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The return of nuclear energy: Why the world is reconsidering atomic power after years of decline

For decades, nuclear energy was viewed by many countries as a controversial and declining industry. Major disasters such as Chernobyl disaster and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster triggered public fear, political opposition, and strict regulations across much of the world.

19 May 2026-23:16
Russia announces three-day nuclear drills as tensions remain high

Russia has announced that it will conduct three-day military drills involving its nuclear forces, according to official statements reported by Russian authorities.

19 May 2026-11:56
Iran rejects Merz accusations over UAE nuclear plant incident

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly rejected what it described as “baseless and selective accusations” made by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz against the Islamic Republic over a mysterious failed explosion near a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates.

19 May 2026-09:36
Belarus joins Russia in nuclear exercises

Belarus announced Monday that it has begun joint drills with Russia to practice using nuclear weapons that Moscow has stationed on Belarusian soil.

18 May 2026-19:50
Belarus, Russia launch nuclear drills

18 May 2026-14:26
Gulf tensions send oil soaring after strike near UAE nuclear plant

Oil prices climbed sharply on Monday after negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war stalled and the UAE launched an investigation into a drone attack near the Barakah nuclear power plant.

18 May 2026-10:16
IAEA raises alarm over drone strike near UAE nuclear plant

17 May 2026-16:28
Drone strike triggers fire at UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

17 May 2026-14:29
China pushes diplomacy on Iran following Trump-Xi meeting

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States and Iran to settle their disagreements, including the nuclear issue, through dialogue and negotiations, in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s recent state visit to China.

15 May 2026-19:24
Scientists discover new crystal type formed by world’s first nuclear explosion

Nearly 80 years after the Trinity nuclear test in 1945, scientists have identified a previously unknown type of crystal formed in the aftermath of the world’s first nuclear explosion, adding new insight into the extreme conditions created by the blast.

15 May 2026-17:05

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