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Global Calls for Peace Amid Rising Asian Arms Race and Nuclear Threats

Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR

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A-bomb survivors in Japan, led by Toshiyuki Mimaki, are advocating for nuclear disarmament amid rising tensions and an arms race in Asia, while Japan balances its moral stance against nuclear weapons with reliance on U.S. nuclear protection. The aging survivor community plans a final campaign to push for abolition, highlighting the ongoing global struggle over nuclear deterrence and disarmament.

Hiroshima Survivors Mark 80 Years Amid Rising Nuclear Threats

Originally Published 5 months ago — by NPR

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On the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, survivors and global leaders expressed concern over the rising nuclear threat and the support for nuclear deterrence, emphasizing the need for nuclear disarmament and remembrance of the tragedy. Despite international calls for peace, Japan maintains a stance supporting U.S. nuclear protection, while survivors advocate for a nuclear-free world.

Hiroshima at 80: Remembering the past amid rising nuclear tensions

Originally Published 5 months ago — by CNN

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The world commemorates 80 years since the Hiroshima atomic bombing, while experts warn that nuclear threats are more imminent than in decades, with increasing arsenals, geopolitical tensions, and the Doomsday Clock nearing midnight, highlighting the urgent need for disarmament and international cooperation.

Global Leaders Urge Peace and Nuclear Disarmament on Hiroshima Anniversary

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Vatican News

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On the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV calls for renewed global efforts towards lasting peace, condemning nuclear arms as a betrayal of human dignity and urging the international community to reject the illusion of security through mutual destruction, emphasizing justice, fraternity, and disarmament.

Hiroshima's Legacy: 80 Years of Memory, Loss, and Nuclear Advocacy

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Al Jazeera

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Eighty years after the Hiroshima atomic bombing, efforts continue on Ninoshima Island to find and honor the remains of victims, with ongoing excavations revealing bone fragments and a deep desire among survivors and researchers to account for the missing and bring closure to the tragedy.

Reflecting on 80 Years Since Hiroshima: The Lasting Impact of the Atomic Bombs

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Kansas Reflector

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The article commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, reflecting on its devastating impact, the importance of remembering this history, and the urgent need to prevent future nuclear catastrophe as global tensions and nuclear arsenals remain high, with the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight.