Namibia Hosts Africa’s First Major Nuclear Test Verification Exercise

Namibia has made history by hosting Africa’s first major international exercise designed to strengthen the global system for detecting and investigating suspected nuclear test explosions. The Integrated Field Exercise 2026 (IFE26), organised by the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO), is taking place from October 10 to November 20 in Swakopmund and surrounding areas of the […]

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well’ as US-Iran Talks Gain Momentum

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism over ongoing diplomatic efforts with Iran, declaring that the “denuclearization of Iran is moving along well” following high-level discussions in Doha, Qatar. The remarks come amid renewed efforts to stabilize relations between Washington and Tehran after months of conflict and tense negotiations. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump […]

The Question on Nuclear Weapons in the Modern Day

The Question on Nuclear Weapons in the Modern Day

HISTORICAL CONTEXT: THE WWII ARMS RACE, THE MANHATTAN PROJECT & THE ATOMIC BOMB When we consider the history of nuclear weapons, we typically think of the Manhattan Project – which was the unprecedented, top-secret World War II government program in which the United States rushed to develop and deploy the world’s first atomic weapons before […]

Pope Leo Praises Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal Calls for Global Unity

Pope Leo Praises Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal, Calls for Global Unity

Pope Leo has hailed the historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it a “beacon of hope” for the South Caucasus and a powerful step toward global reconciliation after years of conflict. In a Sunday address at St. Peter’s Square, the Pope welcomed the U.S.-brokered deal signed last week by Yerevan and Baku, ending […]

Hiroshima Warns Against Nuclear Weapons as City Marks 80 Years Since A-Bombing

Hiroshima Warns Against Nuclear Weapons as City Marks 80 Years Since A-Bombing

Thousands gather in solemn remembrance as Hiroshima Mayor calls on global leaders to eliminate nuclear arms. Hiroshima, Japan — August 6, 2025 — On the 80th anniversary of the world’s first wartime atomic bombing, thousands of people gathered in Hiroshima to honor the victims and renew calls for a nuclear-free world. At 8:15 a.m., the […]