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G7 ambassadors to skip Nagasaki’s atomic bomb ceremony over controversy

The G7 countries—namely the United States, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, and Canada—have expressed their discontent through a joint letter dated July 19. The letter criticizes Nagasaki’s exclusion of Israel from the ceremony, which commemorates the atomic bombing of the city during World War II. The ambassadors argue that this exclusion unfairly aligns Israel with nations like Russia and Belarus, which are criticized for their roles in ongoing international conflicts.

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Hiroshima Marks 79 years since atomic bombing; Mayor urges global dialogue amidst rising tensions

The ceremony’s central moment came at 8:15 a.m., the precise time the atomic bomb was detonated over Hiroshima, marked by the ringing of the Peace Bell and a solemn minute of silence. Matsui’s Peace Declaration emphasized the need for renewed dialogue amidst escalating tensions, drawing a parallel to the Cold War era when former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev and U.S. President Ronald Reagan engaged in pivotal talks that eventually led to the end of the Cold War.

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Japan PM Attends Union Event Admist Snap Elections Speculations

The pressing issues facing Japan, such as a rising cost of living, declining population, and the increasing geopolitical challenges posed by China, could prompt Kishida to seek a fresh mandate from the people through an election. By doing so, he may aim to gain public support for his policies and initiatives designed to address these critical challenges.