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Iran’s president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA

July 02, 2025 9:43 pm

The order by President Masoud Pezeshkian included no timetables or details about what that suspension would entail.

Iran, US and the 400-kg enriched Uranium bargaining chip

June 28, 2025 9:07 pm

At the center of this unfolding drama is the still-unresolved mystery of the 400 kg of HEU. Whether hidden, destroyed, or dispersed, its status will shape the contours of diplomacy in the coming weeks

Finally, an off-ramp. But will the Iran-Israel ceasefire last?

June 24, 2025 6:52 pm

A fragile peace may prevail, but the nuclear weapons race may have just heated up, leading to a question of not if but when Iran will develop a bomb

Israel strikes Fordow: What sets Fordow apart from Iran's other nuclear facilities is that it is built approximately 260 to 300 feet underground, making it impervious to air strikes. (AP Photo)

What is Fordow, the underground nuclear site that only a US bomb can destroy

June 21, 2025 12:18 am

Israel strikes Fordow: With about 2,000 operational centrifuges, the enrichment facility produces uranium enriched to 60 per cent — a small step away from weapons-grade 90 per cent enrichment — making it a cause of concern for Israel.

This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows the Isfahan enrichment facility in Iran after being hit by Israeli airstrikes, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

What happens if Iran chooses to leave the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?

June 21, 2025 6:46 am

Signed in 1968 and entered into force in 1970, the international treaty is aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and technology. India, Pakistan and Israel are not parties to it. What is its significance?

Damning IAEA report spells out past secret nuclear activities in Iran

June 01, 2025 9:18 am

Iran's foreign ministry and the Iranian nuclear agency rejected the report, calling it "politically motivated" in a joint statement.

Iran warns Israel, US against any attack on its nuclear sites

May 22, 2025 6:47 pm

Iran and the US, Israel's closest ally, will hold a fifth round of nuclear talks on Friday in Rome.

Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak

Why China’s recent nuclear fusion breakthrough is significant

January 30, 2025 2:14 pm

The promise of fusion energy is alluring. If, and when, it comes through, other sources of alternative clean energy, like solar or wind, to tackle the climate crisis could even be redundant. This is why a recent breakthrough has grabbed attention.

IAEA team samples seawater near Fukushima plant to ensure safe release of wastewater

October 07, 2024 11:50 pm

The plant was damaged in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, triggering meltdowns in its three reactors and large amounts of radioactive water to accumulate.

Russian overnight airstrikes involved over 100 missiles, around 100 drones: Zelenskyy

August 26, 2024 8:35 pm

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal confirmed that the attack hit 15 regions, more than half of the country.

‘Violence in Nepal is heart-rending’: PM Modi expresses concern as KP Sharma Oli resigns

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed worry about the turmoil in Nepal and stressed the need for peace and stability. The Nepal Army and security officials called for dialogue to restore order amidst growing protests and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. The Indian government issued a safety advisory for Indian citizens, advising against travel until the situation improves.

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