Let's talk about this and why I think we, of course, should be concerned, but also probably don't need to freak out about a resumption of explosive nuclear testing. But first.... let's fact check.

Good morning! Seems like Trump says he wants to start nuclear testing again. We don’t quite know what he means with that, but here’s what is really important right now.

No child should lose their childhood to conflict. Even though children are 40% of our protection and assistance activities beneficiaries, no assistance will be enough if parties to conflicts don't respect them.

🏆 Congratulations to Sorella Anna Tos Ricci on receiving the Florence Nightingale Award! We are proud to recognize her compassion, commitment, and exceptional service as volunteer nurse with the @crocerossa.

Some insist that a new plastic pollution treaty will be pointless without China on board from the start. @tghugo disputes this; the treaty doesn’t need the largest producers to be effective—it needs a critical mass of consumers.” #PlasticsTreaty https://t.co/0Rfroct4JJ

Believe it’s spelled The Order of Denial

Contradictory to common beliefs, the INC in Geneva was a success 💪 «The majority of states in Geneva refused to placate these petrostates and fossil fuel interests. Preventing a weak treaty was a victory for those advocating strong, binding measures.» https://t.co/FoeDCCb5Je

New Research: International healthcare workers report on war related injuries among civilians in Gaza Findings suggest patterns of harm that exceed those reported in previous modern day conflicts https://t.co/6jnNOl0Vke

@JPLindsley I retired from the U.S. Army after almost two decades in uniform, and for the last 3½ years I’ve been on Ukraine’s front as a volunteer combat advisor—training over 5,000 soldiers across 22 brigades. What we face here is a new reality. FPV strike drones and recon birds hunt

"Several delegates and observers noted more openness from China on several measures in Geneva, including those aimed at phasing out problematic #plastic products —culminating in a public statement that many see as a seemingly subtle yet seismic shift." https://t.co/eVGvTJq6bv"

HISTORY MADE TODAY! The global majority has joined the #NuclearBan Treaty! Today Kyrgyzstan🇰🇬 signed and Ghana🇬🇭 ratified the UN Treaty banning nuclear weapons, bringing us to bringing the total to 99 out of 197 eligible states.🎉

Building on the legacy of the @MineBanTreaty, the #ClusterMunitionsConvention @ISUCCM and the #TPNW, Colombia 🇨🇴 is stepping up to host a major international conference on phasing out fossil fuels. A new Oslo/Ottawa moment is on the horizon. Way to go!

‘The plastics treaty talks in Geneva ended without a deal. As negotiators weigh their options about the way forward, troubling questions are being raised about the role played by UNEP Executive Director’. #PlasticsTreaty https://t.co/nXxelfbpPn

What happened at the final hours of the Geneva round of the #PlasticsTreaty talks? Click to read all the gory details

In its recent meeting, the Group of Governmental Experts on autonomous weapons discussed elements for a possible treaty, but states need to now advance to negotiations to safeguard humanity. Learn more in our latest report! 📰: https://t.co/yYmtjd99wi

🚨🚨“We are therefore ready to move ahead towards negotiations.” #CCWUN closes with a joint statement from 42 states affirming that the Chair’s rolling text discussed this week can form the basis of treaty negotiations on #KillerRobots.

The world cannot afford delay. The message from 42 states today: 👉 Negotiations on AI weapons regulation must start now. #AI #UN #LAWS #AutonomousWeapons

With both the @UN Secretary-General and the @ICRC President calling for a binding agreement by 2026 — including prohibitions and restrictions — today’s joint statement marks a crucial step toward that goal.

AI weapons have been debated at the UN for over a decade. Meanwhile, the tech has raced ahead — researched, developed, deployed at unprecedented speed. The risk: AI weapons outpace the politics meant to control them. This statement underscores: no time left to waste.

The statement had 42 signatories — a unique mix of CCW & non-CCW states, spanning regions & defense postures. From non-militarized to major military-industrial powers, the message was clear: 🌍 broad, shared recognition that AI weapons need urgent regulation.