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Disarmament

UN chief calls for halting arms races

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called on world leaders to halt arms races and invest in the architecture of peace, not the tools of war.

05 Mar 2026-22:30
China urges US to meet nuclear disarmament obligations

Beijing on Tuesday called on Washington to fulfil its nuclear disarmament responsibilities, responding to a draft Pentagon report indicating that China may have deployed over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) near the Mongolian border and showing no interest in arms control talks.

23 Dec 2025-13:28
Saudi, French, US officials push Hezbollah disarmament plan

Saudi Arabian, French, and U.S. officials are holding talks in Paris with the head of the Lebanese army to finalize a roadmap for the disarmament of Hezbollah, diplomats said. The discussions come amid fears that a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon could collapse.

18 Dec 2025-13:57
US says military leaders meet to discuss disarmament in southern Lebanon

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thursday that military leaders gathered on Wednesday in Naqoura, Lebanon, to discuss efforts to advance Hezbollah disarmament and strengthen regional stability.

16 Oct 2025-22:39
Lebanon reaches critical point on Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon's government is scheduled to discuss a plan on Friday aimed at disarming Hezbollah, marking a key moment in the ongoing standoff between the Iran-backed group, which refuses to surrender its weapons, and its opponents who are pushing for disarmament in accordance with US demands.

04 Sep 2025-19:44
US senator ties Lebanon's future and regional relations to Hezbollah disarmament

US Senator Lindsey Graham warned on Tuesday that Lebanon's political and economic future, as well as its regional and international standing, depend on disarming Hezbollah. He emphasized that this step is crucial for securing international support and ensuring stability.

26 Aug 2025-18:42
Trump says he discussed Russia’s nuclear disarmament with Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about nuclear disarmament during their talks in Alaska. Speaking to reporters at the White House on August 25, Trump described the issue as “a very big game” and suggested both Russia and China are open to reducing nuclear arms.

26 Aug 2025-10:48
US diplomats in Israel and Lebanon urge action on Hezbollah disarmament

US envoy Thomas Barrack and Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus arrived in Israel on Sunday, where they met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Lebanese media later reported that Ortagus arrived in Lebanon on Monday.

25 Aug 2025-18:46
Khamenei adviser: Iran opposes Hizbollah disarmament

Iran opposes the Lebanese government's decision to disarm the Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated on Saturday.

09 Aug 2025-20:58
Lebanon supports US plan for Hezbollah disarmament and IDF withdrawal

Hezbollah officials have stated that the group will not consider surrendering its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it occupies in Lebanon and halts its near-daily airstrikes.

07 Aug 2025-22:54