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Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi Nears Southern Japan
Severe tropical storm Jangmi is traveling northward over waters south of Okinawa.
It's forecast to approach Okinawa and Amami from around Monday through Tuesday with strong winds. Gusts could reach 180 kilometers per hour in Okinawa on Monday.
The storm is expected to approach western to eastern Japan through Wednesday.
It could bring heavy rain in areas along Japan's Pacific coast.
00:00:45 話者 2/Ikeda Toru/Japan Meteorological Agency
There is a risk of heavy rain exceeding 200 to 300 millimeters in various areas.
Please remain vigilant against strong winds, high waves, storm surges, landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, rising river levels, and flooding.
00:01:07 (Maria Sato)
Fishers in Amami-oshima, an island of Kagoshima Prefecture, are busy tying up their boats.
And some shoppers were buying more items than usual at this supermarket on the island.
00:01:21 話者 3
I have to make lunch boxes for my grandkids.
It's annoying not to have anything to put in them.
00:01:28 (Maria Sato)
More than 290 flights have been canceled from Sunday through Tuesday.
They are mainly departing from and arriving in Okinawa.
Airline operators are asking passengers to check the company's websites for the latest information as they may cancel more services.
Shangri-La Dialogue: Koizumi Rebuts Criticism of Japan's Defense Moves
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro has reiterated that Japan's efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities are being conducted with high transparency.
Koizumi delivered a speech at a global security conference in Singapore on Sunday.
He explained moves to boost Japan's defense capabilities and the revision of the framework for defense equipment and technology transfers under Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.
He said these efforts are aimed at contributing to peace and stability of a free and open region. China criticized these moves as new militarism.
00:02:26 話者 4/Koizumi Shinjiro
There is a country that has a huge arsenal of nuclear weapons and strategic bombers.
Japan has neither of such weapons. And yet, Japan is labeled new militarism.
Isn't this strange?
00:02:42 (Maria Sato)
There were no bilateral ministerial talks as the Chinese defense minister didn't attend the forum.
Koizumi said that was sad, but noted he's committed to communicating with Beijing despite differences of opinion.
Shangri-La Dialogue: Japan–Philippines Defense Talks
Ahead of the speech, Koizumi met his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, to reaffirm closer defense cooperation.
Teodoro told NHK the two nations share concerns over China's increasing activities in the South and East China Seas.
00:03:13 話者 5/Gilberto Teodoro
Well, the biggest concern, as Minister Koizumi will say later, is basically the expansiveness, the aggressive expansionism of China.
It is not only Japan in the Philippines but a lot of countries which view China in that light.
00:03:34 (Maria Sato)
They also discussed Japan's consideration to transfer its used Abukuma-class destroyer.
Both countries agreed in principle to seek the swift transfer of the ship to the Philippines after its retirement from Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force.
War in Ukraine: Ukraine Strikes Oil Facility in Southern Russia
Ukraine says its forces have carried out a major assault on energy infrastructure deep inside Russian territory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted on social media on Saturday that Ukraine struck an oil storage facility in southern Russia, some 500 kilometers from Ukraine's border.
The Ukrainian military said drones hit another oil depot in southern Russia and a maritime oil terminal in Crimea, which Russia unilaterally annexed from Ukraine.
It also said Ukraine came under attack by Russia and shot down incoming missiles and drones from Friday night through Saturday morning.
But authorities in the northern region of Chernihiv said the Russian strikes hit critical infrastructure including energy and transportation facilities.
Zelensky hayd warned earlier he had information that Russia was planning a major attack.
US, Iran Deal Snagged on Nuclear Issues, Strait of Hormuz
Major differences apparently still remain between the United States and Iran over key issues, including Tehran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
US officials had earlier said the two sides reached a tentative deal that would extend the ceasefire with Iran for 60 days and start negotiations on nuclear issues.
US President Donald Trump then called a meeting to make a final determination, but the decision was reportedly delayed.
Multiple Iranian media reported that the talks were underway and an agreement had not been reached.
Referring to the situation, Mohsen Rezai, a military adviser to Iran's supreme leader, criticized the US in a social media post on Saturday.
He wrote that President Trump is betraying diplomacy as predicted.
He added that by continuing the naval blockade and making excessive demands, Trump has proven that he is reluctant to engage in talks and is pursuing other objectives.
CNN reported that Trump has insisted on free, unhindered navigation, while Iran maintains that it has a right to manage traffic of the strait in association with Oman.
Reuters news agency said the two countries still appear to differ on significant issues that have been central to the conflict.
It quoted a US official as saying President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines. Iran can never possess a nuclear weapon.
N. Korean Abductions: Families Hold Tokyo Rally Urging Govt. Action
Families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea have staged a large rally in Tokyo.
They're asking the government to take concrete measures for the return of their missing relatives.
About 800 people took part in the event on Saturday.
Among them was Prime Minister Takaichi.
Yokota Takuya's sister Megumi was taken at the age of 13.
He now heads a group of relatives of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
00:07:14 話者 6/Yokota Takuya/Representative of abductees' families
We will never give up until every abductee returns home.
We remain outraged by this injustice and are determined to keep fighting North Korea.
00:07:24 (Maria Sato)
Takuya also said he wants North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to understand that both nations could envision a brighter future if they resolved the abduction issue.
Yokota Sakie, the 90-year-old mother of Megumi and Takuya, said she has fought for nearly half a century for her daughter's return.
She said that she prays every day that Megumi is still alive.
Takaichi stressed that she has an unwavering resolve to make a breakthrough while she's in office and will not rule out any options.
The prime minister also said she's willing to hold talks with Kim and that she wants to bravely step forward together with the North Korean leader for future generations.
Japan says at least 17 citizens were abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 80s. Following a summit in 2002 between Japan and North Korea, five of them returned.
The whereabouts of the other 12 remain unknown.
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