US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emannuel boycotted a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing.

US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emannuel boycotted a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing.
North Korea has been expanding its short-range weaponry designed to overwhelm missile defences in South Korea.
Russian leader threatens to relaunch production of intermediate-range nuclear weapons if US deploys missiles to Germany.
Taiwan’s 40th edition of its Han Kuang war games tests the island’s readiness to repel a potential Chinese invasion.
Police at the US Capitol in Washington DC arrested dozens of protesters that demanded an arms embargo against Israel.
Beijing said US weapons sales to Taiwan has ‘compromised atmosphere’ for continued talks on nuclear non-proliferation.
A report finds nuclear powers have increased spending on a scale never seen before.
SIPRI notes the effects of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza in reducing international security.
Moscow says the exercises are a response to ‘daily provocations’ from the United States and its European allies.
Exercises involve Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and are seen as warning to Ukraine’s Western allies.
Brinkmanship in the war in Ukraine might be nearing its natural limits; this could pave the way for diplomacy.
Adviser to Khamenei says Iran will have ‘no choice’ if nuclear facilities targeted by Israel.
Exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons to be held after top European leaders indicated deepening Ukraine backing.
Pyongyang says new warhead designed for cruise missiles, adding that a new anti-aircraft rocket was also tested.