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Nuclear energy

Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade

There are no international rules that ban putting nuclear energy sources into space.
There are no international rules that ban putting nuclear energy sources into space.

Japan’s TEPCO to partially restart world’s biggest nuclear power plant on Jan 20

The restart will bring online the No. 6 unit, which has a capacity of 1.36 gigawatts.
The restart will bring online the No. 6 unit, which has a capacity of 1.36 gigawatts.

Japan vote moves world’s biggest nuclear plant closer to restart

Nuclear power generated about a third of Japan’s electricity before the 2011 quake and tsunami, which sent three reactors at the Fukushima atomic plant into meltdown in one of the world's worst nuclear disasters.
Nuclear power generated about a third of Japan’s electricity before the 2011 quake and tsunami, which sent three reactors at the Fukushima atomic plant into meltdown in one of the world's worst nuclear disasters.

Japan’s nuclear odyssey comes full circle 15 years after Fukushima with restart of world’s largest plant

Employees at work inside Unit 6 of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Japan's Niigata Prefecture. The plant is slated for restart in January 2026 after receiving the green-light from Niigata authorities.
Employees at work inside Unit 6 of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant in Japan's Niigata Prefecture. The plant is slated for restart in January 2026 after receiving the green-light from Niigata authorities.

India’s Parliament passes Bill to open nuclear power to private firms

An Indian man riding his bicycle amid heavy smog, on the banks of the Yamuna river in New Delhi, on Dec 18.
An Indian man riding his bicycle amid heavy smog, on the banks of the Yamuna river in New Delhi, on Dec 18.

Trump Media targets nuclear fusion through merger with TAE

Interest in nuclear fusion has gained momentum since the process was created in laboratory conditions for the first time in 2022.
Interest in nuclear fusion has gained momentum since the process was created in laboratory conditions for the first time in 2022.

Putin meets Indonesia’s Prabowo to discuss military, energy ties and wheat exports

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 10, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, December 10, 2025. Alexander Zemlianichenko/Pool via REUTERS

Hokkaido governor approves restart of Japan’s newest nuclear reactor at Tomari power plant

The operations of the No. 3 unit at the Tomari Plant, operated by Hokkaido Electric Power, have been suspended since 2012, a year after the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
The operations of the No. 3 unit at the Tomari Plant, operated by Hokkaido Electric Power, have been suspended since 2012, a year after the Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Iranian minister Araghchi wants Japan to play key safety role over nuclear facilities

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for Japan to share its expertise and help Iran secure facilities severely damaged by recent Israeli and US strikes.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for Japan to share its expertise and help Iran secure facilities severely damaged by recent Israeli and US strikes.

UN agency says Chornobyl nuclear plant’s protective shield damaged

The International Atomic Energy Agency said an inspection last week found the drone impact in February had degraded the structure.
The International Atomic Energy Agency said an inspection last week found the drone impact in February had degraded the structure.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.