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ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (September 7 – 13, 2023)

Biden and Modi to make progress on GE jet engines, nuclear - White House https://www.reuters.com/world/biden-modi-make-progress-ge-jet-engines-nuclear-white-house-2023-09-07/ India pursues small reactors in civil nuclear energy https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/india-pursues-small-reactors-in-civil-nuclear-energy/articleshow/103559753.cms?from=mdr Pakistan...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 31 – September 6, 2023)

8th Round of Pakistan-China Bilateral Consultations on Arms Control & Non-Proliferation https://mofa.gov.pk/8th-round-of-pakistan-china-bilateral-consultations-on-arms-control-non-proliferation/ Indian Air Force to carry out mega military drill with China and...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 24 – 30, 2023)

China, Pakistan hold joint air force exercise https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2023/08/28/china-pakistan-hold-joint-air-force-exercise/ Bangladesh, India armed forces agree to work in partnership https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/foreign-affairs/323777/bangladesh-india-armed-forces-agree-to-work-in Chandrayaan-3: India lunar rover Pragyaan takes a...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 17 – 23, 2023)

1.US asks Iran to stop selling drones to Russia https://www.ft.com/content/c237c531-a51e-4205-a934-0a13e0a50482 2.US would welcome any Iranian steps to slow nuclear program https://www.reuters.com/world/blinken-says-us-overall-approach-iran-has-not-changed-after-detainee-deal-2023-08-15/ 3.China pushes for ‘reconciliation’ in Middle East,...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 10 – 16, 2023)

IAEA Supports International Collaboration on the Long Term Operation of Nuclear Power Plants https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/iaea-supports-international-collaboration-on-the-long-term-operation-of-nuclear-power-plants Ukraine: Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant initiates reactor shutdown following water leak,...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (August 3 – 9, 2023)

UN pushes disarmament talks amid fears that drums of nuclear war are beating again https://news.un.org/en/story/2023/08/1139442 UAE tells UN of ‘profound concern’ over Iran’s nuclear...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 26 – August 2, 2023)

1. Tehran Lawmaker Claims US and Europe Knocking on Iran's Door https://www.iranintl.com/en/202307303019   2. Iran gives ‘detailed answers’ to UN inspectors over 2 sites where manmade uranium...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 19 – 26, 2023)

1. Annual Staff Talks held between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Naval Headquarters https://mofa.gov.pk/annual-staff-talks-held-between-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-and-naval-headquarters/ 2. Pakistan outranks India in Nuclear Security Index https://dailytimes.com.pk/1115750/pakistan-outranks-india-in-nuclear-security-index/ 3. Bill Gates on...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 13 – 19, 2023)

1. PM performs groundbreaking of 1200MWs Chashma-5 nuclear power plant in Mianwali https://www.radio.gov.pk/14-07-2023/pm-performs-groundbreaking-of-1200mws-chashma-5-nuclear-power-plant-in-mianwali 2. China Begins Construction of Pakistan's Largest Nuclear Power Plant https://www.voanews.com/a/china-begins-construction-of-pakistan-s-largest-nuclear-power-plant-/7181016.html 3. India takes another...

ACDC NEWS & VIEWS (July 5 – 12, 2023)

1.IAEA Finds Japan’s Plans to Release Treated Water into the Sea at Fukushima Consistent with International Safety Standards https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/pressreleases/iaea-finds-japans-plans-to-release-treated-water-into-the-sea-at-fukushima-consistent-with-international-safety-standards 2.North Korea calls on international community to...

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