Trump says Iran called seeking a deal; says Xi Jinping hopes the war will end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants talks and that Chinese President Xi Jinping also wants the Iran war to end. Trump emphasized that the nuclear issue is at the heart of negotiations with Iran and that Iran will not have nuclear weapons. He explained that the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz aims to bring Iran back to the negotiating table and lower oil prices. Trump accused Iran of “blackmailing the world” by blockading the strait.
UK PM Keir Starmer: UK and France plan summit this week to push for reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he will hold a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron this week to discuss an action plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the conflict in the Middle East. The talks will focus on diplomatic pressure and military plans to ensure safe navigation after the conflict ends. Starmer stressed that Britain will not intervene in the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and said the country would accelerate its energy self-sufficiency by developing renewable energy and small modular reactors (SMRs) in response to soaring energy prices.
Ohtani, who battles the sun, sets off from Shibuya this year as a giant truck! The “Ohtani SUN Truck,” bringing a “chance” to use Sekkisei sunscreen, appears in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Kose will launch a major campaign in April featuring Shohei Ohtani to promote sunscreen from its global skincare brand Sekkisei. As part of the campaign, the “Ohtani SUN Truck,” featuring a 3D image of Ohtani, will travel through Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka from April 18 to April 28. Touch-up events will be held at SHIBUYA CAST. GARDEN in Shibuya on April 18 and 19. Under the “Sekkisei SUN BLOCKERS 2026” campaign, sunscreen and a “Sekkisei Performance Chart” will be distributed to 1,000 athletes nationwide to support them both mentally and physically. A social media campaign offering the chance to win a baseball signed by Ohtani will also be held.
Elaiza Ikeda embodies beauty with inner strength! “Chacott Complexion Creator” TV commercial begins airing Saturday, April 18
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
チャコット株式会社 has produced its first TV commercial for its cosmetics brand, featuring ambassador Elaiza Ikeda in an ad for “Complexion Creator,” which will begin airing on April 18, 2026.