Friday, July 5, 2024

Nuclear

China completes world’s first onshore modular nuclear reactor

China has connected its first small modular reactor (SMR) to the power grid, supplying electricity to Shandong province through the 200-megawatt unit I reactor at Shidao Bay

IAEA says 13 new countries ready to harness Nuclear Power

The IAEA anticipates about 13 countries are set to initiate nuclear power production soon, potentially doubling the global number of nuclear reactors.

French President Macron visits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to strengthen ties and secure uranium supply

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Kazakhstan as part of a two-day tour of Central Asia, marking a significant diplomatic move to strengthen partnership with Kazakhstan and secure uranium supply. The French leader met Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the...

North Korea simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea amid US-ROK drills

In a tense escalation of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles during a military drill simulating a "nuclear strike" on targets within South Korea.

Russia’s Medvedev warns of Nuclear Weapon use if Ukraine’s counteroffensive succeeds

In a highly concerning statement, Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's former President, issued a warning that Russia would resort to using nuclear weapons if Ukraine's counteroffensive were to succeed.

Putin says Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

Putin said that Russia would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, marking the first time since the mid-1990s that Moscow would base such arms outside the country.

What nuclear fusion breakthrough means for clean energy?

American scientists have announced a major breakthrough that will pave the way for advancements in the future of clean power.

IAEA team leaves to visit Ukraine nuclear plant amid renewed shelling

The UN nuclear watchdog's inspection team is on its way to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Turkish President, UN chief and Zelenskyy hold talks on grain export and efforts to end war in Ukraine

Turkey’s leader and the UN chief met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks on the grain export deal, the situation at Europe’s biggest nuclear power plant and efforts to end war

Rocket strikes at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia power plant raise fears of ‘nuclear catastrophe’

UN chief calls for international access to Ukrainian nuclear plant after the latest attack

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Storms cause flooding in Switzerland, Italy and France as wildfires rage in Turkey and Greece

Extreme weather across Europe has caused four deaths in storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires have forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey.