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Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 140 km E of Noda, Japan

Pakistani Foreign Minister: We stress the need for communication between Washington and Tehran and consideration of extending the ceasefire.

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te was set to fly tomorrow but postpones Eswatini trip after last-minute overflight permit revocations by Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar. Taipei blames Beijing for “economic coercion”; envoy to attend instead

China says it is "seriously" concerned about Japan relaxing arms exports restrictions

Thailand to review border MOUs with Cambodia as probe launched into missing flag incident in Chanthaburi. Thailand is preparing to review key border agreements with Cambodia while investigating an incident involving a missing Thai national flag in a disputed border area in Chanthaburi province. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said the issue will be discussed at a National Security Council (NSC) meeting on April 22, including possible moves to revoke Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) 2000 and 2001 governing border demarcation and cooperation. He stressed that any negotiations with Cambodia would only take place when Thailand is ready and on mutually agreed terms.

A Pakistani source told Al-Hadath that American and Iranian teams are in Islamabad preparing for talks.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 146 km E of Miyako, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 150 km E of Miyako, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 - 35 km WNW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 107 km ENE of Miyako, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 164 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

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

The Japanese government has created a nationwide television broadcast advising civilians on how to protect themselves in the event of a North Korean missile attack.