From Cold War To Nuclear War? World On Edge After Trump’s Atomic Test Call

In a stunning escalation reminiscent of the Cold War, US President Donald Trump has announced the resumption of nuclear weapons testing after a gap of 33 years, a move that has reignited global fears of a new atomic arms race. The last US nuclear test, codenamed Divider, took place underground in Nevada in 1992.

Trump’s announcement comes at a time of heightened tension with Russia and China. Experts say this decision effectively signals the beginning of a “nuclear emergency,” with the U.S., Russia, and China entering a dangerous race to modernize and expand their atomic arsenals.

Trump has reportedly directed the Pentagon to “immediately begin nuclear testing,” stressing that the United States must match the pace of Russia and China. He warned that China could equal America’s nuclear st