Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US on nuclear, security issues – World
China and Russia condemned United States President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defence shield plans and Washington’s “irresponsible” nuclear policy at a joint summit on Wednesday, a week after President Xi Jinping hosted Trump in Beijing. A statement from Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin said Trump’s plan for a ground- and space-based missile interceptor […]
Pakistan condemns drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant – Pakistan
The Foreign Office (FO) on Monday strongly condemned the drone attack on the United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power plant, saying that “such reckless actions carry potentially catastrophic and irreversible consequences for human life, the environment and regional as well as global peace and security”. A day ago, a drone strike had triggered a fire near […]
Oil touches two-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant – Business
Oil prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the Iran war appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates came under attack and as US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss military options on Iran. Brent crude futures climbed $2.01, or 1.84 per cent, to $111.27 […]
UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures
Drone struck a generator near Barakah Nuclear Plant; no radiation impact or injuries reported A file image of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant. PHOTO: AFP A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday, at a time when progress appears to have […]
PM reiterates responsible nuclear posture
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called for concerted national efforts to transform Pakistan into an economic power, urging the same level of dedication and resilience that enabled the country to achieve its status as a responsible nuclear state. The prime minister, in his televised opening remarks at the meeting of the federal cabinet, […]
Putin hails Russia’s test launch of new Sarmat nuclear missile, calls it ‘most powerful’ – World
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has welcomed the test launch of the new strategic nuclear missile Sarmat, describing it as “the most powerful in the world”. State TV showed Sergei Karakayev, commander of Russia’s strategic missile forces, reporting to Putin on what he said was a successful Sarmat test-launch on Tuesday. Putin said Russia will deploy […]
Anyone who thinks there is space for war between two nuclear neighbours is crazy, DG ISPR says – Pakistan
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry is currently addressing a press conference. The deputy chief of naval staff (operations), Rear Admiral Shafaat Ali, and the deputy chief of air staff (projects), Air Vice Marshal, Tariq Ghazi, are also present alongside him. The press conference comes as the nation commemorates the […]
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Four weeks after US-Israel paused Iran strikes, no deal yet as war disrupts global energy Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 1, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS An Iranian proposal so far rejected by US President Donald Trump would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade of […]
Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
Four weeks after US-Israel paused strikes on Iran, no deal yet to end war disrupting energy British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at Downing Street in London, Britain, April 30, 2026. REUTERS British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some circumstances because of the “cumulative effect” […]
North Korea boosting ability to make nuclear arms: UN watchdog – World
North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce atomic weapons, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday on a visit to Seoul. The diplomatically isolated north is believed to operate multiple facilities for enriching uranium, a key step in making nuclear warheads, South Korea’s spy agency has […]