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Australia sanctions North Korea-linked cyber criminals

Australia sanctions North Korea-linked cyber criminals

Australia's foreign minister has meted out punishments as North Korean cyber actors continue to steal billions in cryptocurrency to fund nuclear warheads.

APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce

APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce

APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce

APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce

APEC nations have vowed greater economic co-operation and integration as they wind up their meeting at a time when global trade faces "significant challenge”.

Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes

Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes

Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes

Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes

The Pentagon will immediately resume testing the US nuclear arsenal on an "equal basis" with other nuclear powers, President Donald Trump said.

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N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea

N Korea fires missiles before leaders meet in S Korea

North Korea has fired several short-range ballistic missiles in a northeasterly direction, South Korea's military says.

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Sweeping UN sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.

Iran would resume nuclear talks with US with guarantees

Iran would resume nuclear talks with US with guarantees

Iran’s foreign minister says his country is open to resuming nuclear talks with the US, if it is guaranteed there will be no further attacks on its nation.

UK, France condemn 'threats' against nuclear watchdog

UK, France condemn 'threats' against nuclear watchdog

Britain, France and Germany have called on Iran to guarantee the safety of staff from the nuclear watchdog after a newspaper took aim at its director.

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Iran-Israel ceasefire appears to hold as Trump vents

Iran-Israel ceasefire appears to hold as Trump vents

Iran-Israel ceasefire appears to hold as Trump vents

Iran-Israel ceasefire appears to hold as Trump vents

US air strikes didn't destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months, according to one initial US intelligence assessment.

Israel hits Evin jail, strikes on Tehran 'biggest yet'

Israel hits Evin jail, strikes on Tehran 'biggest yet'

Israel hits Evin jail, strikes on Tehran 'biggest yet'

Israel hits Evin jail, strikes on Tehran 'biggest yet'

A day after the US "obliterates" Iran's nuclear sites, Israel reignited its air strikes with what it calls the most intense bombing of Tehran yet.

Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after attacks

Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after attacks

Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after attacks

Israel says Tehran to 'pay price' after attacks

Iran says it used a new method to confuse Israel's Iron Dome defence systems to target each other, allowing Tehran to successfully hit many targets.

Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end

Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end

Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end

Israel, Iran bombard each other as Trump flags easy end

World leaders are urging Israel and Iran to de-escalate their conflict as the Israeli military warns residents near Iranian weapons facilities to evacuate.

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

'Grim possibility': warning over China's nuclear desire

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.

Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman

Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman

Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman

Iran says nuclear talks with US to continue in Oman

Donald Trump has reiterated his threat of drastic consequences for Iran over its nuclear program as plans are made to resume negotiations in Oman.

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran and the US are meeting for talks aimed at addressing Tehran's nuclear program amid the shadow of regional conflict and Donald Trump's military threats.

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Trump wants denuclearisation talks with Russia, China

US President Donald Trump plans to start talks with Russia and China on nuclear disarmament and hopes all three nations agree to cut their defence budgets.

Japan atom bomb survivors group wins Nobel Peace Prize

Japanese atom bomb survivors organisation Nihon Hidankyo has won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for "its efforts to achieve a world free from nuclear weapons".

Ukraine summons Iran envoy amid missile transfer rumour

Tehran has denied reports it has transfered ballistic missiles to Russia, saying the rumours are tantamount to "psychological warfare".

Australians deploy for nuclear sub training mission

Local workers will train in maintaining and operating nuclear-powered submarines after departing for the US to prepare for Australia getting its own.

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Russia doesn't need nuclear weapons to succeed: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his strongest signal yet that a nuclear strike is not on the cards, saying it isn't necessary for victory in Ukraine.

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills

Russia's Defence Ministry says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of tactical nuclear weapons following comments by Western leaders.

Albanese government urged to sign treaty banning nukes

Australia is being urged to sign a treaty banning nuclear weapons "without delay," bringing the nation into line with its Pacific neighbours.

Fallout continues 70 years after British atomic tests

Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the first time the British tested nuclear weapons on the Australian mainland, at Emu Field in South Australia.

North Korea launches tactical nuclear attack submarine

A "tactical nuclear attack submarine" launch heralds the beginning of a new chapter for bolstering up the naval force of North Korea, its state media says.

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Internal pressure is mounting over Labor policy relating to national security and the environment ahead of the party's national conference.

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