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France and the United States proposed a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon to allow for negotiations. The initiative was supported by several Arab countries and the EU, calling for de-escalation of the conflict and a diplomatic settlement.
Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced preparations to sign an investment protection agreement with Japan. Japan provides significant assistance to Ukraine, particularly in the humanitarian sphere and demining.
Japan's Ambassador to Ukraine announces its readiness to provide Ukraine with loans under the G7 initiative on frozen Russian assets. The G7 plans to provide Ukraine with about $50 billion in financing by the end of the year.
The Chinese Defense Ministry announced the successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in the Pacific Ocean on September 25. The launch took place as part of annual military exercises amid tensions with the United States and its allies.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira. They discussed support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine, the progress of the Peace Formula and threats to nuclear energy from Russia.
Andriy Sybiga and Yoko Kamikawa discussed further support for Ukraine and cooperation between the two countries. The parties coordinated steps on the Peace Formula, the restoration of Ukraine and the opening of a JETRO representative office in Kyiv.
President Zelenskyy met with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. They discussed Ukraine's energy recovery and a new energy aid package from Japan.
A Russian Il-38 violated Japanese airspace three times on September 23. In response, Japanese fighter jets used flares for the first time, and Tokyo lodged a strong protest with the Russian government.
Record rainfall caused flooding and landslides in Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan. 6 people died, 10 went missing, more than 40,000 were evacuated, and the region is still recovering from the January earthquake.
Australia, India, Japan, and the United States expressed concern over the war in Ukraine and its consequences. They called for respect for international law, condemned nuclear threats, and emphasized the need for a just peace.
The United States is deploying naval and ground forces near Alaska in response to increased activity by Russia and China. Senator Dan Sullivan expressed concern about the increasing scale and frequency of Russian-Chinese military actions in the region.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the UN Security Council on Tuesday, September 24. He will present a “victory plan” during his visit to the United States, when world leaders will gather for the annual meeting of the UN General Assembly.
The russian-Chinese military exercises Ocean 2024 are part of the ongoing strengthening of military coordination between the two countries. Experts note the growing complexity and geography of joint exercises amid global tensions.
In October, Switzerland will organize the UMAC2024 conference on mine action in Ukraine. The event aims to focus on civilians and innovations for more effective demining.
Taiwan's defense ministry announced the passage of a Chinese Navy carrier strike group led by the Liaoning near the island. The Taiwanese Armed Forces monitored the situation and responded accordingly.
North Korea launched several short-range ballistic missiles that landed near the east coast. Japan and South Korea condemned the DPRK's actions as a provocation that threatens peace in the region.
Japan has ordered 12 minibuses and 8 trailers from Ukrainian manufacturers for the SES. The equipment is part of JICA's support package for demining in Ukraine, with a total funding of more than $70 million.
The second strong earthquake in a day occurred near the city of Hualien in Taiwan. The tremors were felt in the capital, Taipei, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.
The Ministry of Finance reported $98. 7 billion in direct budget support from donors since February 2022. The funds are allocated for social, humanitarian and priority non-military budget expenditures.
Yun Seok-yeol proposed to establish an advisory body with North Korea to discuss tensions and resume cooperation. He is ready for political and economic cooperation if the DPRK takes a step toward denuclearization.
The building of the second unit of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant leaked 25 tons of radioactive water. The water did not enter the environment, but leaked into the basement; TEPCO denies any problems with fuel cooling.
The remnants of Cyclone Maria brought heavy rains to northern Japan. In the city of Kuji, 460 mm of precipitation fell in two days, and another 250 mm is expected, which is significantly higher than the extreme weather in Norway in 2023.
Ukrainian athletes won 12 medals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, ranking 21th in the medal standings. On August 10, Ukrainians competed in 9 sports, winning silver in women's wrestling.
Ukrainian wrestler Iryna Kolyadenko won a silver medal in the 62 kg weight category at the 2024 Olympic Games. This is the second Olympic medal in her career after a bronze medal in Tokyo 2020.
Fumio Kishida canceled his visit to Central Asia due to the increased likelihood of a devastating earthquake in Japan. Experts warned of a possible mega-quake, and the prime minister decided to stay in the country to manage the crisis.
Japan's Meteorological Agency has warned of an increased likelihood of a major earthquake in the Nankai Fault. In the event of a mega-earthquake, aftershocks can be felt over a large area, and a tsunami can reach 30 meters.
An earthquake of magnitude 7. 1 has struck southwest Japan. Tsunami warnings were issued for several prefectures, and high-speed trains were suspended in Kyushu and Nishi-Kyushu.
On August 8, Ukrainian Olympians will compete in rhythmic gymnastics, sport climbing, rowing, modern pentathlon, wrestling, and weightlifting. The day before, Oleksandr Khyzhniak won a gold medal in boxing.
Boxer Oleksandr Khyzhnyak became an Olympic champion in the 80 kg weight category. Ukraine ranks 17th in the medal standings with 3 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze medals.
Bitcoin rose to $56,952, continuing its recovery from the fall. The overall growth of cryptocurrencies has slowed down due to economic factors and regulatory uncertainty in the United States.