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Israel and Lebanon held direct talks in Washington, and the two countries united in their efforts to eliminate Hezbollah.
Companies mentioned：米国国務省、AFP、中央社
US Treasury Secretary Bessent criticized China for stockpiling oil during the Middle East war and restricting exports of some goods, calling it an “unreliable global partner.” He said China’s actions showed a pattern similar to its stockpiling of medical supplies and restrictions on rare earth exports during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed that China continued buying oil and increasing its strategic petroleum reserves after Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, while also halting exports of products. International organizations have urged countries to store energy and avoid export controls, but China is acting against those calls.
Original米国財務省は、中東情勢緊迫化による原油価格高騰を抑制するため、ロシア石油大手路克石油（ルクオイル）の国外給油所に対する制裁免除を2026年10月29日まで延長した。これにより、米国内を含むルクオイル系給油所は燃料調達や従業員の賃金支払いなどの通常業務を継続できる。米国内ガソリン価格は1ガロン4ドル超と2022年以来の最高値に達しており、トランプ政権は消費者への影響軽減と政治的逆風の回避を図っている。
In an exclusive interview, former US President Donald Trump lashed out at Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, saying she “has no courage,” after she called his criticism of the pope “unacceptable.” Trump said Meloni had refused to cooperate with the US and NATO on the Middle East war and Iran’s nuclear issue, exposing the breakdown of what had once been an alliance. He also claimed in the interview that immigration policy was destroying Italy and complained that Pope Leo XIV did not understand the realities of war.
US Secretary of State Rubio welcomed the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in decades, held in Washington, and urged both countries to seize a “historic opportunity” to achieve peace. He said the talks offered a chance to overcome the current complex situation and establish a framework for lasting peace. But Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, called the talks “futile” and demanded they be canceled. The Israeli military warned that Hezbollah attacks could increase during the talks. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu wants Hezbollah disarmed and genuine peace, while Lebanese President Aoun hopes for a ceasefire agreement and the start of direct negotiations.
Judy Ongg, who has worked as a singer, actor and woodblock print artist, held a kickoff concert for her 60th anniversary year at Cotton Club in Tokyo. At a press conference, she spoke about how she learned vibrato by imitating Hibari Misora and about the costume design for her signature song “Miserarete.” A commemorative concert for 5,000 people is scheduled for Oct. 15 this year at Tokyo International Forum Hall A, with Sachiko Kobayashi and Masatoshi Nakamura as guests. She also expressed delight that the film Sunshine Women's Choir, in which she appeared, had set a box-office record in Taiwan.
Tokyo City Keiba (TCK) has begun airing a new TV commercial, “Haneda Hai STAR☆T,” for the 71st Haneda Hai (JpnI). Ryusei Yokohama, the image character for fiscal 2026, will visit TCK on April 29 and serve as presenter.
HARU. Co., Ltd. will open Kino Seiwaen, a farm-operated gelato and milk shop, on April 29 in Shosanbetsu Village, Hokkaido. Hiroko Kino, a fifth-generation dairy farmer whose family business was founded in 1900, is bringing back the former trade name and delivering products made with raw milk from North Japan Farm directly to consumers. The shop will offer milk whose sweetness is brought out through low-temperature, long-time pasteurization, as well as gelato supervised by a registered dietitian, with the aim of revitalizing the community and diversifying dairy farm operations. Located near a lighthouse overlooking the Sea of Japan, it is scheduled to operate until early October.