A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan off the Sanriku Coast, triggering tsunami warnings and urgent evacuation orders across coastal regions. Authorities warned that waves up to 3 metres could hit parts of Iwate and Hokkaido. Around 40 minutes after the quake, an 80-centimetre tsunami wave was recorded at a port in Kuji, raising concerns that additional waves may follow. Strong tremors were felt as far as Tokyo, hundreds of kilometres away.

President Donald Trump sparked a global storm after making a shocking Pearl Harbor reference during a high-stakes press briefing alongside Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. When asked why allies were not informed ahead of the Iran strike, Trump defended the element of surprise — but then stunned the room by asking Japan why it didn’t warn the US before Pearl Harbor. The unexpected remark appeared to catch Takaichi off guard, creating an awkward diplomatic moment that quickly went viral online.