April 8, Monday, 2019 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Emma Howard and Mr. Yoshi Ogasawara

  1. In Japan’s nationwide local elections, a candidate supported by the national ruling camp defeated a candidate supported by opposition in a gubernatorial election in Hokkaido.
  2. Nissan shareholders have approved the removal of former chairman Carlos Ghosn from the board.
  3. An armed group based in eastern Libya has carried out air strikes on the country’s capital.

April 7, Sunday, 2019 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Hirokazu Sakamaki and Ms. Keiko Kitagawa

  1. People across Japan are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect governors, mayors and local lawmakers.
  2. Foreign ministers of the Group of 7 nations have issued a communique saying that members share concern about China as it pushes ahead with the “One Belt, One Road” economic initiative.
  3. Prosecutors in Tokyo have asked judges to question the wife of former Nissan Motor chairman Carlos Ghosn in connection with funds he allegedly misappropriated.