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Why is the Doomsday Clock nearer to midnight than ever before?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 29, 2026 at 08:07 PM
Why is the Doomsday Clock nearer to midnight than ever before?
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The Doomsday Clock, maintained by atomic scientists, is currently the closest it has ever been to midnight. This announcement, made on January 29, 2026, reflects growing global concerns. The scientists cite increased global conflict, aggression from nuclear powers, weakened arms control agreements, climate change, and emerging risks associated with artificial intelligence as the primary reasons for their heightened alarm. Experts from institutions such as the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute and UCLA discussed the implications of this announcement, highlighting the urgency of addressing these global threats. The clock serves as a symbolic warning about the potential for global catastrophe.

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Berlin 40% UCLA Department of Information Studies 60% bne IntelliNews 60% Ben Aris 70% Cyril Vanier 70% Karim Haggag 70% Ramesh Srinivasan 70% Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 80% Doomsday Clock ×290%

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doomsday clock 100% global conflict 80% artificial intelligence 70% climate change 60% nuclear powers 60% atomic scientists 50% arms control 50%

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