NUCLEAR WAR

Aug 01 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Nuclear Sites: A Dangerous Game of Risk

Russia's actions around Ukraine's nuclear power plants are raising serious concerns. Experts believe that Russia might be testing new military strategies that could be used against NATO in the future. Russia has taken control of two nuclear power plants in Ukraine. They have also placed mines around these sites, which could lead to a catastrophic event. One expert, ...

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May 29 2025POLITICS

The Heated Words Between Trump and Putin

The recent back-and-forth between former President Trump and Russian President Putin has sparked concern. The two leaders have been trading harsh words, and some people are worried about where this might lead. Trump has been vocal about his disapproval of Putin's actions. He has called Putin "absolutely crazy" and accused him of "needlessly killing a lot of people...

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Feb 08 2025POLITICS

What's the Big Deal About the US and World Politics?

The US is the global heavyweight, so what happens in Washington matters as geopolitics is akin to a game of thrilling chess. At first glance, the influence is simple. The US is the world's most powerful country, like Rome during its prime, but today’s world is much more interconnected. The real kicker is technology. Weapons and military might have evolved, leaving ...

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Jan 29 2025SCIENCE

Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight: Global Threats Loom Large

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before, setting it at 89 seconds till midnight. This annual announcement indicates that humanity is closer to destruction due to various threats like climate change, nuclear weapon proliferation, and pandemics. The clock has been at 90 seconds for the past two years, and e...

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Russian Official Warns of Close Call in Nuclear War with NATO

A close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin recently claimed that a nuclear exchange with NATO nearly happened during President Joe Biden's term. This drama unfolded in the tense backdrop of the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. NATO and Russia hold about 90% of the world's nuclear weapons, making any misunderstanding between them a global concern. Dmitry ...

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Avoiding the Nuclear Edge

The threat of nuclear war has been lurking for decades, kept at bay by outdated safeguards. But things are changing. More countries have nuclear weapons and they're less careful than before. We're on the brink, one mistake away from disaster, yet we're not talking about it enough. The New York Times is diving into this issue, exploring the risks and what can be done ...

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