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Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, has reaffirmed its commitment to a nuclear-free world as it marks its 70th anniversary. Members stressed the importance of passing on hibakusha experiences to future generations and called for stronger international action on nuclear disarmament.
Japanese Prime Minister announced a commitment to "realistic and feasible" efforts toward a nuclear-free world, emphasizing pragmatism amid current geopolitical tensions. The statement reflects Tokyo's balance between long-term disarmament goals and immediate security needs in the Indo-Pacific.
On August 6, Hiroshima, Japan, called on world leaders to eliminate nuclear weapons, marking 81 years since the U.S. atomic bombing. Officials and residents expressed concern over nuclear weapons being used as threats and criticized major powers' actions violating international law.
The NPT Review Conference ended without adopting a final document for the third consecutive time, following failures in 2015 and 2022. Member states could not reach consensus on disarmament, transparency and arms control. Analysts warn the treaty may become 'hollow' as nuclear arsenals are modernized.
Global spending on nuclear weapons hit a record $119 billion in 2025, a $16.8 billion increase from the previous year, according to ICAN. The United States led with $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear powers combined.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a new nuclear material production facility and called for accelerating the country's nuclear weapons development at an 'exponential rate.' The visit comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula and underscores Pyongyang's commitment to expanding its nuclear program despite international sanctions.
North Korean state media reported that leader Kim Jong-un inspected a new nuclear material production facility, a move that could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula. Analysts view this as a sign that North Korea continues to maintain its nuclear weapons program despite United Nations sanctions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sidestepped a question in Congress about whether Israel has nuclear weapons, calling the silence on the issue a 'distinctive feature' of US foreign policy. Democratic Representative Joaquin Castro pressed for an answer, arguing that the lack of clarity threatens US decision-making in the joint war against Iran. Israel, a non-signatory to the NPT, is widely assumed to have nuclear arms, but Washington has long avoided officially acknowledging it.
