September 22, Sunday, 2019 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Mr. Hirokazu Sakamaki and Ms. Keiko Kitagawa

  1. The U.S. president has dismissed media reports that he urged Ukraine’s president to look into the business dealings of the son of former vice president in the country.
  2. Hong Kong is having another weekend of anti-government demonstrations, with police dispersing violent protesters.
  3. China has established diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands after the southern Pacific country broke ties with Taiwan.

September 21, Saturday, 2019 (2:00 p.m.) Read by Ms. Risa Shimizu and Ms. Fumiko Konoe

  1. U.S. President Donald Trump has announced new sanctions on Iran’s central bank, as his administration maintains its maximum pressure campaign on the country.
  2. About 250, 000 young people have marched in New York City demanding immediate action to curb climate change.
  3. Rugby’s World Cup kicks off in Japan on Friday.       It is the first time an Asian country hosts the tournament.