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Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord, the country's security minister has said, BBC reported. 

Defence Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said an extra 2,500 soldiers had been sent to western Mexico on Monday, with the government saying about 9,500 troops have been deployed overall since Sunday. 

At least 20 states have seen unrest since Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes - better known as "El Mencho" - died in custody on Sunday shortly after being captured by Mexican special forces in Jalisco state, according to BBC. 

Naruhito, Emperor of Japan expressed concern over the lasting scars of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, ahead of the March 11 anniversary. In remarks released for his 66th birthday, the emperor said that while infrastructure recovery has progressed, rebuilding livelihoods and communities remains a challenge. He said many survivors still carry deep emotional wounds despite the passage of time.

AP reported that the 2011 disaster killed nearly 20,000 people and triggered reactor meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. Entire communities were evacuated due to radiation fears. Although many areas have reopened, a significant number of former residents have not returned, citing limited job opportunities and a weakened sense of community.

Naruhito, joined by Masako, their daughter Aiko, and Crown Prince Akishino’s family, greeted well-wishers from the palace balcony, AP wrote. He stressed the importance of passing down lessons from past disasters to younger generations and preparing for future emergencies.

According to AP, the emperor also voiced hopes that Princess Aiko would contribute to international peace and carry forward historical awareness. Under Japan’s male-only succession law, supported by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Aiko cannot ascend to the throne and would lose her royal status if she marries a commoner.

Iran and the US will hold a third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva, Oman’s foreign minister said. Badr Albusaidi confirmed the meeting as concerns grow over the risk of military conflict between the longtime rivals. Oman is mediating the indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

According to Reuters, tensions have risen after Donald Trump warned that “really bad things will happen” if no agreement is reached over Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said recent talks had produced “encouraging signals” but stressed Tehran is prepared for any scenario.

Iran has signalled it may offer fresh concessions, including sending part of its highly enriched uranium abroad and diluting the rest, Reuters wrote. However, it insists any deal must lift economic sanctions and recognise its right to peaceful nuclear enrichment.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff questioned why Tehran had not “capitulated” under pressure, citing concerns that Iran’s uranium enrichment has reached 60 percent purity. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi responded that Iran would not surrender but said diplomacy remains possible, Reuters reported.

The European Commission demanded on Sunday that the United States adhere to the terms of an EU-U.S. trade deal reached last year. This came after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Donald Trump's global tariffs, prompting him to respond with new across-the-board levies, Reuters reported. 

The European Commission, acting on behalf of the EU's 27 member states in trade policy negotiations, stated that Washington must offer "full clarity" regarding its intended steps after the court's decision.

After the court struck down Trump's global tariffs on Friday, the U.S. president announced temporary, across-the-board tariffs of 10 percent, which he then hiked to 15 percent a day later, according to Reuters.