AWANI Tonight: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at 2024 Oscars, including Best Picture
Atomic bomb biopic 'Oppenheimer' swept the Academy Awards with seven Oscars, including Best Picture. Both Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy took home their first Oscars for Best Director and Best Actor respectively.
Mon Mar 11 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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?
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
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