… ays it has hanged agent working for Israel over sabotage in protests By Reuters April 25, 2026 11:29 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency …
The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has defended Kenya's pursuit of nuclear power despite the country already generating more than 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, arguing that energy decisions must account for future needs beyond current success.
The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency has defended Kenya's pursuit of nuclear power despite the country already generating more than 90 percent of its electricity from renewable sources, arguing that energy decisions must account for future needs beyond current success.
Kenya's Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation called on African nuclear regulators to build stronger and future-ready regulatory systems as the continent expands its use of nuclear and radiation technologies in healthcare, agriculture, industry, and energy sectors.
Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general at the end of the year. All three candidates argued during a Geneva debate that it is time for a woman to lead the UN for the first time in its 80-year history.
The UN's International Atomic Energy Agency governing board approved a resolution demanding Iran immediately provide complete information on its uranium stockpile and production facilities, after Iran suspended inspector access to its nuclear sites. The resolution passed 21 to 3 with 10 abstentions; the IAEA estimates Iran holds 440 kilogrammes of uranium enriched to 60 percent, unseen by inspectors since June 10 last year.
China's UN envoy urged the Security Council to exercise prudence on the Iranian nuclear issue amid disagreement over sanctions, stressing Iran's legitimate right to peaceful nuclear use alongside non-proliferation concerns. Eight countries led by France called for full implementation of recently reimposed sanctions, noting Iran possesses highly enriched uranium at levels where manufacturing a nuclear device cannot be excluded.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of using a technical report about lack of access to Iranian nuclear sites as political pressure, stating the IAEA should refrain from such actions if it wants to support diplomatic solutions. The accusation follows conflicts in which Iranian nuclear sites were bombed repeatedly.
U.S. President Trump deferred his "final determination" on a draft deal with Iran following a two-hour meeting with his national security team. Trump outlined U.S. conditions including elimination of Iran's enriched nuclear materials, reopening the Hormuz Strait without tolls, and removal of water mines.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has directed that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, hardening Tehran's stance against a key U.S. demand in peace talks and contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's assertion that the United States will not allow Iran to retain its highly enriched uranium stockpile.
A drone struck an electrical generator outside the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, triggering a fire, with authorities reporting no injuries or radiation impact. The UAE defence ministry said the drone was one of three that entered the country from the western border, and a presidential adviser suggested Iran or its regional proxies may be responsible, though investigations are ongoing.
US President Donald Trump said he will review Iran's 14-point peace proposal but cast doubt on its prospects, saying Iran has not "paid a big enough price" for its actions over 47 years. The proposal, submitted to mediator Pakistan, includes ending the conflict on all fronts and establishing a new framework for the Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire that took effect on April 8.
Iran said it hanged an Iranian working for Israeli intelligence on Saturday for vandalism and violence during nationwide protests this year, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The man was accused of destruction, arson, and spreading fear across Isfahan.