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G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion
Nagasaki's mayor said he would stick to a decision to exclude Israel's ambassador from Friday's event to mark the city's atomic bombing.
Thu Aug 08 2024
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Japan opening of 'Barbie' marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials
No Japan release date has been announced for "Oppenheimer", which chronicles the creation of the atomic bomb.
Thu Aug 03 2023
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Eight people dead after cargo ship accident off Japan coast - Chinese media
The 6,651-tonne Hong Kong-registered "Jintian", had a crew of 22 from China and Myanmar.
Thu Jan 26 2023
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Cargo ship sinks off Japan, leaving two dead, nine missing
The ship sank between the area of Nagasaki and Jeju island where hundreds of flights were cancelled on Tuesday due to harsh weather.
Thu Jan 26 2023
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92 Malayan tapirs killed in five years due to road accidents in the country
The Wildlife and National Parks has carried out a captive breeding programme at the Sungai Dusun Wildlife Conservation Centre in Selangor.
Tue Apr 27 2021
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Typhoon Haishen hits Japan with high winds and power outages
Authorities urged early evacuation for more than 100,000 households in Japan's southern island.
Sun Sep 06 2020
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Hiroshima marks 75 years since atomic bombing in scaled-back ceremony
Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday for the 75th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with ceremonies downsized due to the coronavirus.
Thu Aug 06 2020
![Japan set to mark 75 years since Hiroshima, Nagasaki atomic bombing Japan set to mark 75 years since Hiroshima, Nagasaki atomic bombing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71596509775_ATOMICBOMB.jpg)
Japan set to mark 75 years since Hiroshima, Nagasaki atomic bombing
Thursday marks 75 years since the United States unleashed the world's first atomic bomb attack on the city of Hiroshima, followed three days later by the second and last on Nagasaki.
Tue Aug 04 2020
![Coronavirus tally rises to 91 on Italian cruise ship in Japan Coronavirus tally rises to 91 on Italian cruise ship in Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51587699431_costaatlantica.jpg)
Coronavirus tally rises to 91 on Italian cruise ship in Japan
Authorities are racing to complete tests on 623 crew after one of them was found infected this week.
Fri Apr 24 2020
![Japan's Nagasaki confirms 33 coronavirus cases on cruise ship docked for repairs Japan's Nagasaki confirms 33 coronavirus cases on cruise ship docked for repairs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/41587530427_nagasaki.jpg)
Japan's Nagasaki confirms 33 coronavirus cases on cruise ship docked for repairs
Local authorities are appealing for help from the central government to tackle the incident.
Wed Apr 22 2020
![Obama to make history with Hiroshima journey Obama to make history with Hiroshima journey](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/61452654998_Obama.jpg)
Obama to make history with Hiroshima journey
President Barack Obama is set make history on Friday as he travels to Hiroshima -- becoming the first sitting US leader to visit the site that ushered in the destructive power of the nuclear age.
Fri May 27 2016
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Obama says no apology for A-bomb on Hiroshima visit
The US President says it's important to recognise that in the midst of war, leaders make all kinds of decisions.
Mon May 23 2016
![Q&A: Why is North Korea's 'hydrogen bomb' test such a big deal? Q&A: Why is North Korea's 'hydrogen bomb' test such a big deal?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-01/41452075099_NorthKoreaBombTest.jpg)
Q&A: Why is North Korea's 'hydrogen bomb' test such a big deal?
North Korea's claim of it testing a hydrogen bomb has alarmed Pyongyang's Asian neighbors as it is much more powerful compared to the nuclear that they currently have.
Wed Jan 06 2016
![Malaysia hands over a pair of Malayan Tapir to Japan Malaysia hands over a pair of Malayan Tapir to Japan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/71449236006_Tapir.jpg)
Malaysia hands over a pair of Malayan Tapir to Japan
Malaysia has sent a pair of Malayan tapir to Japan to enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the field of wildlife conservation.
Fri Dec 04 2015
![Disney apologises for 'inappropriate' tweet on Nagasaki anniversary Disney apologises for 'inappropriate' tweet on Nagasaki anniversary](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/41439221952_Nagasaki.jpg)
Disney apologises for 'inappropriate' tweet on Nagasaki anniversary
Disney was forced to apologise after one of its Japanese language tweets was criticised for being insensitive.
Mon Aug 10 2015
AWANI Tonight: 11th Feb 2025
#AWANITonight with Hafiz Marzukhi
- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
- ASEAN reaffirms support for lasting ceasefire and reconstruction in Gaza
- Malaysia's score and ranking in the corruption index remain unchanged
#AWANIEnglish #AWANINews
Tue Feb 11 2025
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Where does the US get its steel and aluminum from?
Here's a summary of the key trade partners impacted by higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Trump suggests ending Gaza ceasefire if hostages not freed by Saturday
U.S. President Donald Trump says the Gaza ceasefire deal should be scrapped if all Israeli captives are not freed by Saturday. This comes after Hamas suspended more releases, accusing Israel of violating the deal.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Musk makes USD97 bil bid for Open AI, Altman hits back
The battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI escalated as the Tesla founder launched a USD97.4 bil bid for the startup’s asset, only for Altman to hit back with a counteroffer for X.
Tue Feb 11 2025
AWANI Tonight: Malaysia’s score, ranking unchanged in global Corruption Index
Malaysia scored 50 points in the 2024 Global Corruption Perceptions Index, maintaining its 57th ranking among 180 countries.
Tue Feb 11 2025
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Why Trump's proposal on Gaza is ringing alarm bells in the region
Trump's plan touches on one of the most sensitive issues in the Arab-Israeli conflict, the right of Palestinians to return.
Tue Feb 11 2025
![Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739268058_TBAnwarIbrahim.jpg)
Malaysia, Turkiye exchange 11 MOUs covering energy, defence, trade and media
The exchange of MoUs reflects Malaysia and Turkiyes' commitment to deepening strategic, economic and cultural ties.
Tue Feb 11 2025
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Trump's order curtailing US birthright citizenship blocked by third judge
The preliminary injunction that the judge issued creates an extra legal barrier preventing Donald Trump's order from taking effect.
Tue Feb 11 2025
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Olympics - Trump order on transgender athletes clashes with international norms
The International Olympic Committee staunchly refuse to apply any universal rule for its Games.
Tue Feb 11 2025
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Trump signs executive order on plastic drinking straws
Donald Trump encourages the US government and consumers to buy plastic drinking straws.
Tue Feb 11 2025