Japan’s Prime Minister Reaffirms Intention To Revise Constitution

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae made it clear that she intends to revise the Constitution of her nation in accordance with the demands of the modern age, according to a news report by Kyodo News. When it comes to national security in the modern age, Japan is constantly defending itself from the aggressive moves of Communist China and North Korea. The nation also has its own internal challenges such as foreigners committing crime, grouping together to cause public nuisance and negatively affecting the Japanese.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of Kyodo News Some parts in boldface…

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday once again signaled her intention to pursue a revision of the Constitution, as she stressed that the postwar supreme law, which serves as the foundation of the country, “should be periodically updated in accordance with the demands of the times.”

Speaking in a video message to a gathering of revision proponents on Constitution Memorial Day, Takaichi vowed to explain potential amendments carefully to the public, adding that her ruling Liberal Democratic Party would “advance discussions in the Diet aimed at reaching decisions while securing the cooperation of other parties.”

A recent Kyodo News poll showed that 73 percent of the Japanese public called for prioritizing a broad consensus across political parties when moving toward an amendment of the Constitution.

“Discussion must not be for the sake of discussion alone. What politicians must engage in, in order to fulfill the trust placed in them by the people, is discussion aimed at making decisions,” Takaichi said.

Takaichi, known as a conservative hawk, is pushing to bring about a change to the Constitution for the first time since it came into effect following World War II. Among possible areas of amendment is the war-renouncing Article 9, which is seen as the cornerstone of Japan’s postwar pacifist stance.

An amendment would require approval by a two-thirds majority in both chambers of the Diet, followed by majority support in a national referendum. The LDP won two-thirds of the seats in the House of Representatives election in February, while it and other pro-reform forces are within reach of the same threshold in the House of Councillors.

Amid a deteriorating security environment, Takaichi said at the LDP’s annual convention in April that she aims to initiate a proposal for a constitutional amendment by the time the party holds its convention next year.

At Sunday’s gathering, Tomohiko Taniguchi, a former special adviser to the Cabinet, cautioned against getting distracted by discussion of other provisions, saying, “Article 9 stands squarely at the center. I hope we avoid taking easy detours.”

For insight about the current Constitution of Japan, click here and here.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think there are sufficient grounds for Japan to have its Constitution revised? Do you think national security and the regional threats of North Korea and Communist China justify the need to revise the Japanese Constitution? Do you think Prime Minister Takaichi, the LDP and other parties in the chambers of government can reach a consensus to successfully amend the Constitution? 

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Il Tempo: Terrorismo, Londra alza l'allerta. L'ambasciata Usa: "Evitate luoghi turistici, chiese e trasporti"

L'ambasciata degli Stati Uniti a Londra ha emesso un allarme di sicurezza, invitando alla cautela gli americani che si recano nel Regno Unito dopo che il governo britannico ha innalzato il livello di allerta nazionale a "grave". L'ambasciata ha consigliato ai cittadini Usa di rimanere "vigili nei luoghi pubblici" e di tenersi lontani da scuole, università, chiese, luoghi turistici affollati e trasporti. A partire da stazioni e linee della metropolitana. Viene raccomandato inoltre di variare "itinerari e orari di viaggio" per ridurre la prevedibilità e non dare nell'occhio. L'MI5, l'agenzia di intelligence interna del Regno Unito, ha dichiarato venerdì che il Centro congiunto di analisi del terrorismo (Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre) ha innalzato il livello di allerta da "sostanziale" a "grave". Livello più alto, che segnala che un attentato entro i prossimi sei mesi è "altamente probabile", ha dichiarato l'MI5 in un comunicato.
"Il Regno Unito sta registrando da tempo un graduale aumento delle minacce terroristiche", ha affermato l'agenzia, aggiungendo che il cambiamento del livello di minaccia è avvenuto anche in seguito all'accoltellamento di due uomini ebrei nella zona di Golders Green, a Londra, "sebbene non sia dovuto esclusivamente a quell'attacco". Secondo l'MI5, l'aumento del pericolo è stato "determinato da un incremento delle minacce terroristiche di matrice islamista e di estrema destra, provenienti da singoli individui e piccoli gruppi presenti nel Regno Unito", con particolare riferimento alle minacce rivolte a "individui e istituzioni ebraiche e israeliane, nel contesto della guerra in Medio Oriente".

