Humanity’s just one misunderstanding away from ‘nuclear annihilation’ warns UN chief

Aug 03, 2022, at 08:16 pm

As geopolitical tensions reach new highs, and some governments are spending billions on nuclear weapons in a false bid for peace and security, countries must uphold the nearly 80-year norm against their use, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in New York on Monday.

Reaffirm commitment to ban nuclear tests, UN chief says in message for International Day

Aug 29, 2021, at 11:10 pm

New York: Countries which have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) are urged by UN Secretary-General António Guterres to do so without delay.

CCP video: China threatens to nuke Japan over Taiwan

Jul 21, 2021, at 05:29 pm

Beijing:  The Chinese Communist Party recently aired a video which   warned Japan of a nuclear response and "full-scale war" if the island nation interferes in its handling of Taiwan.

Hassan Rouhani accuses Israel of killing nuclear physicist Fakhrizadeh

Nov 28, 2020, at 10:34 pm

Tehran/UNI: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday accused Israel of being behind the assassination of nuclear physicist Mohsen Fakhrijah and said his death would not slow the country's scientific development.

‘Legally binding’ nuclear-test ban essential to prevent ‘catastrophic impact’ says UN chief

Sep 07, 2018, at 08:52 am

New York, Sept 7 (IBNS):  On the annual observance of the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, Secretary-General António Guterres has highlighted the “inextricable connection” between testing and eliminating nuclear weapons across the world.