Nuclear-armed nations possess about 12,400 nuclear warheads, but nearly 90% belong to Russia and the U.S.
GENEVA (AN) — The world's nine nuclear-armed nations spent $100.2 billion on their nuclear arsenals in 2024, a global coalition reported.
That translates to $190,151 per minute and a jump of 11%, or $9.9 billion, in spending on nuclear weapons from the previous year, according to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
A prevous study on climatic and global effects of nuclear war raised awareness of the concept of "nuclear winter."
Britain, France and Germany threaten to reimpose sanctions if there is no progress on limiting Tehran's nuclear program.
Despite blocking IAEA inspectors from tracking uranium enrichment, Tehran says diplomatic channels remain open.
Iran retaliated - and Israel and Iran risked all-out war - after IAEA board's found Tehran breached nonproliferation duties.
The court's advisory opinion stems from a sustained campaign led by Vanuatu and supported by 130 U.N. member nations.
The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.
Experts call it a 'slow-moving global catastrophe' for food, energy, and trade that will require systematic monitoring.
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