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Trump Claims US “Enough Nukes to Blow Up the World 150 Times”

By BPN News Desk November 3, 2025

In a recent interview, U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has “enough nuclear weapons to destroy the world 150 times over” while discussing arms control with Xi Jinping of China. He also stated that the U.S. is in talks with China on denuclearisation and has asked for China’s participation in the process. Highlights […]

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Trump Hints at Resumption of U.S. Nuclear Testing

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh debate over nuclear weapons policy after suggesting that the United States may soon resume testing activities. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump declined to clarify whether his remarks referred to underground nuclear explosion tests or to non-explosive evaluations, saying only, “You’ll find out very soon. We’re

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Iran Condemns U.S. Call to Resume Nuclear Testing

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The Iranian government has sharply condemned a public statement by U.S. President Donald Trump advocating a return to full-scale nuclear testing. Tehran, through its Foreign Ministry, labelled the call “hypocritical” and criticised the United States for demanding compliance from other nations while itself preparing to detonate nuclear devices. The reaction came shortly

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Trump Orders Pentagon to Match Russia and China in Nuclear Tests

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

In a post on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has ordered the Pentagon to begin testing America’s nuclear weapons “on an equal basis” with Russia and China. The statement came just ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea. Nuclear Testing Background The United States last conducted […]

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US Influence On Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal Claimed By Ex-CIA Officer

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has alleged that the United States exercised significant influence over Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme during the presidency of Pervez Musharraf. He claimed that Washington provided extensive financial aid in return for control and oversight of Islamabad’s nuclear assets. Musharraf’s Alleged Cooperation Kiriakou said that Musharraf

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Iran Rejects US Offer of Talks, Denies Nuclear Sites Destroyed

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected a call from US President Donald Trump for renewed nuclear negotiations, and dismissed his claim that the US had destroyed Iran’s nuclear industry in recent air-strikes. Statement From Iran Khamenei said the supposed destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities was nothing but “keep dreaming!” He criticised the U.S. […]

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Iran Open to “Fair, Balanced” U.S. Nuclear Deal

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Iran has said it is willing to consider a “fair and balanced” nuclear proposal from the United States, though it noted that no formal offer has yet been made. Conditions for Engagement Tehran insists it will not relinquish its right to enrich uranium. At the same time, Iran says it is open to taking confidence-building […]

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India Will Not Be Deterred, Says Chief of Defence General

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Tuesday affirmed that India would not yield to nuclear coercion. He also called for stronger preparedness against biological threats and radiological contamination. Strong Stance on Nuclear Blackmail Speaking at Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre during the 100th Raising Day of the Military Nursing Service, Gen Chauhan stated that India

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Khamenei Rules Out Talks With US

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled out any direct negotiations with the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme. He described such talks as a “dead end” and accused the U.S. of making demands amounting to bullying. Iran’s Nuclear Position Reiterated Khamenei reaffirmed that Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons, citing a […]

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Putin Proposes One-Year Extension to New START Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-year extension to the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. The treaty, which sets limits on deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, is set to expire on 5 February 2026. Conditions from Russia Putin stated that Russia will respect the warhead limits for […]