weapon with the capacity to indiscriminately kill a very large number of people and cause great physical, economic and environmental damage
‘The Palestinian protest shut down the #Oscars tonight. Humanity wins,’ actor Mark Ruffalo said on the red carpet, before stopping for a brief interview and then ... Show more www.reuters.com/lifestyle/hollywood-heads-oscars-with-oppenheimer-odds-on-favorite-2024-03-10/
Quick Glance: Success at the Oscars 2024
- The 96th Academy Awards were commemorated with host Jimmy Kimmel.
- The dominance of Oppenheimer with 13 nominations stood out.
- Exciting competitions in diverse categories with possible historical victories.
- Past acting winners introduced nominees, along with thrilling musical performances.
Oscars 2024: Atomic bomb movie 'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture: "Oppenheimer," the blockbuster biopic about the race to build the first atomic bomb ...
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New Nato member: Sweden does not want nuclear weapons on its territory: Sweden joined Nato just a few days ago and now Prime Minister Kristersson is making it ...
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Putin warns West that sending troops to Ukraine risks 'tragic' global nuclear war
pbs.org/newshour/world/putin-warns-west-that-sending-troops-to-ukraine-risks-tragic-global-nuclear-war
Quick Glance: Putin's Nuclear War Warning Over Ukraine Troop Deployment
- Putin warns of a 'real' risk of nuclear war if Western countries send troops to Ukraine.
- He highlighted the consequences for possible interventionists and emphasized Russia's possession of weapons that can target their territory.
- Putin praised Russian troops in Ukraine as courageous warriors who will not back down.
- He emphasized the Russian army's increased combat capabilities and confident advancement on the front line.
Around the world, cinephiles say ‘meh’ to Hollywood’s Oscar nominees: Hollywood films entertain but don’t uplift, film scholars say.
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/10/around-the-world-cinephiles-say-meh-to-hollywoods-oscar-nominees
Exclusive: US prepared ‘rigorously’ for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in late 2022, officials say
cnn.com/2024/03/09/politics/us-prepared-rigorously-potential-russian-nuclear-strike-ukraine/
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Quick Glance: US Prepared for Russian Nuclear Attack on Ukraine in Late 2022
- In late 2022, the US began extensive preparations to respond to the possibility of a Russian nuclear bomb attack on Ukraine, marking the first nuclear attack in war in nearly 80 years.
- A potential Russian nuclear attack on Ukraine would pose a challenge for Western nuclear powers, who may consider responding with conventional weapons.
- The Biden administration expressed specific concerns that Russia could potentially use tactical or battlefield nuclear weapons, leading to intense preparations and measures to avoid such escalation.
- Since the nuclear threat in late 2022, US and European officials have not identified similar threats but remain vigilant, continuing to refine plans as the possibility of facing increased risk in the future is not ruled out.
Ukraine war: Putin warns the West against using nuclear weapons: In his State of the Union speech, Kremlin leader Putin reacts to ideas in the West about sending ...
infranken.de/welt/ukraine-krieg-putin-warnt-den-westen-vor-atomwaffen-einsatz-art-5837923
Quick Glance: Caution Against Troop Deployment in Ukraine
- Putin justifies attack and warns against ground troops.
- Citizens urged to support army, critics suppressed.
- Accuses West of war responsibility, threatens with nuclear weapons.
- Putin's reelection likely despite challenges.
Navalny’s Mother Blasts Russia Over Son’s Remains as Putin Rides Nuclear-Capable Bomber
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Quick Glance: Russia: Navalny's Death and Putin's Prisoner
- Aleksei Navalny, President Putin's formidable opponent, has died suspiciously.
- His defiant widow continues his anti-Kremlin activism.
- Key events in Russia over the past week and future outlook are discussed.
- Putin and his state are accused of being behind Navalny's death.
What to read about Pakistan: Six books provide an introduction to a troubled, nuclear-armed country
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Putin denies plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space: The Russian president says Moscow has always been "categorically against" such deployments.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68346874
Putin Says West Risks Nuclear Conflict if It Intervenes More in Ukraine: “We also have weapons that can strike targets on their territory,” Mr ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/29/world/europe/putin-speech-ukraine-nuclear-conflict.html
Japanese Crime Boss Trafficked Nuclear Material From Myanmar, U.S. Says: Takeshi Ebisawa, already facing federal drug trafficking charges, offered uranium and ...
