TOKYO, Jan 23 — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Fukushima Prefecture's Aizu region early Thursday and the Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of potential aftershocks of similar magnitude over the coming week, urging residents to stay vigilant against landslides, avalanches, and falling snow, reported Xinhua.

MOSCOW, Sept 11 — Japan's plan to recycle and dispose of radioactive soil from the Fukushima-1 nuclear power plant (NPP) complies with safety standards, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said, reported Sputnik.

TOKYO, March 31 — Japan and China engaged in an "expert dialogue" yesterday on the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, marking their latest collaborative effort to tackle the ongoing dispute surrounding the issue.

TOKYO, March 18 — Despite opposition and concern from at home and abroad, Japan's crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has finished its initial year of discharging nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the ocean, according to the plant's operator, said Xinhua.

BEIJING, Feb 29 — The Chinese embassy in Tokyo has criticised Japan for continuing its water discharge from the Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP), saying it ignores the concerns of both the Japanese people and the international community.

TOKYO, Feb 28 — Japan on Wednesday started its fourth round of release of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean, despite opposition from local fishermen and residents, as well as backlash from the international community, reported Xinhua.

TOKYO Jan 16 — Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) plans to start a fourth release of treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in late February, an official said on Tuesday, continuing a move criticised by China.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 5 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed Malaysia's satisfaction with Japan's assurance and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s report on the minimal radiological impact on marine life following the release of treated water from Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The Asean - Japan Midori Cooperation Plan would further strengthen regional cooperation in assisting member states to deal with climate-related challenges in the agricultural sector, said Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Ichiro Miyashita.

TOKYO, Oct 5 — Japan began the second phase of the discharge of treated wastewater from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, after the first phase was carried out within the established safety limits between Aug 24 and Sept 11.

NEW DELHI, Sept 20 — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has explained the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant to the sea to the G20 leaders who gathered in New Delhi for a two-day summit on Saturday (September 9), an official with Japan's Foreign Ministry said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The Japanese Embassy in Malaysia will continue to ensure a correct understanding of the discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean and to provide information on the safety of Japanese food and exports.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The Japanese Embassy in Malaysia will continue to ensure correct understanding of the discharge of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean and to provide information on the safety of Japanese food and exports.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 — The Fisheries Department will ensure that marine fish imports (live) are free from radionuclide contamination with each consignment having to have a valid Fish Health Certificate from the exporting country.

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 25 — There has been no increase in radioactivity levels in the country’s waters following the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean by Japan, said the Atomic Energy Department (Atom).

SERDANG, Aug 25 — Malaysia has yet to decide whether to restrict seafood imports from Japan following the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, said Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu.

TOKYO, Aug 25 — Japan started releasing treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, a polarising move that prompted China to announce an immediate blanket ban on all aquatic products from Japan.

SEOUL, Aug 12 — Hundreds of South Korean activists gathered in central Seoul on Saturday (August 11) to protest against Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean.

ANKARA, July 11 — China has urged member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to oppose Japan’s planned release of treated radioactive water from the disaster-hit Fukushima nuclear plant.

SEOUL, July 10 — Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Seoul on Saturday (July 8) during a visit to South Korea by the head of the United Nations (UN) nuclear watchdog, aimed at calming fears over Japan's plan to discharge treated radioactive water from its tsunami-hit Fukushima plant.