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Topic: uranium

US to send controversial armor-piercing munitions containing depleted-uranium to Ukraine

The rounds, which could help destroy Russian tanks, are part of a new military aid package for Ukraine set to be unveiled in the next week.

UN inspectors find near bomb-grade uranium enriched to 84% in Iran

Iran has been enriching uranium to up to 60% purity since April 2021. Three months ago, it started enriching to 60% at a second site, Fordow, which is dug into a mountain.

The Chinese are digging, but it’s no Jurassic Park. The Pacific hides other treasures

Failure to sign a deal with the Pacific is a setback for China’s deep-sea ambitions, but that won’t stop them from finding new opportunities.

Not in public interest to disclose amount of uranium extracted from mines, says govt

In response to a question in Rajya Sabha, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said the grade of ore mined is very poor in India compared to other countries.

Iran keeps up uranium production, stockpile swells in Covid lockdown

According to an IAEA report, the country’s store of low-enriched uranium saw a 50% jump over the amount stockpiled three months ago.

How uranium has surged 31% to become the world’s top commodity amid shutdown

Uranium’s gains have been spurred by mine shutdowns that have wiped out a third of annual global output when demand from power plants has remained stable.

How European powers are trying to save the dying Iran nuclear deal

A meeting between France, Germany and the UK concluded that Iran’s uranium cap breach was not significant enough to initiate the non-compliance clause.

As Iran breaches uranium cap, a look at how close it is to developing a nuclear bomb

As fears grow over Iran’s nuclear activities, ThePrint takes a look at what it means for the US, the Middle East and European nations.

Iran’s nuclear standoff is about to enter a perilous new phase

Iran is set to overshoot its cap on uranium stockpile in days, potentially intensifying its conflict with the US.

Trump’s reluctance to certify Iran: A threat to collective diplomatic responsibility

The US President is dragging his heels on certifying Iran’s compliance to the JCPOA, which could put the landmark plan in a tinder box.

On Camera

As a Hindu Canadian, I am deeply hurt by cancellation of Diwali. My community is now sidelined

Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

Indian firms sanctioned by US didn’t violate laws, says MEA. Hyderabad firm that supplied to Army on list

Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.

Xi wanted to teach India about imbalance of power. We should take a budgetary lesson from it

While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.