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Quick Glance: Boss of Japan crime syndicate trafficked nuclear material
- The head of a Japanese crime syndicate conspired to traffic uranium and plutonium to support Iran's nuclear weapons program, according to US prosecutors.
- Takeshi Ebisawa and others presented samples of nuclear materials transported from Myanmar to Thailand to an undercover DEA agent.
- Seized material contained uranium and weapons-grade plutonium, confirming the trafficking allegations.
- Ebisawa, charged with international trafficking of nuclear materials, is in custody awaiting trial for his role in the illicit trade.
China space threat growing at ‘breathtaking pace’: Space Command chief: U.S. Space Command head Gen. Stephen Whiting said Thursday that space has become an ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4500420-china-threat-space-command/
Russia says it successfully test fired Yars nuclear ballistic missile: Russia’s defense ministry said on Friday that it had successfully test fired a Yars ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/03/01/Russia-says-it-successfully-test-fired-Yars-nuclear-ballistic-missile
British nuclear missile submarine set for £560m upgrades: The overhaul of HMS Victorious will allow the boat to carry out deterrent patrols until the next ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-nuclear-missile-submarine-set-for-560m-upgrades/
Police cars set on fire: The Hague experiences serious riots at Eritrean meetings
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Den-Haag-erlebt-schwere-Krawalle-bei-Eritreer-Treffen-article24744790.html
Biden’s Armageddon Moment: When Nuclear Detonation Seemed Possible in Ukraine: For a few weeks in October 2022, the White House was consumed in a crisis whose ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/09/us/politics/biden-nuclear-russia-ukraine.html
'I was a guinea pig during secret Christmas Island nuclear tests': Royal Engineer Brian Cantle recounts experiences of explosive tests on Christmas Island in ...
bbc.com/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-68415338
Leaked Russian military files reveal criteria for nuclear strike: Doctrine for tactical nuclear weapons outlined in training scenarios for an invasion by China
ft.com/content/f18e6e1f-5c3d-4554-aee5-50a730b306b7
Paid articlePaid Greek students clash with police ahead of education bill vote: Greek students threw petrol bombs at police who responded with tear gas in central Athens on ...
reuters.com/world/europe/greek-pm-urges-parliament-approve-education-bill-2024-03-08/
Putin denies U.S. claims that Russia intends to deploy nuclear weapons in space: Putin said Tuesday that "we always have been categorically against and ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/putin-denies-u-s-claims-that-russia-intends-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-space
Heusgen: Nuclear weapons something that "has brought peace": Christoph Heusgen, head of the Munich Security Conference, is open to discussions about European ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/heusgen-sicherheitskonferenz-muenchen-atomwaffen-verteidigung-100.html
US congressman warns of "threat to national security": The warning of a high-ranking member of parliament of a "serious threat to national security" has caused a ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/atomare-gefahr-all-russland-100.html
UK nuclear missile test fails for second time in eight years: Ministry of Defence says ‘anomaly’ occurred during firing of Trident in January
ft.com/content/c81351ac-d70b-4bb7-afa5-6d498632f92a
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Failed Trident missile launch shakes UK
- Reports indicate an unexpected outcome in a Trident missile test last month, where a missile landed in the ocean off the coast of Florida.
- This incident marked the second consecutive test failure of a Trident missile following an incident in 2016.
- Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, aboard HMS Vanguard to witness the test, confirmed the presence of an 'anomaly'.
- Heightened international tensions have led to scrutiny of the British Navy's readiness, especially after a flagship had to be withdrawn from a NATO exercise.
