Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Japan finishes first-year ocean discharge of nuclear-tainted wastewater amid backlash
The plant completed the fourth and final round of discharge for the current fiscal year ending in March.
Mon Mar 18 2024
World's biggest nuclear plant in Japan to resume path towards restart
Tepco has been eager to bring the world's largest atomic power plant back online to slash operating costs, but a resumption still needs local consent in Niigata prefecture.
Wed Dec 27 2023
Japanese ex-soldier wins battle for justice in landmark sexual assault case
Three former soldiers were found guilty of sexually assaulting Rina Gonoi during her time in the army.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Former Japanese soldier fights for justice in landmark sexual assault case
After leaving the Self-Defence Forces in 2022, Rina Gonoi went public with accusations against her ex-colleagues.
Mon Dec 11 2023
US military begins Japan seafood purchases to counter China ban
Rahm Emanuel said US should also look more broadly into how it could help offset China's ban that he said was part of its "economic wars".
Mon Oct 30 2023
G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China
The G7 trade ministers did not mention China but they also denounced what they consider its rising economic coercion through trade.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Japan begins second water release from Fukushima power plant
According to reports, the daily discharge is expected to be 460 tonnes.
Thu Oct 05 2023
No restrictions on importing fish from Japan - Mat Sabu
Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said MOH confirmed that fish products imported from Japan were safe for consumption.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Three additional releases of Fukushima wastewater planned by next March
Japan is set to release additional contaminated water from its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant three more times by next March.
Thu Sep 14 2023
Radioactive material leaks detected at Japan's nuclear fuel research facility
The pollution was discovered during a routine inspection of the glovebox equipment, which is designed to be airtight.
Wed Sep 13 2023
To eat or not? Japan tests Fukushima fish daily to quell safety concerns
So far, the agency has not found fish that contained detectable levels of the radioactive isotope tritium.
Sun Sep 10 2023
Japan aims to restore fish catch to 2010 level; no Fukushima water impact seen
To restore the catch to 4.4 million tons, Japan plans to increase fish stock levels by implementing catch limits.
Fri Sep 01 2023
Japan may take China to WTO over Fukushima-driven seafood import ban
Filing a WTO complaint might become an option if protesting to China through diplomatic routes is ineffective, Sanae Takaichi said.
Wed Aug 30 2023
Japan says harassing calls from China over Fukushima water 'extremely regrettable'
A lot of harassment phone calls believed to be originating from China are occurring in Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
Mon Aug 28 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024