The World in Summaryhttps://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/World news for readers in Japan, with short summaries and source links. Updated daily at 7 AM Japan time.en-JPOil rises above $117 a barrel as fears grow over possible renewed US strikes on Iranhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/23/oil-five-month-high-fears-us-renews-strikes-iranBrent crude briefly rose above $117 a barrel, its highest level since April, as markets reacted to fears that the United States could renew strikes on Iran and to Tehran’s threats of retaliatory attacks on Gulf refineries and data centers.https://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/editions/2026-10-24/#markets-9f37891a6421439bWhite House to ease tariffs on some Canadian goods while imposing duties on othershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c60qk573yzz8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rssBeginning October 30, the White House plans to ease tariffs on some Canadian products, including certain machinery, while imposing tariffs on other goods such as carpets.https://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/editions/2026-10-24/#markets-29ed85fb687a5a73UAE candidate for U.N. chief faces scrutiny over alleged support for Sudan rebelshttps://apnews.com/article/63b08f2612d1a89f6bfb864ce1efee66Lana Nusseibeh, the United Arab Emirates’ candidate to become the next U.N. secretary-general, faces questions over allegations that the UAE supported Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces. If successful, she would be the first woman to lead the United Nations.https://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/editions/2026-10-24/#world-d174d8dd88d95980Local ceasefire expected in Russian-occupied Ukrainian city to allow humanitarian aidhttps://apnews.com/article/60167627316e0e2f62fc359cf78f317dA local ceasefire is expected to begin Tuesday in a Russian-occupied Ukrainian city and last several days to facilitate a humanitarian mission. Ukraine’s negotiator said the arrangement could support broader efforts toward an immediate and lasting ceasefire.https://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/editions/2026-10-24/#world-9255303de67d6d1bCybersecurity experts warn of an AI-driven era of hacking after severe PHP flawhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/oct/23/cybersecurity-ai-hacking-php-vulnerabilityCybersecurity leaders are warning that AI could accelerate both the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities after a severe flaw was found in PHP, a programming language used across millions of websites. Executives said the pace of emerging flaws may challenge the ability to patch them all.https://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/editions/2026-10-24/#tech-4f1f56c497d8d0aeTrump says he directed Justice Department to sue over Alaska Senate electionhttps://apnews.com/article/d8f4a3c7b5247cc427a05f796d7c0d82President Donald Trump said he directed the Justice Department to sue over Alaska’s Senate election. The lawsuit seeks to block certification of a potential Democratic victory by Mary Peltola, citing election-integrity concerns.https://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/editions/2026-10-24/#us-0152b00e524faad2England suffer back-to-back defeats for the first time in a decade as Canada win againhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/24/canada-england-red-roses-wxv-rugby-union-match-reportCanada defeated England 31-22 in Ottawa, giving the Red Roses consecutive losses for the first time in a decade. Sophie de Goede scored a hat-trick as Canada secured its second win over England in as many weeks.https://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/editions/2026-10-24/#sports-39735ab60409b422Cult Japanese author Ryu Murakami dies aged 74https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/oct/23/ryu-murakami-cult-author-of-coin-locker-babies-and-audition-dies-aged-74Ryu Murakami, the Japanese author and filmmaker known for subversive, darkly comic novels, has died aged 74. His more than 40 works explored violence, drug use and sex while offering sharp criticism of Japanese and American culture.https://worldinsummary.com/jp/en/editions/2026-10-24/#japan-056ee105de43f12c