Kim's pact with Putin prompts South Korea to consider arming Ukraine
Hours after North Korea and Russia pledged deeper cooperation, Seoul said it was "planning to reconsider" ban on supplying weapons to Ukraine.
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Putin and Kim show off "fiery friendship," pledge unity against U.S.
Russia's Vladimir Putin pays a rare visit to North Korea, where he and Kim Jong Un vow to jointly fight "the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S."
Russian warships arrive in Cuba for drills
Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine arrived in Cuban waters Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises. The mission in the Caribbean comes less than two weeks after the U.S. authorized Ukraine to use American weapons to strike inside Russia. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more on the drills.
Russian nuclear-powered sub, warships in Cuba
A nuclear-powered Russian submarine and three Russian warships arrived in Havana, Cuba, Wednesday to conduct military exercises. U.S. officials say the move is likely Russian President Vladimir Putin's high-profile response to the Biden administration's support for Ukraine. David Martin has more from Washington.
NATO kicks off annual drills in shadow of war
NATO kicked off its annual military exercises in the Baltic Sea on Tuesday. The expansive and multinational effort involves 19 countries, 9,000 personnel, more than 50 ships and 85 aircraft. Charles Kupchan, senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins CBS News to discuss why the drills could grab the attention of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Video, images show intercontinental ballistic missile test launch in California
The U.S. launched an unarmed Minuteman III missile Tuesday from Southern California. It was a routine test of the nuclear deterrence program.
Korea tension flares as South set to resume front-line military activity
North Korea's recent launch of trash-carrying balloons drew a vow from South Korea of "unbearable" retaliation.
Vets say secret base made them sick
Veterans who served at a secret base in Nevada sometimes called Area 52 say nearby nuclear tests gave them cancer and caused other health problems. But because the government won't acknowledge they were there, they can't get the aid they need. CBS Chicago's Dave Savini has the story.
Air Force unveils photos of new nuclear stealth bomber in flight
The B-21 Raider is moving closer to becoming the nation's next nuclear weapons stealth bomber.
Putin meets Xi as Russia-China ties flourish amid tension with U.S.
Xi Jinping welcomes Vladimir Putin to Beijing - talking peace in Ukraine amid a backdrop of war and growing tension with the U.S. and NATO.
Xi Jinping kicks off Europe trip in France
Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off a three-nation European tour on Monday, starting with America's longtime ally France. Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, joins CBS News to examine the trip's significance.
Russia plans tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine border
Claiming a "new round of escalation" from NATO amid the war in Ukraine, Russia plans drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons.
Poland "ready" to host NATO nuclear weapons, its president says
Poland is "ready" to host nuclear arms if NATO decides to deploy them there in the face of Russia reinforcing its armaments in Belarus and Kaliningrad, President Andrzej Duda says.
Families sickened by atomic tests seek justice
The award-winning film "Oppenheimer" has brought a renewed push for justice for generations of people who developed cancers and other diseases as a result of nuclear weapons tests. Scott MacFarlane has the story.
Putin likely to remain after Russia election
Vladimir Putin is already expected to win Russia's presidential election as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots through Sunday. Brian Taylor, a political science professor at Syracuse University, joins CBS News with a look at Putin's efforts to remain in power for six more years.
Kim Jong Un visits troops, urges them to complete "preparations for war"
North Korean state media say leader Kim Jong Un test drove one of the country's new tanks and urged troops to be ready for war.
Putin renews nuclear war threat, warns NATO not to send troops to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin claims Moscow's nuclear arsenal is "much more" advanced than America's, and says he'll use it if Russia is threatened.
Putin says NATO sending troops to Ukraine would risk global nuclear war
Vladimir Putin says "sending a NATO contingent to Ukraine" would risk "a nuclear conflict that will mean the destruction of our civilization."
U.K. confirms "anomaly" during nuclear missile system test launch
Defense chief tells lawmakers the U.K.'s Trident nuclear missiles are "dependable, and formidable" after a reported failed test launch off Florida.
"Oppenheimer" wins best picture at the British Academy Film Awards
Atom bomb epic "Oppenheimer" won seven prizes, including best picture, at the British Academy Film Awards.
How would Russia's space weapon work?
Sources tell CBS News the U.S. has been tracking Russia's development of a nuclear-capable anti-satellite weapon in space. Dr. Francesca Giovannini, executive director of the Harvard Belfer Center's Project on Managing the Atom, joins CBS News to discuss how the weapon could work in practice.
WH: Russia developing anti-satellite weapon
The White House confirmed Thursday that it knows Russia is developing a weapon to target satellites in space. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has more.
Russian nuclear space threat: What we know
The White House confirmed Thursday that the House Intelligence Committee chairman's cryptic warning about a "serious national security threat" has to do with Russia developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon that would violate a treaty banning nuclear weapons in space. CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent and "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan has the details.
Doomsday clock set at 90 seconds to midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists revealed the 2024 update to its "Doomsday clock," a symbol of how close humanity is to catastrophe from nuclear war, climate change and other threats. It remained set at the same spot as last year, 90 seconds to midnight. Bill Nye took part in the group's announcement and helped explain the decision.
Doomsday clock time for 2024 remains at 90 seconds to midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists unveiled its latest reading of the Doomsday clock on Tuesday morning, signaling how close humanity is to global catastrophe.
Iran admits protest deaths, but claims situation "under total control"
As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.
Fed served with Justice Dept. subpoenas, Powell says
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Fed Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, he says.
Mom warns of risks after daughter's death revealed links to online nihilists
Jaimee Seitz said her daughter was convinced to take her own life by members of the online True Crime Community, or TCC, who glorify mass shootings, violence and nihilism.
Who won Golden Globes for 2026? See the full winners list here
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Trump warns Cuba to make a "deal" on oil after Maduro ouster
President Trump on Saturday announced that Venezuela has "started the process" of releasing its political prisoners.
Surfer missing for over 30 hours rescued, dramatic video shows
A U.S. Coast Guard crew on Friday rescued a 68-year-old man who had become stranded one day earlier while surfing in Puerto Rico.
Justice Department has scrapped its "Peacemakers" office
In the civil rights era, the agency formed its Community Relations Service, a group of dozens of federal specialists who were informally referred to as "America's peacemaker."
Democrat Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate bid
Mary Peltola served as Alaska's representative in the U.S. House from 2022 to 2025.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands walk off their jobs at major hospitals.