日: 2025年6月13日

1. The Israel military said on Friday that it has struck dozens of military targets across Iran, including nuclear facilities central to Tehran’s uranium enrichment program. Iran launched more than 100 drones towards Israel, escalating a dangerous new phase of a long simmering conflict.
2. US President Donald Trump has reiterated his warning to Iran to make a nuclear deal. Trump strongly urged the country to make concessions on its nuclear development by warning, “No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.”
3. Japanese shipping companies are mapping out possible responses to Israel’s attacks on Iran on Friday. Japan relies on the Middle East for over 90 percent of its crude oil imports.

1. Japan’s Princess Kako, who is on an official visit to Brazil, has paid a courtesy call on the country’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula visited Japan as a state guest and met with Emperor Naruhito in March.
2. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that an extension of a 90-day pause on what the Trump administration calls “reciprocal” tariff is “highly likely.” The window is currently set to close on July 9 for most of the trading partners that were hit with the levies.
3. Japan remains 118th among 148 countries in a global ranking of gender equality, due partly to its performance in the field of politics. Japan is close to parity in education and healthcare, and recorded some progress in the economic field. However, its parity score declined in political participation, due to a reduction of women’s representation in ministerial positions.