1. Iranian state-run television reports a ceasefire has begun. This comes hours after US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire. The Israeli side has not yet issued confirmation.
2. Leaders and top diplomats from around the world are calling for a return to diplomacy to deal with Iran’s nuclear programs. They are urging Tehran to come back to the table, and avoid further escalation following their missile launch against a US base in Qatar.
3. Convenience store operator Lawson is going digital to boost sales amid a severe labor shortage. It opened a next-generation outlet equipped with state-of-the-are technology with help from telecom giant KDDI. At the store, robots cook food and stack shelves. Electronic labels eliminate the need for manual price changes. Artificial intelligence analyzes customer behavior based on footage from over 20 cameras. The information is used to compile data on hot items and improve efficiency.