1. UN nuclear agency slams Iran for barring inspectors from monitoring program

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/16/un-nuclear-agency-slams-iran-for-barring-inspectors-from-monitoring-program

  1. European powers to retain sanctions aimed at deterring Iran nuclear ambitions

https://www.ft.com/content/a91b53ed-65fb-4ff2-af13-698366ad9245

  1. US-Iran ties remain adversarial but door for nuclear diplomacy remains open, US says

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-iran-ties-remain-adversarial-door-nuclear-diplomacy-remains-open-us-says-2023-09-18/

  1. North Korea’s Kim inspects Russian nuclear-capable bombers, hypersonic missiles

https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-shows-north-koreas-kim-hypersonic-missiles-strategic-bombers-2023-09-16/

  1. North Korea fires two ballistic missiles while leader Kim visits Russia

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-with-leader-kim-away-russia-2023-09-13/

  1. South Korea’s Yoon Warns Against Russia-North Korea Military Cooperation

https://www.voanews.com/a/south-korea-s-yoon-warns-against-russia-north-korea-military-cooperation/7272565.html

  1. Belarus claims it was given access to Russia’s nuclear arsenal

https://tvpworld.com/72806931/belarusian-army-allegedly-given-access-to-russian-nuclear-arsenal

  1. Russian air defence system destroyed in Crimea, Ukraine says

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66805897

  1. Two years after AUKUS announcement, American politicians are divided on delivery of subs to Australia

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-16/aukus-submarine-deal-two-years-on-republicans-warning/102860868

  1. On sidelines of UN General Assembly, Sri Lankan president calls Aukus ‘a mistake’ and rejects fears over China

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3235004/sidelines-un-general-assembly-sri-lankan-president-calls-aukus-mistake-and-rejects-fears-over-china

  1. IAEA, Japan agree on continuous safety review of Fukushima water

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/iaea-japan-agree-continuous-safety-review-fukushima-water-2023-09-19/

  1. SpaceX launches 22 Starlink satellites into orbit

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/us/2023/09/16/exp-spacex-starlink-launch-091605aseg3-cnni-us.cnn

  1. India clears Rs 45,000-crore worth purchases for armed forces, gives Aatmanirbhar Bharat a boost

https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/india-clears-rs-45000-crore-indigenous-defence-purchases-for-armed-forces-gives-aatmanirbhar-bharat-a-boost-17816151.htm

  1. Defence Ministry clears proposal to buy ‘Pralay’ ballistic missiles for Indian Army

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/defence-ministry-clears-proposal-to-buy-pralay-ballistic-missiles-for-indian-army/articleshow/103736449.cms?from=mdr

  1. PAF contingent concludes participation in multinational air exercise Bright Star-2023

https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/09/17/paf-contingent-concludes-participation-in-multinational-air-exercise-bright-star-2023/

Warmest Regards,

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