Indian rover begins exploring Moon’s south pole https://ift.tt/k7YNDXJ

Iran, Saudi Arabia and Egypt among 6 nations set to join BRICS economic bloc https://ift.tt/ihfQzgH

China halts all Japanese seafood imports over ‘selfish’ Fukushima release https://ift.tt/chY90zu

North Korea’s frantic space launch pace brings advances – and setbacks https://ift.tt/Z9Cjd3t

Cambodia’s new PM pledges ambitious growth, but offers few details https://ift.tt/pTzIu01

South Korea police arrest 14 Fukushima protesters seeking to enter Japan embassy https://ift.tt/e3XdqRE

Japan begins release of Fukushima water: TEPCO https://ift.tt/xFNMo7P

Politics and science clash in controversy over Japan’s Fukushima wastewater release plan, say experts https://ift.tt/GR5FVqm

Japan set to release Fukushima water amid criticism, seafood import bans https://ift.tt/nlBLS0q

US seeks to extend China science accord, but only briefly for now https://ift.tt/I0w3q6g