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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines is willing to work with Russia on nuclear energy, focusing on small modular reactors during his visit to Kazan.

Sabtu, 13 Juni 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc halted the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi plant on Saturday after a low-flow alarm triggered an automatic shutdown.

In June 2025, the United States and Israel launched strikes on several Iranian nuclear sites, escalating tensions after failed diplomatic talks. President Trump called the operation a success in destroying key facilities, though independent reports questioned the damage extent. This action preceded broader strikes in February 2026.

Senin, 02 Maret 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

On March 2, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke at the Île Longue naval base near Brest, unveiling 'advanced deterrence' to associate eight European countries with France's nuclear strategy amid Russian threats and US NATO commitment doubts. He ordered an increase in nuclear warheads—currently estimated at 290—funded via a military programming law update adding 36 billion euros, while naming the next nuclear submarine 'L'Invincible'. This initiative preserves French sovereignty without sharing weapons or firing decisions.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu presented France's new energy roadmap on Thursday, February 12, from a hydroelectric site in the Jura. This document, the third multiannual energy program (PPE3), sets guidelines for 2025-2035 and confirms a major nuclear relaunch while scaling back targets for onshore wind and solar. It aims to free France from fossil fuel dependence.

Senin, 02 Februari 2026 Dilaporkan oleh AI

In a high-security Istanbul venue, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi are set to meet on Friday, marking the first high-level contact between Washington and Tehran since a 12-day war in June 2025. The talks aim to find a de-escalation path after precision airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and domestic unrest. The summit follows mediation by Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar, amid US demands on uranium enrichment and missiles.