World Has Now Gone the Longest Time Without a Nuclear Test
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 16, 2026, 23:36 IST | Updated: Jan 16, 2026, 23:36 IST
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The world marked a historic milestone on January 14, 2026, achieving the longest period without a declared or detected nuclear test explosion since the first test in 1945—over eight years since North Korea's last test in 2017.
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