Terrorism, London raises the alert. The US embassy: "Avoid tourist areas, churches and transportation."

The U.S. embassy in London has issued a security alert, urging Americans to exercise caution when traveling to the United Kingdom after the British government raised the national threat level to “critical.” The embassy advised U.S. citizens to remain “vigilant in public places” and to avoid schools, universities, churches, crowded tourist areas, and public transportation, including subway stations and lines. It is also recommended to “vary itineraries and travel times” to reduce predictability and avoid attracting attention. MI5, the UK’s internal intelligence agency, said Friday that the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre had raised the threat level from “substantial” to “critical.” The higher level, which indicates that a terrorist attack is “highly likely” within the next six months, MI5 stated in a statement.

“The UK has been experiencing a gradual increase in terrorist threats for some time,” the agency said, adding that the change in threat level also followed the attack on two Jewish men in the Golders Green area of London “although it was not solely due to that attack.” According to MI5, the increased danger was “determined by an increase in Islamist and far-right terrorist threats originating from individual and small groups present in the UK,” with particular reference to threats directed at “individuals and institutions Jewish and Israeli, in the context of the conflict in the Middle East.”

#London #Americans #theUnitedKingdom #British #Jewish #GoldersGreen #Islamist #Israeli #theMiddleEast

https://www.iltempo.it/esteri/2026/05/02/news/terrorismo-londra-alza-l-allerta-l-ambasciata-usa-evitate-luoghi-turistici-chiese-e-trasporti--47539026/

Il Tempo: Starmer frena i cortei propal dopo l'attentato antisemita: "Intifada? Vietiamo"

Dopo l'attacco antisemita avvenuto mercoledì 29 aprile a Londra, dove due cittadini ebrei sono stati presi a coltellate da un uomo poi inquadrato come membro di un'organizzazione che fa capo all'Iran, il premier britannico Keir Starmer ha dichiarato alla Bbc la possibilità di vietare alcune marce pro-Palestina qualora portatrici di slogan che incitano alla Intifada. L'inquilino di Downing Street, fischiato una volta sopraggiunto nel quartiere Golders Green dove è avvenuto il fatto, ha detto di essere entrati "in una fase completamente nuova". La comunità ebraica gli rimprovera di non aver garantito abbastanza la sicurezza, sottolineando l'impunità delle violenze e minacce spesso scandite nelle manifestazioni pro-pal.
Per questo Starmer ha espresso il suo sostegno a una regolamentazione più severa degli slogan, aggiungendo la possibilità di disporre dei divieti qualora necessario. "Sono un convinto sostenitore della libertà di espressione e della protesta pacifica - ha detto - Ma quando si sentono slogan come 'Globalizzare l'Intifada', è assolutamente inaccettabile e bisogna agire con maggiore decisione". Si valuta quindi di valutare "poteri aggiuntivi" per il Governo, mentre all'interno del paese è alta la "minaccia islamista e di estrema destra". Dura critica anche da parte dello Stato di Israele, che scrive: "Dopo gli attacchi a sinagoghe, istituzioni ebraiche, ambulanze della comunità e ora contro ebrei presi di mira a Golders Green il governo britannico non può più sostenere la situazione sia sotto controllo".
L'attacco di Londra è stato rivendicato da Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya, il Movimento islamico del popolo della mano destra). Un gruppo legato all'Iran e già alle cronache per gli incendi di ambulanze appartenenti a un'associazione ebraica nella città. Da tempo i servizi segreti britannici avvertono sulle infiltrazioni della Repubblica islamica iraniana nel paese, sia a livello politico che di operazioni orientate a colpire gli ebrei.

