A Japanese flea market went a little too far promoting the retractable swords one of their vendors was selling when they created a seppuku contest to be held at the market. The contest was to be held in the city of Matsue, backdropped by the historic Matsue Castle.
The president notes how discussions with Witkoff and Kushner are a "good start," as Iran is more open to negotiations than at the beginning of his term....