Cold War, 1945-1991
President Trump's unexpected decision to order the United States military to resume nuclear testing has sparked fears of a new Cold War, with concerns that it will spark a global arms race and undermine the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. The decision, made on Air Force One, was prompted by
Nuclear energy
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his decision on Friday to resume nuclear testing in the US, a move that has sparked concerns among international leaders and experts. The decision comes after a 33-year moratorium on nuclear testing was put in place in 1989. Trump's announcement has raised questions about
Trump, Donald
The United States, under President Donald Trump's directive, will resume testing nuclear weapons after a 33-year hiatus. This reversal of decades of restraint comes as the US seeks to match the actions of other nuclear powers, particularly Russia and China. Trump's announcement has drawn swift international
Nuclear testing
As the Senate Armed Services Committee holds a confirmation hearing for the nominee to be Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has expressed her deep concerns over President Trump's plans to resume explosive nuclear weapons testing on American soil. Rosen emphasized the devastating consequences
Nuclear energy
As Beijing expands its nuclear arsenal, and distrust between China and the United States deepens, the prospects of a nuclear agreement are increasingly slim. The recent comments by President Trump calling for nuclear testing has added a new layer of complexity to the already fraught relationship between the two countries.
Nuclear testing
United Nations officials have reacted strongly to US President Donald Trump's announcement of his intention to resume nuclear testing, citing the devastating consequences of more than 2,000 nuclear tests conducted over the past 80 years. UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq emphasized that nuclear risks are already extremely
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
Nuclear testing
As the Senate Armed Services Committee holds a confirmation hearing for the nominee to be Commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) has expressed her deep concerns over President Trump's plans to resume explosive nuclear weapons testing on American soil. Rosen emphasized the devastating consequences
Nuclear nonproliferation
Global non-proliferation efforts and international peace and security are being damaged and destabilized by any state conducting explosive nuclear weapons tests, warns Robert Floyd, executive secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO). He sees the current situation as an opportunity for world leaders to work toward ratifying the Comprehensive
Nuclear testing
The US government has announced plans to resume nuclear weapons testing, with President Donald Trump instructing the Pentagon to restart the program immediately. This decision is met with widespread concern, as it could spark a new era of nuclear proliferation and increase the risk of radioactive fallout globally. The move
Nuclear energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday that Russia had successfully tested an unmanned underwater drone called 'Poseidon,' equipped with a nuclear power unit, which he claimed can evade traditional defense systems and significantly surpass the capabilities of the 'Sarmat' missile. This is the second nuclear-powered
Nuclear testing
The Trump administration's plan to resume nuclear testing at the Nevada National Security Site, as outlined in Project 2025, has sparked strong opposition from local representatives and experts. Nevada Democratic U.S. Rep. Dina Titus and U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen have vowed to stop the project, citing
