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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - June 2024

The Weekly Nuclear and Radiological Security Update is prepared by the International Peace and Security Program and provided strictly for informational purposes only. Any opinions expressed in articles contained in this Update are not necessarily shared by PGA or any individual/s associated with PGA, nor does PGA, or any individual/s associated with PGA, vouch for the accuracy of the contents of these articles.

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  Brazil Director General: "Brazil Needs Nuclear and Nuclear Needs Brazil" International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Canada Calgary uses radioactive isotopes to detect disease OkotoksOnline.com
  IAEA IAEA urges halt to attacks on town near Ukrainian nuclear plant reuters.com
  IAEA IAEA Supports Fusion Research with a New Comprehensive Database International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Global Assessment of Defence in Depth for Nuclear Power Plants (Rev.1) International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran Long, fraught time line of tensions over Iran’s nuclear program ahead of its presidential election Associated Press News: Breaking News, Latest Headlines and Videos | AP News
  Japan NEA visits Fukushima Environmental Restoration Sites to review progress Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) - Home
  Global Radioactive isotopes trace hidden Arctic currents Phys.org
  Global Radioactive drugs strike cancer with precision Knowable Magazine
  Russian Federation Putin says Russia is ramping up its nuclear arsenal — and is open to security talks with NATO states Stock Markets, Business News, Financials, Earnings - CNBC
  Tanzania PGA organized a successful National Parliamentary Session on Nuclear and Radiological Security in Dodoma, Tanzania on 18th June, 2024 with the kind support of Global Affairs Canada. Facebook
  Ukraine Two substations damaged in satellite city of Zaporizhzhia NPP Ukrinform - Ukrainian National News Agency
  United States Democrats press Pentagon for ‘unbiased’ review of costly Sentinel nuclear missile program The Hill
  United States US and allies clash with Tehran and Moscow over Iranian nuclear program at UN Security Council ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  United States Engineers develop faster, more accurate AI algorithm for improving nuclear reactor performance Purdue University
  United States Increased nuclear energy production legislation sent to Biden to help lower Americans’ energy bills New York Post – Breaking News, Top Headlines, Photos & Videos
  Global What nuclear annihilation could look like Vox

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  Canada Two small communities are competing to receive Canada’s inventory of nuclear waste. They can’t be sure what they’ll get The Globe and Mail: Canadian, World, Politics and Business News & Analysis
  Canada McMaster University Nuclear Reactor Licence Renewed by Commission Australia's 24/7 live news & media portal | Mirage News
  IAEA Collaboration on Nuclear Security Knows No Borders International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA International Conference on Spent Fuel Management Starts Today International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Presents Sustainable Energy Planning Toolkit to the G20 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Mission Concludes Site and External Events Design Review for Nuclear Power Plant in Sri Lanka International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Sterile Insect Technique Used to Suppress Mosquito Disease Vectors in Florida International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran Iran expanding enrichment capacity after IAEA resolution, diplomats say reuters.com
  Iran The West has a 15-month opportunity for a new nuclear deal with Iran that precludes an Iranian Bomb Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
  Japan Fukushima farmer devoted to surviving cows NHK
  Russian Federation Facing Stalemate, Putin Talks Up Nuclear Weapons Use and Supporting Foes of the West Wilson Center
  Russian Federation Russia rehearses delivering tactical nuclear weapons with dummy warheads reuters.com
  Russian Federation/Cuba CNN reporter spots nuclear Russian submarine he's never seen before near Cuba Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN
  Russian Federation/Cuba Russian nuclear-powered sub, warships arrive in Cuba CBS News - Breaking news, 24/7 live streaming news & top stories
  Tanzania Tulia Ackson's participation in ICONS-2024, aimed at Empowering Parliaments for Global Nuclear security Berlin Global | Berlin-Global
  United Nations From Crime Scene to Courtroom: Putting the International Convention for the Suppression of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) into Practice United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  United States Biden aide raises possible increased deployments of U.S. strategic nuclear weapons reuters.com
  United States Radioactive Tritium from Monticello Reactor Leaked to the Mississippi River Counterpunch
  United States Army Corps finishes Jana area cleanup, to hold Wednesday meeting on radioactivity removal St. Louis Dispatch
  United States Regulators reject Berkeley plan that would have allowed ‘excessively high’ radiation at park Los Angeles Times

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  IAEA Securing our Future: Highlights and Insights from the International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) 2024 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Import and Export of Radioactive Sources: 20 Years of Safety and Security Guidance International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Director General's Introductory Statement to the Board of Governors International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Director General Briefs Board of Governors on Ukraine, Iran, Atoms4Food, Rays of Hope and More International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA's IAEA's Grossi says it's far from safe to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant reuters.com
  IAEA #WorldEnvironmentDay: Drought Resilience in Kenya International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Long Night of Research 2024 Sees Most Attendees So Far International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran UN nuclear agency’s board votes to censure Iran Politico
  Iran Iranian Mission to UN Calls IAEA Resolution Against Iran 'Hasty and Unwise,' State TV Says US News
  Iran Iran Threatens To React In Nuclear Dispute Newsweek
  Japan Fukushima’s Lingering Mystery: Scientists Conduct First-Ever Imaging of Radioactive Cesium SciTechDaily - Science, Space and Technology News 2024
  Japan/China Chinese group used OpenAI tech to discredit Fukushima water discharge The Japan Times - News On Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment And More
  Japan Fukushima nuclear debris removal to begin as early as August Nikkei Asia - Business, Politics, Economy and Tech News & Analysis
  Jordan’s Jordan’s National Centre for Nuclear and Radiological Security Designated as IAEA Collaborating Centre International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Ukraine Chernobyl's legacy of radioactive animals MSN
  United Nations UN nuclear watchdog urges Iran to cooperate BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business, Innovation, Climate, Culture, Travel, Video & Audio
  United States NNSA calls attention to the security of nuclear materials in transit at International Conference on Nuclear Security Energy.gov
  United States U.S. and Australia sign memorandum of understanding on nuclear security and nonproliferation Energy.gov
  United States "Just-In-Time" Resource for Hospital Receivers of Radiation Incidents: Nuclear Detonations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC
  United States Emerging AI technologies make it easier for bad actors to 'conceptualize and conduct' chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attacks: DHS ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  United States Futuristic nuclear energy tech is here, but the risks of bombs and another Chernobyl remain Salon.com | News, Politics, Culture, Science & Food
  United States Berkeley to test César Chávez Park for radioactive material dailycal.org
  United States Opinion: My siblings and I are likely victims of Nevada nuclear weapons testing. It’s time for Congress to step up. The Salt Lake Tribune