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Iran Conflict : Trump: Iran Deal Will Be Signed Sunday, Tehran Disagrees
US President Donald Trump claims a deal with Iran to end fighting will be signed on Sunday. Tehran says an agreement may be close but will not be signed that day.
On Saturday, Trump wrote on social media that a memorandum of understanding was scheduled to be signed the next day and that the Strait of Hormuz will be immediately opened afterward.
He also said that the United States would down blend and destroy Iran's enriched uranium, either in Iran or in the US.
He warned that if that does not happen, Washington has the ultimate alternative.
US news outlet Axios cited US officials as saying the memorandum will not be signed in person, but virtually.
Pakistan has been mediating the talks. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote on social media that the sides are closer to a peace deal than ever before.
He added that the document was expected to be finalized in the next 24 hours and that Pakistan is preparing for an immediate electronic signing.
He also suggested that would be followed by technical level talks next week.
Iranian Foreign Minister spokesperson Ismail Baghi said before Trump's comments that the deal will not be signed on Sunday, but he did not rule out the possibility in the coming days.
He said Iran must remain cautious in assessing the outcome, given what he described as shifting US positions throughout the process.
Bagayi said the focus is on ending fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon, and that once the deal is signed, there will be a 60-day period to discuss Iran's nuclear program.
Japan's Imperial Couple Starts Tour of Netherlands, Belgium
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have arrived in the Netherlands.
Their two-week trip will also take them to Belgium.
The couple arrived on Saturday. They're scheduled to attend a welcome ceremony on Wednesday in Amsterdam and lay a wreath at a war memorial.
Later that day, they will attend a state banquet hosted by the King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima.
Dutch King: Imperial Visit to Open New Ties
The King of the Netherlands spoke to NHK and other media outlets.
He welcomes the visit, citing long-standing ties between the two countries and their royal and imperial families.
He expressed hope that the visit will open a new chapter in the history of their special relations.
The king remarked he was able to get to know the current emperor and empress during their visit 20 years ago when they were Crown Prince Narushito and Crown Princess Masako. He added that since then, they have had many wonderful exchanges.
Takaichi in UK for Summit on First Leg of European Tour
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae is also in Europe.
She is in Britain on the first leg of her six-day tour of three European nations.
Takaichi will visit Italy and then attend a Group of Seven summit meeting in France.
On Sunday, she will meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The two leaders last met in Tokyo in January.
Takaichi is expected to express her concerns over economic coercion using critical minerals such as rare earth and arbitrary export controls with China in mind.
The two leaders are expected to discuss how to respond.
They are also expected to reaffirm bilateral cooperation to extract, process, recycle and store critical minerals as well as stronger cooperation in offshore wind power generation.
Arrangements are being made to release the summit's outcome document summarizing cooperation in the field of economic security.
Other items on the agenda might include the situation in the Middle East and a joint development of a next-generation fighter by Japan, Britain and Italy.
Japan's Prefectures to Spend Over $30 Mil. on Foreign Workers
An NHK survey has found that Japan's 47 prefectures plan to spend more than $30 million this fiscal year in efforts to secure foreign workers.
A growing number of companies in Japan are facing financial difficulties due to a severe labor shortage.
A private survey shows that in fiscal 2025, 441 firms went bankrupt because they were unable to find enough workers.
To address the issue, local governments are dedicating parts of their budgets to attract foreign workers through various programs.
They include organizing job fairs and job matching events, as well as providing financial assistance for Japanese language education and home appliances.
Some prefectures are offering financial aid for international students in the hope of attracting future workers.
00:05:18 話者 2/Inoue Hajime/Senior Researcher, Japan Research Institute
There are limits to what local governments can do on their own.
It's necessary to share their role with the central government providing support in terms of systems and budgets and the local governments providing support for foreigners in accordance with local circumstances.
Sumo Exhibition Opens in Paris for First Time in 31 Years
00:05:42 (Maria Sato)
Sumo has arrived in Paris for the first time in 31 years.
Fans in the French capital were celebrating on Saturday as a two-day grand sumo exhibition got underway featuring 41 top division wrestlers.
Before the opening, around 80 people, including wrestlers and Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakaku gathered outside the venue for photos.
Fans crowded around the wrestlers, waving towels bearing the names of their favorites.
Inside, the excitement was immediate.
The arena erupted as Kotozakura defeated Hirishima in the marquee bout of day one.
Both hold the rank of ozeki, the second highest in sumo.
00:06:37 話者 3
As you can see, I don't have any voice anymore. I shouted a bit too much.
00:06:42 話者 4
It was really impressive to see really strong wrestlers fighting with different techniques.
00:06:50 (Maria Sato)
One avid fan from Sweden said he hopes to see sumo in Tokyo someday soon.
Japan Fans in Texas Ready for World Cup Action
Japan is gearing up for its first match in the Men's Soccer World Cup and fans are already streaming into Texas to cheer on the national team.
Japan will take on the Netherlands at a stadium in suburban Dallas on Sunday.
Supporters of Japan in team jerseys poured through a nearby air force the day before.
00:07:23 話者 5
I came from Japan via Qatar and it took 28 hours.
00:07:29 (Maria Sato)
Three generations of a family are among them.
00:07:33 話者 6
We are ready as it could be our first and last chance to watch a World Cup match together.
00:07:46 (Maria Sato)
The atmosphere around the stadium was filled with excitement.
Fans were writing messages to the squad and singing cheers.
00:07:55 話者 7
I will support the team with all my might.
00:07:58 話者 8
I'll cheer until I lose my voice.
00:08:05 (Maria Sato)
The United States is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico.
48 teams are competing in the event.
They'll play in 104 matches at 16 locations spread across the three countries.
Exciting.
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