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Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has confirmed that all “defensive equipment” is now eligible to be transferred or sold to foreign partners. The change marks a significant shift in Japanese policy that has been in place since the end of World War II, originally intended to limit the growth of its defense industry

Iranian negotiators have reportedly received the green light from the Supreme Leader to attend negotiations with the US in Pakistan -Axios. Vance will depart DC for Islamabad late tonight or tomorrow, joined by Witkoff and Kushner

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 52 km E of Wāngjing, India

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 59 km SE of Mawlaik, Burma (Myanmar)

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 166 km W of Abepura, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 112 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 129 km E of Yamada, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 14 km ESE of Sulangan, Philippines

7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan's coast, tsunami alert issued

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 111 km E of Yamada, Japan

Indian government official says 10 ships have so far safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 115 km E of Miyako, Japan

Reuters, citing a Pakistani security source: The army chief spoke with Trump and told him that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was an obstacle to the talks.

Current observed tsunami heights per the Japan Meteorological Agency

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 113 km E of Miyako, Japan

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning with waves of up to 3 meters expected, as authorities urge people in coastal areas to evacuate to higher ground immediately

Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 - 100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 7.4 - 115 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 122 km NW of Maubara, Timor Leste

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 244 km SSE of Sarangani, Philippines

The Office of the Pakistani Prime Minister: PM Shehbaz Sharif held a phone call with the Iranian President discussing the current regional situation

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 172 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 146 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

"NO MORE MR. NICE GUY.": President Trump says in a new post on Truth Social that Iran committed a "total violation" of the ceasefire agreement by firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said U.S. representatives are traveling to Islamabad, Pakistan for negotiations, while warning that failure to reach a deal could result in renewed U.S. military action targeting "every single power plant and every single bridge" in Iran. He added that ongoing tensions in the strait are impacting global shipping, while asserting the U.S. stands to benefit economically and hurt Iran to the tune of $500 million a day

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 171 km ESE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 266 km E of Kuril’sk, Russia

Two Pakistani security sources say negotiations between the United States and Iran will likely be held before Friday - Al Jazeera

North Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile eastward: JCS

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 36 km W of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines