July 8, 2025
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Nagasaki extends invitation ‘to all countries’ to memorial marking atomic bombing anniversary

Nagasaki Peace Statue as seen at the Peace Park in Nagasaki, western Japan (Image: AP) The mayor of Nagasaki on Thursday announced that the city will invite representatives “of all countries” and regions to the peace memorial marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city. The invitation to the 157 countries and […]

Myanmar earthquake released energy of 334 atomic bombs: US geologist

The deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake which struck Myanmar on Friday had as much energy as more than 300 atomic bombs combined, according to a leading American geologist.“The force that a quake like this releases is about 334 atomic bombs,” geologist Jess Phoenix told CNN.She also cautioned that aftershocks from the earthquake, the death toll from which […]