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August 21, 2023

Japan vows to support fisheries during country’s decades-long process of releasing Fukushima nuclear waste

Fishermen have feared that the release of Fukushima’s nuclear waste may damage the industry’s reputation. In response, the Japanese government has vowed to support the industry.

August 3, 2023

China's Xi Jinping purges nuclear missile command amid alleged corruption probe

Reports indicate the former commander and deputies of China's Rocket Force took advantage of their position for monetary gain, while others accuse Xi Jinping of a loyalty purge.

July 23, 2023

Trump: Biden 'doesn't understand what he's doing' during 'most dangerous time in the history of our country'

Former President Donald Trump says that President Biden "doesn't understand what he's doing" after slipping that the U.S. military is low on ammunition.

July 11, 2023

Hong Kong to ban more Japanese products if treated wastewater gets discharged into the ocean, leader says

The chief executive of Hong Kong said that the city plans to ban marine products from Japan if Fukushima’s treated radioactive wastewater is discharged into the sea.

July 5, 2023

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of planning imminent attack against Europe's largest nuclear plant

Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of plotting to attack the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant this week, risking a potential radiation catastrophe in Europe.

June 30, 2023

Biden admin denies 'interim' Iran deal, but new report suggests continued diplomatic backdoor dealings

The Biden administration has claimed there is no nuclear deal "in the offing," but recent reports indicate that U.S. and Iranian officials have continued diplomatic talks.

June 28, 2023

Final inspection begins before treated Fukushima wastewater gets released into sea

A permit to release Japan’s treated radioactive wastewater could soon be issued. Local fishing groups and neighboring countries are opposing the release over safety concerns.

June 24, 2023

Article argues world must apply 'queer theory' to nuclear weapons policy

A publication known to discuss the apocalyptic scenarios wrote a lengthy piece proclaiming how "Queer" identity politics are an essential part of discussing nuclear weapons policy.

June 19, 2023

Netanyahu issues rebuke over Biden's rumored nuclear 'mini-agreements' with Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to any U.S.-Iran nuclear agreements amid reports on secret talks.

June 12, 2023

West can't stop Iran from getting nukes, Iran supreme leader says

Irann's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says the West would be unable to prevent the Islamic Republic from getting nuclear weapons if they tried.