India's intervention made Putin abandon use of nuclear weapon in Ukraine: Report
wionews.com/world/putin-abandoned-use-of-nuclear-weapon-in-ukraine-after-intervention-from-india-china-report-698455
As a demonstration of power?: Putin flies in a supersonic bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons
n-tv.de/politik/Putin-fliegt-in-atomwaffenfaehigem-Uberschallbomber-mit-article24756655.html
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Indian police tear gas farmers protesting for better crop prices: Indian police have fired tear gas and detained some farmers who tried to break barricades ...
apnews.com/article/india-farmers-protests-modi-fb01da65634b532d92bc017cc3be730b
Quick Glance: Furious Farmer vs. Italy's Agri Giants
- Farmers protest big agricultural industries
- Betrayed Farmers C.R.A. plans protest against Giorgia Meloni's government
- Smaller populist groups represent protesting Italian farmers
- Agriculture ministries deal with various large farmers' associations
Ukraine updates: Germany vows to hold Putin accountable: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that the world will not forget who is responsible for the ...
dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-germanys-baerbock-vows-to-hold-putin-accountable/live-68313840
U.S. Fears Russia Might Put a Nuclear Weapon in Space: American spy agencies are divided on whether Moscow would go so far, but the concern is urgent enough that ...
nyti.ms/3OM2K3g
China urges largest nuclear states to negotiate a 'no-first-use' treaty: States with the largest nuclear arsenals should negotiate a treaty on no-first-use of ...
reuters.com/world/china-urges-un-define-roadmap-exempt-non-nuclear-states-nuclear-threat-state-2024-02-28/
Hundreds Brave Heavy Russian Security Presence To Say Goodbye To Navalny: Lines of hundreds of people with flowers -- flanked by security officers -- snaked ...
rferl.org/a/russia-navalny-funeral-riot-police-burial-mourners/32843589.html
Russia: Kremlin papers reveal possible plans to use nuclear weapons: Russia repeatedly threatens to use nuclear weapons. Previously secret documents now show ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/id_100353626/russland-kremlpapiere-enthuellen-moegliche-plaene-fuer-atomwaffeneinsatz.html
Opinion | The President’s Sole Authority Over Nuclear Weapons Is Dangerous: In the United States, it’s up to one person to decide whether the world becomes ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/07/opinion/nuclear-weapons-president.html
U.S. Has New Intelligence About Russia’s Nuclear Capabilities: A congressman’s cryptic statement about the development set Washington abuzz about what the ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/14/us/politics/intelligence-russia-nuclear.html
Quick Glance: Alert: Urgent National Security Threat
- Chair of Intelligence Committee calls for decryption of a serious threat without specifics.
- White House confirms non-imminent threat, with congressional leaders to be briefed this week.
- Lawmakers have until Friday to review intelligence information.
- Urgent issue concerning destabilizing foreign military capability discussed as significant but not panic-inducing.
Opinion | Why Authoritarians Like Saddam Hussein Confound U.S. Presidents: A C.I.A. capable of making a mistake on the scale of its miss about Iraq’s weapons of ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/28/opinion/saddam-hussein-cia-iraq.html
Opinion | Nuclear War: The Rising Risk, and How We Stop It: The risk of nuclear conflict is rising. It’s time for the world to pull itself back from the edge.
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/04/opinion/nuclear-war-prevention.html
British Film Awards: "Oppenheimer" scoops seven prizes: Christopher Nolan's film about the inventor of the atomic bomb wins seven Bafta awards ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/panorama/bafta-filmpreise-oppenheimer-hueller-100.html
The nuclear weapons debate in the ARD press club: Feel free to ask the group your questions in the comments.
Putin's nuclear threat: the scenario in which Russia would drive NATO into a corner
welt.de/politik/ausland/plus250355012/Putins-Atomdrohung-Das-Szenario-in-dem-Russland-die-Nato-in-die-Enge-treiben-wuerde.html
Paid articlePaid Barley: EU nuclear bomb could become an issue: SPD European leader Barley doubts whether Europe will be protected by the US nuclear umbrella ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/barley-europa-usa-trump-nato-atombombe-100.html
Quick Glance: Barley Questions US Nuclear Shield
- Barley doubts Europe's protection under US nuclear shield.
- Europe cannot rely on the USA, according to Barley.
- Trump's Nato remarks caused international dismay.
- Barley believes Europe must step in if US stops arms deliveries.
