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
S.Korea police arrest 14 Fukushima protesters seeking to enter Japan embassy
The group entered a building housing the Japanese embassy in Seoul during a protest against the release of Fukushima nuclear plant water.
Thu Aug 24 2023
South Korea to issue soon response to Japan's Fukushima discharge plan
The International Atomic Energy Agency said Japan's plans were consistent with global safety standards.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Fukushima: Japan gets UN nuclear watchdog approval for water release
Neighbouring countries complained over the years about the threat to the marine environment and public health.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Explainer: How Japan plans to release Fukushima water into the ocean
The water was distilled after being contaminated from contact with fuel rods at the reactor, destroyed in a 2011 earthquake.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Malaysia faces cancer threat from the sea
Microplastics and discharge from treated wastewater from nuclear plants are seen as potential major threats towards human health.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Moscow wants to connect Ukrainian nuclear plant to Russian grid - Energoatom
The facility in southern Ukraine, Europe's largest, has 15 days' worth of fuel to run the generators, Energoatom said.
Thu Nov 03 2022
Ukraine on edge after Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, region's towns shelled
Reports of shelling around the plant fuelled fears of a radiation disaster.
Mon Aug 29 2022
Leaders of Ukraine, UN seek to secure Russian-held nuclear plant
Guterres reiterated calls for demilitarisation around the nuclear plant.
Fri Aug 19 2022
UN chief demands international access to Ukraine nuclear plant after new attack
Antonio Guterres for international inspectors to be given access to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
Mon Aug 08 2022
Ukrainian nuclear plant, Europe's largest, ablaze after Russian attack - Minister
Ukraine's foreign minister he called for a security zone and firefighters to be allowed to tackle the incident.
Fri Mar 04 2022
South Korean students shave heads in protest over Japan's nuclear waste water plan
More than 30 South Korean college students shaved their heads in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul.
Wed Apr 21 2021
Swans bask in warm waters from Ukrainian nuclear plant during winter freeze
The reservoir, which turned into a local tourist spot, attracts dozens of swans every winter as it never freezes over due to the warm waters discharged from the plant.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Forest fires rage near Chernobyl nuclear plant
Hundreds of firefighters backed by aircraft have been battling several forest fires around Chernobyl since last week.
Tue Apr 14 2020
North Korea may have more bomb fuel than thought: US think tank
The analysis by 38 North was based on satellite images of the radiochemical laboratory at the Yongbyon nuclear plant from September until the end of June.
Fri Jul 14 2017
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