A memorial ceremony was held at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo for 193 unidentified remains of war dead collected from Iwo Jima, the former Soviet Union, and the Marshall Islands. The remains bring the total interred to 371,167.
Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, a U.S. president needs to withdraw troops 60 days after reporting their deployment to Congress
Republicans are allowing the May 1 War Powers Resolution deadline to pass without congressional action on Iran, deferring to President Trump despite concerns about executive authority. The Trump administration argues the 60-day clock paused when the ceasefire began in early April, though Democrats contend military operations continue. Key Republicans including Senate Majority Leader John Thune said they don't plan votes to authorize force, while a handful of GOP senators signaled they want Congress to eventually assert its authority.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, prompting South Korea to call for Japan to face its history and show sincere remorse for past war crimes.
