Japan
In central Tokyo, the rain has continued for the 34th consecutive day, breaking the 2019 record. A total of 629 mm of precipitation fell in September, three times the average amount for the entire month of September.
Russia used more than 2,200 drones, 1,650 aerial bombs and 38 missiles over the past week. Four people were killed in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Kyiv.
The funds were received by the state budget as part of the World Bank’s THRIVE project. They will be allocated to medical guarantees and strengthening the NHSU.
More than 50 UN member states, as well as the EU, called on Russia to agree to a ceasefire and peace talks with Ukraine. They also demand the return of civilians and prisoners of war.
Ukraine is asking the EU to accelerate the €90 billion loan and cover the €26 billion deficit. The parties will continue negotiations in 7–10 days.
Typhoon "Dujuan" caused the deaths of at least 7 people and injured more than 20. On the island of Oshima, 832 mm of precipitation fell over two days.
Sanae Takaichi met with Zelenskyy for the first time in New York and reaffirmed support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Kyiv invited Japanese businesses to participate in reconstruction.
Trump will address the UN General Assembly and meet with Zelenskyy and the leaders of Britain and Japan. He will also discuss the security of Greenland and Venezuela.
Twenty countries and the EU called for coordinating AI standards and oversight. The United States and China did not sign the declaration.
Putin is likely to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18–19. His participation in the G20 in Florida together with Trump is unlikely.
On September 21, the International Day of Peace is observed, established by the UN in 1981. In 2026, its theme is “Invest in Peace.”
Pyongyang launched a short-range ballistic missile from the Wonsan area toward the East Sea. South Korea convened an emergency meeting.
The Ukrainian scored 201. 95 points and finished second in Ankara. It is his first medal at a Junior Grand Prix event in his career.
Ukrainian intelligence demonstrated components of a North Korean ballistic missile to the Japanese delegation. The details help assess Pyongyang's weapons.
The Asian Games will begin in Japan on September 19, with athletes from 45 countries and territories taking part. The competition will run until October 4.
North Korean hackers infected more than 30,000 devices through fake job postings and stole $10. 9 million in cryptocurrency. The funds were transferred to North Korea.
Former French culture minister accused of illegal lobbying for Renault-Nissan. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
Ukraine could potentially obtain a license to produce PAC-2 GEM-T missiles for Patriot. The missile is less effective than the PAC-3, but simpler and more widely produced.
Japan has recorded a record 107,677 people aged 100 and over, 88% of them women. At the same time, the country is experiencing a record decline in the birth rate.
The three countries fear that EU rules for electric vehicles will constrain their automakers. Turkey warns of risks to EU industry.
The number of children under five in Russia has fallen to 6. 5 million, while the number of people aged over 65 has risen to 23.7 million. Intelligence services forecast a shortage of young professionals.
The launches were carried out from the Wonsan area the day after joint exercises by South Korea, Japan and the United States. No threats to U.S. allies were detected.
Trump is ready to allow Chinese companies to manufacture cars in the United States if they hire Americans. He ruled out importing finished vehicles.
Japan is demanding that the designation of the southern Kuril Islands be changed on the Equal Earth map. Russia rejected the demand.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will meet in the US Open final on September 13. The winner will receive $5.5 million.
Tokyo demands that the map be corrected, as four disputed islands are marked as Russian territory. The author agreed to change the Japanese version.
North Korea commissioned its second 5,000-ton-class destroyer at the port of Wonsan. Kim Jong Un linked the vessel to nuclear deterrence.
Toyota is postponing the launch of the Highlander EV due to final testing and refinement. The range of the versions will be up to 515 km.
Japan has advanced a $550 billion investment deal in the U. S. in exchange for a 15% tariff. The new package will focus on AI and chips.
A Japanese man was arrested for the second time on suspicion of killing hamsters at hotels for couples. Two women were detained along with him.