Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
China Denies Trump's Nuclear Testing Allegations: Reaffirming Commitment to Non-Proliferation
Nov 03, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Beijing has officially rejected US President Donald Trump's claims that China conducts secret nuclear weapons tests, emphasizing its adherence to a no-first-use policy and commitment to nuclear testing suspension. The diplomatic exchange comes after Trump's controversial announcement about resuming US nuclear testing, sparking international concern about global nuclear stability and compliance with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
Trump Signals Potential Return to US Nuclear Testing: Global Concerns Rise Over Unprecedented Decision
Nov 01, 2025 12:24 pm CST
President Donald Trump has created international tension with his announcement of plans to resume US nuclear weapons testing. While refusing to clarify whether he means live explosions, Trump's directive has prompted responses from Russia, China, and nuclear disarmament advocates. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the move as "responsible" while the UN warns that nuclear testing "can never be permitted under any circumstances."
US Nuclear Testing History: From Trinity to Trump's Announcement (1945-Present)
Oct 31, 2025 02:14 pm CST
From the first nuclear detonation in 1945 to President Trump's recent announcement about resuming testing, this article chronicles the United States' extensive nuclear testing history spanning over seven decades. It details key milestones including the Trinity test, atmospheric and underground testing programs, international treaties limiting nuclear tests, and the shift to subcritical experiments after the 1992 testing moratorium.
Russia Clarifies Recent Tests Were Not Nuclear Warhead Detonations as Trump Orders US Response
Oct 30, 2025 07:56 pm CST
Moscow clarified that its tests of the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile and Poseidon underwater drone were not atomic weapon tests, following President Trump's order for US nuclear testing in response. The Kremlin warned it would resume nuclear warhead testing if the US abandons the current moratorium, highlighting tensions between the two nations that control 90% of the world's 11,000 nuclear warheads.