The mission demanded the utmost secrecy. A team of American climbers, handpicked by the C.I.A. for their mountaineering skills — and their willingness to keep their mouths shut — were fighting their way up one of the highest mountains in the Himalayas. Step by step, they trudged up the razor-toothed ridge, the wind slamming their […]
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IAEA flags damage to Chornobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield in Ukraine | Russia-Ukraine war News
The IAEA has found a drone degraded the shield in February, in a strike Ukraine has accused Russia of carrying out. Published On 6 Dec 20256 Dec 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A drone strike has damaged a protective shield at the Chornobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, rendering it unable […]
US submarines carrying nuclear weapons could dock in Australia despite ban, Senate told | Australian military
US submarines carrying nuclear weapons could dock at Australian bases, defence officials have told the Senate, and the Australian government and people would not know. Senate estimates heard fierce debate over whether US Virginia-class submarines – set to “rotate” through Australian ports from 2027 as part of the contentious Aukus agreement – could carry nuclear […]
France seeks progress on nuclear talks as Iran top diplomat to visit Paris | Government News
France prepares to host Iran’s foreign minister in Paris for high-stakes talks on nuclear and regional tensions. France will host Iran’s foreign minister in Paris this week for talks that are set to include stalled nuclear negotiations. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot confirmed on Monday that his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi will arrive on Wednesday for […]
G7 slams Russian attacks on energy as Ukraine decries ‘nuclear terrorism’ | European Union News
The group said Russian attacks are inflicting ‘devastating social, environmental, and economic consequences’ on Ukraine. The energy ministers of the Group of Seven nations (G7) have issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy system, after authorities in Kyiv described Moscow’s most recent barrage as akin to “nuclear terrorism”. In a Friday statement, […]
What does Trump mean by ‘nuclear testing?’
President Donald Trump raised questions Wednesday night about a decades-old U.S. prohibition on testing its nuclear weapons by detonating them, a prospect which experts say is dangerous to populations and would open a door for adversaries to test and sharpen their most powerful weapons. Minutes before a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump posted […]