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US Intel Chief Gabbard Sounds Nuclear Alarm In Hiroshima, Slams ‘Elites’ For War Mongering

June 11, 2025, 1:29 am

US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard gave a stark warning on Tuesday in a trip to Hiroshima that “warmongers” are taking the world perilously close to nuclear war. Her remarks, delivered in a video looking back on the devastating consequences of the atomic bombing of 1945, were an indirect but sharp appeal for diplomacy.

Even though Gabbard did not say what threats she was speaking of, her comments come at a time when tensions are high with Russia. President Vladimir Putin has long suggested the use of nuclear weapons in response if the West keeps backing Ukraine. Gabbard, an ex-congresswoman who has made herself a name for provocative Russia comments, posted haunting imagery from Hiroshima, reminding everyone of the devastating consequences of the initial nuclear bomb.

The US dropped an atomic bomb made of uranium over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, killing 140,000 individuals by the end of the year. Three days later, Nagasaki was hit by a plutonium bomb that resulted in further 74,000 deaths. Japan surrendered on August 15.

Addressing from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Gabbard underscored how nuclear weapons today exponentially exceed the capability for destruction of the bombs in 1945. “One nuclear weapon today could kill millions of people within minutes,” she recounted.

She condemned political leaders for increasing world tensions, implying that their individual access to nuclear bunkers had detached them from the danger threatening common citizens. “It’s up to us, the people, to speak out and call an end to this madness,” she called on them to do.

Her comments come as White House frustration with Putin’s intransigence on a ceasefire grows. Diplomatic efforts could soon come to an end, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned. Gabbard’s confirmation as intelligence chief last week was contentious considering she made sympathetic comments toward Russia before and criticized the eastward expansion by NATO.

Her trip to Hiroshima also precedes the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, which the US never officially apologized for.

Japan Excludes Israel From Nagasaki Peace Ceremony Amid War

August 2, 2024, 5:09 pm

Nagasaki will not invite Israel to this year’s peace ceremony marking the 1945 atomic bombing, aiming to maintain a “peaceful and somber atmosphere,” Mayor Shiro Suzuki announced Wednesday. This decision contrasts with Hiroshima’s approach, where Israel’s invitation to their ceremony remains unaffected despite calls for exclusion.

Security Concerns Cited for Exclusion

Mayor Suzuki emphasized that the exclusion was motivated by security concerns rather than political reasons. He stated that the decision was made to ensure the ceremony could proceed smoothly and respectfully honor the victims of the atomic bombings.

Hiroshima Maintains Invitation Amid Calls for Exclusion

Hiroshima, which experienced the first atomic bombing, will host its peace ceremony with representatives from 115 countries and the European Union. Hiroshima officials have chosen to retain Israel’s invitation, despite pressure from activists and survivors advocating for its exclusion due to Israel’s recent military actions in Gaza.

Israel Responds with Regret

Israel’s Ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, expressed regret over Nagasaki’s decision, calling it a “wrong message to the world.” Cohen defended Israel’s military actions as necessary for self-defense against terrorist organizations, rejecting accusations of breaching international humanitarian law.

Hiroshima’s Approach to Other Nations

Hiroshima authorities have faced criticism for excluding Russia and Belarus from their event since 2022 due to the invasion of Ukraine. Despite this, Hiroshima’s stance on Israel remains unchanged. A spokesperson from Hiroshima clarified that their policy is to invite all countries, with exceptions made only for specific geopolitical reasons.

Ceremony Details

The Nagasaki peace ceremony will be held at Peace Park on August 9, commemorating the day the second atomic bomb was dropped on Japan, three days after Hiroshima. The city had previously expressed concerns about hosting Israel, leading to the decision to hold off on extending an invitation.

US Senator Says Israel Should Be Allowed to Bomb Gaza Like Hiroshima and Nagasakii

May 14, 2024, 9:23 am

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham compared the fight between Israel and Hamas to World war II, stating that the US’s choice to drop nuclear bombs on Japan to finish the war was the “right decision” and that Israel should likewise be given the bombs “they need” to do the same.

The President Joe Biden was chastised by Republican Senator Graham, who is an ardent supporter of Israel, for stopping the shipment of three thousand heavy bombs to Israel.

Graham stated the following in an interview with NBC News on Sunday: “We opted to terminate the war by bombing [of] Hiroshima [and] Nagasaki with nuclear weapons when we were confronted with destruction as a nation after Pearl Harbour, fighting the Germans and the Japanese…Making that choice was the right one.”

He further stated, “Provide Israel with the necessary bombs to bring an end to the conflict. They cannot afford defeat.” Expanding on this, the Senator compared Israel’s situation to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, events that resulted in the deaths of over 200,000 people and left countless others deeply traumatized.

He emphasized that Israel should take whatever measures necessary to ensure its survival as a Jewish state, echoing, “Why was it acceptable for America to utilize two nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to conclude their existential threat conflict? Why was that deemed acceptable? I believed it was acceptable,” Graham asserted. Additionally, he urged Israel to take any steps required to maintain itself as a Jewish state, stating, “So, Israel, do whatever you need to do to persevere as a Jewish state. Whatever actions are necessary.”

The Republican Senator also asserted that Hamas bears responsibility for civilian casualties in the conflict by using civilians as ‘human shields’. “I believe it’s impossible to reduce civilian deaths in Gaza as long as Hamas employs their own population as human shields. I’ve never witnessed such blatant actions by an enemy – Hamas – to endanger civilians,” Graham remarked. “The last thing you want to do is encourage this behavior.”

President Joe Biden recently halted the delivery of 3000 heavy bombs to Israel and pledged to withhold further offensive weaponry if Israeli forces initiate a major operation in Rafah, where over a million Palestinians seek refuge. Biden’s decision to pause the heavy bomb deliveries, coupled with his critique of Israel’s military campaign and his warning of additional weapon withholding in case of a Rafah incursion, coincides with widespread college protests in the US and discontent with the war from certain Democrats and his left flank.

Parliament pays tribute to victims of Hiroshima, Nagasaki

August 9, 2023, 2:37 pm

A minute of silence was observed by Lok Sabha members on Wednesday to honor the independence warriors and remember the 1942 Quit India Movement. On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the atomic blasts, they also paid tribute to the Japanese victims of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Hiroshi Suzuki, the Japanese ambassador to India, was spotted entering the legislature earlier today.

Nagasaki Day, observed annually on August 9, marks the 78th anniversary. It was the day when the Japanese city of Nagasaki was devastated by an atomic bomb during World War II. This day serves as a reminder of the immense destructive power of nuclear weapons and the need for lasting peace.
In 1945, the US dropped an atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima on August 6 and Nagasaki on August 9.
The bombs wiped out around 90 per cent of the cities and killed around over 3 lakh people in Hiroshima and Nagasaki collectively. The toll included those who died as a result of radiation exposure. Japan surrendered a few days after the second attack, thereby ending World War II.
Quit India Movement, also known as the “Bharat Chodo Andolan”, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 9, 1942.
Meanwhile, to mark the anniversary of the Quit India Movement, the BJP MPs held a demonstration on Wednesday morning on the Parliament premises.
They raised slogans and held posters with the messages- ‘Corruption Quit India, Dynasty Quit India. and Appeasement Quit India’BJP leaders like Nishikant Dubey and Ravi Shankar Prasad today hit out at the Congress alleging the party of corruption and following dynastic policies.

Joe Biden invites Japan, South Korea PMs to US

May 22, 2023, 12:32 am

United States President Joe Biden on Sunday invited Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to hold a formal trilateral meeting, Kyodo News Agency reported.The invitation comes amid Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region. Moreover, the G7 leaders during the Summit in Hiroshima agreed on the importance of the G7 having a unified approach on China, recognising the systemic challenge China poses to our collective economic security and regional stability.
Biden commended Kishida and Yoon on their courageous work to improve their bilateral ties when he met with them together in Hiroshima on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summits, according to the statement released by the White House.
The leaders discussed how to take their trilateral cooperation to new heights.

Zelenskyy puts country’s war efforts into sharp focus at g7 in Hiroshima

May 22, 2023, 12:12 am

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy huddled with some of his biggest backers in Hiroshima on Sunday, building momentum for his country’s war effort even as Russia claimed a symbolic victory on the battlefield.
The Ukrainian leader’s in-person appearance in his trademark olive drab during the final day of the Group of Seven summit underscored the centrality of the war for the bloc of rich democracies.
It also stole much of the limelight from other priorities, including security challenges in Asia and outreach to the developing world, that the leaders focused on at the three-day gathering.
Zelenskyy held two major rounds of meetings Sunday, one with G7 leaders and a second with them and a host of invited guests including India, South Korea and Brazil. He also held one-on-one talks with several of the leaders. US President Joe Biden announced a new military aid package worth USD 375 million for Ukraine during his meeting with Zelenskyy, saying the US would provide ammunition and armoured vehicles.
That fresh pledge came days after the U.S. agreed to allow training on American-made F-16 fighter jets, laying the groundwork for their eventual transfer to Ukraine.
“We have Ukraine’s back and we’re not going anywhere,” Biden said.
Zelenskyy thanked Biden for the support, adding that “we will never forget.”
Even before Zelenskyy landed on Saturday aboard a French plane, the G7 nations had unveiled a slew of new sanctions and other measures meant to punish Moscow over its invasion that began in February last year.
Hanging over Sunday’s talks was the claim by Russia’s Defence Ministry that forces of the Wagner private army, backed by Russian troops, had seized the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. The eight-month battle for the eastern city — seen by both sides as a major symbolic prize — has been the longest and likely the bloodiest of the war. Asked if Bakhmut was still in Ukraine’s hands, Zelenskyy said he thought that Russian forces had finally taken the city in a siege that “destroyed everything.”
While Ukraine was the overwhelming focus of the summit, the leaders of Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada and Italy, as well as the European Union, also aimed to address global worries over climate change, AI, poverty, economic instability and nuclear proliferation.Biden also aimed to reassure world leaders that the US would not default because of the debt limit standoff that has cast a large shadow over his trip.
Two US allies — South Korea and Japan — continued efforts Sunday to improve ties that have often been hurt by lingering anger over issues linked to Japan’s brutal 1910-1945 colonisation of the Korean Peninsula.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol visited a memorial to Korean victims, many of them slave labourers, of the August 6, 1945, atomic bombing.
Washington wants the two neighbours, both of which are liberal democracies and bulwarks of US power in the region, to stand together on issues, including rising aggression from China, North Korea and Russia.
Biden, Yoon and Kishida met briefly as a group outside the summit venue posing for photos in front of Hiroshima Bay. Biden invited the two leaders to visit Washington for a trilateral meeting and they accepted, a US official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity said.
Zelenskyy also met on the sidelines of the summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, their first face-to-face talks since the war, and briefed him on Ukraine’s peace plan, which calls for the withdrawal of Russian troops from the country before any negotiations.

PM Modi and the G7 invited leaders pay floral tribute at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Japan

May 21, 2023, 10:48 am

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan received flower tributes on Sunday from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the heads of the G7 invited nations.While the invited nations were en route to pay respects to the Hiroshima victims, Prime Minister Modi was observed having a brief talk with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The Group of Seven (G7) conference is being held in Japan, and PM Modi is there to participate. At Fumio Kishida’s invitation, the Japanese prime minister is in the East Asian nation.The G7 summit will be held in Japan, which is currently in charge of the influential alliance. PM Modi will be in Hiroshima from May 19 to May 21 for the G7 conference.
Earlier on Saturday, during a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister Modi reviewed the entirety of India-Japan relations. The two leaders also talked about the G20 and G7 key areas for improving the world under Japan’s and India’s respective presidencies.
The two presidents talked on how to coordinate the activities of their respective G-20 and G-7 Presidency. The Prime Minister emphasised the need of highlighting the issues and objectives of the Global South.The G7 Summit is an annual gathering of the heads of state of the European Union (EU), France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada (in that order, according to the rotation of the G7 chair).
Leaders from Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam were invited by Japan as part of their G7 Presidency.

