G7 calls for immediate repeal of bans on Japanese food, pressing China
Tokyo, Japan Reuters The Group of Seven industrial powers called on Sunday for the “immediate repeal” of import curbs on Japanese food products, a reference to China’s restrictions after Japan began releasing wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The G7 trade ministers, in a statement after a weekend meeting on Osaka, did not mention […]
Japan to get crucial UN verdict for Fukushima water release
Tokyo, Japan Reuters Japan is set to receive a final report from a UN watchdog on Tuesday that is widely expected to approve a plan for the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima plant to release radioactive water into the ocean over the next 30 to 40 years. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi begins a four-day visit […]
Pacific islands urge Japan to delay release of Fukushima waste over contamination fears
Sydney, Australia Reuters Pacific island nations are urging Japan to delay the release of water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant over fears fisheries will be contaminated, the Pacific Island Forum said on Wednesday. The Japanese Government said last week that water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear power plant could be released into the […]