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Latest news: Nuclear Weapons

'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

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

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

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

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

Russia doesn't need nuclear weapons to succeed: Putin

Russia doesn't need nuclear weapons to succeed: Putin

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 announces nuclear weapon drills

Russia announces nuclear weapon drills

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

Albanese government urged to sign treaty banning nukes

Albanese government urged to sign treaty banning nukes

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

Fallout continues 70 years after British atomic tests

Fallout continues 70 years after British atomic tests

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

North Korea launches tactical nuclear attack submarine

North Korea launches tactical nuclear attack submarine

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

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

Albanese to pitch unity ahead of Labor policy debate

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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