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5 min readA powerful undersea earthquake struck off Japan’s northeastern coast early Monday, triggering tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for coastal residents. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake, and initial waves have already begun arriving. Officials warned residents to flee to higher ground, saying the next waves are expected to be higher.
This development comes as U.S. officials head to Pakistan for another round of talks with Iran aimed at ending the war, even as an Iranian news service quoted a top official saying Iran has no plans for the next round. The ceasefire is set to expire tomorrow. Meanwhile, a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon remains fragile. NPR’s Kat Lonsdorf reported from Beirut that an Israeli surveillance drone buzzed loudly over central Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire began. In southern Lebanon, where Israel still occupies a large area, Israeli airstrikes have targeted what it called “terrorist activity.” Hezbollah claimed responsibility for an explosion that killed at least one Israeli soldier over the weekend, saying the device was planted before the ceasefire. Despite these tensions, the ceasefire agreement appears to be holding.
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- 1 (00:03) **U.S.-Iran Talks and Ceasefire Status** - U.S. officials head to Pakistan for another round of talks with Iran as the ceasefire is set to expire tomorrow, while an Iranian official suggests no plans for the next round.
- 2 (00:18) **Lebanon Ceasefire Remains Fragile** - An Israeli surveillance drone flies over central Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire began, while Hezbollah claims responsibility for an explosion that killed an Israeli soldier.
- 3 (01:05) **Powerful Undersea Earthquake Hits Off Japan** - A powerful undersea earthquake strikes off Japan's northeastern coast, with initial tsunami waves arriving and residents told to flee.
- 4 (01:27) **Shreveport Mass Shooting Leaves Multiple Dead** - Police say a gunman killed several family members, including eight children, before being shot and killed by officers after a carjacking.
- 5 (02:04) **Tariff Refund System Goes Live** - Importers who paid tariffs later ruled illegal can now request refunds through a new online system, with most eligible today and payments expected in 60-90 days.
- 6 (03:00) **Virginia Special Election on Congressional Maps** - Voters go to the polls tomorrow to decide whether to redraw congressional maps, an effort supporters say favors Democrats, following President Trump's call for GOP-led states to do the same.
- 7 (03:28) **Boston Marathon 130th Event** - The marathon's 130th event features a 26.2-mile journey from Hopkinson to Boston, with participants from 123 countries and 1976 winner Jack Foltz as grand marshal.
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