Japan releases Fukushima water into the ocean, prompting criticism, seafood bans
The discharge, a key step in a dauntingly long process of decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi plant, including the removal of molten fuel.
Thu Aug 24 2023
Ahead of nuclear waste release, leak found in Japans crippled plants hose
The Tokyo Electric Power Company said the leak was found "in a hose used to transfer treated water."
Fri Aug 11 2023
Japan to start Fukushima water release as early as late Aug - Media
Japan and the International Atomic Energy Agency say it is safe but nearby countries fear it may contaminate food.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Nuclear-fuelled debate over Japan's wastewater plan
Japans plan to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima reactor into the ocean is causing ripples in the Pacific.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Japan says to release contaminated Fukushima water into sea
Japan plans to release into the sea more than 1 million tonnes of contaminated water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear station.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Fukushima court rules Tepco, government liable over 2011 nuclear disaster
A group of about 3,800 people, mostly in Fukushima prefecture, filed the class action suit.
Tue Oct 10 2017
Former Tepco executives plead not guilty in first Fukushima case
Three former executives of Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) on Friday pleaded not guilty to professional negligence leading to the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Fri Jun 30 2017
5.6 quake shakes Japan, no tsunami risk
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook northeast Japan early Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, two days after a powerful tremor triggered a tsunami near the stricken Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Thu Nov 24 2016
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