1. Japan is moving to tighten its monitoring of residential real-estate purchases by non-residents. The decision reflects concern some buyers are acquiring such property for investment purposes rather than for living in the country.
2. European leaders have proposed creating a multinational force to guarantee Ukraine’s security once a ceasefire with Russia is in place. The joint statement released by leaders of Germany, France, the European Union and others says the multinational force would be led by Europe and supported by the United States. It would be launched with contributions from countries within the framework of the Europe-led “Coalition of the Willing.”
3. Children in western Japan took part in an annual kite flying event on Sunday. About 150 people, including children and their parents, gathered in the city of Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, for the event. Helped by their parents, children pulled the lines of their kites in order to fly them as high as possible.