Calls grow for Japan to seek nuclear sharing arrangement
Nuclear sharing has nonnuclear NATO members deploy US nuclear weapons in their countries and operate them jointly with the US.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Ukraine woes may cement North Korea’s resolve to hang on nuclear arsenal
Experts say Kim Jong Un is likely to conclude that nuclear weaponry is the most reliable way to maintain his control, in light of Ukraine.
Japan on alert amid provocations by China, N. Korea, Russia
In addition to North Korea’s recent missile launch, China and Russia have stepped up activity in the waters and airspace around Japan.
Russia says nuclear triad put on high alert
Putin also ordered Russia's deterrence forces to be placed on "a special mode of combat duty" in a meeting with top officials.
‘No reason to change’ nuclear alert levels, US after Russia threats
Russia's defence ministry previously said its nuclear missile forces had been placed on enhanced combat duty.
North Korea says it conducted “important test” for developing spy satellite
Pyongyang also said it will “operate a military reconnaissance satellite in the near future.
New Chinese hacking tool found, US warns allies
Victims of the hacking tool included high-level, non-western government agencies in Asia and Africa.
Putin puts Russia’s nuclear forces on high alert; US calls move ‘unacceptable’
While Mr Putin's order does not mean he is ordering Russia to prepare for a nuclear strike, it raised concern.
Russia captures Chernobyl power plant
Russian troops took over the power plant while Ukrainian forces battled them on three sides on Thursday (Feb 24).
How online disinformation campaign aided new war narrative for Putin
Disinformation posts were first circulated in pro-Russian groups, and then relayed by the state and pro-Kremlin media to the world.