Putin lashes out, claims it was West that "started the war" in Ukraine
In his delayed state of the nation address, Putin cast Russia as a victim of Western aggression fighting for its very existence.
Nuclear Weapons
North Korea displays record number of missiles
North Korea put on a show of force this week with a military parade featuring more intercontinental ballistic missiles than ever before. Many of the missiles are believed to have the capability of reaching the U.S. Elizabeth Palmer has the details.
Kim Jong Un shows nuclear missiles in parade
Nuclear-armed North Korea showcased its missile production muscle during a nighttime parade. CBS senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer joins "CBS News Mornings" with the latest.
Kim Jong Un shows off weapons, and his daughter, at military parade
The head of the U.S. Space Force in South Korea expects the North Korean dictator to launch even more missiles this year, but they'll be watching.
North Korea's Kim brings daughter to visit troops in 4th known outing
State media's lofty description of Kim Ju Ae, as "respected" and "beloved," has inspired debate on whether she's being primed as her father's successor.
Russia reportedly to test hypersonic missile during upcoming war games
The test launch is expected during joint military drills that already had the U.S. "concerned" about their timing around the anniversary of Russia's Ukraine invasion.
As China builds nukes and ties with Russia, NATO seeks new "friends"
"China is not our adversary," Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said, "but we must understand the scale of the challenge and work together to address it."
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, says U.S. "direct involvement" in war is growing
The Kremlin has long cast dire warnings over the potential ramifications of the U.S. and its NATO allies' "direct involvement" in the grueling conflict.
U.S. national jailed in Iran ends hunger strike, renews appeal to Biden
Namazi said he stopped eating because "U.S. presidents tend to rely more on their political thermometer than their moral compass" in negotiations with Iran.
Russia suggests "defeat" in Ukraine could "trigger a nuclear war"
The Kremlin and its allies have long tried to paint Vladimir Putin's assault on his neighbors as an existential war, and they want the world to believe they mean it.
North Korea test fires 2 ballistic missiles, Seoul says
In recent months, North Korea has test-fired dozens of ballistic missiles, including the launch of an ICBM designed to carry multiple warheads.
Russia warns of "clash between nuclear powers" as drones hit its bases
Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the latest strikes against air bases, including two deep inside Russia, instead labeling it "karma."
Incoming House Intel chair on Ukraine, China and Trump
GOP Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio discusses the potential for bipartisanship over Ukraine policy, the U.S. relationship with China and former President Donald Trump's recent statements.
Iran begins construction on new nuclear power plant, state media says
The announcement comes less than two weeks after Iran said it had begun producing enriched uranium at 60% purity.
Pentagon warns of China's nuclear expansion
Pentagon officials say China is on track to challenge the U.S. by accelerating its nuclear expansion. Raymond Kuo, a political scientist for the RAND Corporation, joins CBS News to share his insights on the report.
Kim Jong Un's daughter appears again, heating up succession debate
She's only about 10, but her new, bold photos are deepening the debate over whether she's being primed as a successor.
Iran expands uranium enrichment program
Iran appears to be stepping up its nuclear enrichment program and getting closer to building its first atomic bomb. Negar Mortazavi, an Iranian journalist and host of "The Iran Podcast," speaks to CBS News about these developments.
Iran reacts to IAEA's slap on the wrist with uranium enrichment boost
Tehran, responding to a censure by the U.N. nuclear watchdog for non-cooperation, says it's now enriching uranium to 60 percent at its underground Fordo plant.
IAEA head on the current threat of nuclear catastrophe in Ukraine
Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, tells Lesley Stahl about the situation at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which has been shelled repeatedly since March.
When 60 Minutes interviews nuclear watchdogs
In late 2002, Steve Kroft interviewed then-U.N. chief weapons inspector Hans Blix ahead of his team's search for WMD in Iraq. This week, Lesley Stahl sits down with the Director General of the IAEA.
North Korea launches another ballistic missile, Seoul says
The launch comes after President Biden's summit with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts in which they condemned North Korea's recent missile tests.
Biden meets with Xi Jinping
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping's highly anticipated meeting lasted more than three hours at the G20 summit in Indonesia. Tensions over trade, Taiwan and the war in Ukraine loomed over their first face-to-face encounter, but both leaders said they're committed to improving relations. Nancy Cordes is in Bali with more.
U.S., Japan, South Korea vow unified response to North Korea threat
President Biden and the leaders of Japan and South Korea are vowing a unified and coordinated response to North Korea's threatening nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Bolton critical of Biden's "Armageddon" remark
In an interview Friday with CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, former national security adviser John Bolton said President Biden "overstated the gravity of the situation we're in right now" when he suggested that the "prospect of Armageddon" is the highest it's been since the Cuban Missile Crisis. Watch the interview here.
Ukrainian troops move into Kherson after hasty Russian retreat
Moscow said "all Russian servicemen" had crossed a river to leave the city, and videos showed the Ukrainian flag flying in front of the regional government building.
Appeals court rules many of Trump's tariffs are illegal, but doesn't halt them
A federal appeals court said many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump on dozens of countries earlier this year are not legally permissible, but didn't halt them.
3 Hurricane Katrina survivors look back 20 years later and find hope
Hurricane Katrina survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast.
SSA chief data officer resigns after filing whistleblower complaint
Charles Borges filed a whistleblower complaint alleging DOGE employees uploaded a copy of all U.S. Social Security info to a "vulnerable cloud environment."
Illinois Gov. Pritzker says sending troops to Chicago would be an "invasion"
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker told CBS News that President Trump has "other aims" aside from fighting crime, as he vows to crack down in Chicago.
Pentagon mulls speeding process to reinstate troops discharged over COVID vaccine
Veterans forced out under the mandate have been frustrated by what they described as a slow, arduous process to return to service.
Missouri's Republican governor calls special session on redistricting
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe made the announcement just hours after Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law a new congressional voting map designed to help Republicans gain five more seats in the 2026 midterm elections.
CVS and Walgreens limit access to COVID vaccines as required by some state guidelines
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Bones found in search for father accused of killing 3 daughters
The FBI said it found bones while searching for signs of Travis Decker. The bones were being analyzed to determine if they are human or animal.
Exclusive
Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next week she's not running for reelection in 2026.