ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (December 14 – 21, 2022)

1.Positive signals from Iran over nuclear deal put west in a tricky position
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/20/positive-signals-from-iran-over-nuclear-deal-put-west-in-a-tricky-position

2.UN nuclear watchdog to visit Tehran as Iran enriches uranium at its highest level ever
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/12/15/un-nuclear-watchdog-to-visit-tehran-as-iran-enriches-uranium-at-its-highest-level-ever.html

3.N Korea completes ‘important’ test of spy satellite: State media
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/19/n-korea-completes-important-test-of-spy-satellite-state-media

4.Tensions simmer on Korean peninsula as North fires two ballistic missiles
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/18/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-off-east-coast-says-seouls-military

5.North Korea slams Japan’s military buildup, promises action
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/20/n-korea-slams-japans-military-buildup-vows-practical-action

6.South Korea, US, Japan Cement Trilateral Response to North Korea’s Nuclear Threats
https://thediplomat.com/2022/12/south-korea-us-japan-cement-trilateral-response-to-north-koreas-nuclear-threats/

7.Russia releases video of nuclear-capable ICBM being loaded into silo, following reports that US is preparing to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine
https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-shares-provocative-video-icbm-being-loaded-into-silo-launcher-2022-12

​8.India gives update on nuclear construction projects
https://world-nuclear-news.org/

9.India successfully tests Agni V missile days after Tawang clash
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/india-successfully-tests-agni-v-nuclear-capable-missiles-2309641-2022-12-15

10.India, Kazakhstan start joint military drill in Meghalaya
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-kazakhstan-start-joint-military-drill-meghalaya-8326957/

11. India, Nepal begin joint military training exercise
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-nepal-begin-joint-military-training-exercise/article66270366.ece

12.IAF Military Exercise 2022: Indian Air Force conducts military exercise for 48 hours near LAC
https://zeenews.india.com/video/india/iaf-military-exercise-2022-indian-air-force-conducts-military-exercise-for-48-hours-near-lac-2549719.html

13.AMAN-23 under focus
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40215092/aman-23-under-focus

14.Engaging China on Multilateral Arms Control
https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2022-12/features/engaging-china-multilateral-arms-control

15.China’s proposal at Biological Weapons Convention reflects common will of developing countries: FM
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202212/1282167.shtml