G7 Summit:PM Modi holds meeting with UK PM Sunak in Hiroshima

May 21, 2023, 10:29 am

On the margins of the G7 Summit in Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom in Hiroshima on Sunday.Earlier today, PM Modi began his day by visiting the Peace Memorial Museum, where he observed the documented exhibits and signed the visitor’s book. PM Modi along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other leaders paid tribute to the memory of Hiroshima victims at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan.
Prime Minister Modi was seen having a brief conversation with Australian PM Anthony Albanese as the invited countries were on their way to pay tributes to Hiroshima victims.
PM Modi is in Japan to attend the Group of Seven (G7) summit. The Prime Minister is visiting the East Asian country at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida.Prime Minister Modi reviewed the full range of relations between India and Japan during his bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida earlier on Saturday. The two leaders also discussed the focus areas of India’s G20 Presidency and Japan’s G7 Presidency towards making the planet better.
The two leaders discussed ways to synergise the efforts of their respective G-20 and G-7 Presidencies. Prime Minister stressed the need to highlight the concerns and priorities of Global South.The G7 Summit is an annual gathering of the heads of state of the European Union (EU), France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada (in that order, according to the rotation of the G7 chair).
Leaders from Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam were invited by Japan as part of their G7 Presidency.

Japan: PM Modi To Unveil Mahatma Gandhi Statue in Hiroshima

May 19, 2023, 2:04 pm

During his three-day visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima. PM Modi expressed his anticipation for the G7 Summit, where he plans to exchange views on global challenges and the collective efforts required to address them.

In a statement, PM Modi mentioned his scheduled bilateral meetings with leaders attending the Hiroshima G7 Summit, including Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whom he looks forward to meeting. The city of Hiroshima holds historical significance as it was targeted in the world’s first nuclear attack on August 6, 1945, resulting in the loss of approximately 140,000 lives and widespread destruction. As part of the Summit itinerary, PM Modi and other world leaders will pay homage to the victims by visiting a peace memorial in Hiroshima. The statue of Mahatma Gandhi, to be unveiled by PM Modi, symbolizes a message of peace, reflecting Gandhi’s belief that non-violence is the key to saving the world.

Following his visit to Japan, PM Modi will travel to Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea to co-host the third summit of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) on May 22, alongside Prime Minister James Marape.

G7 leaders lay wreaths at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan

May 19, 2023, 12:21 pm

19 May, Hiroshima (Japan). Leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) placed wreaths at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Japan on Friday.
Additionally, they planted trees in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The G7 leaders posed for a photo after laying wreaths at the Hiroshima Memorial.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, US President Joe Biden, Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida posed for the photo.

Earlier, the G7 leaders were greeted at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as they arrived one at a time. US Vice President Joe Biden went visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with his wife Jill Biden. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park was visited by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty.

The sole building still remaining in the area, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (Genbaku Dome), depicts the aftermath of the city being hit by the first atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. The G7 Summit, to be held in Hiroshima from May 19–21, is why the G7 leaders are now in Japan. Of note, Japan took over as G7 President in 2023.

Japan, Italy, Canada, France, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany make up the G7 group. According to the statement, leaders from Australia, Brazil, Comoros, Cook Islands, India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Vietnam have been invited by Japan as part of its G7 Presidency.
The G7 Summit is an annual gathering of the heads of state of the European Union (EU), France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Italy, and Canada (in that order, according to the rotation of the G7 chair).
In a message, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated, “My hometown of Hiroshima will host the G7 Summit from May 19 to May 21. Hiroshima is a stunning city that front the serene Seto Inland Sea and is encircled by the verdant Chugoku Mountains.

“I am eagerly anticipating the arrival of the G7 leaders in Hiroshima. In addition, as the focus of the globe shifts to Japan this year, it will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the beauties of our nation, including its stunning landscapes, rich culture, delicious local cuisine, and cutting-edge technology.
Friday saw the departure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Japan in order to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima. In a statement issued prior to his departure, PM Modi stated that he will travel to Japan to attend the G7 Summit at the request of Fumio Kishida, the prime minister of Japan.
He claimed that the fact that India is now holding the G20 Presidency makes his attendance at the G7 Summit more significant.

