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【地震速報】岩手県盛岡市で震度3 津波の心配なし

4/26/2026, 5:18:21 PM

A magnitude-3 earthquake struck near Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, at 1:57 AM on April 27. No tsunami warning was issued. Minor shaking was also felt across Tohoku and Hokkaido.

男子マラソンで初の2時間切り ケニア選手が世界新記録

4/26/2026, 1:04:38 PM

At the London Marathon, Kenyan athlete Sebastian Sawe set a new world record of 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, becoming the first man in history to complete a marathon in under two hours in an officially competitive race.

東京 目黒区で住宅火災 住人の80代女性が一時意識不明

4/26/2026, 12:54:04 PM

A house fire broke out in Meguro ward, Tokyo on the evening of April 26, leaving an elderly woman in her 80s temporarily unconscious and requiring hospital treatment.

岩手 大槌町山林火災 北側の山に広がる 27日午後は雨か

4/26/2026, 12:04:10 PM

A forest fire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, entered its fifth day on April 26, spreading to mountains on the town's north side. Firefighters prevented new spread to residential areas and are monitoring a forecast for rain on April 27 that may aid containment.

トランプ大統領が参加した夕食会で銃撃事件 容疑者拘束で捜査

4/26/2026, 9:58:20 AM

An armed man attempted to force his way into the dinner attended by US President Trump at the Washington Hilton, leading to a gunfight with security. Trump was safely evacuated. The suspect was arrested and police are investigating the incident.

米イラン協議 先行き依然不透明 米は海上封鎖で圧力強める

4/26/2026, 9:23:37 AM

NHK reports on stalled US-Iran negotiations: Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi moved from Pakistan to Oman while Trump cancelled his envoys' trip, leaving the path to a ceasefire agreement deeply uncertain. Meanwhile, US Central Command is maintaining a maritime blockade of Iranian ports.

代替調達の米国産原油が日本に到着 イラン情勢悪化後初めて

4/26/2026, 6:46:03 AM

A tanker carrying US-sourced crude oil arrived at Tokyo Bay — the first delivery of American oil procured as an alternative to Middle Eastern supplies since the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, as Japan scrambles to diversify its energy imports amid the Iran crisis.

イラン代表団がイスラマバード到着 パキスタン指導部と会談へ

4/24/2026, 7:24:18 PM

Pakistan's foreign ministry announced that an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Araghchi arrived in Islamabad for talks with Pakistan's leadership, as Pakistan mediates between the United States and Iran in nuclear negotiations.

米 ウィトコフ特使とクシュナー氏 25日にパキスタンへ出発へ

4/24/2026, 5:40:24 PM

White House spokesperson Levitt confirmed that Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will depart from the US East Coast on April 25 to travel to mediator country Pakistan for talks with Iran's delegation on nuclear negotiations.

メキシコ大統領 日本に100万バレルの原油輸出で合意

4/24/2026, 2:10:19 PM

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexico's state oil company will export 1 million barrels of crude oil to Japan, following an agreement with Prime Minister Takaichi, as Japan seeks to diversify its oil supply away from the Strait of Hormuz.

会議システム「Zoom」のロゴ使用めぐり運営企業側に賠償命令

4/24/2026, 1:42:33 PM

Tokyo District Court ordered Zoom Video Communications and another company to pay over 180 million yen in damages to Japanese audio equipment maker Zoom Corporation, ruling that the conference platform logo infringed the audio company's trademark.

岩手 大槌町山林火災延焼続く 平成以降2番目に大きな被害

4/24/2026, 12:25:40 PM

The wildfire in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, has been burning for over two days with no containment in sight. The burned area expanded to over 1,100 hectares — more than five times the initial estimate — making it the second largest wildfire in Japan since the Heisei era. Evacuation orders have been issued to over 3,000 residents, representing 30% of the town's population.

高市首相 5月の原油代替調達約6割確保 水準高めるよう指示

4/24/2026, 10:10:49 AM

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi announced that Japan has secured approximately 60% of its crude oil alternative procurement for May, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and instructed ministers to further raise the level of alternative sourcing for June.

後発地震注意情報 三陸沖で地震活動続く 各地の観光地では備え

4/24/2026, 10:00:54 AM

Following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake off Sanriku on April 20, seismic activity continues in the region. Japan's Meteorological Agency has issued an elevated earthquake advisory for the Hokkaido-Sanriku offshore area, warning that the probability of a major earthquake along the Chishima-Japan Trench is higher than normal. Tourist sites across the region are taking preparedness measures.

トランプ氏 ホルムズ海峡船舶護衛 “支援は不要” NATOを批判

3/17/2026, 5:16:21 PM

President Trump told reporters at the White House on the 17th that the US needs "absolutely no support" from allies to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. He went further, criticising NATO as having made "an extremely foolish mistake," and saying the situation had been "a good test" of whether the alliance would act in America's interest. The remarks signal deepening frustration with NATO over burden-sharing amid the ongoing Gulf maritime crisis.

茂木外相 イラン外相と電話会談 船舶の安全確保 対応求める

3/17/2026, 2:58:10 PM

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi held a telephone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on the evening of the 17th, strongly urging Iran to immediately cease actions threatening safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Motegi also called on Tehran to ensure the safety and release of all detained vessels, including Japanese-affiliated ships. The call underscores Tokyo's growing concern over the security of a critical maritime route for Japan's energy supplies.

NSC閣僚会合 トランプ大統領の艦船派遣期待を踏まえた議論も

3/17/2026, 2:57:24 PM

Japan's government convened a National Security Council (NSC) ministerial meeting on the evening of the 17th, ahead of a planned Japan-US summit in the United States. Ministers exchanged views on the Middle East situation, including deliberations prompted by President Trump's expressed expectation that various countries would dispatch naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz.

