The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that damage was caused to Iran’s nuclear facility in Khondab following a reported attack, raising fresh concerns about the safety of sensitive sites in the region. Read More: IAEA sees no hit on Iran nuclear sites According to the agency, Iran informed it on March 27 about the […]
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Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant
Japan restarted the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest, for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. TEPCO confirmed Unit 6 began operations on Wednesday, despite widespread safety concerns. Local opinion remains divided, with around 60% of residents opposing the restart. The plant’s restart follows upgrades including a 15-metre tsunami wall, elevated emergency power […]
Japan nuclear official loses phone with sensitive data in China
A Japan nuclear official employee lost a work-issued smartphone, possibly in China, containing a confidential list of contacts, officials and local media reported on Thursday. The device, primarily used for calls and texts during emergencies, did not contain nuclear data, the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) said. Read More: Japan deploys ‘missile defence’ on northern island: official The […]
Pakistan calls for fair access to nuclear technology at UN
Pakistan has urged equitable and non-discriminatory access to civil nuclear technology to meet its growing energy needs. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, Pakistani delegate Syed Atif Raza emphasized the importance of removing barriers in civil nuclear cooperation while maintaining the highest standards of nuclear safety. He stressed that non-proliferation measures should not be […]