Starmer halts pro-Israel marches following the antisemitic attack: "Intifada? Let’s ban it.”

Following the antisemitic attack that occurred on Wednesday, April 29th in London, where two Jewish citizens were stabbed to death by a man later identified as a member of an organization linked to Iran, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the BBC that the possibility of banning some pro-Palestinian marches would be considered if they involved slogans inciting the Intifada. The occupant of Downing Street, heckled upon arrival in the Golders Green neighborhood where the incident occurred, stated that they had entered “a completely new phase.” The Jewish community blames him for not ensuring enough security, emphasizing the impunity of violence and threats often voiced in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

For this reason, Starmer expressed his support for stricter regulation of slogans, adding the possibility of bans if necessary. “I am a strong supporter of freedom of expression and peaceful protest – he said – But when slogans like ‘Globalize the Intifada’ are heard, it is absolutely unacceptable and we must act with greater decisiveness.” It is being considered to evaluate “additional powers” for the Government, while within the country there is a high “threat from Islamist and far-right extremism.” There is also a harsh critique from the State of Israel, which writes: “After attacks on synagogues, Jewish institutions, ambulances belonging to the community and now against Jews targeted in Golders Green, the British government can no longer claim the situation is under control.”

The London attack was claimed by Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiya, the Islamic Movement of the Right Hand People). A group linked to Iran and already in the headlines for the arson of ambulances belonging to a Jewish association in the city. For some time, British intelligence services have warned of Iranian Islamic Republic infiltration into the country, both politically and in operations aimed at targeting Jews.

#Starmer #Intifada #London #Jewish #British #KeirStarmer #pro-Palestinian #DowningStreet #GoldersGreen #Islamist #theStateofIsrael #Iranian

https://www.iltempo.it/esteri/2026/05/02/news/gran-bretagna-violenza-pro-pal-starmer-gridano-all-intifada-li-vieteremo--47530311/

Losing the West: the brutalisation of Reason

https://philosophersforchange.org/2026/04/29/losing-the-west-the-brutalisation-of-reason/

American Oil Arrives In Japan

For the first time since the United States and Israel started their joint military operations against the Islamic terrorist regime of Iran, a tanker carrying American oil arrived in Japan, according to a news report by Kyodo News.

It should be noted that Japan imports over 90% of oil from the Middle East and the government also released some of its oil reserves. As such, importing oil from other destinations is crucial for the Japanese. US President Donald Trump already told the international community to buy oil from America.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the Kyodo News report. Some parts in boldface…

A tanker carrying U.S. oil arrived in Japan on Sunday, marking the first such shipment from the United States since the Iran war began in late February.

According to Cosmo Energy Holdings Co. that procured the crude oil from the United States, the tanker, which arrived in Tokyo Bay, transported 145,000 kiloliters, equivalent to half a day of domestic consumption.

The U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran has led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy shipments. Japan relies on the Middle East for more than 90 percent of its crude oil imports, most of which pass through the strait.

The tanker departed Texas on March 22 and transited the Panama Canal, which can accommodate smaller vessels.

The Japanese government and oil wholesalers have been trying to secure oil from alternative routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think this development is the first of what could be many oil shipments from America coming to Japan?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Agenzia Nova: Business news: Libano, costo guerra da 7 ottobre 2023 ha superato i 20 miliardi di dollari

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Business news: Lebanon, the cost of the war since October 7, 2023, has exceeded $20 billion.

26 Apr 05:00 - (Agenzia Nova) - The cost of the war for the Lebanese economy since October 7, 2023, the day of the attack by the Islamist movement... (Lib)

#Lebanon #AgenziaNova #Lebanese #Islamist

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What To Watch On YouTube Right Now – Part 134

Welcome back my readers, YouTube viewers and all others who followed this series of articles focused on YouTube videos worth watching.

