Japanese nuclear bombs survivors' group wins Nobel Peace Prize
Hibakusha, survivors of the only two nuclear bombs used in war, have devoted their lives to advocating for a nuclear-free world.
Fri Oct 11 2024
'Oppenheimer' to be shown in Japan, 8 months after 'Barbenheimer' outrage
The release date is almost eight months after memes mixing visuals from "Barbie" with atomic blasts provoked anger from people in Japan.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Exclusive - US says China and Russia have leverage to stop North Korea nuclear test
An official said Washington was prepared to engage directly with North Korea and to discuss humanitarian assistance.
Fri Nov 04 2022
US, Japan, S. Korea vow 'unparalleled' response if N. Korea holds nuclear test
Washington and its allies believe North Korea could be about to resume nuclear bomb testing for the first time since 2017.
Wed Oct 26 2022
North Korea says tested Hwasong-12 missile, took pictures from space
US and South Korean officials warned Sunday's launch could lead to resumed testing of long-range weapons and nuclear bombs.
Mon Jan 31 2022
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
Explainer - How close is Iran to producing a nuclear bomb?
Tehran began breaching the deal's curbs last year in a step-by-step response to President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the deal.
Sun Nov 29 2020
North Korea fires missile over Japan, lands far out in the Pacific
The missile flew over Japan, landing in the Pacific about 2,000 km (1,240 miles) east of Hokkaido, Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters in a hastily organised media conference.
Thu Sep 14 2017
Obama would veto Iran bill: spokesman
The White House warned that President Barack Obama would veto a bill threatening new sanctions on Iran, because it could sink a final deal to stop Tehran getting a nuclear bomb.
Thu Dec 19 2013