Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk

Nagasaki commemorated the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Sunday. During the ceremony, the city's mayor addressed the gathering to condemn nuclear weapons, labeling them as "absolute evil."

The mayor further criticized the increasing global reliance on nuclear deterrence. He urged the Japanese government to remain committed to the nation’s three long-standing non-nuclear principles, highlighting concerns regarding the current shift in international security policies.