Nagasaki marks 80 years since atomic bombing
Thousands gathered in Nagasaki on Saturday to mark 80 years since the US atomic bombing that killed tens of thousands in 1945. A moment of silence was held at 11:02 a.m., the time the blast struck, according to Reuters.
Mayor Shiro Suzuki warned that global tensions risk another nuclear disaster and urged world leaders to commit to disarmament. Representatives from 95 countries, including nuclear powers, attended the ceremony.
Survivors, or hibakusha, still face health issues and stigma, but their stories continue to fuel calls for a nuclear-free world. Japan supports disarmament but has not joined the UN treaty banning nuclear weapons, Reuters reported.
North, South Korea remove border propaganda loudspeakers
North Korea has begun dismantling loudspeakers along the border, days after South Korea removed its own under President Lee Jae Myung’s policy to ease tensions.
The broadcasts, halted in June, had featured K-pop, news, and unsettling noises, escalating after balloon launches from both sides. Seoul’s military said it is monitoring whether all North Korean devices have been removed, according to Reuters.
Lee has also urged an end to anti-Pyongyang leaflets and offered unconditional talks. The Koreas remain technically at war since the 1950–53 conflict ended without a peace treaty.
Mexico demands compensation from Adidas over indigenous shoe design
Mexico’s government is seeking compensation from Adidas, accusing the company of using a traditional Indigenous huarache design without permission. The Oaxaca Slip-On shoe, designed by Willy Chavarria, closely resembles footwear from the village of Villa de Hidalgo Yalalag.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed that Indigenous designs are collective property and must be respected. Oaxaca’s governor criticized Adidas for exploiting cultural heritage, saying, “Culture isn’t sold, it’s respected.” Adidas has agreed to meet with local authorities as legal action is being considered, according to Al Jazeera.
Brazilian Justice condemns US Embassy’s comments on Judiciary
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flavio Dino criticized the US Embassy in Brasilia for saying it would “monitor” Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who was sanctioned by the US over alleged abuses linked to his role in prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro, Xinhua reported.
Dino stressed that foreign embassies should not interfere with Brazil’s judiciary and called for respect of national sovereignty. In response, Brazil’s Foreign Ministry summoned the US Charge d’Affaires to protest and request an explanation.
