1. President Donald Trump has reacted to the US Court of International Trade’s decision to block some of his tariffs. The court ruled on Wednesday that the US president had exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose the levies. 2. Japan’s Foreign Ministry says it has confirmed that the US Embassy in Japan has suspended new interview appointments for student visa applicants. The move came after an order issued earlier this month by the administration of US President Donald Trump. 3. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Shirakawa-go in central Japan has held a rice-planting festival against the backdrop of traditional houses with steep thatched roofs.