ロシア国防省“極超音速ミサイル”搭載機が日本海で飛行と発表

3/17/2026, 2:30:28 PM

Russia's Defense Ministry announced that a fighter jet carrying the hypersonic "Kinzhal" missile flew over the Sea of Japan. The move is widely seen as a show of force aimed at deterring Japan and the United States. Analysts say Moscow is using its latest weapons to project military power in the region.

イスラエル イランのラリジャニ氏殺害と発表 イランの出方注目

3/17/2026, 1:34:41 PM

Israeli Defence Minister Katz has announced the killing of Ali Larijani, Secretary-General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, which oversees the country's defence and foreign policy. Larijani was considered one of Iran's most influential figures. International attention is now focused on how Tehran will respond to the assassination of such a senior official.

政府 日米首脳会談でアラスカ産原油調達の意向伝える方針

3/17/2026, 12:33:16 PM

Japan's government plans to inform the United States at this week's bilateral summit of its intention to procure Alaskan crude oil and cooperate on boosting its production. The move is driven by mounting concerns over stable oil supply following the escalation of tensions over Iran. Tokyo aims to both contribute to global oil supply capacity and diversify its own energy procurement sources away from the Middle East.

アフガニスタン首都の病院 パキスタン軍の空爆受け400人死亡か

3/17/2026, 5:42:42 AM

Afghanistan's Taliban interim government has announced that a hospital in the capital Kabul was struck by a Pakistani military airstrike on the night of the 16th, with reports suggesting up to 400 casualties. Pakistan disputes the claim, insisting its forces targeted a military facility, not a hospital. The strike comes amid escalating armed clashes between the two neighbouring countries.

辺野古沖 2人死亡事故 1隻目の約2分後に2隻目も転覆 海保

3/17/2026, 3:23:26 AM

Two high school students from Kyoto Prefecture died after two boats carrying students on a study trip capsized off Henoko in Nago City, Okinawa — the site of the US Futenma air base relocation project. The Japan Coast Guard revealed that the second vessel capsized approximately two minutes after the first. Authorities are investigating whether intermittent large waves caused both incidents.

【詳しく】ホルムズ海峡への艦船派遣 各国の対応分かれる

3/16/2026, 10:56:08 PM

US President Trump has asked multiple countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to ensure freedom of navigation. UK Prime Minister Starmer said he is consulting allies on a workable plan, while German Chancellor Merz flatly refused to join any military operation to secure the waterway by force. The diverging responses highlight growing divisions among Western allies over how to respond to threats in the strategically vital strait.

青森県三沢市沖で漁船と貨物船が衝突 救助の4人意識不明

3/16/2026, 10:49:09 PM

A fishing boat and a cargo ship collided in waters off Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture, in the early hours of the 17th. Four crew members from the fishing vessel had gone missing, but all four were rescued by around 7 a.m. All four remain unconscious and have been transported to hospital.

ドジャース 山本由伸が2年連続の開幕投手へ 大谷翔平も合流

3/16/2026, 10:27:22 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced on the 16th that Yoshinobu Yamamoto will serve as the team's Opening Day starter for the second consecutive season. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani rejoined the team's practice sessions after completing the World Baseball Classic. The duo's return signals the Dodgers' renewed push for a third consecutive World Series title.

トランプ大統領 中国訪問の約1か月延期申し入れ 軍事作戦対応

3/16/2026, 9:45:46 PM

President Trump told reporters at the White House on the 16th that, while he wants to visit China as planned at the end of the month, he feels he should remain in the United States given the ongoing war. He confirmed he has asked Beijing to postpone the trip by about one month in order to manage the military operations in Iran.

辺野古沖の転覆事故 “波が高くなりやすい場所” 海上保安本部

3/16/2026, 8:14:14 PM

A boat carrying high school students from Kyoto Prefecture on a study trip capsized off Henoko, Nago City in Okinawa — the site of the ongoing US Marine Corps Air Station Futenma relocation works — killing two people. The Japan Coast Guard has revealed that the seabed topography at the accident site makes it prone to unusually high waves. Authorities believe the vessel was struck by such waves and are investigating the full circumstances of the accident.

政府 艦船派遣期待で関係国に連絡し対応検討 日米首脳会談前に

3/16/2026, 8:12:51 PM

Ahead of a Japan-US summit, the Japanese government is consulting with allies including the UK and France on whether to dispatch naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, following calls from US President Trump for countries to contribute ships. Tokyo is carefully weighing its options, balancing diplomatic commitments with constitutional and strategic considerations. The deliberations reflect growing international pressure to secure the critical waterway amid heightened regional tensions.

イラン元司令官 海峡へ派遣で“日本艦船は危険にさらされる”

3/16/2026, 7:29:25 PM

A former commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that Japanese ships would be put in danger if they were deployed to the Strait of Hormuz, following reports that US President Trump has urged Japan and other nations to send vessels there. The ex-commander called on Japan to stay out of the dispute and avoid military involvement in the region. The warning signals Iran's intent to deter US allies from participating in any multinational naval presence near the strategically vital waterway.

IEA事務局長“石油備蓄はまだ十分 追加放出も必要に応じ可能”

3/16/2026, 7:19:42 PM

IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol has stated that member countries' strategic oil reserves remain sufficient following the agency's agreement on a record-scale release. In a statement, Birol said further releases are possible "if necessary," signalling the IEA's readiness to act again should energy markets face additional disruption.