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G7 ambassadors to miss Nagasaki atomic bomb memorial over Israel's exclusion

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
A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now

A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies. The time to discuss risks is now

The film Oppenheimer showed how an earlier wave of quantum research enabled the atomic bomb, and forever changed the international order.
Sun Jul 21 2024
Atom bomb survivor hopes Japan debut of 'Oppenheimer' will stoke nuclear debate

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
Atomic bomb blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' leads Oscar nominations

Atomic bomb blockbuster 'Oppenheimer' leads Oscar nominations

The three-hour drama directed by Christopher Nolan outpaced gothic comedy "Poor Things," another best picture contender that scored 11 nominations.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Japan opening of 'Barbie' marred by controversy ahead of nuclear memorials

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
'Oppenheimer' and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab

'Oppenheimer' and the story behind those who lost their land to the lab

In 1942, the US Army gave 32 Hispano families 48 hours to leave their homes and land, for the world's first atomic bombs lab.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Nobel prize-winner Kenzaburo Oe, dead at 88, used words to preach pacifism

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

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

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

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
North Korea N-test explosive yield may have reached 120 kilotons

North Korea N-test explosive yield may have reached 120 kilotons

North Korea's nuclear test on Sunday may have produced an explosive yield of 120 kilotons, eight times more powerful than the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945.
Wed Sep 06 2017
Is Abe the first sitting Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor? Well, actually, he may be the fourth.

Is Abe the first sitting Japanese leader to visit Pearl Harbor? Well, actually, he may be the fourth.

In May, President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Hiroshima, where the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb in 1945 and soon compelled Japan's surrender, ending World War II.
Tue Dec 27 2016
Obama says no apology for A-bomb on Hiroshima visit

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
US President Barack Obama to make historic visit to Hiroshima

US President Barack Obama to make historic visit to Hiroshima

President Obama will become the first sitting president to visit Hiroshima, Japan, later this month.
Wed May 11 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?

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
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024