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Heavy Rains Soak Kyushu, Southwestern Japan
Extremely heavy interminent rainfall is hitting Kyushu in the southwestern Japan. Authorities are calling for residents to exercise caution. A seasonal rainfront is bringing developed rain clouds to the Kyushu region.
Around the city of Omuda in Nagasaki prefector, torrential rain estimated approximately 110 millimeters fell in the hour leading up to 5:30 a.m. Level 4 urgent warnings for land sites have been issued for some areas in Saga, Kumamoto and Nagasaki prefectors. Level 4 urgent warnings for heavy rain have been issued for some areas in Kumamoto prefector.
Meanwhile, the Japan meteorological agency says Typhoon Surigae was moving north-northeast over waters south-southeast of Okinawa as of 2 p.m. on Sunday. The storm is expected to develop as it continues moving northward. The weather officials say Surigay will likely approach the southern prefector of Okinawa and Amami region around Tuesday.
Winds are expected to gradually intensify in Okinawa. Ocean swallows are also likely to increase with waves off the coast on Sunday reaching 6 meters. People in Okinawa are being urged to be on alert against high waves. They're also being advised to take precautions against strong winds and land sides.
Heavy Rain Continues in Thailand, Flooding Bangkok
Heavy rain has also been hitting Thailand's capital, Bangkok.
Flooding has forced about 4,200 residents into makeshift shelters. Heavy rains were caused by an active low pressure system and strong monsoon conditions. Local media outlets say in a 48 hour period from Thursday, there was nearly 300 millimeters of rain. Flooding has hit wide areas of Bangkok, cutting off roads.
About 52,000 households have been affected, and the capital's government has set up over 230 temporary shelters. No injuries have been reported. Thai weather officials say the rain is expected to ease in some areas from Sunday onward. But they say areas already affected by flooding should remain on alert for additional rainfall, especially in low-lying areas.
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White House Releases US-China Summit Fact Sheet
The US Government has released details about its agreements with China on the recent summit. It says the two countries will open a dialogue on artificial intelligence, but there was no mention of Taiwan.
The White House issued a fact sheet outlining deals reached between President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, explains that the newly established US China dialogue is aimed at exchanging views on the risks and benefits of AI.
This comes amid competition between the US and China for leadership in the development of AI. Regarding diplomacy, the fact sheet says the two leaders also discussed Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
The Chinese government revealed that Xi said, China hopes the US will adhere to what he called the correct position of opposing Taiwan independence and handle the Taiwan question with Prudence. But the US fact sheet contains no reference to Taiwan. Trump told reporters that they didn't spend a lot of time talking about Taiwan. He also said Xi understood very much how Trump felt, but he did not reveal any further details.
Much of the commentary and the US media suggests that the focus was more on the staging of the event than on substance. The meeting appeared to reflect Trump's intention to avoid a resurgence of tensions with China ahead of the US midterm elections by showing consideration for President Xi's position.
Takaichi Briefed by Trump on US-China Summit
Japan's Prime Minister Takaich Sanae was briefed about the US China Summit during a telephone conversation with Trump.
The roughly 20-minute phone call took place on Saturday night Japan time. During the talks, Trump explained the contents of his meeting with Xi. Takaichiji and Trump exchange views on various issues, especially concerning China, such as economic security, and they confirmed coordination between Japan and the US.
Takaiji spoke to reporters after the talks.
00:05:13 話者 12/Takaich Sanae
I was given a detailed explanation about the US China Summit meeting. Engaging in two rounds of top-level talks within a week, including a direct meeting in New York, demonstrates the strength of the Japan US Alliance. We will continue to work closely with President Trump.
00:05:39 (Maria Sato)
Takaichi responded to a question by a reporter about a fact sheet issued by the White House. It states that Trump and Xi recalled that their countries were allied in World War II and fought side by side to win the war. Takaichi said she reframes from commenting on the details of such phone talks because there are diplomatic exchanges. She said she told Trump that Japan and the US are now the closest and most trusted allies and that both countries will contribute to the peace and stability of the region and the world.
Nepal-China Border Floods
Nepal Festival-Goers Pray for Disaster Recovery
People have gathered in the Nepalese capital of Camandu for a massive festival. The annual Indra Jatra includes a procession of girls, anointed as the living goddess, Kumari.
crowds formed in a city square as people waited to catch a glimpse of the reviewed goddess. These serious celebrations follows the devastating flash floods and mudslide along the border with China.
00:06:53 話者 23
I prayed for the peace and happiness and unity among the people. And so we can face this hard kind of situation.
00:07:10 (Maria Sato)
Authorities say 1, 453 people are dead, and more than 5, 500 are still missing in Nepal. They say more than 80, 000 people have been affected, and many are still in evacuation shelters.
Japan–S.Korea Event Underway in Tokyo
People in Tokyo have been sampling South Korean food and culture at an annual festival.
The event is held in Tokyo and Soul every year to deepen exchanges between Japan and South Korea. Visitors to the cooking section can taste a popular South Korean dish called Hangan Ramen. They add boiling water to bowls full of dried noodles and other ingredients. A South Korean violinist and a Japanese pianist also performed classical music.
Drama attendee is on Saturday chatted with South Korean college students and other young people from the country. They exchange opinions about their favorite dramas. They also compared to Japanese and Korean words that have similar sounds...
00:08:17 話者 32
South Korean pronunciation is hard. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear the language spoken so clearly. I'm learning a lot.
00:08:29 話者 33/Lee Hyuk/South Korean Ambassador to Japan
I'm delighted that many people came. I believe this symbolizes the friendly relations between South Korea and Japan.
00:08:39 (Maria Sato)
The festival runs through Sunday. The South Korean version of the event will be held next month in Seoul.
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