A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off northeastern Japan on Monday, triggering tsunami warnings in northern coastal areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of waves up to 3 metres for Hokkaido, Iwate and Aomori. Smaller waves were later recorded in Iwate. Authorities ordered residents in several port towns to leave coastal areas at once. NHK showed ships moving out from Hachinohe port as alerts said, "Tsunami! Evacuate!" Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said an emergency task force had been formed. Bullet train services between Tokyo and Aomori were suspended after the quake. (PC: India Today)

Global oil prices rose sharply after US President Donald Trump said the US Navy had intercepted and seized an Iran-flagged cargo ship. Brent crude climbed more than 6% to about $96 a barrel. The rise came after prices fell on Friday when Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would stay open during the ceasefire. Iran later said the route was closed again and warned ships could be targeted. The Strait of Hormuz carries about 20% of global oil and gas trade. Trump also said US officials would travel to Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran. (PC: BBC)

The BCCI is preparing a larger T20 player pool to field two India teams during overlapping schedules later this year. One side may play the Asian Games, while another could face West Indies in a T20 series. A board official said India needs a pool of 30 to 35 players ready for international duty. Shreyas Iyer is likely to captain one of the teams. The upcoming Ireland tour may include a bigger squad as part of the plan. Selectors are tracking strong IPL performers. The move aims to improve squad depth and help India manage a busy cricket calendar. (PC: NDTV)

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court is hearing a case linked to the Delhi excise policy matter involving Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal asked that she step aside and another judge hear the case. He said there was a fear of unfairness, which the court recorded as an “apprehension of bias”. Kejriwal argued his own plea in court. Justice Sharma became a Delhi High Court judge in 2022 after many years in lower courts. She handled family, women-related and CBI cases earlier. The CBI opposed the request and said it sets a “dangerous precedent”. Her order is expected Monday. (PC: HT)

India has issued a fresh advisory for Indian-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf after two Indian ships came under fire near the Strait of Hormuz on April 18. Indian vessels were told to stay away from Larak Island and move only after Navy clearance. Sources said the Indian Navy is giving priority to the safety of all Indian ships waiting to cross the strait. Fourteen Indian ships are still in the Gulf awaiting permission to sail. Seven Indian Navy ships have been deployed nearby to escort vessels after crossing. Eleven Indian ships have already passed through the route safely. (PC: India Today)

The United States attacked and seized an Iranian cargo ship that was trying to pass a US blockade, President Donald Trump said. Trump said the vessel was given “fair warning to stop,” but did not comply. He said US naval forces then used disabling fire and damaged the engine room. Iran’s military said it would respond. Iranian media later reported drone attacks on US ships, but no damage was confirmed. The US and Iran are expected to hold peace talks in Pakistan this week. However, an Iranian spokesman said there are “no plans” yet and “no decision has been made” on joining the talks. (PC: BBC)

A tsunami wave of 80 cm struck a port in northern Japan on Monday after a strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit offshore, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said. The wave was recorded at Kuji port in Iwate prefecture at 5:34 pm local time. Earlier, officials had reported a 70 cm wave and later a 40 cm wave at another port. Authorities warned that waves of up to 3 metres could reach some coastal areas. Tsunami warnings were issued for Iwate, Aomori and parts of Hokkaido. Residents were told to move to higher ground. Bullet train services were briefly stopped in Aomori. (PC: X)

The CPI, CPI(M), and Congress have approached the Election Commission over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent national address. They said the speech may have broken Model Code of Conduct rules in poll-bound Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. The parties said government broadcasters Doordarshan and Sansad TV were used for a political speech. They also objected to Modi naming opposition parties during the address. CPI leader Sandosh Kumar P. said public platforms should not be used for partisan messages during elections. CPI(M) and Congress also asked the Election Commission to examine whether the speech gave the BJP an unfair advantage. (PC: The Wire)

Lee Jae-myung arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for a three-day visit to India. He was welcomed with a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lee is scheduled to hold talks with Narendra Modi on shipbuilding, trade, investment, artificial intelligence and semiconductors. Officials said regional peace and cooperation on the Korean Peninsula will also be discussed. Lee and First Lady Kim Hea-kyung later visited Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. India and South Korea are also working to strengthen their economic partnership. (PC: X)

Passengers on a Fly91 flight faced tense moments after a technical fault forced the aircraft to stay in the air for nearly four hours. Flight IC3401 had left Hyderabad for Hubballi on Saturday afternoon. As it neared Hubballi, pilots reportedly aborted landing after noticing a problem. The aircraft then circled over parts of Karnataka while the crew managed the situation. Videos showed passengers crying and praying inside the cabin. The pilot told passengers, “We are holding. We will keep you updated.” The plane was later diverted and landed safely in Bengaluru. (PC: BBC)