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Japanese authorities issued tsunami warnings overnight, leading to the evacuation of thousands of residents to emergency shelters. The warnings affected coastal areas, with evacuation orders remaining in effect as officials assess the situation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims the Ukraine conflict is nearing its end during scaled-back Victory Day celebrations, while denouncing NATO expansion and Western aggression.
Iranian officials meet with European counterparts to discuss nuclear deal progress while US sanctions continue to impact the country's economy. The talks focus on potential sanctions relief in exchange for nuclear program limitations.
Iran has launched a new round of missile and drone attacks against the United Arab Emirates, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire was agreed last month. The UAE successfully intercepted all incoming threats.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beijing, calling for the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to ease regional tensions. The meeting comes as the US and Iran exchange new proposals to end their conflict.
Beijing is considering concessions on TikTok ownership as part of broader negotiations with Washington over tariffs, technology restrictions, and Taiwan policy. The move could ease tensions in US-China relations.
The US Navy seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran views this as a breach of the ceasefire and has called off expected negotiations in Islamabad.
The U.S. launches humanitarian operation to assist ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz, involving 100+ aircraft and 15,000 personnel. Oil prices stay above 00/barrel as Middle East tensions continue.
Workers across the Asia Pacific region held demonstrations on May Day to demand better wages and working conditions. The protests come as many countries face rising inflation and economic uncertainty.
President Donald Trump announced he will remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominate Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as her replacement. The change comes amid ongoing debates about immigration and border security policies.