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Uzbekistan begins construction on first integrated nuclear power plant with Russian support

Uzbekistan has officially launched construction of its first nuclear power plant with Russian support, marking a major milestone in the country's long-term energy strategy.

Trains in Switzerland are running over solar panels and the results are promising

A Swiss startup says the world’s first removable solar power plant installed between active railway tracks has successfully met its initial safety and performance targets, raising the prospect of turning thousands of kilometers of rail infrastructure into a new source of renewable energy.

Norway joins France’s nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe boosts defense

Norway has become the ninth European country to join France’s nuclear deterrence initiative, marking another step in Europe’s efforts to strengthen its security architecture

Space Force awards SpaceX $4.16 billion to build satellite network for airborne target tracking

U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to develop a constellation of satellites designed to track airborne targets from orbit

Turkmenistan hosts IAEA workshop to strengthen Nuclear Security cooperation

Experts from Asia and Europe gathered in Turkmenistan for the first International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) interregional workshop on materials outside regulatory control

Hajj 2026: Over 1.7 million Muslims gather in Saudi Arabia amid regional tensions and scorching heat

More than 1.7 million Muslims from around the world gathered in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, undertaking one of Islam’s most sacred obligations amid regional tensions and soaring temperatures.

Trump says should be ‘mandatory’ for Muslim countries to join Abraham Accords as part of Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for several Muslim-majority countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, and Turkey, to join the Abraham Accords as part of any future agreement with Iran

Thailand cuts visa-free stay for tourists from more than 90 countries amid crime concerns

Thailand has approved plans to significantly reduce the length of visa-free stays for travelers from more than 90 countries

Europe EV sales surge as Iran War pushes fuel prices higher

Demand for electric vehicles across Europe has surged following a sharp rise in fuel prices linked to the Iran war

Xi and Putin deepen strategic partnership as China-Russia energy ties expand

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin reinforced their growing strategic partnership during high-level talks in Beijing

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IAEA General Conference 2026: Nuclear Power, Safeguards and Global Security in Focus

IAEA's 70th General Conference concluded in Vienna on September 18 after five days of discussions that placed nuclear energy expansion, nonproliferation, nuclear safety, advanced reactors, fusion technology and international technical cooperation at the center of the global agenda.