Atomic bombs
The Japanese atomic bomb survivors group, Nihon Hidankyo, has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump's surprise directive to begin nuclear weapons testing, calling it "utterly unacceptable." The group, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, expressed concern that the directive contradicts the efforts of nations striving for
Arms control verification
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) aims to ban all nuclear explosions worldwide, and its implementation has significant implications for global non-proliferation efforts and international peace and security. The CTBT Organization's International Monitoring System (IMS) is capable of detecting any nuclear test explosion and has successfully detected all six
Atomic bombs
President Donald Trump has instructed the US defence department to restart nuclear weapons testing, citing Russia's and China's alleged nuclear advancement. The announcement comes after a string of perceived Russian provocations with nuclear-capable weapons, including testing a nuclear-powered drone and a nuclear-powered missile. Mr Trump claimed
Atomic bombs
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that he has instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resume testing of America's nuclear weapons, ending a 33-year moratorium. This decision comes just as Trump is meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, amidst China's rapid increase
Atomic bombs
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the successful testing of a nuclear-powered drone, known as Poseidon, which he described as a "superweapon" due to its speed and depth capabilities. The underwater drone, designed to evade defenses and travel at 100 knots, is one of Russia's six nuclear-weapons
Atomic bombs
The world has taken notice as Russia's President Vladimir Putin proudly showcased a new nuclear-capable missile, dubbed the SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO, which has been described as a "flying Chernobyl" due to its devastating radioactive trail. The 9M730 Burevestnik missile, with an effectively unlimited range, was
Mediation
The second half of 1945 saw the unleashing of an intense aerial bombardment over Japan by the XX Bomber Command of the United States Army Air Force. The campaign, which would be marked by indiscriminate firebombing and the deployment of atomic bombs, has been a subject of debate among historians
Mediation
As the XX Bomber Command of the USAAF unleashed an intense aerial bombardment over Japan in the final months of the Second World War, a critical question remains: could the firebombing campaign alone have forced Japan to surrender, or were the atomic bombs essential to ending the war? Through three
Mediation
The Second World War ended in Japan with a devastating series of aerial bombardments, culminating in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The firebombing campaign, led by General Curtis LeMay's XX Bomber Command, caused widespread destruction and loss of life, killing an estimated 300,000 to 330,
Mediation
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945, are among the most infamous events in human history. The US Strategic Bombing Survey conducted after the war has left many historians questioning whether the atomic bombs were essential to ending the war or if the devastating
Nuclear facilities
As the global landscape continues to undergo significant changes, nations are re-evaluating their defence strategies to ensure national security and stability. In response to the evolving threats, the UK has announced plans to acquire 12 new F-35A fighter jets capable of transporting nuclear bombs. The development comes as the US
Nuclear facilities
Iran covertly relocated 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium to undisclosed underground locations just before recent US airstrikes, intelligence sources revealed. The uranium, if further enriched to 90% weapons-grade, could produce two nuclear bombs, significantly increasing global security concerns. Despite strikes targeting the Fordow and Isfahan nuclear facilities, Iran preserved
