1. Iran: Japanese FM discusses nuclear deal, Afghanistan turmoil
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/8/22/japanese-fm-discusses-nuclear-deal-afghanistan-in-tehran
2. Russia begins constructing nuclear submarines amid increasing friction with West
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/aug/23/russia-begins-constructing-nuclear-submarines-amid/
3. Satellite Imagery Shows Russia Readying ‘Burevestnik’ Nuclear Missile Test – CNN
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/08/19/satellite-imagery-shows-russia-readying-burevestnik-nuclear-missile-test-cnn-a74842
4. Russia offers latest small arms and light weapons for the Indian Army
https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/russia-offers-latest-small-arms-and-light-weapons-for-the-indian-army/2315393/
5. U.S. envoy says no hostile intent toward North Korea, calls for talks
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-southkorea-usa-northkorea-idUSKBN2FO00T
6. Biden’s special envoy urges North Korea to return to talks
https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-a0660a1790a4ced0d9b80a496d7d7b50
7. North may have attempted missile launches on Liberation Day
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/08/18/national/northKorea/North-Korea-launch-drills/20210818193609301.html
8. Two Indian naval ships arrive in Guam to take part in Malabar exercise
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/two-indian-naval-ships-arrive-in-guam-to-take-part-in-malabar-exercise/article36044432.ece
9. US Envoy Working On Alternatives To Iran Nuclear Deal
https://iranintl.com/en/world/us-envoy-working-alternatives-iran-nuclear-deal
10. Chinese Rocket Force brigade tests new-type missiles
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-08-22/Chinese-Rocket-Force-brigade-tests-new-type-missiles-12VIZ5YORuo/index.html
11. S. Korea to begin mass production of surface-to-air interceptor missile
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210818009200325
12. Nuclear-test-ban body chief seeks to untangle challenge of ratification
https://www.reuters.com/world/nuclear-test-ban-body-chief-seeks-untangle-challenge-ratification-2021-08-18/
13. Iran accelerates enrichment of uranium to near weapons-grade, IAEA says
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-accelerates-enrichment-uranium-near-weapons-grade-iaea-says-2021-08-17/
14. Pakistan conducts successful test of ‘indigenously developed’ Fatah-1 guided MLRS: ISPR
https://www.dawn.com/news/1642376
With best regards,
Team ACDC
Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI),
Ataturk Avenue, Sector F-5/2,
Islamabad(44000), Pakistan
Tel: +92519204423-24
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