Military solution to Iranian problem could draw South Caucasus and Central Asia into conflict
In the case of a military solution of the Iranian problem, the South Caucasus and Central Asia would inevitably be drawn into the conflict, director of the Caspian Cooperation Institute Sergey Mikheev believes.
North Korea blames U.S. for tension on peninsula
North Korea accused the United States on Wednesday of contributing to an "unpredictable" situation on the divided Korean peninsula and abusing its power in the U.N. Security Council to impose its "hostile policy" against Pyongyang.
Iran nuclear crisis: New talks open in Kazakhstan
A new round of talks between world powers and Iran over its controversial nuclear programme has opened in the Kazakh city of Almaty.
Iran announces nuclear expansion
Iran says it has found major new uranium deposits and is planning to expand its nuclear power programme.
US in cyberwar arms race with China, Russia
The United States is locked in a tight race with China and Russia to build destructive cyberweapons capable of seriously damaging other nations’ critical infrastructure, according to a leading expert on hostilities waged via the Internet.
India, UK to begin talks on civil nuclear pact
Adding a new dimension to their strategic ties, India and the UK today decided to start negotiations on a civil nuclear pact to facilitate entry of British companies into emerging atomic power sector here.
North Korea uses cash couriers, false names to outwit sanctions
Kim Kwang-jin says that when he worked for North Korea's state insurance company in Singapore in 2003, he stuffed $20 million into two suitcases one day and sent it to Pyongyang as a special gift for then leader Kim Jong-il.
Supreme Leader says Iran doesn’t want nuclear weapons
Iran does not want nuclear weapons but if it did, no world power could prevent it from obtaining one, local media quoted the country's Supreme Leader as saying on Saturday, Feb 16.
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