Hello, welcome back to NHK Newsline.I'm Maria Sato in Tokyo.
Armed Man Apprehended at Trump Event in Washington
An armed man tried to break into an event in Washington attended by US President Donald Trump. The president is safe and the suspect is in custody.
Trump was promptly escorted off the stage by security personnel.
The Wall Street Journal quoted an attendee at the event as saying there were three loud sounds believed to be gunshots.
Trump released a photo and video of the suspected shooter.
CNN reported, citing multiple law enforcement officials, that authorities have identified the suspected gunman as a 31-year-old male from California.
The president held a news conference at the White House after the incident on Saturday night.
00:01:00 話者 2/Donald Trump
A man charged a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons and he was taken down by some very brave members of Secret Service and they acted very quickly.
Netanyahu Orders Strikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon
00:01:14 (Maria Sato)
Israel's foreign ministry says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had instructed the military to forcefully attack Iran-backed Shia Muslim group Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.
The ministry relayed Netanyahu's statement in a social media post on Saturday.
The military reported the same day that it had struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
It said it will continue its operations decisively in accordance with directives from the political echelon.
The military also claimed the group launched projectiles toward Israel.
It called this a blatant violation of the ceasefire understandings by Hezbollah.
Lebanon's state news agency reported Israeli strikes killed four people in southern Lebanon on Saturday.
Israel and Lebanon both agreed to a three-week ceasefire extension, but fighting has continued.
Zelenskyy Expands Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made agreements to expand defense cooperation with both Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan.
Zelenskyy sat down with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Saudi Arabia on Friday.
He later wrote on social media that they discussed cooperation on defense and energy, as well as food security.
He also showed eagerness to work with the Saudis in areas such as countering drone attacks.
Ukraine has sent expert teams to Gulf countries attacked by Iran.
It apparently aims to provide drone defense technology and other tools to get help restarting peace talks with Russia.
Zelenskyy also met his counterpart in Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, to discuss cooperation in defense and other fields.
Ukraine already has a team in the country to share air defense expertise.
Russian Official Attends Ceremony Honoring North Korean Soldiers
The speaker of Russia's lower house of parliament is in North Korea for the opening of a museum honoring soldiers sent to help Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
The State Duma says Chairman Vyacheslav Valdin arrived in North Korea on Saturday for the visit arranged by President Vladimir Putin.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un frequently observed the construction of the museum.
Observers say by having the Russian official attend Sunday's opening ceremony, the two countries hope to show their close ties.
Gaza Holds First Election in 20 Years
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have cast their ballots in the first election held there in two decades.
The poll in Diya al-Bala in central Gaza is part of Palestinian local elections held Saturday.
The Gazan city was selected because damage there from the two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas has been limited.
00:04:18 話者 12
We want people we choose to govern us, not people imposed on us.
00:04:27 話者 13
I hope there will be a change in the harsh reality over the past two years of fighting.
00:04:34 (Maria Sato)
Hamas, which has effectively controlled Gaza, said it would not be involved in the elections.
But some media reports point to links between the group and multiple candidates.
The election is attracting attention as an indicator of public opinion on Hamas.
Final results are expected to be announced as early as Sunday.
Japan Maintains Mega-Quake Advisory as Visitors Travel on Weekend
An advisory cautioning people to prepare for a possible mega-quake remains in effect in areas of Japan, following Monday's major earthquake off the northeastern coast.
Visitors have been arriving on the weekend as the alert does not call for advanced evacuation or restrict travel or business.
This is Nijukken Road in the town of Shinhidaka in Hokkaido.
It's one of the most famous cherry blossom sites in the prefecture, with about 2,000 cherry trees lining the seven-kilometer road.
At the venue of a sakura festival, the representative of a street stall was calling for caution while distributing leaflets on what to do in case of an earthquake.
A seasonal sightseeing boat service began operations in Kesenuma Miyagi Prefecture on Saturday.
The operator says if there is a risk of tsunami, the boat will quickly return to the port and the passengers will evacuate to higher ground.
00:06:10 話者 22
Black-tailed gulls flew close to the boat and we enjoyed the cruise.
But at the same time, we're doing everything we can to prepare for an emergency.
We've stocked up on water and other items at home.
00:06:24 話者 (Maria Sato)
The advisory covers parts of municipalities and seven prefectures.
It will remain in effect until Monday evening.
People heading to those areas are advised to be vigilant.
For example, travelers should check local evacuation sites and routes in advance and bring essential items, including food and portable toilets.
Spring Holiday Departures Peak at Narita Airport
Here in Japan, the spring holiday season has begun, and the number of travelers taking international flights from Narita Airport near Tokyo is at its peak.
The airport's operator says nearly 57,000 people are forecast to fly abroad from there on Sunday alone.
In a 17-day period through May 10, the number of airport users is expected to be around 1,600,000.
00:07:19 話者 31
I'm leaving for Cebu. I plan to swim with whale sharks.
00:07:24 話者 32
I want to enjoy sightseeing, massage and delicious foods.
00:07:30 話者 (Maria Sato)
The company says flights connecting Japan with China and with the Middle East are fewer than usual due to soured relations with Beijing and the Middle East situation.
It says a large number of people chose to travel closer to home,pushing up the number of flights to South Korea and Taiwan.
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00:09:41 (Maria Sato)
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