The Latest Breaking News from Hiroshima

G7 stiffens resolve to thwart Russia, engage warily with China

HIROSHIMA: The Group of Seven (G7) rich nations signalled to Russia their readiness to stand by Ukraine for the long haul while giving President Volodymyr Zelensky a chance to win over countries such as Brazil and India on the last day of a summit in Japan.

Bangkok Post · May 21, 2023

Zelensky compares Bakhmut's 'total destruction' to Hiroshima in 1945

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky compared Bakhmut's "total destruction" after months of continuous battles and shelling to the Japanese city of Hiroshima after the nuclear strike of 1945. This comes following conflicting reports on the status of Bakhmut, as Russia claimed having taken the city while Ukraine denied it had fallen.…

France 24 · May 21, 2023

Biden invited Kishida, Yoon to meet in Washington -U.S. official

U.S. President Joe Biden invited his Japanese and South Korean counterparts for another meeting in Washington at their trilateral meeting in Hiroshima on sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit on Sunday, a senior U.S. official said.

Reuters · May 21, 2023

Japan, South Korea leaders pray at memorial for Korean atomic bomb victims in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol have prayed together at a memorial for Korean victims of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit, as the two leaders continue efforts to mend ties repeatedly hurt by disputes…

The Independent UK · May 21, 2023

Zelenskiy’s G7 visit sends ‘incredibly powerful message’ to Russia, says Sunak

The UK PM said the Ukrainian president attending the summit confirmed that world leaders are united in their support of his country

The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023

Biden apologises to Albanese, thanks him for strong leadership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met the leaders of Japan, India and the United States in a rescheduled Quad summit in Hiroshima.

The New Daily · May 20, 2023

At G7, Zelenskiy says Bakhmut destruction has echoes of Hiroshima

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan.

Reuters · May 20, 2023

Zelenskyy goes on diplomatic blitz to tighten screws on Russia

Ukraine leader’s visit to Hiroshima thrust the G7’s efforts to choke Russia’s economy to the top of a busy agenda.

Al Jazeera · May 20, 2023

Jeddah, sleep, and a French plane, how Zelenskiy reached Japan's G7

As Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy touched down in the Japanese city of Hiroshima on Saturday, cameras zoomed in on the plane: a French government-labelled military aircraft.

Reuters · May 20, 2023

Cultural stars in bilateral firmament have one-on-one with PM Modi in Japan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met some of the leading Japanese personalities who were instrumental in promoting Indian culture in Japan, saying such interactions facilitate the deepening of mutual understanding and creating stronger bonds between the two countries.

The Hindu · May 20, 2023