Rafael Grossi

Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant safety risks

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Russia accuses Ukraine of increased attacks near Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

The Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest nuclear facility, faces extreme safety risks due to ongoing military activities in its vicinity. Early reports highlight dangers such as power losses, fires, drone a

UN SG race: Deadlock continues amid new nominations

41 clusters · 342 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Lana Nusseibeh gains Jordan support for UN secretary-general bid

The United Nations selection process to replace António Guterres has entered a decisive phase, with the new Secretary-General expected to assume office on January 1, 2027. While momentum has previously fluctuated among l

Iran nuclear policy and NPT withdrawal escalation

15 clusters · 366 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Paydari Front urges Iran to withdraw from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Tensions regarding Iran’s nuclear policy have escalated following US military strikes on September 2, 2026. While President Masoud Pezeshkian has denied seeking nuclear weapons, internal political divisions have deepened

Syria-Israel border tensions and UNDOF monitoring

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Syria requests UN protection against Israeli airstrikes

Syrian authorities and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) have initiated efforts to improve coordination to monitor Israeli violations of the 1974 Disengagement Agreement in the Quneitra region. UN D

Global nuclear energy industry outlook

3 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: IAEA predicts global nuclear power use could triple by 2060

The global nuclear power industry is characterized by a period of long-term stagnation, with its share of global electricity generation falling to 8.8% in 2025, its lowest value in nearly half a century. While operating

Iran-IAEA nuclear verification and diplomatic tensions

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: IAEA Director Rafael Grossi announces readiness to verify Iran's nuclear activities

Tensions have emerged regarding the impartiality of IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi. Iranian officials have questioned his independence in the context of his potential candidacy for UN Secretary-General, suggesting h

UN Secretary-General race remains deadlocked by veto threats

21 clusters · 283 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Costa Rica President Laura Fernández secures high approval and UN candidacy support

The race to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General has entered a period of deadlock. While Rebeca Grynspan previously maintained a lead, the succession remains uncertain due to potential vetoes from permanent S

Russian diplomatic activity at UN General Assembly

5 clusters · 276 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Lavrov visits Tehran to discuss regional security and Iran-Russia ties

During the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov engaged in various high-level bilateral meetings. Lavrov met with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to present a Russian report

UN Security Council deadlock persists over Guterres's's's's

6 clusters · 138 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: UN Security Council candidates face vetoes in sixth Secretary-General straw poll

The United Nations Security Council remains deadlocked in its efforts to select a successor to Secretary-General António Guterres, whose term concludes on December 31, 2026. In a sixth informal straw poll held on Octobe

Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant security and power crisis

19 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant facilities damaged in recent attacks

Since its capture in March 2022, the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has remained shut down under Russian control, with safety increasingly threatened by attacks, power losses, and water-supply problems. In late July

IAEA refers Iran nuclear file to UN Security Council

10 clusters · 151 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: US and 50 allies issue joint statement on Iran nuclear snapback

Diplomatic tensions regarding Iran’s nuclear program have escalated as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors officially reported Iran to the UN Security Council. This marks the first such refer

IAEA monitoring and inspection tensions in Iran

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: IAEA ready to deploy inspectors to Iran immediately if requested

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported observing construction and movement at the Kuh Kalang site near Iran’s Natanz nuclear facilities. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi noted that inspectors have

North Korea nuclear program and US tensions

10 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: North Korea declares nuclear status irreversible at UN General Assembly

North Korea has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its nuclear arsenal, rejecting United States demands for complete denuclearization. The North Korean Foreign Ministry has characterized Washington’s policies—includi

Montenegro healthcare infrastructure and cooperation

5 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Medical facilities in Croatia and Montenegro receive new mammography equipment

Montenegro has undertaken several initiatives to improve its medical infrastructure and diagnostic capabilities. In late August 2026, Pljevlja General Hospital acquired new ultrasound technology valued at 54,692 euros to