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ACDC News and Views (March 7-13, 2024)

Pakistan Unveils Upgraded Shahpar II Drone ,Claims Outmatch TB2 and CH-4 https://www.thedefensenews.com/news-details/Pakistan-Unveils-UpgradedShahpar-II-Drone-Claims-Outmatch-TB2-and-CH-4/ India tests missile capable of carrying multiple warheads https://www.dawn.com/news/1820918/india-tests-missile-capable-of-carrying-multiple-warheads Nuclear Notebook: Russian Nuclear...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (April 13-19, 2022)

1.N Korea tests new weapon that ‘will boost nuclear capabilities’ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/4/17/n-korea-tests-new-weapon-that-will-enhance-nuclear-capability 2.Russia threatens new nuclear deployments if Sweden, Finland join NATO https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/14/russia-threatens-new-nuclear-deployments-if-sweden-finland-join-nato.html 3.Despite US pressure, Russia...

ACDC News and Views (July 25-31, 2024)

  1. Pakistan Navy commissions offshore patrol vessel in Romania https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1213846-pakistan-navy-commissions-offshore-patrol-vessel-in-romania 2. Indian Air Force ‘Shoots Down’ Fighter Jets, Enemy Missiles In Simulated Drills; Comes After S-400 Thrashing In...

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (May 11-17, 2022)

​1.Finland moves to join NATO ‘without delay’ after Ukraine invasion https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/05/12/finland-nato-membership-russia-ukraine/ 2.Russia sends nuclear-capable missiles to border with Finland https://www.news.com.au/world/russia-sends-nuclearcapable-missiles-to-border-with-finland/video/9a54ec2c7b24ce27553f319e60725423 3.Iran Awaits US Response To...

ACDC News and Views (Oct 3-9, 2024)

1.  ‘Russia doesn’t want to use nuclear weapons’: The view from wartime Moscow https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/7/russia-doesnt-want-to-use-nuclear-weapons-the-view-from-wartime-moscow 2.  Belarus backs Russia’s adjusted nuclear doctrine https://news.az/news/belarus-backs-russias-adjusted-nuclear-doctrin 3.  Iran threatens to escalate if Israel attacks, says...

ACDC News & Views – Weekly (October 7 – 14, 2020)

1. North Korea: What We Know About the 'Massive' New Missile on Paradehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54500550 2. EU Renews Sanctions for Chemical Weapons Use for One Year https://tass.com/world/1211187 3....

ACDC News and Views- Weekly (August 4 – 10, 2021)

1.UN chief calls for progress toward nuclear-weapon free worldhttp://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2021-08/06/c_1310111441.htm 2. Hiroshima mayor calls for nuclear disarmamenthttps://www.dawn.com/news/1639250 3. Raisi tells Macron nuclear talks must guarantee Tehran's 'rights'https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210809-raisi-tells-macron-nuclear-talks-must-guarantee-tehran-s-rights 4....

ACDC News & Views (June 17 – 24, 2020)

ACDC News & Views (June 17 - 24, 2020) 1. Russia, US Hold Arms Control Talks as Key Pact's Expiry Loomshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/06/russia-hold-arms-control-talks-key-pact-expiry-looms-200622101324741.html 2. China's Top Legislature Adopts...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (October 20 – 26, 2022)

1.World Must Step Back from ‘Brink of Nuclear Madness’ Amid Growing Risk of Miscalculation, Accidental Use, First Committee Told https://press.un.org/en/2022/gadis3691.doc.htm  2.Nuclear disarmament, delivery systems linked, says...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (May 31 – June 7, 2023)

1. Iran Elected to UN Committee on Disarmament and International Security https://unwatch.org/iran-elected-to-un-committee-on-disarmament-and-international-security/ 2. West resumes talks over how to deal with Iran nuclear issue: FT https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/485379/West-resumes-talks-over-how-to-deal-with-Iran-nuclear-issue 3. Casting...

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