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Nuclear-armed states strengthen deterrence strategies amid global tensions

All nine nuclear-armed states continued programs to modernize and expand their nuclear arsenals in 2025, with nuclear weapons increasingly being used as instruments of national power, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

08 Jun 2026-11:02
Power cuts hit millions in the Philippines amid grid strain and heatwave

Millions of people across the Philippines are facing power interruptions after the national grid was placed under severe strain due to soaring demand, extreme heat, and multiple power plant outages, officials said.

15 May 2026-12:44
Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos bets on local power as grid falters

Lagos is betting ‌that Nigeria's chronic electricity shortages can be addressed outside the national grid, scaling up state-backed power generation and distribution after securing 400 megawatts of new supply, the state's energy commissioner said.

28 Apr 2026-20:34
Death toll from Kenyan floods rises to 108

Weeks of heavy rains and flooding have now killed 108 people ‌in Kenya, the National Police Service said on Saturday in an updated death toll.

28 Mar 2026-23:09
Digital China Summit to be held in Fuzhou

China will host the 9th Digital China Summit in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, from April 29 to 30, with a strong focus on showcasing technological achievements and accelerating digital innovation, officials said on Tuesday.

24 Mar 2026-13:54
What Kazakhstan’s new power reforms really mean

Editor’s note: Moses Becker is a special political commentator for News.Az, holding a PhD in political science and specializing in interethnic and interreligious relations. The views expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the position of News.Az.

23 Jan 2026-12:25

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