran Nukes Deal?

Any future nuclear deal with Iran risks empowering the ruling regime while ignoring human rights abuses, particularly against minorities.

6 April

The IRGC is an elite branch of the Iranian military made up of roughly 125,000 members

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Rejects Trump Call for Direct Nuclear Talks

Iran's top diplomat has dismissed direct negotiations with the US as pointless, after US President Trump said he wanted face-to-face talks.

4 April

President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Says Wants ‘Direct Talks’ With Iran on Nukes Deal

US President Trump said he wanted "direct talks" with Tehran on nuclear deal, after he threatened to bomb Iran if it develops nuclear weapons.

Mar- 2025 -

12 March

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says to Host Russia, Iran for Nuclear Talks This Week

China will host Russia and Iran for trilateral talks on Tehran's nuclear program on Friday, Beijing's foreign ministry said.

11 March

Inder Singh Bisht

Northrop, USAF Complete Static Fire Test of Sentinel ICBM Motor

The US Air Force and Northrop Grumman have completed a full-scale qualification static fire test of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile stage-one solid rocket motor.

8 March

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next to the country's new submarine

Staff Writer With AFP

North Korea’s Kim Inspects ‘Nuclear-Powered Submarine’ Project

Kim Jong Un inspected a nuclear-powered submarine project, highlighting the navy's key role in North Korea's defense strategy.

Feb- 2025 -

27 February

Staff Writer With AFP

Iran Significantly Increased Stocks of Highly Enriched Uranium: IAEA

Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in recent months, according to a confidential report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) seen by AFP on Wednesday.

16 February