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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - December 2023

The Weekly Nuclear/Radiological 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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  Australia Perth nuclear waste storage facility planned for AUKUS submarines at HMAS Stirling on Garden Island ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
  Bangladesh Rooppur Nuclear Energy Project in Bangladesh and the IAEA: An Example of Mutual Collaboration Home - The Geopolitics
  Belgium/IAEA IAEA Mission Says Belgium Committed to the Safe Management of Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel, Encourages Further Development of National Waste Policies International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Canada New Brunswick releases energy strategy with SMR focus Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Chile/IAEA IAEA Supports Removal of High-Activity Disused Radioactive Sources in Chile International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  China China Quietly Rebuilds Secretive Base for Nuclear Tests The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
  Cote d’Ivoire Cote d’Ivoire Bolsters Security for CAN 2023 with Nuclear Equipment BNB Breaking
  Egypt Why Egypt’s new nuclear plant is a long-term win for Russia Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
  IAEA IAEA to Develop New Standards for Radiation Protection and Safety in Existing Exposure Situations International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Update 202 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Meeting Makes Headway on Accelerating SMR Deployment International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran We remain determined that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon Dedegfrance.org
  Japan Radioactivity detected in Fukushima worker's nose The Daily Star – Leading English Daily among Bangladesh Newspapers
  Japan Fukushima’s Daunting Task: The Removal of Fuel Debris BNB Breaking
  Kenya Justus Wabuyabo confirmed as Nuclear Power and Energy Agency CEO The Star
  Malaysia/IAEA The IAEA's Commitment to Transforming Lives through Inclusive Education International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Nigeria Stakeholders harp on handling of Radioactive Materials FRCN HQ – Uplift the People and Unite the Nation
  Global NTI Highlights Nuclear Effects Research at the Second Meeting of States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons NTI
  Russia Putin says Russia’s nuclear arsenal is near fully modernized The Japan Times - News On Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment And More
  Russia Documents Reveal Hidden Problems at Russia’s Nuclear Powerhouse Bloomberg
  Sweden/France Sweden, France strengthen cooperation on nuclear EURACTIV.com – EURACTIV is your one-stop-shop for in-depth news about policies and politics from EU institutions and national capitals.
  Thailand/IAEA Thailand Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2023–2029 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  United Kingdom GMB union says urgent action needed to tackle safety concerns at Sellafield News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition | The Guardian
  Ukraine Ukrainian UAV Detonates in Zaporizhzhia Amid Ongoing Conflict BNB Breaking
  UNODC Supporting implementation of ICSANT in Montenegro through building capacity of criminal justice officials United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  UNODC Promoting international legal instruments as an effective response to CBRN risks in Africa United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  United States Joint Press Statement on Nuclear Consultative Group Meeting The White House
  United States Energy Department requests information for counter-drone capabilities FedScoop | Federal Government Tech News, Breaking Govt IT News
  United States Congress passes fiscal ‘24 NDAA; nuclear weapons get more, nuclear cleanup stays flat ExchangeMonitor
  United States Glove box fire closed part of Los Alamos National Laboratory plutonium facility in November Yahoo News: Latest and Breaking News, Headlines, Live Updates, and More
  United States UF-led group develops new tools to track illicit nuclear materials Gainesville News, Sports & Politics | Mainstreet Daily News
  United States Sens. Peters, Cornyn introduce bill to keep Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office open homelandprepnews.com
  United States Congress cancels A-bomb radiation aid, Arizona ‘Downwinders’ left out AZ Family | 3TV & CBS 5 News | Phoenix, Arizona
  United States Kentucky aviators take part in simulated post-nuclear response exercise DVIDS - Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
  Global Why the World Should Still Worry About Dirty Bombs Foreign Affairs Magazine

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  Africa Push for Nuclear Power in Africa Prompts Calls for Greater Security Home - Africa Defense Forum
  African Union Closing remarks to the first EU CBRN CoE PeacAU.org
  Australia The Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Bill 2023 (Cth) – pathway to naval nuclear safety in Australia Welcome to Mondaq
  Australia Nuclear energy could be a goer in Australia — if we introduced a carbon tax Crikey - an independent Australian source for news and analysis
  Canada Canadian Provinces Highlight Critical Role of Nuclear Technologies at COP28 Climate Conference Canadian Nuclear Association | Canadian Nuclear Association
  IAEA/Africa IAEA Launches New Master’s in Nutrition and Nuclear Techniques in Africa to Support Next Generation of Professionals International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA/KSA IAEA Director General Visit Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Dynamic Nuclear Power Preparations International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Assists Nations in Managing Unused Radioactive Sources Australia's 24/7 live news & media portal | Mirage News
  IAEA With IAEA Help, Countries Take Concrete Steps to Manage Disused Sealed Radioactive Sources International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Update 201 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran As the Israel-Hamas War Governs the World’s Attention, Iran Is Quietly Marching Towards Nuclear Breakout TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates
  Japan Why Switzerland monitors wastewater from Fukushima’s damaged nuclear plant Switzerland - News and perspectives - SWI swissinfo.ch
  Japan Radiocesium-bearing microparticles found in dry deposition fallout samples immediately after the Fukushima nuclear accident in the Kanto region, Japan Nature
  Morocco IAEA Mission Says Morocco Progresses with New Nuclear and Radiation Safety Framework, Recommends Further Steps to Complete Transition International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Nigeria NCS Unveils Radiological Program Over Smuggling of Nuclear Materials’ PRNigeria News - Nigeria News, Breaking News in Nigeria
  North Korea US, South Korea and Japan urge stronger international push to curb North Korean nuclear program Arab News
  Russia Putin unveils two new nuclear submarines Home - Business Recorder
  Russia West does not fully understand threat of Russian nuclear terrorism, Harvard historian Serhii Plokhy says Stock Market, Finance & Business News | Yahoo Finance Canada
  Russia Nuclear warnings serve Putin's purpose as he bids for new term reuters.com
  South Africa South Africa to build new nuclear plants: govt Macau Business
  United Nations The UN Nuclear Ban Treaty is Leading Resistance to Nuclear Autocracy The Equation - Union of Concerned Scientists
  Ukraine Radioactive substances could be smuggled out of Ukraine during invasion turmoil and end up being used in 'dirty bombs' on UK streets Home | Daily Mail Online
  United States Chair Rodgers Remarks on the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  United States A gigantic new ICBM will take US nuclear missiles out of the Cold War-era but add 21st-century risks WBAL Baltimore News | Baltimore Weather, Traffic
  United States Illinois governor signs bill allowing small modular reactor development Power-Eng
  United States Fund for Nuclear Waste Exposure Victims in Limbo as Congress Balks at Cost The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
  United States Why Nuclear Fuel is Vital to U.S. National Security Interests in Ukraine and the Middle East The National Interest: Defense, National Security, Politics and More
  United States Air Force to update nuclear missiles across western states, bringing them out of the Cold War-era but adding 21st-century risks Colorado Public Radio - Colorado News You Trust | Colorado Public Radio

