AWANI Tonight: Russia: Top general killed in Moscow bomb blast
A top Russian general in charge of nuclear protection forces, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov has been killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter outside an apartment building.
Tue Dec 17 2024
Putin says Russia would use all weapons at its disposal if Ukraine got nuclear weapons
Vladimir Putin says that Russia would use all weapons at its disposal against Ukraine if Kyiv were to acquire nuclear arms.
Fri Nov 29 2024
Iran's nuclear facilities unaffected by Israeli attack, says IAEA chief
Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi has confirmed that Iran's nuclear facilities were not affected in the latest Israeli attack.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Google to purchase nuclear power for data centres
Google on Monday announced plans to purchase nuclear power to operate data centres in the age of power-hungry artificial intelligence (AI).
Tue Oct 15 2024
AWANI Tonight: Japanese atomic bomb survivors win Nobel Peace Prize
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors known as Nihon Hidankyo, for their efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons.
Fri Oct 11 2024
Japanese nuclear bombs survivors' group wins Nobel Peace Prize
Hibakusha, survivors of the only two nuclear bombs used in war, have devoted their lives to advocating for a nuclear-free world.
Fri Oct 11 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un wants to speed up becoming a nuclear superpower
North Korea is also working on a submarine drone that could be developed to carry nuclear weapons, possibly with the help of Russia.
Tue Oct 08 2024
North Korea leader Kim threatens nuclear response if sovereignty breached, KCNA says
Kim Jong Un criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for threatening to end the North Korean regime at a military day event.
Fri Oct 04 2024
US discusses possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil sites as Israel presses Lebanon campaign
The US president said he would not support any Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites.
Fri Oct 04 2024
North Korea's Kim Jong Un says country to increase number of nuclear weapons, KCNA says
A strong military presence is needed to face "the various threats posed by the United States and its followers," says Kim Jong Un.
Tue Sep 10 2024
[COLUMNIST] Unlocking Malaysia’s nuclear future: The BRICS advantage
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are suggested to meet power needs, requiring BRICS collaboration for faster, sustainable nuclear integration.
Tue Sep 03 2024
[COLUMNIST] Nuclear power as an option in Malaysia’s energy mix
The world continues to shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy sources, with solar power leading the charge.
Tue Aug 27 2024
[COLUMNIST] Can nuclear power help in combating climate change?
There is an abundance of evidence showing that the risks of nuclear power are minimal, even comparable to popular renewable energy sources.
Mon Aug 19 2024
Radioactive water leaks reported at Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant
The leak was first identified when a decrease in the water level of the surge tank was detected, according to TEPCO.
Wed Aug 14 2024
North Korea wants to restart nuclear talks if Trump wins, says ex-diplomat
Ri Il Gyu said North Korea has set Russia, the US and Japan as its top foreign policy priorities for this year and beyond.
Thu Aug 01 2024