UN watchdog urges ‘vigilance’ against nuclear material theft

UN watchdog urges ‘vigilance’ against nuclear material theft

VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog on Monday called for “vigilance” against trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive material, saying it has recorded more than 4,200 thefts or other incidents over the past 30 years.Last year, 31 countries reported 168 incidents “in line with historical averages”, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. Six of those … Read more

Moscow: ‘Plane carrying radioactive material makes urgent return to Moscow’

Moscow: ‘Plane carrying radioactive material makes urgent return to Moscow’

A UTair Boeing 737, en route from Moscow to Khanty-Mansiysk in central Russia, was compelled to make an emergency return to Moscow due to a mechanical issue. This incident occurred while the aircraft was reportedly transporting a “radioactive cargo,” as stated by Russian sources linked to the security services.As per a Newsweekreport, the flight, which … Read more