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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: Nuclear

Putin approves new nuclear doctrine, says would use weapons in case of ‘conventional missile assault’

The decision to change Russia's official nuclear doctrine comes after a reported decision by US administration to allow Ukraine to fire American long-range missiles deep into Russia.

UK NDA awards contracts worth £30 million for safer decommissioning of nuclear sites

Research will be conducted in academia, waste management & nuclear material among others.

How Pakistan got the nuclear bomb & then walked away from a peace deal

Former Pakistan PM Sharif has admitted Islamabad betrayed Lahore Agreement signed with India. The U-turn has meant that both countries inhabit a dangerous, nuclear no-man’s land.

Defence roadmap, space intel, nuclear energy — what India-France joint statement says

Condemning Hamas attack on Israel, both nations also called for maintaining humanitarian law in Gaza. French President Macron attended Republic Day parade as chief guest with Modi.

Russia revoking ratification of nuclear test ban treaty, says Duma Speaker

Vyacheslav Volodin, speaker of the lower house of the Russian parliament, says Russia is doing so 'because of the irresponsible attitude of the United States to global security'.

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of plotting attack on nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia region

The plant which is Europe's largest nuclear facility was seized by Russian troops following the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.