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US President Donald Trump's decision to restart nuclear testing on an equal basis with other nuclear powers has sent shockwaves around the world, heightening global tensions just hours before his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump's announcement comes on the heels of Russian President
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President Donald Trump's announcement on October 28 has sent shockwaves across the globe, with many wondering what prompted the surprise move and what it could potentially lead to. Trump claimed that the US would start testing its nuclear weapons on an equal basis with other countries, citing their
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The US-China nuclear rivalry has deepened, with President Trump's announcement that the US will begin testing its nuclear weapons potentially prompting China and Russia to resume full-yield nuclear testing. This move has put significant stress on the nuclear nonproliferation regime, which has been a cornerstone of international security
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During a confirmation hearing, Vice Adm. Richard Correll, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Strategic Command, faced questions about the president's sudden decision to resume nuclear testing. Correll emphasized that his role would be to provide data-informed advice, but the president's plan
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US President Donald Trump's announcement has sparked concerns about a potential nuclear arms race, as experts warn that resuming testing could encourage other countries, like Russia and China, to follow suit. This shift in policy raises questions about the future of international non-proliferation efforts and regional security in
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President Donald Trump declared on his Truth Social platform that the United States would commence immediate testing of its nuclear arsenal, citing a higher nuclear stockpile than any other country. This decision appears to disregard decades of adherence to a voluntary moratorium on nuclear explosive testing, established in 1992. The
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that his country had successfully tested the Poseidon nuclear-powered super torpedo, a new underwater nuclear-powered missile that military analysts say is capable of triggering vast radioactive ocean swells and devastating coastal regions. The test comes as the United States, under President Donald Trump,
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As the world marks the 48th United Nations Disarmament Week, Scotland has a unique chance to reevaluate its priorities and align its national values with the pursuit of peace. Bill Kidd MSP's motion on nuclear energy, which was recently discussed at the SNP conference, highlights the inherent link
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The Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, a 2,400 megawatt nuclear power plant in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, shut down automatically on Tuesday night due to an unexpected hydrogen gas ignition. Plant operators, Talen Energy, stated that the incident occurred when workers were filling a hydrogen tank, causing a cloud of flammable
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's October 29 announcement of a successful test of the Burevestnik, a nuclear-powered cruise missile, has sent a clear message to US President Donald Trump that Moscow will not be intimidated into concessions on Ukraine. The Burevestnik, which has been code-named "Skyfall" by
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Cameco Corp. and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. have teamed up with the US government to aid in the construction of new nuclear reactors in the US. The partnership will see the US government arrange financing and facilitate permitting for at least $80 billion in new Westinghouse reactors. Brookfield and Cameco
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Hitachi and the US Department of Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance energy infrastructure for data centers and promote sustainable AI growth. This partnership aims to address power supply stability and advance AI technology through initiatives like grid modernization, electrification, and the development of the next-generation
