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Reporting is drawing attention to a smuggled resource said to be financing Sudan's ongoing civil war. Sudan's conflict between rival armed factions has been fuelled by control over territory and illicit trade, and the story claims one illegally exported commodity is providing money for weapons and fighters. The report has drawn broad international attention as the war continues to displace millions and worsen famine conditions.
- 2North Korea expands uranium enrichment site at Yongbyon▼North Korea expanding uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon: Imagery
New satellite imagery indicates North Korea is expanding its uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, its main nuclear complex north of Pyongyang. Analysts say the construction could increase the country's capacity to produce weapons-grade uranium. The finding adds to concerns over Pyongyang's advancing nuclear program amid stalled diplomatic talks and continued United Nations sanctions.
- 3U.S. and Russia gutted human oversight from AI weapons pact●U.S., Russia stripped human oversight from global AI weapons pact
The United States and Russia worked to strip requirements for human control over lethal autonomous weapons from an international agreement regulating AI in warfare. The Washington Post reports the two powers weakened the global effort to regulate so-called killer AI, drawing criticism from arms control advocates who warn that removing human oversight raises the risk of unintended escalation and accountability gaps on the battlefield.
- 4Tokayev urges nuclear powers to resume talks●Tokayev has called for renewed negotiations among nuclear powers as Kazakhstan marks 35 years since the closure of the S
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for renewed negotiations among nuclear-armed states as Kazakhstan marks 35 years since the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site. Speaking on the anniversary, he warned that global arms-control safeguards are weakening, urging world powers to return to the negotiating table to prevent a renewed nuclear arms race.
- 5Japan hosts missile non-proliferation workshop with Hokkaido spaceport visit▼Missile Non-Proliferation Workshop on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC) and a Site Visit to Hokkaido Spaceport
Japan's Foreign Ministry held a missile non-proliferation workshop focused on the Hague Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (HCOC), paired with a site visit to the Hokkaido Spaceport. The event brought together participants to discuss norms against ballistic missile proliferation while showcasing Japan's commercial space launch facilities, linking arms-control diplomacy with the country's growing space sector.
- 6Critics Warn Missile Defense Promises False Security▼The Costs of False Security: The Fallacy of National Missile Defense, the Golden Dome and Nuclear Weapons in Space
The Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation argues that national missile defense, including the proposed Golden Dome system, offers a false sense of security while carrying enormous costs. The group also warns against placing nuclear weapons in space, saying such moves would undermine strategic stability rather than protect the country from missile attack.
- 7UN weighs nuclear risks as global tensions rise●LIVE: Weighing nuclear risks amid rising tensions and war
The United Nations is hosting live coverage examining nuclear risks as wars and rising geopolitical tensions stoke fears of nuclear use. The discussion focuses on how conflicts are eroding arms control norms and what steps states can take to reduce the threat. Audiences are following the debate closely amid renewed anxiety about nuclear escalation.
- 8UN chief urges US and Russia toward new nuclear arms treaty●UN chief urges US, Russia to negotiate new nuclear treaty amid growing arms risks
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the United States and Russia to negotiate a new nuclear arms treaty, warning that growing risks surrounding nuclear weapons require renewed agreement between the two largest nuclear powers. The appeal comes amid the lapse of key arms control frameworks and rising global tensions, prompting discussion of the future of nuclear diplomacy.
- 9Pentagon chief to announce further cuts to senior officer posts●Pentagon chief set to announce additional cuts in senior officer positions
The US Defence Secretary is preparing to announce a new round of reductions in senior military officer positions at the Pentagon, Reuters reports. The move would follow earlier efforts to trim the top ranks of the US armed forces, and is likely to fuel debate over civilian control of the military and the reshaping of defence leadership under the current administration.
- 10North Korea Tells UN Its Nuclear Status Is 'Irreversible'▼North Korea Tells UN General Assembly Its Nuclear Status Is 'irreversible'
North Korea has told the UN General Assembly that its status as a nuclear-armed state is irreversible, restating its refusal to give up its weapons programme. The declaration comes amid stalled diplomacy and heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula, and is being widely reported by international news outlets.
- 11UN renews Haiti security force mandate for six months▼UN renews Haiti force mandate for six months after fresh gang killings
The United Nations has extended the mandate of the international security force supporting Haiti's government by six months, following a new wave of killings attributed to gangs. The decision comes as gang violence continues to overwhelm Haitian police, with armed groups controlling large parts of the capital and driving displacement and humanitarian crisis across the country.
- 12Guterres urges US and Russia to agree on New START replacement▼Guterres urges US and Russia to agree on New START replacement — Anadolu Agency
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States and Russia to negotiate a replacement for the New START treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms reduction agreement between the two countries. His appeal comes amid concerns over the future of global arms control, with the treaty's expiration approaching and relations between Washington and Moscow at a low point.