China makes nuclear weapons demands to U.S. and allies
China urged the U.S. to adopt the policy of "no-first-use of nuclear weapons" and to abandon its nuclear umbrella to its allies.
Kim's North Korea warns of 'nuclear world war'
The Worker's Party of Korea has lauded Kim Jong Un's regime as a preserver of peace ahead of the 71st anniversary of the Korean War armistice.
Joe Rogan calls out Mark Zuckerberg theory
During a recent installment of his podcast, Rogan discussed speculation that Zuckerberg is building a nuclear bomb shelter.
You Don't Want to Live in America's 'Nuclear Sponge'
You have to be a real optimist to think that we can keep thousands of nuclear weapons in fallible human hands indefinitely and nothing terrible will happen.
"Nuclear disaster" warning issued by analysts over Ukraine war
"As a planet, we are on a path to disaster and potential mutual destruction," a longtime nuclear analyst told Newsweek.
Harvard expert issues urgent nuclear war warning: 'Dark clouds loom'
The world could soon face "unrestrained arms competition...involving more countries and more technologies," Harvard nuclear tension expert Matthew Bunn said.
Nuclear terrorism "risks are high," researchers warn
There is an increased demand for, and availability of, nuclear materials, with fewer ways of controlling them, a new report says.
Fact Check: Does video show Russia firing missiles off coast of Florida?
Social media posts shared footage allegedly showing Russia firing missiles from submarines after flotilla arrived in Havana.
Russia protest demands nuclear weapons be aimed at US cities
Members of a pro-Kremlin group recently called for Russia to aim nuclear warheads at U.S. cities during a protest.
Trump says nuclear war is bigger threat than climate change
Donald Trump said that he was far more concerned about the threat of nuclear war than climate change during an interview with Sean Hannity on Fox News.
Russia warns NATO ally not to underestimate nuclear war threat
Ambassador to Denmark official Vladimir Barbin warned Copenhagen that the delivery of F-16 fighter jets "would be seen as a nuclear threat."
Putin ally insists "nuclear war is inevitable"
Russian media personality Vladimir Solovyov promoted nuclear war on a recent episode of his show.
What the JCPOA Withdrawal Anniversary Means for Military Families
This anniversary of JCPOA withdrawal should serve as a somber reminder of an alternate universe in which—had the agreement still been in place—our world would be a safer place, and military families like ours would have one fewer reason to be kept up at night.
German captain says he spied for Russia over fear of nuclear war
"Thomas H." on Monday testified that "it was wrong" to share German state secrets with Moscow as the trial commenced in Düsseldorf.
Donald Trump Jr.'s World War III remarks go viral
Donald Trump Jr. has implied the drones launched against Israel on April 13 were the result of people not listening to his father.
Nuclear war will happen in Europe, Russian TV pundit warns
A political expert said there would be "200-250 million dead and maimed Europeans," on Russian state TV, claiming one particular capital would be targeted.
Joe Rogan reveals nuclear weapons fear—"Terrifying"
Joe Rogan is often vocal about the threat of nuclear war and during an episode of his podcast, he explained his fear.
Putin friend predicts nuclear strike "most likely" coming
Viktor Medvedchuk said, "If the collective West continues to assert its right to global dominance, Ukraine's human capital will not be enough in any case."
Map shows US cities Russia would strike first if war broke out
"Everything is possible in the modern world," Russian President Vladimir Putin warned this week amid continued tensions.
Donald Trump's nuclear war remarks raise eyebrows
Trump said a singe bomb could destroy both New York and South Carolina, but some questioned how accurate this was.
Russia bringing nuclear war survival training to schools
Students will learn about "the combat properties and damaging effects of weapons of mass destruction," a government document says.
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Overlooked superfood needs farming in case of World War III, say scientists
The simple plant offers a sustainable and resilient food source in the face of natural disasters and nuclear war.
Russia develops nuclear explosion simulator
The device will be used by Moscow's military to equip its troops to handle a ground-based nuclear explosion.
Nuclear war update as new Doomsday Clock prediction revealed
The global Doomsday Clock shows that numerous threats still exist and should be cause for caution, scientists say.
The 2024 events that could change the world
Nuclear war and climate chaos to presidential elections around the world—Newsweek asks the experts what to expect in the next 12 months.
Exclusive: Jill Stein's ominous warning on growing threat of nuclear war
"The world won't survive this," the 2024 presidential hopeful told Newsweek.
Two ways nuclear war could start, according to Chinese scholar
Conflicts across the globe have fueled new nuclear fears.
Nuclear war will happen, Putin ally warns
Vladimir Solovyov said the use of nuclear arms is "unavoidable," but it wouldn't necessarily lead to the "collapse of humanity."
Putin ally threatens to obliterate NATO countries with nuclear weapons
The comments came in response from a suggestion by NATO leadership that the port city of Kaliningrad could be blockaded.
Russian military officer predicts how nuclear war with NATO could begin
"Do you even imagine an underwater nuclear explosion on the roadstead of Tallinn or Stockholm?" a retired Russian asked.