Press Release: Iconic Doomsday Clock Closest to Midnight Ever in its History
The Doomsday Clock was set at 90 seconds to midnight, due largely but not exclusively to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the increased risk of nuclear escalation. The new Clock time was also influenced by continuing threats posed by the climate crisis and the breakdown of global norms and institutions needed to mitigate risks associated with advancing technologies...
US, Israel Launch 'Most Significant' Military Drills in History in Message to Iran
On Monday, the US and Israel launched massive military drills, which one Pentagon official speaking to NBC News described as the “most significant exercise between the United States and Israel to date.” The drills, dubbed Juniper Oak 23, will last until Friday and will involve about 6,400 US troops, 1,100 Israeli personnel, 142 different types…
Russia Says Still No Date Set on New START Talks With US
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Monday that there are still no dates set for talks between the US and Russia on the last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the two powers, known as New START. The US and Russia were set to meet on the treaty in November, but Russia postponed th …
Russian Warship Armed With Hypersonic Missiles To Join China In South Africa-Hosted Drills
The Russian navy is set to participate alongside the Chinese and South African navies in exercises set for February off South Africa, Russia's state TASS has announced.
US Confronts China Over State-Owned Companies Supplying Russian Military
The United States is once again putting pressure on China over its alleged behind the scenes assistance to Russia as it executes the war in Ukraine.