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
Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of 'Oppenheimer' will stoke nuclear debate
The only nation to have suffered atomic bombings, Japan has led global efforts to abolish the weapons.
Sat Mar 09 2024
Nobel prize-winner Kenzaburo Oe, dead at 88, used words to preach pacifism
Oe who wrote about gruesome tales of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, died due to old age.
Mon Mar 13 2023
Hiroshima marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing
Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to commit to nuclear disarmament as seriously as they tackle a pandemic.
Fri Aug 06 2021
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
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
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
Atomic bombings of Hiroshima: Remembered, 70 years on
Hiroshima marks 70 years since atomic bomb
Sun Aug 09 2015
Nagasaki to mark 70th anniversary of atomic bombing
Japan on Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki that claimed tens of thousands of lives in one of the final chapters of World War II.
Sun Aug 09 2015
Japan marks 70th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Thursday as Japan marked 70 years since the atomic bombing which helped end World War II.
Thu Aug 06 2015
Nagasaki marks 69th anniversary of US atomic bombing
Crowds gathered to remember the more than 70,000 people who died in the initial blast or from after-effects of it.
Sat Aug 09 2014
69th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
Tens of thousands of people have gathered for peace ceremonies in Hiroshima marking the 69th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the cit
Wed Aug 06 2014
Hiroshima marks 69th anniversary of atomic bombing
Tens of thousands of people gathered for peace ceremonies in Hiroshima on Wednesday, marking the 69th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the city.
Wed Aug 06 2014
Nagasaki marks 68th anniversary of US atomic bombing
Nagasaki marked the 68th anniversary of the atomic bombing by the United States during World War II on Friday.
Fri Aug 09 2013
Hiroshima marks anniversary of US atomic bombing
Tens of thousands were due to gather at a peace memorial park in Hiroshima on Tuesday.
Tue Aug 06 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024