1. China nuclear reactor shut down for maintenance because of fuel rod damage
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/07/31/asia/taishan-nuclear-plant-intl-hnk/index.html

2. U.S., Russia hold nuclear talks in Geneva after summit push
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-russia-hold-nuclear-talks-geneva-after-summit-push-2021-07-28/

3. Starliner resets for next launch attempt after ISS problems
https://spacenews.com/starliner-resets-for-next-launch-attempt-after-iss-problems/

4. Khamenei Adds to Doubts on Iran Nuclear Deal Talks
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/28/world/middleeast/khamenei-iran-nuclear-talks.html

5. Blinken says nuclear talks with Iran ‘cannot go on indefinitely’
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/29/blinken-says-nuclear-talks-with-iran-cannot-go-on-indefinitely

6. US Air Force’s ARRW hypersonic boost-glide missile fails second launch test
https://www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/us-air-forces-arrw-hypersonic-boost-glide-missile-fails-second-launch-test/144865.article

7. Up, Up & Not Away: Why US Is Failing With Its Hypersonic Program While Arch-Rivals – Russia & China Zoom Ahead?
https://eurasiantimes.com/up-up-not-away-why-us-is-failing-with-its-hypersonic-program-while-arch-rivals-russia-china-zoom-ahead/

8. Spain to launch tender for used fuel storage facilities
https://www.world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Spain-to-launch-tender-for-used-fuel-storage-facil

9. Cabinet gives the green light to cyber security policy
https://www.dawn.com/news/1637334

10. PTA to form cybersecurity agency under new policy to prevent cyber attacks
https://www.geo.tv/latest/362387-pta-suspects-whatsapp-involvement-in

11. Biden: If U.S. has ‘real shooting war’ it could be result of cyber attack
https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-warns-cyber-attacks-could-lead-a-real-shooting-war-2021-07-27/

12. India, China hold 12th round of military-level talks
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-china-hold-12th-round-of-military-level-talks/articleshow/84925078.cms

With Best Regards,

Team ACDC

Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)

Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI),

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Islamabad(44000), Pakistan
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