Keywords: Nuclear Disarmament


Nagasaki commemorates 81 years since the atomic bombing

Nagasaki on Sunday commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city, with officials and survivors' representatives renewing calls for nuclear disarmament as geopolitical tensions continue to fuel concerns about the use of nuclear weapons. During the annual memorial ceremony,......

UN chief urges renewed nuclear arms control dialogue between the United States and Russia

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on the United States, Russia, and other nuclear-armed nations to resume dialogue on nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy in preserving global security. According to the United Nations, the......

Japan marks Hiroshima anniversary with renewed call for a world free of nuclear weapons

Japan has commemorated the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by renewing its commitment to nuclear disarmament and calling for stronger international cooperation to prevent the future use of nuclear weapons. During the annual memorial ceremony in Hiroshima, Japanese leaders reaffirmed......

UN chief marks Hiroshima anniversary with renewed appeal for nuclear disarmament

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed his call for a world free of nuclear weapons during the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, urging countries to strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and multilateral diplomacy in the face of growing global tensions. In......

US role in Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings omitted at commemorations

The United States’ role in the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II remained unmentioned at this year’s commemoration events, continuing a decades-long tradition of avoiding direct acknowledgment. Focus on remembrance and disarmament During the memorial in Nagasaki......

Hiroshima remembers 80 years since atomic bombing amid nuclear tensions

Japan commemorates a somber milestone Japan marked the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Wednesday with a solemn ceremony at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Survivors, local officials, and international dignitaries gathered to honor the victims and warn against the rising threat......

Morocco advocates for global nuclear disarmament and security assurances

Morocco has emphasized the critical importance of negative security assurances (NSAs) in the international nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation framework. Ambassador Omar Zniber, Morocco's Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva, articulated this position during a meeting of the......

Invitation to Trump: A Call for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament at the 80th Anniversary of Atomic Bombings

In a joint letter, the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have invited U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Japan for the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings on both cities. The mayors urge him to attend and listen to the testimonies of hibakusha (the survivors of the bombings), learn about their desire......

Commemorating Hiroshima: A Day of Remembrance and Reflection

In solemn remembrance of a pivotal moment in history, Hiroshima Day is observed annually on August 6. This day marks the anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, a tragic event that reshaped global consciousness and underscored the devastating power of nuclear weapons. The observance......