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Putin Orders Russian Officials to Prepare for Possible Nuclear Weapons Testing Following US Announcement
Nov 06, 2025 12:03 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed top officials to draft proposals for potential nuclear weapons testing in response to US President Donald Trump's recent announcement about resuming such tests. Despite Russia's historical adherence to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Putin indicated Russia would conduct tests if any other nuclear power does so, with Defense Minister Belousov confirming readiness at the Arctic testing site in Novaya Zemlya.
Important To Defend Its Authority: China Defends UN Against Trump's Criticism
Sep 25, 2025 03:00 am CST
China has thrown its weight behind the United Nations, stressing that the world body remains essential to global stability, in sharp contrast to US President Donald Trump's attack on the institution on Tuesday, during his speech at the UNGA.
Revised H-1B Fee Only For New Applicants, Won't Affect Renewals Either: Sources
Sep 21, 2025 02:21 am CST
In a big relief for Indians who are currently on H-1B visas, the new $100,000 fee will apply only to the next upcoming lottery cycle and not existing holders or renewals, a White House official told NDTV.
Russia Dismisses Yale Report On Ukrainian Children As Fake Propaganda
Sep 19, 2025 02:54 am CST
Russia's foreign ministry on Thursday dismissed a Yale's School of Public Health report about the forced re-education of deported Ukrainian children as anti-scientific propaganda that was full of fabrications and based on questionable data.