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China’s current nuclear expansion underlines quest for status, says UK for
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
China’s nuclear expansion was set in the context of its wider geostrategic ambitions – as articulated in Xi Jinping’s stated goals and ideological motivation – by former British diplomat and Associate of the Council on Geostrategy, Matthew Henderson. He identified core issues raised by China
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We would welcome any steps that Iran takes to actually de-escalate growing
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said that Washington would welcome any steps from Tehran for de-escalating the “growing nuclear threats”.
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UK supports UAE, looks forward for strong participation and engagement at
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"In COP28, we think that the UAE is a great country to be hosting it, understands energy, has a long history in energy, and has a long history in renewable and clean energy including nuclear. So, it has an example it has set and we need to bring more countries with us. But it's a huge challe
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China shifts PLA's nuke missiles strategy toward “nuclear triad”: Analysts
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The rejig at China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force points to a paradigm shift in Xi’s nuclear strategy toward the so-called “nuclear triad” – a three-pronged force that allows nuclear missiles to be launched from the air, sea, and land &nd
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Emiratis represent 74 per cent of FANR’s workforce
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Women make up over 45 per cent of FANR’s overall workforce and hold leadership positions in key areas of the organisation, such as Nuclear Safety, Radiation Safety, Finance, and Education and Training. Females represent 44 per cent of the authority’s leadership. It is FANR's belief that Emir
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FANR publishes its 2022 annual report; demonstrates robust regulatory syst
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) has published its 2022 Annual Report, detailing its nuclear regulatory activities and milestones during 2022 to ensure the safe, secure and peaceful usage of nuclear energy and radiation sources in the UAE.
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Nuclear generation supplies around one-quarter of world's clean electricit
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The World Nuclear Association's 2023 report revealed that globally, the world's nuclear reactors generated more than 2500 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity for the sixth year running in 2022
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US reaffirms commitment to Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The US on Monday said it insists on full compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) safeguards and called on all NPT parties to raise standards wherever possible and to condemn violations where they occur.
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Japan, China clash over Fukushima water release into Pacific Ocean
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
During an international nuclear nonproliferation meeting held in Vienna, Japan and China clashed over Tokyo's plan to release treated water into the Pacific Ocean from the disaster crippled Fukushima No 1 nuclear power plant into the sea, reported The Japan Times.
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N Korea’s Kim showcases nuclear-capable missiles in apparent show of unity
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
North Korea held a huge military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the armistice that ended the Korean War, said its state media, displaying the country’s latest intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and drones as a display of its military strength
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Adequate, sufficient insurance coverage offered for nuclear incidents in c
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Atomic Energy and Space Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that there is adequate and sufficient insurance coverage offered for nuclear incidents in the country.
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Japan: Fukushima moms led charge for radiation data
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Fukushima's mothers have become radiation experts to protect their children as the Japanese government gets ready to transfer cleaned water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant later this summer, according to Kyodo News.
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