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Hiroshima and Nagasaki mayors have called on U.S. President Biden to visit the atomic-bombed cities and listen to hibakusha voices amid rising global tensions and declining survivor numbers. The request highlights concerns over nuclear disarmament and the erosion of the nuclear taboo, but political and diplomatic considerations make a visit unlikely.
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As Hiroshima hosts a five-day conference marking 80 years since the atomic bombing, experts reaffirm that nuclear weapons must never be used again. Discussions focus on disarmament, with calls for no-first-use policies and increased dialogue amid US nuclear testing orders. Survivors and officials condemn the move, emphasizing ongoing risks.
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Recent remarks by Japan's new leader have heightened diplomatic tensions, prompting Chinese cruise ships and tourists to avoid Japanese ports and favor South Korea. This shift benefits South Korea's tourism industry but raises concerns about long-term regional stability.
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Australia's defence and foreign ministers met US counterparts in Washington to discuss Indo-Pacific stability, critical minerals, and troop deployments. They highlighted progress on AUKUS and reaffirmed regional security commitments, amid rising tensions with China and Japan. The visit underscores Australia's strategic focus on regional alliances.