MWL Secretary General stressed the need for unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians by opening all crossings
world8 hours ago
The radioactive material amounting to 1.9 millibecquerels per cubic metre of air was detected from samples collected at an altitude of 300 metres (990 feet) off the coast of Aichi prefecture in central Japan, Jiji Press reported.
It was the first time Japan had detected xenon-133 since it strengthened radiation monitoring in response to the test on February 12, the news agency said.
Xenon-133 is released into the air not just by an atomic explosion but also from nuclear power plants and medical institutions.
Ministry officials quoted by Jiji said they did not know whether the xenon was connected to the North’s underground test.
South Korean warships and air force planes equipped with highly sensitive detection devices were deployed after the blast to try and collect any traces of radioactive fallout.
But Seoul experts said on February 14 they had been unable to detect any.
Experts are eager to discover whether the North used highly enriched uranium for its latest test rather than plutonium as in 2006 and 2009.
An enriched uranium programme would give the North a new and easier way to produce bomb-making material.
MWL Secretary General stressed the need for unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians by opening all crossings
world8 hours ago
In the initial phase, the organisation will process 600 applications from individuals who meet the required conditions
visa and immigration in uae9 hours ago
Israeli forces carried out similar strikes in some other parts of the Hamas-run territory overnight, killing at least 10 people
mena9 hours ago
The suspect was believed to be the key figure behind the January 28 attack
mena10 hours ago
The total number of captives exchanged between the two countries in these mediations to 1994 prisoners
world10 hours ago
Both CCI reports said that during investigations Amazon and Flipkart 'deliberately downplayed' allegations of exclusive launches
tech10 hours ago
The makers released the show's trailer on Instagram on Saturday, giving fans a sneak peek at what's to come
entertainment10 hours ago
With airfares soaring and long waits to secure visas, 'seacations' are now becoming all the rage among travel enthusiasts
uae12 hours ago