Why Russia won't have its anti-satellite weapon in space anytime soon: It’s unclear if Russia has the capability to successfully launch a nuclear ...
politico.com/news/2024/02/15/russia-anti-satellite-weapon-space-00141827
Quick Glance: Trump and NATO: EU Concerned About Security
- Trump's remarks on NATO membership worry EU
- European NATO allies increase military spending by 11%
- Europe's nuclear deterrence heavily relies on US
- Fear of Washington's large nuclear arsenal and France's sole possession of nuclear weapons
Debate on European nuclear weapons: Lindner calls for talks with Macron on nuclear deterrence
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Riots break out between rival Eritrean groups in the Netherlands: Violence erupted between those who remain support the east African nations government to the ...
news.sky.com/story/riots-break-out-between-rival-eritrean-groups-in-the-netherlands-13074671
U.S. Warns Allies Russia Could Put a Nuclear Weapon Into Orbit This Year: The American assessments are divided, however, and President Vladimir Putin denied ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/21/world/europe/us-russia-nuclear-weapon-space.html
The police fire tear gas at farmers near the Shambhu border between the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana.
Indian farmers are marching towards ... Show more #farmersprotest2024
What is Russia’s mysterious new space weapon?: Theories include a space-nuke or a nuclear-powered jammer
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Russia’s Medvedev threatens to nuke US, UK, Germany, Ukraine if Russia loses occupied territories
kyivindependent.com/russias-medvedev-threatens-to-nuke-us-germany-uk-ukraine-if-russia-loses-occupied-territories/
Trump's NATO threat: How realistic is the EU as a nuclear power?: Could Europe lose the protection of the US nuclear power under Trump? Expert Liviu Horovitz ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/eu-atomwaffen-arsenal-trump-drohung-usa-nato-100.html
Kremlin criticises Biden as he calls Putin a 'crazy SOB': The Kremlin has said a remark by US President Joe Biden calling Russian President Vladimir ...
rte.ie/news/us/2024/0222/1433741-biden-putin/
Germany and nuclear weapons: A difficult history: Donald Trump's suggestion the US will no longer apply NATO's principle of collective defense should ...
dw.com/en/germany-and-nuclear-weapons-a-difficult-history/a-68279838
US and South Korea fly warplanes in interception drills after North Korea’s missile test
nbcnews.com/news/world/us-south-korea-fly-warplanes-interception-drills-north-koreas-missile-rcna140314
Quick Glance: Japan, U.S., South Korea Agree on North Korea Cooperation
- In Rio de Janeiro, the foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea agreed on close cooperation to address North Korea's nuclear and military threats, along with its ties to Russia.
- Emphasizing strategic coordination for global challenges, discussions also covered the Taiwan Strait, the Israel-Hamas conflict, hostage release, and humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The talks occurred during a G20 meeting and followed increased coordination efforts since a trilateral summit last year, showcasing Japan's willingness for dialogue with North Korea and concerns over its Russia ties.
- Japan expressed readiness for diplomatic relations with North Korea while addressing the issue of abductions, highlighting the importance of strategic coordination in the region.
Putin, Kim Jong-un and Nuclear War: As Threats Get Louder, the Risk Rises: Are frequent threatening gestures empty just because they are not fulfilled? A nuclear ...
welt.de/kultur/plus250335244/Putin-Kim-Jong-un-und-der-Atomkrieg-Wenn-die-Drohungen-lauter-werden-steigt-das-Risiko.html
Paid articlePaid G7 leaders admonish Russia for ‘irresponsible nuclear rhetoric’ on second anniversary of Ukraine war
thehill.com/policy/international/4487151-g7-leaders-admonish-russia-for-irresponsible-nuclear-rhetoric/
Until General Mark Milley, no chairman of the Joint Chiefs had confronted the possibility that the president might provoke a coup ... Show more theatln.tc/MCB0cVbJ
Analysis: What are the potential geopolitical implications of Russia’s purported space weapon?