In a tweet, Arindam Bagchi, the official spokeswoman for the Ministry of External Affairs, wrote: “PM @narendramodi leaves on a trip to Japan, Papua New Guinea, & Australia. His first stop on his trip is the @G7 Summit in Japan. a chance to interact in bilateral and multilateral formats with significant partners

PM Modi departs for Japan as part of a three-nation tour

May 19, 2023, 11:08 am

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on the first part of his three-nation trip, which will also take him to Papua New Guinea and Australia, to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima. India has been invited as a guest country for the G7 summit. The broad terms of the G7 summit preferences regarding their outreach with the invited guest countries are nuclear disarmament, economic resilience and economic security, regional issues, climate and energy and food and health and development. During his visit, PM Modi is likely to have a series of bilateral meetings including with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
The Prime Minister is also scheduled to unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said on Friday that there is a plan for Quad leaders meeting in Hiroshima. The Quad meeting, which was scheduled to be held in Australia, was cancelled after US President Joe Biden deferred his visit due to the crucial debt-ceiling talks in Washington. PM Modi stated in his statement before leaving that India’s current G20 Presidency makes his attendance at the G7 Summit particularly significant. The G7 Summit will take place in Hiroshima, Japan, from May 19 to 21.
“At the Prime Minister of Japan’s request, Mr. Fumio Kishida, I will travel to Hiroshima, Japan, to attend the G7 Summit while Japan is the G7 Presidency. After his recent trip to India for the India-Japan Summit, it will be a pleasure to see Prime Minister Kishida once more. Given that India is hosting the G20 Presidency this year, my participation in the G7 Summit is extremely significant, the statement read.In a series of tweets, PM Modi expressed his excitement for having fruitful discussions while visiting three nations.
I’m heading to Japan to attend the G7 Summit in Hiroshima. Looking forward to a constructive exchange of ideas on a range of international issues.Following the visit to Japan, will be in Papua New Guinea for the FIPIC Summit, a crucial event for advancing multilateral cooperation. Discussions on issues like healthcare, climate change, and sustainable development will be fruitful, he said.

US president Joe Biden to attend G7 and Quad meetings in May

April 26, 2023, 8:36 am

Us President Joe Biden will take part in the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan from 19–21 May. The third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit will take place in Sydney, Australia, on 24 May and will be attended by Prime Ministers Kishida Fumio of Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, according to a press release from the White House.

On 19–21 May, US Vice President Joe Biden will take part in the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Hiroshima, Japan. According to the press release, the President and G7 leaders will talk about a variety of urgent global issues, including the G7’s unwavering support for Ukraine, addressing the simultaneous food and climate crises, ensuring inclusive and resilient economic growth, and continuing to lead a clean energy transition both domestically and for our international partners. The third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit, which is being hosted by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and will be attended by President Biden, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, will take place in Sydney, Australia, on May 24. The leaders of the Quad will talk about ways to strengthen their collaboration on crucial and emerging technologies, top-notch infrastructure, global health, climate change, maritime domain awareness, and other issues important to Indo-Pacific citizens.

The Quad Leaders’ Summit will take place in Sydney, Australia, on May 24, according to a tweet from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier on Wednesday.
Anthony Albanese tweeted, “I’m happy to announce that Australia will host the Quad Leaders’ Summit for the first time on May 24 in Sydney.
In May, Prime Minister Modi will visit Australia to attend the Quad leadership meeting.
In March, during the latter’s four-day visit to India, Prime Minister Modi and his Australian counterpart had a joint press conference at which they announced the announcement.

Australia and India are both Quad members. I appreciate PM Albanese’s invitation to visit Australia in May for the Quad Leaders’ Summit. For the G20 conference in September, I have invited him to India,” PM Modi had earlier stated.
The leaders of the Quad group will next gather in Australia after previously meeting four times. Due to its strong interest in sustainable and equitable economic growth and growing ties between Quad members and non-Quad members, the group’s significance in the area has grown.

India, Japan, the United States, and Australia are all members of the Quad, a strategic forum. Its main goal is to create a new plan of action to maintain the independence of the vital marine lanes in the Indo-Pacific.