- The United States’ waivers on Iranian oil issued to several countries including Japan expired on Thursday.
- NHK has learned that arrangements are being made for United States national security advisor to visit South Korea later this month.
- Relatives of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea are traveling to the United States to garner support for an early return of their beloved ones.
May 2, Thursday, 2019 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Yuka Matsumoto and Ms. Hiroko Kitadai