Hiroshima

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi avoided the controversial Yasukuni Shrine during the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender, reportedly to prioritize diplomatic relations with China and South Korea. However, she did not mention or express remorse for Japan’s wartime past in her address. The subsequent shrine visits by other Japanese officials led to protests from China, who accused them of attempting to cover up war crimes.

Taiwan's top economic representative in Japan, Lee Yi-yang, boycotted the 81st anniversary memorial marking Nagasaki’s U.S. atomic bombing, accusing local officials of being pro-China. He stated that seat assignments were designed to deny Taiwan's status as a nation and disregard its sovereignty. The article notes that while Japan normalized diplomatic ties with Beijing in 1972, close economic and trade ties persist between Japan and Taiwan.

On the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Mayor Kazumi Matsui deplored nuclear weapons, criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to reject deterrence as a policy. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged a 'realistic approach' toward achieving a world without nuclear weapons within the United Nations framework. The commemoration occurred amid speculation regarding Japan’s potential review of its postwar three non-nuclear principles.

Hiroshima is marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing during World War II. During this time, a mayor stated that they deplore the pursuit of nuclear weapons.

A Hiroshima family who survived the atomic bomb attack participated in the TV show 'This Is Your Life' to meet the repentant US airman who dropped the bomb. The airman expressed deep remorse for his role in the event that killed tens of thousands and altered global history.

A new metallic alloy was discovered in debris from the Hiroshima atomic bomb explosion, formed under extreme conditions that created 'uncontrolled microexperiments.'

Labour figures discuss jobs under Burnham. Yvette Cooper warns AI could be like Hiroshima, while Angela Rayner seeks a political comeback.

The article highlights global investments in AI memory chips, particularly the High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) gamble, and examines its implications for Latin America. The focus is on how this tiny chip is influencing the world economy.

Two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, caused flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage in Japan, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Flooding alerts were issued in Kyoto, Osaka, and other western regions, while heavy rain disrupted train operations and flights.

Two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, caused flooding and landslides in Japan, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. Heavy rain disrupted transportation and flooded over 30 homes in Nara and Hiroshima, with alerts issued in Kyoto, Osaka, and other western regions.

Heavy rain caused flooding in western Japan as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, approached. Over 30 homes were flooded in Nara and Hiroshima, with disruptions to trains and flights. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned the storms would reach Tokyo, dumping heavy rain.

Yokohama and Hiroshima have recorded their first population losses since the postwar era. The decline marks a significant demographic shift for both cities.