Trump said the Saudi nuclear deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and normalizing relations with Israel. The agreement has alarmed Israeli officials and still needs U.S. congressional review.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia finalized a civil nuclear power agreement, announced by the U.S. Energy Department, allowing Saudi Arabia to build reactors with American technology and enrich uranium. The deal, signed by Secretary Chris Wright, now awaits Congressional review, facing opposition from nonproliferation groups and lawmakers concerned about nuclear weapon development.
The Trump administration is preparing to send a controversial nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. The deal omits key safeguards like the "Gold Standard" and "Additional Protocol," raising concerns about nuclear weapons development pathways, especially given Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's past statements linking the kingdom's nuclear ambitions to Iran.
Iran's president declared "full-scale war" as US expanded aerial campaigns and Tehran struck Gulf allies. Attacks hit Iran's Tabriz and Bushehr, while Iran targeted Bahrain and Kuwait. Houthis blockaded Saudi ports, impacting oil prices, despite ongoing de-escalation talks.
Bangladesh's first nuclear power plant, Rooppur, is nearing completion on the Padma river, set to supply 15% of the nation's electricity by 2028. The project aims to reduce fossil fuel reliance despite cost escalations, with small modular reactors also being explored for future diversification.
Burundi is seeking Russian technical assistance for the construction of small nuclear power plants. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Burundi has signed a memorandum with Rosatom, and training for Burundian nationals is already underway in Russia.
Heads of Rosatom and the IAEA met in Kaliningrad to discuss the Zaporozhye and Bushehr nuclear power plants. Rosatom's chief expressed concern over "psychological attacks" and warned of potential catastrophe.
India's NTPC is seeking consultants to identify overseas uranium mines in countries like Canada, Australia, and Kazakhstan to secure fuel for its planned 30 GW nuclear power capacity expansion over two decades, supporting the nation's decarbonization goals.
India's SHANTI Act 2025 modernizes its nuclear framework, allowing private participation in the civilian nuclear sector. This legislation, replacing older acts, aims to boost nuclear capacity to 100 GW by 2047, supported by Australia's uranium exports and increased equipment manufacturing.
China's rare long-range ballistic missile launch from a submarine into the South Pacific is seen by experts as a strategic message to the US, highlighting Beijing's growing nuclear capabilities and demonstrating a key milestone in its military modernization.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Turkey's Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) will be commissioned before the end of 2026. He described the project as a key task for Russia's state atomic energy corporation.
The US and Iran engaged in retaliatory strikes on Thursday, escalating a conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran targeted US-allied Kuwait and Qatar, while the US struck near Iran's nuclear power plant. The tit-for-tat attacks occurred before the funeral of former supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran, targeting military bases and infrastructure, hours after President Trump threatened escalation over attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accused the US of striking near its nuclear plant. The tit-for-tat strikes are the most intense since a ceasefire memorandum was signed.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant in Egypt is an absolute priority. The installation of the reactor pressure vessel for the second power unit marks a significant step in Egypt's nuclear industry development and highlights the strategic partnership between Egypt and Russia.
US forces reportedly attacked areas in Iran's Bushehr province, near the nuclear power plant. No information on damage is available. President Trump stated the US military planned strikes and the ceasefire was no longer in effect.
Sizewell B nuclear power plant will operate for an additional 20 years, until 2055, following a deal between owner EDF and the government. The extension secures hundreds of jobs and involves significant investment, though critics raise concerns about environmental and financial impacts.
The US State Department criticized China for providing only a few hours' notice before a submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific. Washington stated that Beijing's notification lacked sufficient detail and fell short of standards set by other nuclear powers, raising concerns amid China's "rapid and opaque nuclear weapons build-up."
Britain's Sizewell B nuclear power plant will continue generating electricity until 2055 after the government granted it a 20-year life extension. The plant, which produces 3% of the UK's electricity, will help meet demand for low-carbon power.
Fuel loading is complete for the fourth power unit at Slovakia's Mochovce nuclear power plant. The new unit, built with Russian assistance, has a capacity of approximately 470 MW and cost 6.7 billion euros. Its activation will increase nuclear generation's share in Slovakia to 77.5%.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that the entire Russian nuclear power industry is currently experiencing the consequences of Ukrainian attacks. He cited drone activity near the Leningrad and Smolensk plants and a provisional drone strike on a cooling tower at the Kursk plant, highlighting Zaporozhye NPP as a peak concern.
Kursk Nuclear Power Plant 2 operations were not disrupted after a Ukrainian drone strike, according to Governor Alexander Khinshtein. Twelve drones were shot down, with one hitting a cooling tower of a unit under construction. Radiation levels remain normal.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated the company is the world leader in small nuclear power plants and is expanding its product line, with about a dozen reactor plant projects for low-power nuclear power plants (LPNPP) in development. The RITM family of reactors is highlighted as the most advanced technology.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated that Russia must reform its nuclear energy regulations to maintain global leadership in small nuclear power plants (SNPPs). He cited the need for new licensing approaches for these "fundamentally new facilities" and pointed to the US regulator's supportive role in their industry's success.
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant reported no casualties and non-critical damage to an electrical workshop building following a Ukrainian attack on June 26. The plant expressed concern over the potential threats to safe operation posed by such attacks.
