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Keywords: Weapons


Trump orders resumption of US nuclear weapons testing after 33 years

US President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, citing the need to match the nuclear testing programs of rival nations. The surprise announcement was made on Truth Social while Trump was en route to meet Chinese President......

Russia tests nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile

Norwegian military intelligence confirmed on Monday that Russia conducted a test of its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile from the Arctic archipelago of Novaya Zemlya last week. This independent verification follows Moscow’s claims of successful tests for this controversial weapon. Vice......

Putin terminates plutonium disposal agreement with the United States

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law on Monday officially terminating the plutonium disposal agreementwith the United States — a deal designed to prevent both countries from expanding their nuclear arsenals. The decision comes as relations between Putin and U.S. President......

Denmark to purchase long-range precision weapons amid Russian threat

Denmark announced on Wednesday that it will acquire long-range precision weapons for the first time, citing Russia as a long-term threat to European security. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen told reporters in Copenhagen that “Russia will remain a threat to Denmark and Europe for many years.”......

India seeks new buyers for weapons tested in conflict with Pakistan

India is aiming to strengthen its position as an emerging arms exporter after showcasing its latest military equipment during the May clashes with Pakistan. The four-day confrontation, marked by missile launches and drone raids, was the most intense military exchange between the two neighbors in two......

Leon XIV urges leaders to abandon arms and embrace peace

Vatican City – Pope Leon XIV on Sunday made a powerful appeal to the international community to put an end to what he described as the “pandemic of weapons,” lamenting the suffering of innocent children who are killed or injured every day in conflicts and acts of violence across the......

Return of the nuclear specter: between threats, deployments, and silences

Geopolitical tensions between major powers are rising alarmingly, accompanied by renewed emphasis on nuclear deterrence. In this climate of growing rivalry, The Washington Post published a detailed report on the current state of the world’s nuclear arsenals, their geographic distribution, and the......

Lebanese president reaffirms state's control over weapons amid Hezbollah opposition

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged to bring all weapons under state control, a move aimed at reducing the influence of armed factions such as Hezbollah. Aoun acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed confidence in achieving this goal. “Exclusive control of weapons will be achieved......

Eighty years after Hiroshima, Japan urges the world to renounce nuclear weapons

On August 6, 2025, Japan commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, with a record number of international representatives expected to attend a solemn ceremony calling for global nuclear disarmament. At 8:15 a.m. on August 6, 1945, the United States dropped an atomic bomb on......

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