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Nuclear Energy

Kazakhstan boosts economic ties and investment growth

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Agency of Kazakhstan for Atomic Energy discussed expanding cooperation in the nuclear sector.

08 May 2026-11:21
Ukrainian drone strike kills worker at Zaporizhzhia plant

An employee of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, controlled by Russian forces, was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack, the Russian-installed management of the station said in a Telegram post on Monday."A driver was killed today when a Ukrainian Armed Forces drone struck the transport department at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant," the post said.

27 Apr 2026-14:01
Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in stellar Nasdaq debut

X-Energy (XE.O), opens new tab shares surged 30.9% in their Nasdaq debut, fetching the company a valuation of $11.9 billion and signaling strong interest in the developers of carbon-free energy that has the potential to fuel the unprecedented boom in artificial intelligence.

24 Apr 2026-22:06
China builds half of world’s reactors, reshaping energy order

China is entering a new phase of large-scale nuclear energy development in 2026, strengthening its position as one of the leading players in the global energy market. According to official data, the country plans to complete and commission seven new nuclear power units this year. This step reflects Beijing’s long-term strategy aimed at accelerating the transition to low-carbon energy and reducing dependence on coal.

21 Apr 2026-15:22
Kazakhstan advances first nuclear plant with Russian loan

21 Apr 2026-13:02
Kazakhstan and Mongolia power up nuclear energy partnership

Chairman of Kazakhstan’s Atomic Energy Agency Almassadam Satkaliyev and Mongolia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Damdinnyam Gongor discussed prospects for bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy and the uranium industry.

21 Apr 2026-11:02
BREAKING: North Korea “seriously ‌increases” nuclear weapons production capabilities

North Korea has ⁠made "very ⁠serious" advances in its abilities to turn ⁠out nuclear weapons, with the probable addition of a new uranium enrichment facility, as it stepped up activity at a key complex, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said on Wednesday.

15 Apr 2026-11:30
Nuclear batteries for space and defense

The Seattle-based startup Avalanche Energy has secured a 5.2 million dollar contract from DARPA under the Rads to Watts program to develop next-generation compact nuclear batteries.

08 Apr 2026-16:46
Iran condemns US-Israeli strike on nuclear site

The US-Israeli attack on Iran’s yellowcake plant in Ardakan is a flagrant violation of international law, but it will not stop the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear programme, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) said in a statement.

07 Apr 2026-09:49
Iran condemns attacks on nuclear sites as ‘war crime’

Iran has condemned attacks on its nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling such strikes a “war crime”.

01 Apr 2026-15:04