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UN Secretary-General election: the race for the next chief’s position may depend on compromises between the United States and China

After three rounds of voting, no favorite has emerged in the UN secretary-general election. New contenders mentioned include Nusseibeh, Kaag, Tokayev and Orbán.

Politics • September 21, 08:01 PM • 3612 views
North Korea rejected the IAEA resolution and said it would not give up its nuclear status

Kim Yo Jong called the IAEA resolution absurd and ineffective. Pyongyang said it would not give up its nuclear arsenal.

Politics • September 19, 05:47 AM • 3359 views
63 countries supported the resolution on Ukraine's nuclear safety - Sybiha

The IAEA adopted the resolution with 63 votes "in favor. " The document calls for the demilitarization of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the restoration of Ukraine's control over the facility.

Society • September 18, 01:54 AM • 15552 views
Germany will allocate an additional €1 million for the security of Ukraine's nuclear power plants

Germany will allocate another €1 million for the security of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. The country also plans to allocate €50 million for repairs to the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant structure.

News of the World • September 15, 03:18 PM • 10052 views
The United States refused to allow the head of Iran’s nuclear program to attend the IAEA meeting, and Tehran is protesting

The United States refused to support a UN sanctions exemption for Mohammad Eslami. Iran called the cancellation of his visa political pressure.

Politics • September 14, 10:56 PM • 5308 views
Iran says that the IAEA’s actions will push countries to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons

Iran’s secretary of the National Security Council criticized the IAEA’s decision to refer the matter to the UN Security Council. He predicts that countries will withdraw from the NPT.

News of the World • September 10, 06:36 PM • 4858 views
For the first time in 20 years, the IAEA has referred the issue of Iran's nuclear program to the UN Security Council

The IAEA accused Iran of refusing to explain traces of uranium and referred the issue to the UN Security Council. Tehran could face sanctions.

Politics • September 9, 10:56 PM • 4081 views
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been reconnected to external power supply again - Energoatom

Ukrainian energy workers restored the "Ferosplavna-1" line and supplied the ZNPP with 11 MW of power. The plant had been without external power since August 20.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 06:51 PM • 4324 views
Energoatom stated that nuclear safety at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is being systematically destroyed

Since August 20, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has been operating on diesel generators after losing external power. Energoatom warns of the risks of failure of the safety systems.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 05:44 PM • 10075 views
After prolonged blackout: IAEA announced ceasefire to repair line to occupied Zaporizhzhia NPPPhoto

The IAEA reported a local ceasefire to repair the line supplying the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The plant has been operating on diesel generators since August 20.

War in Ukraine • September 5, 08:16 AM • 24012 views
The occupied Zaporizhzhia NPP has been operating solely on generators for more than a week – IAEA

The Zaporizhzhia NPP has remained without external power for more than a week due to hostilities. The IAEA is monitoring diesel fuel supplies and their delivery.

Society • August 29, 12:50 PM • 5277 views
The head of Iran’s nuclear program accused the US and Israel of pressuring the IAEA

The head of Iran’s nuclear program said that the US and Israel were pressuring the IAEA. The facilities damaged by the strikes are not ready for inspections.

News of the World • August 27, 03:33 AM • 5160 views
Sybiga discussed nuclear risks at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the situation in Ukraine with the IAEA director general

Minister Andrii Sybiha and Rafael Grossi discussed Ukraine's nuclear safety and the risks posed by the occupation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. They also discussed the UN and cooperation.

Politics • August 22, 10:58 PM • 4349 views
The IAEA gained access to undeclared nuclear sites in Syria for the first time

IAEA inspectors visited undeclared nuclear sites in Syria for the first time, including the former Al-Kibar reactor and a uranium storage facility. The Syrian government requested the inspection after the fall of the Assad regime.

News of the World • August 19, 03:49 AM • 9074 views
The United States and Syria reached a secret agreement to remove nuclear materials from a secret facility

The United States reached a secret agreement with Syria and Israel to remove nuclear materials from the "Area 99" facility. The IAEA is to remove the materials by the end of 2026.

Politics • August 11, 02:21 AM • 5813 views
IAEA completed the eighth mission to assess Ukraine's energy infrastructure

IAEA experts inspected 13 substations, assessing the consequences of Russian attacks. The mission found unprecedented risks to the nuclear safety of Ukraine and Europe.

