September 24, Tuesday, 2019 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Hiroko Kitadai and Ms. Fumiko Konoe

  1. The leaders of France, Britain and Germany say they believe Iran was responsible for the attack on Saudi oil processing facilities that took place earlier this month.
  2. A week of speeches by world leaders and discussions on key global issues has begun at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
  3. Japan’s prime minister and Jordan’s king have agreed to work together through diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.