World Faces New Nuclear Arms Race, Researchers Warn

Which countries currently have nuclear weapons?

Nine countries currently either say they have nuclear weapons or are believed to possess them. The first to have nuclear arms were the five original nuclear weapons states — the United States, Russia, China, France and the United Kingdom. All five are signatories to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, which commits countries that don’t have nuclear arms not to build or obtain them, and those that do to “pursue negotiations in good faith” aimed …

Why a pacifist Japan seems to be doubling down on arms exports

While the shift in stance comes at a time when global defense spending has been on the rise, Japan's motivations are linked more to address its security concerns.

World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing - The Times of India

The World Bank is set to re-enter the nuclear energy sector after decades, announced President Ajay Banga, aiming to meet the escalating electricity demands in developing nations. Collaborating with the IAEA, the bank will enhance non-proliferation safeguards and regulatory frameworks. This decision arises as electricity demand in developing countries is projected to more than double by 2035, necessitating a surge in annual energy investment.

"Dangerous New Arms Race": Report Says China Added 100 New Warheads In 2 Years

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said China could reach 1,000 warheads in seven or eight years.

China's nuclear arsenal hits 600 warheads, up 100 from year before

China likely increased its nuclear arsenal in 2024 by 100 warheads to 600, an international security think tank said Monday, pointing out that Beijing is expanding its stockpile faster than any other country.

World faces new nuclear arms race, researchers warn

Most of the world’s nuclear-armed states continued to modernise their arsenals last year, setting the stage for a new nuclear arms race, researchers warned...