1. US bombs unlikely to reach underground Iran nuclear site: Report
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/5/22/us-bombs-unlikely-to-reach-underground-iran-nuclear-site-report

2. No one can take locally-developed Iran’s nuclear industry
https://en.mehrnews.com/news/201116/No-one-can-take-locally-developed-Iran-s-nuclear-industry

3. South Korea, EU agree to increase pressure on Russia, condemn North Korean missile tests
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/south-korea-eu-agree-to-increase-pressure-on-russia-condemn-north-korean-missile-tests

4.South Korea to launch homegrown rocket for third test
https://news.abs-cbn.com/overseas/05/24/23/south-korea-to-launch-homegrown-rocket-for-third-test

5. China’s ambassador to Australia says Aukus an ‘unnecessary’ use of taxpayer money and ‘not a good idea’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/18/chinas-ambassador-to-australia-says-aukus-an-unnecessary-use-of-taxpayer-money-and-not-a-good-idea

6. China refutes G7’s accusations on its nuclear policy
https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-05-22/China-refutes-G7-s-accusations-on-its-nuclear-policy-1k144bHypdS/index.html

7. Senators introduce bill to scrap last nuclear arms treaty with Russia
https://english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2023/05/19/Senators-introduce-bill-to-scrap-last-nuclear-arms-treaty-with-Russia

8. The US Navy has its eyes on a new submarine base set to help it keep track of China’s growing undersea fleet
https://www.businessinsider.com/aukus-plans-for-new-submarine-base-amid-increased-undersea-competition-2023-5

9. Pentagon seeks authority to transfer nuclear submarines to Australia
https://www.defensenews.com/congress/2023/05/17/pentagon-seeks-authority-to-transfer-nuclear-submarines-to-australia/

10. Russia’s newest nuclear submarine to move to permanent Pacific base in August: Report
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/russias-newest-nuclear-submarine-to-move-to-permanent-pacific-base-in-august-report-101684896291496.html

11. Director General Grossi Highlights China as Indispensable IAEA Partner, Leader in Nuclear Energy
https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/director-general-grossi-highlights-china-as-indispensable-iaea-partner-leader-in-nuclear-energy

12. India France Nuclear Ability and Liability: Jaitapur Nuclear Plant
http://www.indiandefencereview.com/spotlights/india-france-nuclear-ability-and-liability-jaitapur-nuclear-plant/

13. ISRO to launch New Generation Navigation Satellite
https://www.financialexpress.com/business/defence-isro-to-launch-new-generation-navigation-satellite-3098432/

14. US Cynically Accuses Russia of Derailing Treaty Banning Chemical Weapons: Senior Diplomat
https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2023/05/23/2900126/us-cynically-accuses-russia-of-derailing-treaty-banning-chemical-weapons-senior-diplomat

Warmest Regards,

Team ACDC
Arms Control & Disarmament Centre (ACDC)
Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)
Sector F-5/2, Islamabad, 44000, Pakistan