Keywords: Nuclear power


Morocco strongly condemns attack targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE

Morocco has strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted infrastructure associated with the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates, reaffirming its solidarity with the Emirati government and its commitment to international nuclear safety standards. The position was expressed during......

Pope Leo condemns war and warns against misuse of nuclear power

Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong message against war and the misuse of global resources, describing those who fuel conflicts as “thieves” depriving humanity of a peaceful future. Speaking at the Vatican during his weekly address, the pontiff emphasized the moral responsibility of leaders......

Xi calls for faster development of China’s new energy system amid global tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for accelerating the development of a new energy system to strengthen the country’s energy security, as global markets face uncertainty linked to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in Beijing, Xi emphasized the need for a diversified and resilient......

Russia and Vietnam sign agreement to build nuclear power plant

Russia and Vietnam have signed an intergovernmental agreement to cooperate on the construction of the Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in Vietnam, according to Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom. The project includes two Russian-designed reactors with a total capacity of 2,400 megawatts (MW),......

ISS deorbit scheduled to begin in 2028 before planned 2030 ocean descent

The International Space Station will begin a gradual descent from orbit in 2028 before making a controlled plunge into the ocean in 2030, according to Roscosmos chief Dmitry Bakanov. The timeline confirms plans long discussed between Russia and NASA as the two agencies prepare to retire the aging orbital......

Russia eyes nuclear power plant on moon by 2036

Russia's state space agency has unveiled plans to construct a power facility on the lunar surface by 2036, marking a pivotal step toward sustained exploration. The initiative targets reliable energy for critical operations, including robotic rovers, scientific observatories, and foundational infrastructure......

Egypt installs first nuclear reactor vessel at Dabaa power plant

Egypt celebrated a significant milestone in its nuclear energy program with the installation of the first reactor pressure vessel at the Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant. The ceremony, attended virtually by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi......

Spain considers extending life of key nuclear power plant

Spanish authorities are reviewing a request to prolong the operation of the Almaraz nuclear power plant, originally scheduled to shut down in 2028. The proposal, submitted by energy firms Endesa, Iberdrola, and Naturgy, reflects renewed concerns over energy stability following a massive power outage......

MENA shifts toward renewables, nuclear, and gas as energy demand surges

The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a new report analyzing energy diversification strategies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The report highlights that MENA has become one of the fastest-growing contributors to global electricity demand since 2000, with demand tripling by 2024.......