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Trump tells Witkoff and other officials that Iran would invite IAEA to inspect its nuclear sites
Fp Staff •US President Donald Trump told his special envoy to West Asia, Steve Witkoff, along with other lawmakers, that Iran will invite the UN watchdog agency to inspect its nuclear sites.
Iran-US deal: How the next 60 days will decide the fate of Tehran’s nuclear programme
Anmol Singla •The US-Iran peace framework has ended months of conflict, but Tehran’s nuclear programme remains unresolved. With a 60-day negotiation window ahead, talks will focus on enriched uranium stockpiles, nuclear facilities, sanctions relief and international inspections that could determine whether peace endures
Nuclear arms race hits $119 billion: Who are the top spenders, and where does India stand?
Anmol Singla •Global spending on nuclear weapons surged to nearly $119 billion in 2025, with the United States leading by a wide margin. From China and Russia to India and Pakistan, nations are investing heavily in modernising their arsenals, raising questions about security priorities and the future of deterrence
India expands nuclear gap over Pakistan warheads as world ramps up readiness: Sipri
Fp Staff •Over the past year, India has expanded its nuclear arsenal over Pakistan as the world is ramping up nuclear readiness, according to the Sipri annual report.
China seeks closer engagement with North Korea during Xi's first visit in seven years
Fp Staff •Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in North Korea on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at strengthening ties between Beijing and Pyongyang, as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un seeks to project confidence amid growing military and economic cooperation with Russia
Why did Trump cancel a mission to recover Iran’s uranium?
Fp Explainers •US President Donald Trump said he considered sending troops to recover Iran’s uranium but rejected the plan due to logistical challenges and security risks. He claimed the stockpile remains 'entombed' beneath damaged nuclear sites, while Washington continues monitoring the facilities amid ongoing negotiations with Tehran
California tech CEO arrested for selling computer equipment to Iran’s nuclear programme
Fp Staff •A California-based tech CEO has been charged with selling computer equipment to the Iranian military and nuclear establishment. Between 2011 and 2024, he is accused of supplying hundreds of tonnes of equipment in violation of sanctions and transferring at least $15 million in proceeds into his US-based accounts.
Iran says currently 'no talks with the US on nuclear issue' as Trump ramps up the pressure
Fp Staff •Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Monday that there were currently there there were currently "no exchanges" with the United States over the details of Tehran's nuclear programme.
China’s nuclear expansion: How Beijing is building a vast desert missile network
Fp Explainers •Satellite imagery reveals that China is rapidly expanding its nuclear infrastructure in the deserts of Xinjiang, building launch pads, fortified facilities and communications networks near missile silo fields. Beijing is strengthening its nuclear deterrent as strategic competition with the United States escalates over Taiwan
'Big things ahead': US envoy Sergio Gor hails India-US collaboration on Nuclear energy
Fp Staff •US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said that 'big things' are coming up for India and the United States in terms of collaboration on Nuclear energy.