Society • August 3, 01:50 PM • 3186 views
At the occupied ZNPP, water supply interruptions due to hostilities

Hostilities disrupted water supply to facilities of the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and Enerhodar. There is no water shortage for cooling the reactors.

Society • July 24, 10:47 AM • 2793 views
Trump wants to nominate FIFA President Infantino for UN Secretary General - NY Post

US President Donald Trump plans to nominate FIFA President Gianni Infantino for the position of UN Secretary General. Infantino grew close to Trump during the organization of the FIFA World Cup.

Politics • July 22, 07:50 AM • 7063 views
Ukraine rejected Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of a person near the ZNPP

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine refuted Russia's accusations of involvement in the death of a person near the ZNPP, calling them baseless. The ministry called on international partners to increase pressure on Moscow for the demilitarization of the plant.

War in Ukraine • July 16, 04:12 PM • 3707 views
Russia turned the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant into a military base - GUR

On the territory of the ZNPP, the occupiers placed military equipment in machine rooms and weapons storage in basements. IAEA experts do not have full access to the power units due to limited inspections.

Society • July 13, 01:57 PM • 3878 views
Media release text of the Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran

The memorandum provides for the cessation of war, the lifting of sanctions, and 300 billion dollars for Iran. The parties have 60 days to reach a final agreement.

Politics • June 17, 02:33 AM • 27796 views
World leaders react to Trump's Iran deal, Europe signals potential easing of sanctions

World leaders supported the US-Iran deal. Israel has reportedly not yet signed the agreement and maintains a military presence in so-called "security zones" in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and Syria.

Politics • June 15, 08:23 AM • 5320 views
ZNPP reconnected to the grid after emergency shutdown - IAEA

The Zaporizhzhia NPP has been reconnected to the 'Ferrosplavna' backup line after a three-day blackout caused by hostilities. The IAEA monitored the repairs and calls for "restraint" near the plant.

Society • June 13, 09:38 PM • 9593 views
IAEA adopts resolution demanding Iran report uranium stockpiles and admit inspectors

The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution demanding that Tehran declare its uranium stockpiles. The document was supported by 21 countries, while Russia and China voted against it.

Politics • June 12, 02:01 AM • 14341 views
Zaporizhzhia NPP suffers 19th blackout

Due to an attack on a substation, the ZNPP has lost external power for the 19th time. The plant is operating on diesel generators to provide cooling for its six reactors.

Society • June 11, 07:56 AM • 5352 views
Russian attack on Chornobyl storage facility – Sybiha reacts to statement by 47 states and the EU

47 states and the EU condemned the Russian attack on the nuclear storage facility near the Chornobyl NPP. Andrii Sybiha called on the world to increase pressure on the aggressor and stop nuclear blackmail.

War in Ukraine • June 10, 06:41 PM • 8945 views
The timeline for restoring operations at the Chornobyl nuclear waste storage facility following Russian shelling remains unknown – IAEA

A Russian drone strike damaged a nuclear storage building near the Chornobyl NPP and the IAEA office. It remains unclear when the facility will be able to resume receiving spent fuel from Ukraine's operational nuclear power plants.

War in Ukraine • June 8, 02:01 AM • 5147 views
SBU classifies Russian strike on nuclear fuel storage facility near Chornobyl NPP as a war crimePhoto

The SBU has opened a case regarding a drone strike on a nuclear storage facility near the Chornobyl NPP. Buildings and the IAEA facility were damaged; the radiation level remains within normal limits.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 02:11 PM • 4549 views
Grossi concerned over Russian strike; IAEA team to visit Chernobyl site facility to inspect the aftermath

Ukraine informed the IAEA of damage to a fuel reception building due to a drone strike. Radiation levels at the facility remain within normal limits.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 10:21 AM • 53052 views
IAEA must respond to Russia's strike on the spent nuclear fuel storage facility and dispatch a mission to document the consequences - Ministry of Energy

Russia attacked a spent nuclear fuel storage facility with a drone. Ukraine calls on the IAEA to dispatch a mission to document the consequences and assess the actions of the aggressor.

War in Ukraine • June 7, 09:29 AM • 4243 views