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Pakistan Advances Mediation in Iran–US Standoff
Pakistan is continuing efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran, which are sticking to their hardline stances. Its interior minister has visited Tehran.
Mohsin Naqvi met with his Iranian counterpart Eskandar Momeni on Saturday.
Iranian media reported that the visit was within the framework of Pakistan's efforts to facilitate dialogue and promote regional peace, and they talked in detail about the prospects for resuming peace negotiations with the US.
US President Donald Trump touched on Iran in an interview that aired on Fox News on Friday.
Referring to remaining infrastructure in Iran, he said, We can knock that all out in two days.
The New York Times reported on Friday that the US and Israel are making preparations for the possible resumption of attacks on Iran in the near future.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Harachi said during a visit to India on Friday that the leadership has no trust in the Americans, adding that this is the main obstacle to any diplomatic efforts.
Iran Expands Hormuz Control and Insurance Scheme
Meanwhile, an Iranian media outlet has reported that the government plans to introduce insurance coverage for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Fars news agency reported on Saturday that the plan would make management of the Strait of Hormuz possible through insurance.
The report said marine insurance policies, as well as financial liability certificates, will be issued with payments made in cryptocurrency.
The report also said the scheme would generate over $10 billion in revenue for Iran.
Earlier in the week, an Iranian state-run media outlet said the country had redefined the operational zone of the Strait of Hormuz to significantly expand its boundaries.
On Saturday, the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group returned to its home port in Virginia after taking part in the military campaign against Iran.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the crew, You made a nation proud.
You showed the world what American strength is all about.
US forces have continued their blockade against vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports with two aircraft carriers deployed in nearby waters.
The US Central Command said on Saturday that since the blockade was enforced on April 13, 78 commercial ships have been redirected and four others have been disabled to ensure compliance.
Ukraine Highlights AI and Drone Warfare
A Ukrainian official says in dealing with Russia's superior military power, a key role is played by artificial intelligence and other technology.
Oleksandr Bonyakov is a senior official in Ukraine's Digital Transformation Ministry.
He told NHK that Russia has more manpower, tanks and ammunition, but Ukraine's military is effectively using digital technology.
00:03:27 話者 2/Oleksandr Bonyakov
Drone flies, see where the enemy positions are. No more people going physically there.
We see everything and we have all the means to stop them.
00:03:41 (Maria Sato)
He added that drones help target facilities related to petroleum, a major source of income for Russia. He also noted that artificial intelligence is becoming more important in war.
00:03:55 話者 2
Artificial intelligence is taking over from operational level to strategic level of command.
US–China Agree in Principle on Tariff Cuts
00:04:05 (Maria Sato)
China's commerce ministry says Beijing and Washington agreed in principle to lower tariffs on certain products during US President Trump's recent visit to the country.
The ministry on Saturday outlined the economic and trade deal made during the talks between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
The ministry said China and the United States agreed in principle to set up trade and investment councils, as well as to lower tariffs on products of respective concern through trade council discussions.
The ministry also said the two countries will address respective import restrictions on agricultural goods, such as Chinese dairy products and American beef, and work to expand trade.
In aviation, it said the two countries agreed on China's purchase of aircraft from the US, and for the US to supply aircraft engines and related parts to China.
China's Commerce Ministry spokesperson said the two sides are still in discussion over the details of the agreement and aim to finalize the outcomes as soon as possible.
Tochigi Murder Case: Five Suspects Arrested
Police in Japan have arrested a total of five males on suspicion of robbery and murder.
An attack on a family in Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, left one person dead and two others injured.
Multiple intruders broke into a house in Kaminokawa town on Thursday and assaulted the family living there.
69-year-old Tomiyama Eiko was stabbed in the chest and died.
Her two sons in their 30s and 40s were injured.
Police initially arrested three 16-year-olds living in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
The first arrest was shortly after the incident.
The second was on Friday evening and the third on Saturday morning.
Surveillance footage and statements from the detained suspects reportedly led to the fourth arrest on Saturday afternoon of a 16-year-old high school student living in Kawasaki City, also in Kanagawa Prefecture.
On Sunday morning, police arrested the fifth in his 20s, who is believed to be the person who gave instructions to the arrest.
Police suspect the crime may be linked to an anonymous and transient criminal group known as Tokuryu, which is believed to recruit young people with offers of shady part-time jobs.
Sanja Matsuri Mikoshi Parade Draws Crowds
A Tokyo festival is heralding the arrival of summer.
Crowds gather to see portable shrines known as mikoshi as part of Sanja Matsuri.
People carrying three large mikoshi set out from Asakusa shrine early in the morning on Sunday, the last day of the festival. Each one was taken in a different direction.
One of the shrines was carried through the Nakamise shopping street and under the iconic Kaminarimon gate. The festival drew visitors from around Japan and abroad.
00:07:30 話者 3
Now I feel like summer's really here.
This is an important event that comes just once a year, so I want to do a good job.
00:07:37 話者 4
It was very powerful. I felt this is a true Japanese festival.
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00:08:08 (Maria Sato)
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