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NUCLEAR ENERGY

People wave Iranian flags during a rally in Tehran on Friday.
WORLD / EXPLAINER
May 30, 2026
Iran’s strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium
Iran and the United States are in discussions to extend their ceasefire so as to start negotiations on issues including Tehran’s nuclear program.
A maintenance worker inspects a generator during a maintenance outage at a nuclear power plant in Almaraz, western Spain, on April 23.
WORLD
May 4, 2026
Village braces for closure of Spain’s largest nuclear plant
The Almaraz plant, which contributes around 7% of Spain’s electricity production, is slated to close in 2028.
Iranian army soldiers stand in front of a picture of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a rally in Tehran on Wednesday.
WORLD
Apr 30, 2026
Supreme leader vows Iran won’t give up nuclear technologies
The Islamic Republic will “guard” its “advanced technologies” like it does its own borders, Mojtaba Khamenei said in a written statement.
A tour guide gives explanations to visitors from an observation platform overlooking the damaged No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 nuclear reactors at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, last month.
JAPAN
Apr 26, 2026
91AV原创 wrecked nuclear plant becomes a tourist destination
The Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant is now a destination for “dark tourism” — travel to sites associated with tragedy, violence, or disaster, like Auschwitz, the killing fields of Ca
Oil storage containers and facilities in Germany. The cost of the EU's fossil fuel imports has risen by �6 billion since the start of the Iran war, putting massive upward pressure on the continent’s power prices.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy
Mar 19, 2026
Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence
Ideas include expanding nuclear energy and renewables, growing strategic stockpiles and domestic production, and diversifying foreign sources of supply.
Reactor buildings at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima No.1 nuclear power plant in the town of Okuma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Jan. 22
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2026
Fukushima nuclear power plant discharging final round of treated water for FY2025
The operation, scheduled to run until March 24, will result in the release of about 7,800 tons of treated water containing tritium.
A robot arm unveiled by Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings for use in the trial removal of nuclear fuel debris at its tsunami-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant, on Wednesday in Fukushima Prefecture
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2026
Tepco unveils new robot arm for nuclear debris removal
The 22-meter-long robot arm can grab debris from a wider area than fishing rod-like devices previously used at the tsunami-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff shakes hands with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi as Jared Kushner looks on during a meeting in Muscat, Oman, on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Feb 7, 2026
Iran says talks with U.S. in Oman were ‘good start’ and will continue
The remarks could help allay concern that failure to reach a deal might nudge the Middle East closer to war.
The Fugen advanced converter reactor is seen behind the No. 2 reactor (right) of the Tsuruga nuclear power plant in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture.
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2025
Leak of tritium-containing water reported at Fugen nuclear reactor
The leak occurred when a pipe was cut at the nuclear reactor, which is undergoing decommissioning work.
Executives of Nihon Hidankyo, including Secretary-General Jiro Hamasumi (second from right) and co-chair Terumi Tanaka (third from left) in Tokyo in June
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2025
One year on, Nihon Hidankyo seeks to continue as members age
The average age of survivors of the August 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is now over 86.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2025
Takaichi inspects crippled Fukushima nuclear plant
The trip was apparently intended to demonstrate Takaichi’s administration’s focus on rebuilding areas affected by the March 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster.
In 2018, French state-controlled energy giant Electricite de France signed a �600 million deal, unaffected by international sanctions over the Ukraine war, with a subsidiary of a Russian state company for the recycling of reprocessed uranium.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2025
French uranium being sent to Russia, Greenpeace says
The move is legal but “immoral,” the head of Greenpeace France’s nuclear campaign said, as nations seek to step up sanctions on the Russian government over its invasion of Ukraine.
A U.S. Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine arrives at port in Rockingham, Australia, in February.
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2025
Japan likely to discuss possessing nuclear subs
The Maritime Self-Defense Force currently possesses submarines powered by diesel engines and lithium-ion batteries.
Takeo Fukuda, head of Shimonagatsuka district, stands in front of his home in the town of Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2025
Fukushima town eases entry restrictions in contaminated areas
Following the easing of the restrictions, residents can enter their homes without permission, though they are not permitted to stay overnight.
Haruo Kataoka (center) applauds after being reelected as mayor of Suttsu in Hokkaido, in the town on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 29, 2025
Hokkaido town mayor backing nuclear waste survey reelected
The 76-year-old independent incumbent, Haruo Kataoka, defeated former town council member Shingo Ogushi.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi speaks during a news conference Monday at the Prime Minister's Office.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 30, 2025
Japan resumes sanctions against Iran in line with U.N. resolution
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that 91AV原创 stance of calling for a solution through dialogue remains unchanged.
A group of 12 Japanese companies has invested in U.S.-based fusion energy startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems.
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 3, 2025
12 Japanese firms invest in U.S. fusion energy startup
The consortium aims to commercialize nuclear fusion power generation in Japan at an early date by acquiring technical knowledge through the investment.
Mihama Mayor Hideki Toshima expressed his support on Monday for Kansai Electric Power Co.'s planned survey for building a new reactor at its Mihama nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture.
JAPAN / Society
Aug 5, 2025
Mihama mayor willing to accept survey for new nuclear reactor
At a meeting with senior officials of Kansai Electric, Toshima said that the town would accept the survey with the understanding of local communities.
Vehicles of delegations leave the Omani Embassy after a fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, in Rome on May 23.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 1, 2025
Damning IAEA report spells out past secret nuclear activities in Iran
The findings pave the way for a push to declare Tehran in violation of its non-proliferation obligations.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday.
WORLD / Politics
May 21, 2025
Iran faces U.S. without Plan B as nuclear red lines collide
Iran may turn to China and Russia as a “Plan B,” but with Beijing’s trade war with Washington, and Moscow distracted with its war in Ukraine, the backup plan seems shaky.
Two Japanese climbers die on remote Himalayan peak in Nepal
Rescuers have recovered the bodies of two Japanese climbers missing for over a week on a remote Himalayan mountain.
Aging Japanese village turns to Peru in search of new residents
Guests from Peru's Belen district interact with a baby in Nanmoku village in Gunma Prefecture.
Budget-friendly restaurant chain Saizeriya succumbs to rising costs
A Tokyo branch of Saizeriya, a chain of family-style Italian restaurants
U.S. has for years asked Musk to alter Starlink service in Ukraine and Middle East, sources say
A Ukrainian soldier sets up a Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Oct. 16
U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa
An F-22 Raptor lands at Kadena Air Base in Kadena, Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 9. The base is a crucial hub for U.S. military operations in the region.
A dramatic bear hunt in a midsize Japanese city could be a harbinger of what is to come
Zookeeper Tetsuo Iso at the site of frantic search for a wild bear in Utsunomiya on June 9. Iso, 65, was asked by the prefectural government to help capture the bear and it was his shot with a tranquilizer gun that put an end to the saga.
How this long-term resident avoids the annoying tourist label in Japan
Tourists enjoy themselves while crossing the famous Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo on Oct. 12.
What can Asia do to avoid crossing crucial climate tipping points?
Motorists drive through a road covered with smog from wildfires nearby in Ogan Ilir in Indonesia's South Sumatra province on Sept. 25.
Baku championships showcase rising standards in global sumo
Ryan Roddy (second from left back) is pictured with the Ireland sumo team at this month's World Sumo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
91AV原创 permanent residency reform has a glaring blind spot
Japan's immigration reforms risk creating uncertainty by tying permanent residency more closely to language proficiency before clear assessment standards and supporting infrastructure are in place.

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