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Trump Rules Out Nuclear Strike on Iran, But Considers 'Mother of All Bombs'Politics

Trump Rules Out Nuclear Strike on Iran, But Considers 'Mother of All Bombs'

President Donald Trump has explicitly ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran but has not denied reports that the US is considering deploying the 'mother of all bombs' (MOAB). He clarified that the MOAB is a non-nuclear, extremely large bomb.

Al Jazeera English|October 16, 2026
Norway's $2.3 Trillion Wealth Fund Faces Calls to Ease Nuclear Arms Ban Amid Gaza Investment ControversyEconomy

Norway's $2.3 Trillion Wealth Fund Faces Calls to Ease Nuclear Arms Ban Amid Gaza Investment Controversy

Norway's sovereign wealth fund is facing calls to ease its ban on investments in nuclear weapons and companies linked to the Gaza conflict. A government committee's report suggests greater discretion for the fund's manager, sparking debate over ethical investment standards.

Al Jazeera English|October 16, 2026
Trump Re-engages With Kim Jong Un, Declaring the North Korean Leader a 'Friend' Despite Nuclear Arsenal ConcernsPolitics

Trump Re-engages With Kim Jong Un, Declaring the North Korean Leader a 'Friend' Despite Nuclear Arsenal Concerns

US President Donald Trump has praised North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a friend and downplayed Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities while seeking a diplomatic breakthrough amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026|1
North Korea Rejects IAEA Nuclear Resolution, Defending Its Irreversible StatusPolitics

North Korea Rejects IAEA Nuclear Resolution, Defending Its Irreversible Status

North Korea has dismissed an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear programme, with senior officials condemning the watchdog for double standards. Meanwhile, discussions regarding potential diplomatic engagement continue between the US, South Korea, and Pyongyang.

Al Jazeera English|September 19, 2026