pbs.org/newshour/world/analysis-what-are-the-potential-geopolitical-implications-of-russias-purported-space-weapon
Inert nuclear missile found in US man's garage: The device did not have any deadly warhead, and is "basically a gas tank for rocket fuel", police say.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68189568
Putin flexes as Ukraine battles US gridlock : Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be growing increasingly bold amid U.S. inaction over the war in Ukraine ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4479609-putin-flexes-ukraine-us-gridlock/
In an interview with the SZ, Chancellor Olaf Scholz explains why Germany needs to continue to arm itself. However, he doesn't believe in a European protective ... Show more www.sueddeutsche.de/projekte/artikel/politik/scholz-putin-atomwaffen-krieg-israel-e869678/?utm_content=scholzinterview_e869678&utm_medium=organic_content&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=op_social
The campaign against Kiev is just the first chapter of a new Cold War, warns renowned Scottish author Niall Ferguson in an interview with stern: trib.al/f3OuzhJ
UN experts investigating 58 suspected North Korean cyberattacks valued at about $3 billion
apnews.com/article/un-experts-north-korea-cyberattacks-nuclear-sanctions-8e84703049dfb4fda011829115777c9e
Police have fired tear gas and baton-charged protesters at Karachi’s Sharea Faisal thoroughfare as protesters of the JUI-F tried to make their way to the ... Show more www.dawn.com/live/elections-2024 #DawnToday
India's angry farmers brace for long, dangerous protest: Farmers in India say they feel cheated by the government after waiting years for their demands on ...
dw.com/en/indias-angry-farmers-brace-for-long-dangerous-protest/a-68353787
Russia is working on a weapon to destroy satellites but has not deployed one yet: The White House says there's no immediate threat to safety. National security ...
npr.org/2024/02/15/1231594952/russia-national-security-threat-space-nuclear
U.S. Fears Russia Might Put a Nuclear Weapon in Space: American spy agencies are divided on whether Moscow would go so far, but the concern is urgent enough that ...
nytimes.com/2024/02/17/us/politics/russia-nuclear-weapon-space.html
Russia developing space-based weapon 'troubling' but not an immediate threat, White House says
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/02/15/russia-threat-not-immediate-white-house-says/72616342007/
Quick Glance: Russia in Possession of Troubling Anti-Satellite Weapon
- US has information on Russia's capability, which is not currently active.
- White House confirms intelligence after vague warning from House Intelligence Committee head.
- Russia downplays US concerns about the capability, which would violate international Outer Space Treaty.
- White House to engage directly with Russians on concerns; acknowledges seriousness of the matter.
Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer is best film: The biographical film about the inventor of the atomic bomb won best film at the Oscars. But the drama was not only ...
rp-online.de/kultur/film/oscar/oscars-2024-oppenheimer-ist-bester-film_aid-108639853
Fabiola Campillai was blinded after a tear gas attack during Chile’s 2019 protests.
Determined to get justice for hundreds of police brutality survivors ... Show more #InternationalWomensDay aje.io/VOJ
Ukraine war latest: US reportedly prepared for potential Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine in 2022
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-war-latest-march-9-10-2024-2/
Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Reports on Drone Attacks
- Germany considers missile exchange with Britain for Ukraine
- Macron postpones Ukraine visit again
- Habeck calls for coalition unity before upcoming German Taurus vote
- Pope under scrutiny for remarks on 'white flag'
With a dire warning, concerns rise about conflict in space with Russia: Pentagon officials have warned for years that their satellites are vulnerable to attack.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/15/space-weapons-russia-china-starlink/
"Oppenheimer" won best picture at the 96th Academy Awards.
Read AP's review of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster biopic.
#UK military has suffered its third embarrassment in the matter of just a few weeks, as a nuclear missile test reportedly failed. Watch for details
Is NATO strong enough to deter a Russia-Europe war?: Three decades ago, at the end of the Cold War, NATO members looked feverishly to find a mission to replace ...
asiatimes.com/2024/03/is-nato-strong-enough-to-deter-a-russia-europe-war/
Quick Glance: Sweden Celebrates NATO Membership
- Almost two years after applying, many Swedes are relieved as Sweden officially joins NATO.
- Support for membership grew amidst Russian aggression in the region in the mid-2010s.
- Despite some opposition, most Swedes support NATO membership and feel safer.
- Increased military presence and cooperation post-NATO accession could spark public discussions.
Why Harry Truman called J. Robert Oppenheimer the “cry baby scientist”: The so-called “father of the bomb” helped bring us prematurely into the age of ...
vox.com/future-perfect/2023/7/22/23803380/j-robert-oppenheimer-film-movie-nuclear-weapons-manhattan-project-world-war-ii-christopher-nolan
Indian security forces fired tear gas at protesting farmers for a second day to stop tens of thousands from marching to the capital New Delhi to demand higher ... Show more reut.rs/4bGmhvJ
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