Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iranian President enforces law to suspend cooperation with IAEA

Iranian President

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has officially enforced a law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). According to Iranian state media, the legislation was passed by Iran’s Parliament following the recent conflict with Israel, citing concerns over the IAEA’s conduct during and after the war. The bill was subsequently ratified by the … Read more

Iranian parliament approves bill to suspend cooperation with IAEA

Iranian parliament

TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iranian media reported on Wednesday. The move comes in response to what Iranian lawmakers described as the IAEA’s biased stance following recent acts of aggression by the United States and Israel. According to local reports, the bill was … Read more

US strike leaves craters at Iran’s Fordow site, says IAEA Chief

US strike

VIENNA:  Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has stated that large craters were observed at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility following a recent U.S. strike. According to foreign media reports, Grossi confirmed that the entrances to underground tunnels at the Isfahan nuclear complex were also targeted during the attack. These tunnels … Read more

Pakistan condemns strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities

Pakistan

UNITED NATIONS:  Expressing deep concern over rising tensions in the Middle East, Pakistan condemned the recent US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, emphasizing that targeting installations under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards represents a blatant violation of international law. “These attacks set a dangerous precedent and pose a serious threat to the safety and … Read more

Iran confirms damage at Natanz nuclear site in Israeli attacks

Iran

TEHRAN: Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization has officially confirmed that the Natanz uranium enrichment facility sustained damage during the recent Israeli airstrikes. The Natanz facility, located approximately 225 kilometers south of Tehran, is one of Iran’s key nuclear sites, housing thousands of centrifuges used for uranium enrichment. The facility comprises both above-ground and underground structures, making … Read more

PM reaffirms Pakistan’s dedication to further strengthening collaboration with IAEA

PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reaffirmed Pakistan’s dedication to further strengthening its collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to harness the full potential of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, ensuring continued benefits for the people of Pakistan and the global community.

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi paid a courtesy call on the prime minister at the PM House.

During the meeting, they discussed the peaceful applications of nuclear technology in various sectors, including cancer diagnostics and treatment, agriculture, food preservation, water management, and industry.

The prime minister commended the IAEA’s initiatives in promoting nuclear energy as a key solution for mitigating climate change and emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to leveraging nuclear technology for sustainable development.

During the meeting, the prime minister noted that, as one of the founding members of the IAEA, Pakistan has maintained a productive and mutually beneficial partnership with the Agency spanning over several decades.

With the IAEA’s support, Pakistan had made significant progress in nuclear power generation, industrial development, healthcare, and agricultural advancements, contributing to the country’s socio-economic growth, he added.

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Indian Navy: A Major Threat to Humanity and Marine Life

Indian Navy

The Indian Navy’s reliance on underdeveloped technology has led to significant risks, including operational failures and environmental hazards. Here are key points shedding light on the alarming situation: Over the past decade, 15 major accidents have been reported, including the 2014 INS Sindhuratna fire incident, resulting in two fatalities. India’s first nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, … Read more

Pakistan elected as IAEA’s Board of Governors

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been elected as Member of International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) Board of Governors (BOG) for a two year term from 2024-26.

Pakistan was elected by consensus at the 68th Session of the IAEA’s General Conference in Vienna, from the Middle East and South Asia region, for the term beginning this month. This is Pakistan’s 21st term on the IAEA’s Board of Governors, a Foreign Office press release said on Friday.

“Pakistan’s election is recognition of its long-standing commitment to the aims and objectives of the IAEA in promoting peaceful uses of nuclear energy as well as its positive contribution to the formulation of the IAEA’s policies and programmes,” the FO spokesperson remarked.

Pakistan is a founding member of the IAEA and has enjoyed longstanding and mutually beneficial collaboration with the Agency on peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Pakistan hosts Anchor Centre for Cancer Care under IAEA’s Rays of Hope initiative and four Collaboration Centres in the areas of Food & Agriculture, Nuclear Safety & Security, Water Resource Management and Innovative Nuclear Technology Applications.