Have you been searching for something fun or interesting to watch on YouTube? Do you feel bored right now and you crave for something to see on the world’s most popular online video destination?

I recommend you check out the following videos I found.

#1 Resident Evil: Apocalypse Reviews, Retrospective And Reaction Videos – After watching the 2002 live-action Resident Evil movie, I left the cinema feeling unsatisfied as it did not have much related to the popular video game series. That film succeeded enough to justify the production of the sequel Resident Evil: Apocalypse, and the first reveal of Sienna Guillory as Jill Valentine (based on her appearance in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis) caught my attention. The reveal of Raccoon City getting hit by the zombie apocalypse and the casting of Oded Fehr as Carlos Oliviera (another RE3 character) interested me. In September 2004, I saw Resident Evil: Apocalypse on opening day in the local cinema and I was entertained for the most part. The Milla Jovovich-led film was indeed flawed, but it was an enjoyable improvement over its 2002 predecessor. How Resident Evil: Apocalypse fares with the YouTubers is something you must see.

https://youtu.be/CzSD8eJ7Mlc?si=lrPmw9pub5IA5cNO

https://youtu.be/OeHvcblDzes?si=ayO3PrfqT9B-zKRg

https://youtu.be/6EKCWfSUees?si=46qrEIRQNq6MDtCB

https://youtu.be/p2y1vteQKwI?si=UOcK6JzqPwC8rEy0

https://youtu.be/IXrl4wBx9ps?si=1YkCe2QmgR1DiZ94

https://youtu.be/wtfs2QuEi2M?si=3A2onq0KqA6tq7R9

https://youtu.be/xLlA73QXU5s?si=ml97HL9LM8E_Efi7

#2 The Planned California City That Failed – Have you ever heard of Salton City? It was a planned city in the state of California located along the Salton Sea. It was designed as a resort community capable of supporting forty thousand residents, and it was to have the complete systems of water, roads, sewer and energy. Salton City is a ghost town and the in-depth YouTube video I found will help you realize its history and why development failed.

https://youtu.be/42kzy9PxHXc?si=86ytUBsr-XXcNx5P

#3 Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire Game Revisited – Back in the mid-1990s, George Lucas’ entertainment group launched the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire multi-media project which told what happened between the movies The Empire Strike Back and Return of the Jedi. The said project was huge even though there was no live action Star Wars movie involved. A Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire novel was released which became the foundation of a comic book adaptation (read my retro reviews here and here), a video game, toys, action figures and merchandise. The video game of Shadows of the Empire was a joint project between LucasArts and Nintendo and its release on Nintendo 64 drew a lot of attention back then. The game itself made gamers – both Star Wars fans and casual gamers – want to get an N64 to play the game. I recently found two in-depth retrospective videos about Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire on N64 and I encourage you all to watch them.

https://youtu.be/mznc8dhijTo?si=OQNHly8LIU-ncB5b

https://youtu.be/kNPAThuhtks?si=7pFdpdhV0-x71kQS

#4 The Embarrassing Woke NDP Of Canada – Have you ever heard about the New Democratic Party? Referred to as NDP for short, New Democratic Party is a very leftist and woke political party in Canada and it had a really bad result in the 2025 federal election. Recently, the NDP had its leadership election and what happened in late March saw a series of awkward and embarrassing moments during their big event. In the videos below, you will see why political correctness, identity politics and wokeness are bad to have, and they made the internal processes of the NDP hard to pull off. In fact, diversity and inclusion zealotry have caused divisions within the NDP’s convention. What happened was funny to watch and it was not a comedy at all.

https://youtu.be/0RpyFyX4xFg?si=DmABkgVHDWT-Kftj

https://youtu.be/kuMVLWnwRrk?si=eCf2Vrack90tkjh-

#5 Elderly Japanese Women And Their Beloved Restaurants – In Japan, many Japanese people live really long lives. Among them are elderly people who are active and managed to make an impact on others. That said, there are two elderly Japanese women who excelled in cooking meals and managing restaurants, and what they offer will impress you. I urge you all to watch the Nippon TV feature below.

