SIPRI: With peace elusive, nuclear weapons make a comeback

Governments are increasingly turning to nuclear deterrence. As the global arms buildup intensifies, so do the risks, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute warns.

China adds warheads as nuclear powers ‘walk away’ from disarmament: SIPRI

China expanded its nuclear warhead stockpile over the past year and might have increased the number deployed with operational forces, a Swedish think tank report said, warning that major powers were “walking away” from disarmament commitments. According to the report released on Monday as part of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI) latest yearbook, China added 20 warheads to its nuclear stockpile as of January 2026, bringing the total to 620, up from 600 a year...

By Seong Hyeon Choi

Nuclear powers increasing deployment of warheads, SIPRI warns

The world’s nuclear-armed states are increasingly moving warheads from storage onto operational delivery systems, raising the risk of conflict despite a gradual decline in overall stockpiles, researchers warned on Monday. SIPRI said geopolitical rivalry and a new arms build-up could reverse decades of reductions in nuclear arsenals.

By FRANCE 24

Bolton warns Trump actions in Iran could spark nuclear arms race

World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn

STOCKHOLM (AFP) -- Researchers warned Monday that nuclear-armed states were taking their arms out of storage and putting them on delivery systems, as the weapons of mass destruction are playing an increased role in global politics. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 warheads, with about 9,745 of them in stockpiles for potential use. That was a marginal decrease compared to the year before, as since the end of the

By The Korea Herald

Iran FM Blames U.S. "Contradictions" On Stalled Peace Talks As Tehran Slaps Million-Dollar Hormuz Tax On Ships

Iran FM Blames U.S. "Contradictions" On Stalled Peace Talks As Tehran Slaps Million-Dollar Hormuz Tax On Ships The U.S. and Iran remain stuck in preliminary talks to end the war, with the main obstacle being Tehran's demand for access to billions of dollars in frozen assets and the Trump administration's refusal to provide upfront cash or broader sanctions relief. Tehran is seeking about $12 billion upfront and $24 billion during a proposed 60-day negotiation window. "Twenty-fou...

By Tyler Durden

World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn

Researchers warn the world faces increased nuclear risk as states deploy warheads and modernise arsenals. Learn about global nuclear stockpiles and rising Read More: https://punchng.com/world-facing-increased-nuclear-risk-researchers-warn/

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