denuclearization
US Test-Fires Minuteman III ICBM Following Trump's Order to Resume Nuclear Testing
Nov 06, 2025 05:16 pm CST
The United States has conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base, just days after President Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus. The test, designated GT 254, evaluated the reliability and operational readiness of America's nuclear deterrent amid growing tensions with rival nuclear powers China and Russia.
Trump Compares Putin and Xi Jinping: "These Are People Not To Be Toyed With"
Nov 03, 2025 01:28 pm CST
In a revealing CBS interview, former President Trump shared his perspectives on Russian and Chinese leaders, describing both Putin and Xi Jinping as "tough, smart leaders" while confirming plans for US nuclear testing and discussing his approach to international conflicts. Trump claimed success in stopping eight wars during his administration and expressed confidence in eventually resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
North Korea Firmly Maintains Nuclear Position at UN While Leaving Door Open for Diplomacy
Sep 30, 2025 03:03 am CST
North Korea's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Kim Son Gyong delivered a rare address at the UN, declaring that Pyongyang will never surrender its nuclear weapons while still indicating openness to diplomatic engagement. The high-level representative emphasized that nuclear capabilities remain central to North Korean sovereignty, following Kim Jong Un's recent statement about potential talks with the United States.
South Korea Vows To End "Unnecessary Military Tensions" With North Korea
Sep 24, 2025 07:44 am CST
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung vowed on Tuesday to end a "vicious cycle of unnecessary military tensions" with North Korea, with the aim of achieving peaceful coexistence and shared growth.
Xi's Show Of Unity With Putin, Kim Could Complicate China's Diplomatic Balance
Sep 16, 2025 01:24 am CST
If the purpose of a rarejoint appearanceof the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early indicators suggest its already working just elsewhere.
Nuclear-Armed State Status Permanently Enshrined, Irreversible: North Korea
Sep 15, 2025 11:17 am CST
North Korea said its status as a nuclear-armed state is "permanently enshrined" in its law and "irreversible", state media reported Monday, condemning the United States for demanding its denuclearisation.