July 20, Friday, 2018 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Mr. Raja Pradhan and Ms. Emma Howard

  1. A heat wave is pushing up temperatures to record highs across most parts of Japan.
  2. Japanese authorities say 219 people have been confirmed dead and 12 remain unaccounted for more than 20 days after torrential rain hit western Japan.
  3. Speakers at a public hearing held by the U.S. government have expressed opposition to a possible increase in tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts.

July 19, Thursday, 2018 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Hiroko Kitadai and Mr. Raja Pradhan

  1. U.S. President Donald Trump is causing new uproar with yet another remark contradicting his administration’s position on Russia.
  2. Japan and Russia will hold a meeting between their foreign and defense ministers in Russia later this month.
  3. A scorching heat wave continue to affect wide areas of Japan on Thursday, with temperatures expected to soar as high as 39 degrees Celsius in some places.