https://youtu.be/oOzG-3LfLUE?si=f-oIvaDcxY3IF-X3

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Trump Tells Islamic Terrorist State Iran To Take Deal Or Face Destruction

A lot happened between the United States and the Islamic terrorist regime of Iran lately. Previously there was progress reported in the latest talks between them and the result was the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. A short time later, Iran closed the strait and blamed America with a bunch of allegations. Iran even fired at ships in the strait as if they don’t really care about the ceasefire. In his latest move over the situation, US President Donald Trump told Islamic regime of Iran to take the deal or else they would face destruction, according to a report by Newsmax.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from Newsmax report. Some parts in boldface…

President Donald Trump on Sunday morning threatened to “knock out every single power plant and every single bridge” in Iran unless the country’s leaders accept a “very reasonable deal” offered by the United States.

Trump accused Iran of blatantly violating a ceasefire agreement by firing on ships in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, including vessels tied to key U.S. allies France and the United Kingdom.

“Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement!” Trump wrote on Truth Social, criticizing Tehran’s actions as reckless and provocative.

“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran.“

Trump made clear that patience with the Iranian regime is running out, declaring “NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” and vowing decisive action if diplomacy fails.

He framed the moment as long overdue, arguing past administrations failed to confront what he called Iran’s “killing machine” over decades.

The president also underscored what he described as a strategic advantage for the United States, noting Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit chokepoint, are backfiring.

Trump said a U.S.-led blockade has already effectively shut down the passage, costing Iran an estimated $500 million per day while redirecting energy demand toward American producers in states like Texas, Louisiana, and Alaska.

Meanwhile, the administration is continuing diplomatic efforts.

Trump said U.S. representatives are heading to Islamabad, Pakistan, for negotiations, signaling that talks remain active despite rising tensions.

A White House official confirmed to Newsmax’s Mike Carter on Sunday that Vice President JD Vance, envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner will be leading the negotiations.

According to Axios on Saturday, Trump convened a high-level Situation Room meeting with top officials, including Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, to address the escalating crisis.

The current ceasefire is set to expire within days, and officials warn that without a breakthrough, hostilities could quickly resume.

Iran has acknowledged receiving new U.S. proposals and says it is reviewing them, but has not yet committed to a deal.

The renewed tensions come after signs of progress in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, particularly limits on uranium enrichment.

However, Iran’s latest military actions in the Strait appear to have complicated those discussions.

Speaking Saturday, Trump dismissed Tehran’s tactics as ineffective brinkmanship.

“They got a little cute … they wanted to close up the Strait again,” he said, adding that Iran “can’t blackmail us.”

For addition insight, watch the YouTube news videos below.

https://youtu.be/F6ogewyVdW0?si=n43NV9z_zHLhhaJJ

https://youtu.be/e4lvscT5HVI?si=B12QxJzhIp1nIrj_

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? If diplomacy fails again, do you think America and Israel will unleash a new wave of offensive attacks against the Islamic terrorist regime of Iran? Did you notice there is division between Iran’s diplomats and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)? Are you convinced that the so-called supreme leader of Iran is not really leading the regime at all? Do you think the rebellious Iranians should leave their country before a new wave of attacks against the Islamic regime happens?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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Agenzia Nova: Filippine: forze di sicurezza uccidono 10 militanti islamici legati all'assedio di Marawi

17 apr 10:34 - (Agenzia Nova) - Le forze di sicurezza delle Filippine hanno ucciso dieci presunti militanti islamisti nel sud del Paese durante... (Fim)

Philippines: Security forces kill 10 Islamist militants linked to the siege of Marawi

April 17, 10:34 - (Agenzia Nova) - Philippine security forces killed ten suspected Islamist militants in the country’s south during… (Fim)

#Philippines #Islamist #Marawi #AgenziaNova #Philippine

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