President Vladimir Putin announced Russia developed a closed fuel cycle nuclear power system addressing worldwide uranium supply concerns. The technology allows complete uranium utilization rather than current plants that consume just 0.7 percent of nuclear material. Energy experts consider closed-cycle reactors the ultimate nuclear technology goal since atomic energy began.
Russia's BREST-OD-300 fast reactor operates on uranium-238 and transforms it into reusable plutonium-239 fuel. The system represents the world's first closed-cycle nuclear technology reaching industrial production phases. Putin established 2030 as the operational target date though specialists predict earlier deployment.
The reactor burns dangerous radioactive...
Russia condemned efforts to restore pre-2015 United Nations sanctions against Iran as illegal and impossible to implement. Dmitry Polyansky, Moscow's First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, warned that any Secretariat attempts to renew Iranian sanctions monitoring would violate the UN Charter. He threatened serious reconsideration of Russia's relationship with UN leadership if such actions occur. The statements followed the Security Council's rejection of a Moscow-Beijing proposal extending the Iranian nuclear agreement.
Polyansky blamed countries opposing the Russian-Chinese resolution for future consequences regarding Iran policy and Security Council operations. Moscow and Beijing had worked to prevent negative developments...
Al Ittihad dismissed Laurent Blanc from his managerial position Sunday after the Saudi club suffered a 2-0 loss against Al Nassr. Hassan Khalifa will serve as interim coach while the organization searches for a permanent replacement. The Jeddah-based team currently sits third in the Saudi Pro League standings, trailing Al Nassr by three points through four matches.
Blanc arrived at Al Ittihad during 2024 following his tenure with French club Lyon. The 59-year-old former defender represented clubs such as Marseille, Inter Milan and Manchester United during his playing career. France selected him for their 1998 World Cup squad that claimed victory on home ground, though a semifinal red card against Croatia prevented his participation in...
A Dhaka magistrate ordered Shahed Ahmed Majumder to remain in custody for five days under terrorism charges. The son of former Industries State Minister Kamal Ahmed Majumder appeared before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Md Ziadur Rahman after police requested a 10-day detention period. Counter Terrorism Unit officers arrested the suspect Saturday night in Gulshan's Niketan neighborhood. Officials then formally charged him under the Anti-Terrorism Act through the Gulshan police station.
The magistrate granted the police half their requested remand time for questioning the accused. Shahed's father served as an Awami League member of parliament before his arrest on October 19 last year. Kamal Ahmed Majumder has been imprisoned...
Real Madrid announced Sunday that captain Dani Carvajal sustained a calf muscle injury during Saturday's derby defeat against Atletico Madrid. The 33-year-old defender left the match after 60 minutes as his team fell 5-2 to their crosstown rivals. Medical staff diagnosed the injury as damage to the soleus muscle in his right leg following comprehensive testing. Spanish media outlets report the setback will sideline Carvajal for approximately one month.
The veteran fullback had appeared in seven of eight matches across all competitions this season before the latest injury occurred. Carvajal recently completed his recovery from a nine-month absence caused by an anterior cruciate ligament tear. His return came during July's Club World Cup...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conducted diplomatic meetings with officials from 13 countries plus BRICS representatives during United Nations General Assembly sessions. Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil Pinto joined discussions about bilateral coordination while both leaders condemned military actions against sovereign states. India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar participated in talks covering the planned Russia-India summit and regional conflicts affecting Ukraine and Palestine. Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira signed agreements establishing foreign ministry consultation frameworks through 2029.
BRICS foreign ministers addressed investment platforms and agricultural trading systems during...
Bangladesh Cricket Board finalized its roster for three Twenty20 matches against Afghanistan in Sharjah. The series runs October 2, 3 and 5 with Jaker Ali Anik maintaining his captaincy duties. Regular leader Litton Das cannot participate after sustaining a grade 1 abdominal strain during Asia Cup competition. Team medical staff confirmed the left-side injury requires ongoing rehabilitation.
Soumya Sarkar receives his call-up as the squad's only change from Asia Cup selections. The 32-year-old left-hander takes Das's spot among the 16 total players chosen for the series. Other squad members maintain their positions for the upcoming matches against Afghanistan. Medical personnel will assess Das's recovery progress before determining his...
Bangladesh Air Force sent 190 peacekeepers to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, replacing personnel currently stationed there. Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan addressed the departing troops at headquarters before their mission. He stressed the importance of maintaining discipline and professionalism while serving abroad. The briefing ended with prayers for mission success.
Air Commodore Md Enamul Karim commands the new contingent that flew from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport via Ethiopian Airlines. The peacekeepers will continue BAF's established work in support of the United Nations stabilization effort. Local Congolese officials and citizens have praised previous Bangladesh units for their effective service...
The Board of Control for Cricket in India appointed Mithun Manhas as its new president during Sunday's annual general meeting in Mumbai. The 45-year-old administrator ran unopposed for the leadership position. Rajeev Shukla secured the vice-president role while Devajit Saikia continues serving as secretary. Manhas replaces Roger Binny, who stepped down after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70.
The former domestic player never represented India despite accumulating 9,714 runs across 157 first-class matches. Political backing from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party reportedly supported his candidacy for the post. His administrative experience stems from directing cricket development programs in Indian-administered Kashmir. The...
