Haryy Nb4Japanese atomic bomb survivor warns nuclear taboo is at risk in Nobel Peace Prize speech
In the aftermath of a tumultuous atomic age, the Nobel Peace Prize bestowed upon Japan’s Setsuko Thurlow serves as a solemn reminder. Having endured Hiroshima’s inferno firsthand, she now charges the world to reject the illusion of nuclear impunity. Her words echo through the gilded halls of Oslo, warning that the taboo against such weapons risks erosion. Thurlow’s unwavering voice echoes the dire need to preserve the fragile peace we hold dear.
Austin says Putin lowering the nuclear threshold is ‘dangerous behavior’
In the wake of recent Russian threats, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed deep concern about President Putin’s lowering of the nuclear threshold. Austin characterized this behavior as “dangerous” and emphasized that it “increases the risks of miscalculation and escalation.” With Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine casting a shadow over global security, Austin’s words underscore the pressing need for diplomatic engagement and de-escalation.