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Nuclear Power

IAEA, Russia review risks near Bushehr nuclear plant

Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), held a phone call with Alexey Likhachev, head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom, to address recent concerning reports of military activity near Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant.

23 Mar 2026-17:00
South Korea signals willingness to contribute to efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

South Korea has signaled it is willing to participate in international efforts to ensure safe and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, its foreign ministry said.

21 Mar 2026-12:42
Japan, US consider nuclear project in $550B investment package

Japan and the United States are exploring the addition of a nuclear power project to the second round of deals under Japan’s $550 billion investment package. The project is expected to involve Westinghouse and aims to strengthen both countries’ energy supply chains amid rising Middle East tensions.

04 Mar 2026-12:44
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant power line repair underway

Russia announced a local ceasefire near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southeastern Ukraine to allow repairs to an external power line. The plant, Europe’s largest, has been under Russian control since early 2022.

27 Feb 2026-11:52
IAEA warns of nuclear risks as Zaporizhzhia loses backup power

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine is currently operating on its only remaining power line after losing its backup line over a week ago, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on February 20.

20 Feb 2026-16:55
Russia warns against US nuclear plant plan in Armenia

Russia has sharply criticized US proposals to build a nuclear power plant in Armenia, highlighting growing geopolitical competition over energy influence in the South Caucasus.

13 Feb 2026-15:08
Adani Power enters nuclear sector after India policy shift

Adani Power has set up a new nuclear energy-focused subsidiary, signaling private sector interest as India moves to open its traditionally state-controlled nuclear power industry.

12 Feb 2026-11:56
Japan restarts world’s largest nuclear plant after glitch

Japan on Monday restarted the world’s largest nuclear power plant, its operator said, after an earlier attempt was briefly halted due to a minor technical issue.

09 Feb 2026-10:55
Russia seeks to link Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to its power grid

Russia is attempting to connect Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant to its own power grid as part of broader efforts to consolidate control over the occupied facility.

06 Feb 2026-13:50
Russia may evacuate staff from Iran’s Bushehr plant

Russia has signaled it is prepared to evacuate its personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant if the security situation deteriorates, raising fresh concerns about rising tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

29 Jan 2026-17:30