Global Tensions Escalate: Russia Unveils Nuclear Submarine as Trump Issues Stark Warnings

Designed by the Rubin Design Bureau, the sub features advanced robotic underwater weapons and modern torpedo systems.

NewsArc International Desk | November 2, 2025 – In a week marked by military advancements and diplomatic brinkmanship, Russia launched a cutting-edge nuclear-powered submarine armed with a “doomsday” drone, while U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria over escalating attacks on Christians. From supermarket blasts in Mexico to improved U.S.-China ties, here’s a roundup of the week’s pivotal global developments.

Russia’s Maritime Might: Khaborovsk Submarine Hits the Waves

Russia marked a significant milestone on Saturday with the launch of the Khaborovsk, a stealthy nuclear submarine equipped with the Poseidon nuclear drone torpedo—dubbed a “doomsday missile” for its potential to unleash massive underwater devastation. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu hailed the event as a “pivotal day” for national security, emphasizing the vessel’s role in safeguarding maritime borders and projecting global power. Designed by the Rubin Design Bureau, the sub features advanced robotic underwater weapons and modern torpedo systems. This launch caps a flurry of Russian arms unveilings: just four days prior, Moscow successfully tested the Poseidon torpedo, and on October 21, it trialed the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile, boasting unlimited range. Over the past 12 days, President Vladimir Putin has introduced three such high-stakes weapons, signaling an aggressive push amid ongoing geopolitical strains.