U.N. reports Iran's nuke program is still growing, and out of sight
While Iran's uranium enrichment may be slowing, the IAEA said Tehran's constraints make it hard to "provide assurance of the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program."
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North Korea says it practiced for a "scorched earth" nuclear strike
North Korea's disclosure of detailed war plans is seen an escalation of its protest against ongoing South Korea-U.S. military exercises
South Korea conducts first civil defense drills in 6 years
"How many people are aware of what to do in the event of a North Korean missile attack, earthquake or fire?" asked one South Korean paper in an editorial.
Watch Oppenheimer discuss use of the atomic bomb in 1965 interview
Manhattan Project mastermind J. Robert Oppenheimer, often credited as the father of the atomic bomb, spoke with CBS News in 1965.
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Sullivan: U.S. willing to talk to North Korea on nukes
President Biden's national security adviser said the U.S. is willing to negotiate "without preconditions" after North Korea launched another intercontinental ballistic missile.
Where is Russia's mutinous Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin now?
The rebellion leader's whereabouts have been unclear since his brief uprising, but pro-Kremlin media are showing photos purportedly from his raided mansion.
Ukraine and Russia carry out strikes
Russian missiles hit downtown Lviv early Thursday in what Ukrainian officials called the biggest attack to date on civilian areas in the major western city. Ukraine, meanwhile, carried out a strike in Russian-held territory, as both sides accused each other of plotting to sabotage the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Belarus claims to receive Russian nukes
Ukraine is continuing its counteroffensive against Russia with officials saying the fighting is extremely fierce. Meanwhile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed Wednesday his country has started taking delivery of tactical nuclear weapons from Russia. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee reports on the counteroffensive, and Samuel Charap, senior political scientist at the Rand Corporation, joins CBS News to discuss Lukashenko's claims.
Putin says Russia could seize more of Ukraine despite weapons shortage
Russia's president made a rare admission of flaws in his war effort but suggested he could order his troops to try to claim even more territory.
Belarus leader boasts "powerful" Russian nukes already in his country
Putin's ally in Belarus says nuclear weapons "three times more powerful" than those used on Japan are now deployed in his country.
Putin puts a date on his plan to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russia said in the spring that it would place "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, just north of Ukraine. Now Putin has said when they'll arrive.
Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan's release on bail for 2 weeks
Ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan is free for now thanks to Pakistan's courts, but the government has vowed to lock him up again as soon as it can.
Top Pakistan court orders ex-PM Imran Khan's release after deadly riots
Imran Khan is a national sports hero-turned political opposition powerhouse. Here's what you need to know about the political turmoil gripping Pakistan.
Zelenskyy sees "opportunity" as China offers to mediate in Ukraine war
Ukraine's leader said he had a "mostly reasonable" conversation with Xi Jinping, and they have an equal interest in "the sovereignty of nations and territorial integrity."
How the Iran-Saudi diplomatic breakthrough could impact the Mideast
Could a China-brokered deal ease the decades-old rivalry between the Sunni and Shiite Muslim powers that's fueled tension, even wars, across the Middle East?
Russia says Putin has paid another visit to occupied ground in Ukraine
As the Kremlin released video purportedly showing the Russian leader in Kherson, the U.S. and other G7 nations condemned his recent "irresponsible nuclear rhetoric."
What to know as tension between the U.S. and China mounts over Taiwan
The U.S. is bound by law to help Taiwan defend itself from aggression, and analysts believe Beijing may be preparing for aggression.
Ukraine leader warns if Putin can claim a win, he will "push, push, push"
Even as tanks arrived from Europe, Zelenskyy said if Russia is permitted to "smell that we are weak," he could be asked to make a compromise with global implications.
Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, bringing them closer to Europe. The U.S. Department of Defense said that there were no indications that Russia was preparing to use nuclear weapons. NATO called the rhetoric dangerous and irresponsible. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Russia to deploy "tactical nuclear weapons" in Belarus, Putin says
NATO calls Putin's move "dangerous and irresponsible," but the alliance and the White House say there's no indication the Russian leader is about to actually use a nuke.
North Korea claims sea drone capable of unleashing "radioactive tsunami"
Military analysts are dubious of the latest wild claims from Kim Jong Un's regime, which is furious over the latest U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises.
China's leader brings Putin support, but no public promise of weapons
Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow was a big boost for Putin as he faces an arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, but what he probably really wants are rockets and ammunition.
N. Korea test fires cruise missiles amid U.S.-South Korea war games
Kim Jong Un's regime calls the major U.S.-South Korean exercise "frantic war preparation," and is likely to respond with more provocative tests.
What donors to Trump's White House ballroom stand to gain from the federal government
Dozens of companies and wealthy individuals have given money toward President Trump's White House ballroom project. Many have also sought favorable policies.
Where is debris from the White House East Wing demolition being taken?
A red and gray scrap truck carried remnants of the East Wing about six miles from the White House.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier to Latin America in major buildup
The deployment dramatically increases the number of U.S. service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Trump calls for prosecution of more political foes including Smith and Garland
President Trump late Friday pushed for several Biden-era Justice Department officials to be prosecuted over an FBI investigation into the fallout of the 2020 election.
Government shutdown hits Day 25 with no deal in sight
The government shutdown hit Day 25 with no deal in sight as the Senate stands adjourned for the weekend.
U.S. sanctions Colombian president amid intensifying feud with Trump
The U.S. sanctioned the Colombian president, an escalation of the feud between President Trump and the South American leader.
Trump admin. aims to auction offshore oil leases despite states' opposition
The Trump administration is proposing to auction offshore oil drilling leases across new portions of the U.S. coast as soon as 2026, according to internal documents viewed by CBS News.
Ontario will pull anti-tariff ads after Trump vows to cut off trade talks with Canada
President Trump said he's ending trade talks with Canada over an anti-tariff ad campaign by the province of Ontario that uses Ronald Reagan's voice — leading Ontario to pull the ads after this weekend.
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Nearly 8,000 Venezuelan nationals returned on ICE deportation flights since March
The Trump administration's deportation flights to Venezuela have continued amid heightened U.S.-Venezuelan tensions, senior Department of Homeland Security officials say.