Moreover, the country has six operating nuclear power plants with a total capacity of 3530 MW of clean energy. Another Nuclear Power plant of 1200 MW is under construction.

The spokesperson reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to sharing its experience and expertise in peaceful uses of nuclear technology with IAEA Member States through the Agency’s Technical cooperation programme and collaborating frameworks.

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IAEA issues warning: Attacks on nuclear plant in Russia lead to global risk

IAEA issues warning: Attacks on nuclear plant in Russia lead to global risk

Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the IAEA, stated that the world is “dangerously close to a nuclear accident” due to these attacks. Grossi confirmed three attacks against the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant since April 7. The remote-controlled nature of the attacks makes it difficult to determine their origin. On Monday, Russia and Ukraine exchanged blame … Read more

FM Dar arrives in Brussels to attend Nuclear Energy Summit

FM Dar

BRUSSLES: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived here to attend the First Nuclear Energy Summit on Thursday.

He was received by Ambassador of Pakistan to the European Union, Belgium and Luxembourg Amna Baloch.

Besides participating in the Summit, Foreign Minister Dar will hold bilateral meetings with leaders and foreign ministers of participating countries.

The foreign minister’s participation in the Summit will contribute to further strengthening of Pakistan’s collaboration with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and developing a shared perspective on peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

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Iran defends higher uranium enrichment, calls it “peaceful” despite western concerns

Iran defends higher uranium enrichment, calls it "peaceful" despite western concerns

Iran has resumed production of 60% enriched uranium. Iran claims the enrichment is for peaceful purposes. The move jeopardizes ongoing efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Iran’s foreign ministry said on Friday that its increased uranium enrichment was a necessary component of its peaceful nuclear program, despite objections from the US, France, Germany, and … Read more

US military buys lots of Japanese seafood to avoid ban from China

US military buys Japanese seafood

US military buys lots of Japanese seafood to avoid ban from China. China cited food safety concerns as the basis for its ban. The safety of the water release that began in August from the Fukushima plant. The United States has initiated a bulk purchase of Japanese seafood to supply its military stationed in Japan. … Read more

Iran Criticizes Saudi-Israel Relations and Talks Inspections

Iran Saudi-Israel Relations

Talks continue between Saudi Arabia and Israel. Biden hopes for Saudi recognition of Israel. Iran clarifies stance on UN nuclear inspections. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has criticized Saudi Arabia for its efforts to normalize relations with Israel, accusing the regional rival of betraying the Palestinian cause. Speaking at a news conference during the UN General … Read more

Tonnes of uranium have gone missing from a Libyan location, says UN

Uranium
  • Two and a half tonnes of uranium had gone missing from a plant in Libya.
  • They discovered that ten drums carrying uranium ore had vanished.
  • There are concerns about uranium being a radioactive risk.

The UN‘s nuclear watchdog has reported that two and a half tonnes of uranium had gone missing from a plant in Libya.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued the warning following a visit to the unnamed facility by its inspectors earlier this week.

According to the IAEA, they discovered that ten drums carrying uranium ore had vanished.

There are concerns about uranium being a radioactive risk, as well as nuclear security problems.

In a statement, the IAEA said it would conduct further actions “to clarify the circumstances of the removal of the nuclear material and its current location”.

It is unknown when the uranium vanished. Inspectors reportedly wanted to visit the site last year, but the trip was cancelled due to fighting between various Libyan groups.

According to the IAEA, the uranium storage location was not on government-controlled territory.

Libya has been divided into opposing political and military factions since the overthrow of former tyrant Colonel Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

It is presently divided between an interim government in Tripoli and another in the east.

