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Nuclear and Radiological Security - Weekly Update - September 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.

Country Topic Source
  Belarus/Russia Russia’s strategy in sending tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus GIS Reports – Providing a basis for decisions
  Belarus Accession of Belarus to the Amendment to the Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  Bolivia IAEA helps Bolivia to reinforce its nuclear and radiological security Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency
  Cameroon Cameroon Signs its Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Canada Trudeau warned of nuclear weapon risk over emerging small modular reactors Canada's National Observer: News & Analysis
  DRC Democratic Republic of Congo Signs its Fourth Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2023–2028 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Greece Greece Signs its Second Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024 – 2027 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA INSAG Forum: The Future of Nuclear Safety and Influencing Factors International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA IAEA Showcases Progress in Nuclear Harmonization and Standardization Initiative to Facilitate Deployment of SMRs International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA 67th IAEA General Conference: Day 3 Highlights International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Iran/US Blinken Says Iran’s Nuclear Program ‘Profoundly Destabilizing’ ایران اینترنشنال
  Japan/IAEA IAEA Sampling of Second Batch of ALPS Treated Water Corroborates Japan’s Measurements International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  Japan/Iran Japan proposes initiative to resume nuclear talks: Iran FM Arab News
  Kingdom of Bahrain Kingdom of Bahrain Signs its Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029 International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  KSA Saudi Arabia Affirms Commitment To Nuclear Energy At International Conference Eurasia Review – A Journal of Analysis and News
  KSA/US Top nuclear experts urge Biden to not allow Saudi uranium enrichment in mega-deal Axios
  North Korea North Korean leader urges greater nuclear weapons production in response to a 'new Cold War' ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  Ukraine World News in Brief: Ukraine nuclear plant update, Sudan health crisis, reproductive rights UN News | Global perspective Human stories
  United Kingdom UK-Japan nuclear waste partnership IOM3 | Homepage
  United Nations UN warns of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in growing nuclear arms race Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
  United Nations UNODC - CBRN Terrorism Prevention Programme – UNODC, in cooperation with UNOCT and the European Union, launches a new EU-funded project on the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  United Nations UNODC supports African countries become party to and effectively implement ICSANT, under the EU-funded project United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
  United States OIG: FEMA Assisted Governments in Preparing to Respond to Radiological and Chemical Incidents Homeland Security Today
  United States Microsoft wants small modular nuclear reactors to power AI Interesting Engineering | Technology, Science, Innovation News and Videos
  United States NNSA investigating loss of criticality controls at Y-12 uranium processing facility ExchangeMonitor
  United States Los Alamos is buzzing with activity as US gov't modernizes its nuclear arsenal NBC News
  Zimbabwe/Belarus/Egypt Three More Countries Commit to Safe, Secure and Peaceful Use of Nuclear Technology International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development

Country Topic Source
  Australia How a tiny capsule sparked debate around transport of radioactive materials Mining Technology | Mining News and Views Updated Daily
  Australia Australian home declared safe after "radioactive" material discovered CBS News - Breaking news, 24/7 live streaming news & top stories
  Bangladesh/US US trains Bangladesh Police in preventing WMD terrorism New Age | The Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh
  Canada/Japan Japan's discharge of radioactive water into Pacific Ocean unlikely to affect B.C., scientist says CBC.ca - watch, listen, and discover with Canada's Public Broadcaster
  Canada/Romania Canada offers CAD3 billion finance for nuclear in Romania Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Ghana/US Ghana-US to deepen cooperation on nuclear safety, regulation The Graphic (Ghana)
  IAEA IAEA Director General Briefs Board of Governors: Fukushima Daiichi ALPS Water Release, Ukraine, Iran and New Atoms4Food initiative International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  IAEA UN nuclear watchdog report says Iran has slowed its enrichment of near-weapons-grade uranium Arab News
  IAEA Exposure due to Radionuclides in Food Other than During a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency. International Atomic Energy Agency | Atoms for Peace and Development
  India Residents near one of India's largest uranium mines suspect contamination affecting their fields and health EHN
  Iran Iran breaks ground for new uranium mine Homepage - World Nuclear News
  Iran Iran close to testing nuclear weapons for first time Middle East and Israel News | All Breaking News | The Jerusalem Post
  Iran European powers, US warn Iran over unexplained nuclear materials Times of Israel
  Iran UN watchdog condemns Iranian decision to bar some inspectors International News, Latest News, Breaking News | The Express Tribune
  Jordan Princess Sumaya attends meeting on radiological, nuclear threats Jordan Times
  Niger Orano Halts Uranium Treatment in Niger Because of Sanctions on Junta Bloomberg
  Rwanda Rwanda, Canadian-German firm sign deal to build test nuclear power reactor Anadolu Agency
  Global The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism Still Hangs Over Us Daily National Security Brief – The Cipher Brief
  Ukraine As Russia hits Ukraine's energy facilities with a deadly missile attack, fear mounts over nuclear plants CBS News - Breaking news, 24/7 live streaming news & top stories
  Ukraine Ukraine says Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant lost connection to main power line Anadolu Agency
  Ukraine Lessons from Zaporizhzhia: How to protect reactors against ‘nuclear piracy’ Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
  United Kingdom Nuclear Waste Retrieval Begins at UK's Oldest Waste Store PR Newswire: press release distribution, targeting, monitoring and marketing
  United States Pattern of cracks at SC nuclear plant sparks safety questions, federal scrutiny The State
  United States City of New Bedford acquires equipment for detecting nuclear terrorist, radiological threats New Bedford Guide – Your Guide to New Bedford and South Coast, MA
  United States US tightens export controls of nuclear power items to China Reuters | Breaking International News & Views
  United States Part of a cancer cure? Wisconsin doctor discusses growth of nuclear medicine Wisconsin Public Radio |
  United States A study with 300,000 workers in the nuclear industry suggests an increased risk of death from cancer EL PAÍS English
  United States Ruling for no high-level nuclear waste storage in the Permian Basin draws positive reactions Newswest 9 | Midland, Texas | newswest9.com
  United States Emergency Preparedness Exercise Tests Response to Radiological Attack Federal Bureau of Investigation
  Zambia/IA‌EA IAEA concludes nuclear security review mission in Zambia Nuclear Engineering International