2025-05-10 22:18:00
A wake was held at a funeral home in Kawasaki City on the night of the 10th for a woman who was found dead after complaining to those around her that she had been stalked by a former boyfriend, with relatives and friends mourning her untimely death.
2025-05-10 21:13:00
US President Trump announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to cease their attacks on each other through US mediation. On the 10th, President Trump posted on social media, "I am pleased to announce that after lengthy discussions mediated by the US, India and Pakistan have agreed to a complete and immediate halt to their attacks."
2025-05-10 20:47:00
On the 10th, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiha announced on his social media that President Zelenskyy and the leaders of four countries, including the UK and France, who are visiting Kyiv, held a telephone conversation with US President Trump. He said that the telephone conversation was fruitful and focused on peace efforts. Furthermore, Ukraine and Western countries urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire, saying that they are "ready to implement an unconditional, complete ceasefire on land, air and sea for at least 30 days" from the 12th. Foreign Minister Sibiha said that if Russia agrees to a ceasefire and effective monitoring can be guaranteed, "it will open the way to peace negotiations."
2025-05-10 18:27:00
The Trump administration in the United States has made illegal immigration one of its top priorities, and is stepping up crackdowns on people who have entered the country without going through legal procedures. However, the repercussions are now reaching international students from various countries who are currently in the United States on student visas. One after another, international students have been confirmed to have received notices stating that their "resident status has been revoked" or "they must leave the country within 15 days" without any explanation.
2025-05-10 16:54:00
In a case where a 43-year-old suspect was arrested for stabbing a university student at Todai-mae Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line, it has been revealed through interviews with investigators that the suspect stated that he "purchased the murder weapon, a knife, on the Internet several years ago and brought it from home." The Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate the details of the incident.
2025-05-10 14:04:00
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers started as the leadoff hitter and designated hitter in the game against the Diamondbacks on the 9th, and with the score tied at 11-11 in the 9th inning, with one out and runners on first and second, he hit his 12th three-run home run of the season. This was his second consecutive home run, and at this point, he was tied for the most home runs in both leagues.
2025-05-10 14:01:00
The Trump administration in the United States has announced that it has begun an investigation into the impact that imports of aircraft, engines, parts, etc., have on national security. If new tariffs or other measures are introduced as a result of the investigation, this could have an impact on Japanese companies that supply many parts to American aircraft manufacturers.
2025-05-10 11:52:00
The Emperor Emeritus, who had been hospitalized at the University of Tokyo Hospital in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo for detailed heart examinations, was discharged on the morning of the 10th. Although the Emperor Emeritus had no subjective symptoms, regular checkups and follow-up examinations revealed that he was likely suffering from myocardial ischemia, a condition in which blood flow from the coronary arteries to the heart muscle is insufficient, and he had been hospitalized for examinations since the 6th of this month. The Emperor Emeritus left the hospital by car at around 11:30 a.m. with the Empress Emerita, who had been visiting him every day, and returned to the Akasaka Imperial Estate in Minato Ward, where he lives, before noon.
2025-05-10 11:39:00
Regarding the upcoming House of Councillors election in summer, the Party plans to field candidates in all 45 electoral districts, aiming to win a total of six seats through electoral districts and proportional representation.
2025-05-10 09:15:00
American media reported that executives of Nippon Steel Corporation are scheduled to meet with senior officials of the Trump administration next week to seek approval for its plan to acquire U.S. Steel, a major American steel manufacturer. The acquisition plan is currently being reviewed by a U.S. government committee, and the decision is the immediate focus of attention.
2025-05-10 09:05:00
According to the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters, a passerby reported that "water was overflowing on the road" near Higashinakahama Elementary School in Joto Ward, Osaka, at around 7:00 a.m. on the 10th. Footage taken by NHK at around 8:45 a.m. shows a large amount of water leaking out from the ground, flooding the surrounding roads. Police, firefighters, and the Osaka City Water Bureau are investigating the cause, and traffic restrictions have been put in place in the surrounding area.
2025-05-10 08:15:00
Amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, a Pakistani military spokesman announced in the early hours of the 10th local time that "Indian forces launched a missile attack from an aircraft," claiming that the attack had come to light. Several Pakistani military facilities in Rawalpindi, near the Pakistani capital Islamabad, were targeted, but no damage was reported.
2025-05-10 08:10:00
The leaders of the UK, France, Germany and Poland issued a joint statement on the 9th announcing that they would visit the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
2025-05-10 06:30:00
A system to reduce university tuition fees and other costs was introduced this academic year for families with three or more dependent children, but an interview with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology revealed that a number of students are unable to apply due to not meeting the deadline. The Ministry is calling on universities and other institutions across the country to take appropriate measures, such as extending or resetting the application period.
2025-05-10 06:24:00
Following the election of Leo XIV as the first American Pope, a priest who once worked with him on missionary work in his hometown of Chicago expressed his expectations, saying, "He is the best person to advance dialogue amid differing opinions."
2025-05-10 06:14:00
As trade friction between the United States and China intensifies, talks between high-ranking officials from the two countries will be held in Switzerland from the 10th to discuss trade issues. This will be the first time that high-ranking officials from the United States and China have formally met since the Trump administration imposed mutual tariffs, and the focus will be on whether progress can be made on the issue of tariffs.
2025-05-10 06:02:00
In response to the fact that rice prices have continued to rise even after the government began releasing its stockpiled rice, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has begun considering whether it can relax the requirements for businesses participating in future stockpiled rice bidding. In order to alleviate the sense of rice shortage, it is being considered to relax the requirement that the government buy back the same amount of stockpiled rice sold "within one year in principle."
2025-05-10 05:59:00
On the 9th, a couple in their 70s who lived in a house in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture, were found bleeding and collapsed, and were confirmed dead. According to investigators, both had wounds that appeared to have been caused by a knife, and the police arrested the 16-year-old grandson who lived with them on suspicion of murder, suspecting that he killed the 75-year-old grandfather of the couple.
2025-05-10 05:43:00
A special investigative committee for Japan Airport Terminal Co., which operates the terminal building at Haneda Airport, pointed out that the company's long-standing organizational culture of overly strong leadership must be reformed, citing inappropriate transactions led by the top executives and aimed at benefiting the company of a former member of the House of Representatives' son. The new management team is being asked whether they can reform the organization into one where employees can speak up frankly.
2025-05-10 05:38:00
Regarding the US tariff measures, the Japanese government plans to analyze the contents of the agreement between the US and the UK and use it in the next negotiations. With regard to automobiles, while some have suggested that this is a sign of Japan's position that it will only lower tariffs to 10%, the government plans to continue to strongly request the elimination of the measures, as it is unable to make concessions on key industries.
2025-05-10 05:25:00
The LDP is set to begin an internal study session next week on how to handle the consumption tax, but there are strong, cautious opinions, especially among the executive, about lowering the tax rate. Meanwhile, among the opposition parties, which are calling for a reduction, there is lively discussion about securing financial resources, and the specific design of the system is expected to become a point of contention.
