Iran accelerates highly enriched uranium production, but deems nuclear weapons ´unacceptable´

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Istanbul, Turkey, October 19, 2024 — Reuters Iran has further stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential UN nuclear watchdog report, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that…

Asia boosts weapons buys, military research as security outlook darkens

A mock model of the FFM “Upgraded Mogami” class is displayed during the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) Japan at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, east of Tokyo, Japan May 21, 2025. — Reuters Southeast Asia defence spend reached $10.5bn in 2024. Asia-Pacific still imports key systems: subs, drones, missiles. UAE, Gulf states deepen defence ties…

Trump says US negotiators had productive weekend talks with Iran on nuclear weapons

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 26, 2024. — Reuters President Trump suggests positive update coming on Iran deal. US president grants EU tariffs extension request till July 9. Trump signals more sanctions over Russia’s Ukraine offensive. MORRISTOWN: President Donald Trump said on Sunday…

Pakistan-India skirmish provides rare battlefield test for Chinese weapons

Pakistan Air Force J-10C fighter jets rehearse ahead of a national day event in Islamabad. — AFP/File SHANGHAI: Just over a week after a tense ceasefire with India, Pakistan’s foreign minister reached Beijing, the nation’s largest arms supplier.  The visit comes as international analysts and governments alike are intensely scrutinising the performance of Chinese-supplied weaponry…