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IAEA worries world is growing complacent about Ukraine nuclear plant

Ukraine nuclear plant

IAEA director general, Rafael Grossi, spoke to reporters in Kyiv, Ukraine. “An accident can happen any time and my duty is to do everything I can to prevent that from happening”. The largest plant in Europe was taken over by Russian soldiers in March. The leader of the UN’s nuclear watchdog expressed concern on Thursday … Read more

Rafael Grossi to visit Russia to discuss nuclear plant

Rafael Grossi

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi will visit Moscow on Thursday. He’ll discuss nuclear security in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine. Both Russia and Ukraine have laid blame for the assault on the other. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi will visit Moscow on Thursday to talk about nuclear security at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power facility in southern Ukraine, according to confirmation … Read more

Whoever is behind Zaporizhzhia nuclear power explosions is “playing with fire”: IAEA chief

Zaporizhzhia nuclear power explosions

Explosions shook the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine this weekend. More than a dozen bombs were heard Sunday morning local time. Attackers are “playing with fire,” the chief of the IAEA says. Powerful explosions shook the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station in Ukraine this weekend, reviving concerns about a nuclear accident. Rafael Grossi, chief of … Read more

UN chief meet with head of IAEA Mohammad Eslami

Mohammad Eslami

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog met with Mohammad Eslami. The meeting comes as efforts to revive the country’s nuclear deal stall. Efforts to salvage the agreement have failed since then-president Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. Monday, the head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog announced that he had met with the head … Read more

The IAEA will be at the nuclear site for a few days

IAEA

IAEA first inspection of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant will last a few days. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says mission could be extended if necessary. Inspections will include a physical inspection, safety checks and interviews with plant staff. The trip of the UN nuclear inspector to the Zaporizhzhia plant, according to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, … Read more

IAEA to visit Zaporizhzhia power plant in September says Russian official

Zaporizhzhia power plant

IAEA delegation may be able to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in early September. Russia and Ukraine are standing on opposite poles of and arrangemnts for the visit. Ulyanov said that mission of the organization earlier being shared with the head of IAEA. Russia’s representative in Vienna, where the IAEA is based, a delegation from … Read more

IAEA warns of fatal blow to nuclear deal as iran removes its cameras

Iran

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran has removed virtually all monitoring equipment. Iran had threatened reprisal if the IAEA’s 35-nation Board of Governors approved a resolution criticising Tehran Iran informed the agency overnight that it planned to withdraw equipment. VIENNA – Iran inflicted a near-fatal blow to the chances of resurrecting the 2015 Iran nuclear … Read more

Iran disconnects nuclear site cameras after Western censure motion

Iran

Iran disconnects some UN nuclear watchdog’s cameras monitoring nuclear sites. Western nations accused Iran of failing to cooperate with IAEA. Britain, France, and Germany urge Iran to “stop escalating its nuclear program. Iran disconnected some of the UN nuclear watchdog’s cameras monitoring its nuclear sites on Wednesday, according to its atomic energy agency, after Western … Read more

Ukraine not in favor of IAEA’s visit to Russian-occupied nuclear plant

ukraine

IAEA director-general announces they are preparing an expedition to the Russian-occupied nuclear plant. The country requested the visit: Grossi. Russian military seized a factory in southern Ukraine. Ukraine stated on Tuesday that it opposes any visit by the head of the United Nations’ nuclear inspector to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant while it is under Russian … Read more

Iran To Face Censure Amid Stalled Nuclear Talks

Iran

IAEA board meets in Vienna, meeting for first time since June 2020. Iran has enriched uranium that could be used to make a bomb in under 10 days. Iran has always denied having any desire to develop nuclear weapons. Major European countries and the United States are expected to seek sanctions against Iran as the … Read more

Ukraine claims Russians looted and damaged Chernobyl nuclear plant

chernobyl

The misfortunes brought about by the Russian occupation are put at more than 1.6bn hryvnia (£44m; $54m). Chernobyl acting chief general Valeriy Seyda says the plant’s misfortunes add up to more than 1.6bn hryvnia. Russian soldiers crushed up and stole from Chernobyl’s studios, labs and workplaces. The whereabouts of 196 Ukrainian troopers taken prisoner by … Read more