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  African Union/IAEA African Union and International Atomic Energy Agency to Strengthen Cooperation: Commissioner Amani Abou-Zeid visits IAEA Headquarters Home | African Union
  Belgium/France Belgium and Engie reach deal on extension of nuclear reactors -energy minister reuters.com
  Canada Canada poised to become nuclear leader as COP28 discusses growth: BCC expert BNN Bloomberg - Canadian Business News, TSX Today, interest rates and Bank of Canada coverage
  Canada Fight continues to have radioactive mine waste removed from Elliot Lake, Ont. properties MSN
  China Plans for Nuclear-Powered 24,000 TEU Containership Unveiled in China GCaption.com
  IAEA Shaping Radiology's Future in Latin America and the Caribbean International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Update 201 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA Protecting Cultural Heritage in ARASIA Countries, through Nuclear Techniques International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA and FAO Stress Tangible, Science-Based Solutions for Food Security at COP28 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran Iran’s Nuclear Trajectory and the Failure of Diplomacy ncr-iran.org
  Iran With US focus on Gaza, Iran’s nuclear centrifuges keep spinning The Hill
  Israel Report: Hamas rocket hit IDF base thought to house nuclear-capable missiles on Oct 7 The Times of Israel
  Japan Regulators: TEPCO improved anti-terrorism measures at Kashiwazaki nuclear plant NHKã
  Kenya/IAEA Fresh calls for tighter nuclear security controls as IAEA course ends Nation - Breaking News, Kenya, Africa, Politics, Business, Sports | HOME | Nation
  KSA/IAEA Saudi Arabia, IAEA discuss cooperation on development of nuclear energy Arab News | Worldwide News, Latest Breaking News & Updates
  Netherlands IAEA Mission Finds Effective Management of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste in the Netherlands for Current Needs International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Global New information tool on nuclear weapons seeks to identify the next arms control strategies Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
  Philippines/US Message to the Congress on the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy The White House
  Russia Russia Mulls U.S. Arms Control Proposal Arms Control Association | The authoritative source on arms control since 1971.
  Russia/IAEA Russia, IAEA to hold consultations on Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant early next year Amadou Agency
  Slovakia IAEA Sees Operational Safety Commitment at Bohunice Nuclear Power Plant in Slovakia, Encourages Continued Improvement International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  South Africa Project to strengthen skills in nuclear safety ESI Africa
  South Korea South Koreans want their own nukes. That could roil one of the world's most dangerous regions CBS 19 News
  United Kingdom Sellafield nuclear site hacked by groups linked to Russia and China News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's US edition | The Guardian
  United Kingdom Nuclear power on the moon: Rolls-Royce unveils reactor mockup Space.com: NASA, Space Exploration and Astronomy News
  Ukraine Ukraine says blackout at nuclear plant risked accident Arab News | Worldwide News, Latest Breaking News & Updates
  Ukraine Ukraine's Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant suffered power outage, energy ministry says reuters.com
  United Nations The Future of Nuclear Disarmament Lies with the Younger Generation In Depth Newsr
  UNODC UNODC conducts an online meeting with representatives of Brunei Darussalam on facilitating adherence to and implementation of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  UNODC UNODC supports countries in Southeast Asia to become party to and effectively implement ICSANT United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  United States Behind the Scenes at a U.S. Factory Building New Nuclear Bombs Scientific American
  United States The future of nuclear energy will be decided in Idaho The Japan Times - News On Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment And More
  United States U.S. to Develop Unanticipated New Nuclear Bomb Arms Control Association | The authoritative source on arms control since 1971.
  United States Companies say they're closing in on nuclear fusion as an energy source. Will it work? NPR - Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts & Podcasts : NPR
  United States US Report Labels Iran 'Leading State Sponsor Of Terrorism' ایران اینترنشنال
  United States US research advances on alternative to bomb-grade uranium in Navy vessels -documents reuters.com
  United States Who Would Take the Brunt of an Attack on U.S. Nuclear Missile Silos? Scientific American