- Trump's planned talks with Putin and Xi, Ukraine's worsening power crisis, and Japan's record yen-buying intervention highlight today's major global developments.
- トランプ・プーチン・習近平会談の可能性、ウクライナの電力危機、日本の過去最大級の円買い介入が今日の注目ニュースです。
- Shadowing Tips：Jonathan Ohのアナウンスはかなり速いため、最初は一語一語聞き取ろうとせず、どこで文が区切れているのかを意識しながら聞いてみましょう。
00:11
[Yamaguchi Hiroaki]
Welcome to NHK NEWSLINE. I’m Yamaguchi Hiroaki in Tokyo.
Trump Expects 3-Way Meeting with Putin, Xi
00:16
US President Donald Trump says he expects to hold trilateral talks with the
leaders of China and Russia on the sidelines of an upcoming APEC summit.
Trump was responding to a reporter's question in the US state of Florida on
Sunday on whether a three-way meeting would take place.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit will begin in the Chinese city of
Shenzhen on November 18. Trump said he believes he will meet with Russian
President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the summit.
00:52
[Donald Trump]
"One of the meetings I think will be with President Putin and President Xi. And
that'll be trilateral..."
01:00
Trump said the talks would cover many topics, including denuclearization. If the
meeting takes place, it would likely be the first for the three leaders.
A spokesperson for Russia's presidential office said the trilateral meeting is
possible. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson also suggested officials from
the three countries have been in contact about such talks.
【単語・フレーズ】trilateral talks（三者会談）on the sidelines of ~（～の開催に合わせて、～の合間に） denuclearization（非核化）
NVIDIA to Probe CEO's Relationship with Suspected Spy
01:25
US chip giant Nvidia is launching an independent investigation after reports
that its CEO Jensen Huang had a relationship with a suspected Chinese spy.
The company made the announcement on Sunday following a report by The New York
Times. The report said the woman was a top executive at a Singapore-based data
center company. It also said US intelligence determined her to be working with
Chinese intelligence.
Nvidia says its board has no reason to believe either national security or
Nvidia's secrets were compromised. But it said the inquiry would examine all
available information.
Media reports on Sunday said Huang sent a—sent a statement to Nvidia staff
acknowledging he has been intimate with the woman. The reports quoted him as
saying that he was unfaithful to his wife and he agreed to cooperate with the
investigation.
Nvidia produces advanced chips used for the development of artificial
intelligence.
Turkey Welcomes Delegates to COP31
02:34
Delegations from around the world are in Turkey to talk climate change. The
annual United Nations conference looks at mitigating its effects.
The central question for COP31 is whether the world can implement concrete
measures amid a number of disasters possibly linked to climate change.
The Paris Agreement pledges efforts to limit the increase in the global average
temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. But the United
Nations has warned it could exceed the threshold within the next few years.
The United States withdrew from the agreement in January and is not expected to
take part in negotiations. The world's second-largest greenhouse gas emitter has
said it would put its national interests first.
An expert has this to say about the absence of the US:
03:32
[Expert (Japanese / English voiceover)] Takamura Yukari/Professor, University of Tokyo
"途上国が、あるいは… (Negotiations will be tough when it comes to how much developed
nations can cover the costs for developing countries or international funds.
…資金の交渉というのはより、まあ難しい…)"
03:46
The meeting will run through November 20 with the leaders' summit scheduled
from Wednesday to Thursday.
Egypt Train Collision Kills 7, Injures Dozens
03:54
A collision between two trains in Egypt has killed at least seven people and
injured more than 110.
The accident occurred in a suburb of the capital Cairo on Sunday. A train
heading to Faiyum—Faiyum, rather, crashed into another bound for Aswan in the
south. The collision caused some carriages to derail.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi extended his condolences to the families
of the victims in a social media post on Sunday. He said he directed authorities
to conduct an urgent investigation and hold accountable anyone found to be
responsible.
In September, a collision between two freight trains near the same site injured
two people.
War in Ukraine: Russian Strike Leaves 600,000 Without Power
04:49
Intense Russian attacks on energy facilities are causing major power shortages
across Ukraine. Recent strikes have left more than 600,000 people without
electricity.
A Ukrainian power company said an attack over the weekend damaged important
energy infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk region in the eastern part of the
country. Officials say emergency power outages are in place in the city of
Dnipro as well as Kyiv and the surrounding areas.
Meanwhile, a ceremony was held in the Zaporizhzhia region in the south for
civilians and police officers killed in a Russian air strike last week.
05:30
[Interviewee (Ukrainian / English voiceover)] Man who lost his wife
"The whole world must understand: if Russia is not stopped, they will not stop.
They will not stop at Ukraine. They will not stop anywhere. We, together with
the entire civilized world, must stop them. Something must be done."
05:48
The attack struck a distribution site for humanitarian aid. 55 people have so
far been confirmed dead. A search for survivors is ongoing.
【単語・フレーズ】power shortages（電力不足）energy infrastructure（エネルギーインフラ） humanitarian aid（人道支援）leave people without electricity（人々を停電状態にする）
Defense Companies Targeted by Suspected Russian Sabotage
06:00
In addition to its direct military attacks on Ukraine, Russia has also been
suspected of carrying out cyberattacks and other acts of sabotage against other
neighboring countries. These so-called hybrid attacks go back to the earliest
days of the invasion, but officials say the targets are changing.
06:25
This defense company is located in the Estonian capital, Tallinn. It
manufactures uncrewed ground vehicles and has delivered more than 200 of them to
Ukraine since 2022, where they're reportedly used to move supplies at the front
lines.
In August, one of the company's buildings was damaged in an arson attack. The
fire was set overnight when no employees were present, and firefighters were
able to contain it before it spread further. But the incident was a wake-up call.
06:59
[Company representative] Defense company official
"Suddenly this kind of fire, er, puts everything in different perspective. We
have done our lessons learned. Security is constantly under development."
07:11
About a month after the attack, Estonian authorities detained three Latvian
nationals. Officials said the incident had been carried out with Russian
involvement.
Cases involving attacks on defense companies have been reported not only in
Estonia, but also across Europe this year.
In August, authorities investigated an attempted arson attack at a drone factory
in Slovakia. A mysterious fire also broke out at a company producing uncrewed
aerial vehicles in Poland. And in September, a fire erupted at an ammunition
warehouse in Bulgaria. Authorities are continuing to investigate all of the
incidents amid suspicions that Russia may have been involved.
A former senior Estonian government official says Russia is becoming
increasingly anxious and frustrated as the situation on the battlefield reaches
a stalemate.
08:11
[Former official] Jonatan Vseviov/Former Estonian Foreign Affairs Ministry Secretary General
"So one thing they're trying is, er, the sabotage campaign, with the goal of
derailing our Ukraine policy by paralyzing us with fear. They are more worried
today than they were in the Kremlin two or three years ago. They have run out of
arguments to justify their war to their own domestic audience. They don't have a
theory of victory anymore."
08:34
European authorities estimate there have been more than 180 such hybrid attacks
since the invasion began.
In a report released September, Denmark's intelligence agency warned that these
attacks are likely to increase further across Europe. The European Union says it
is considering coordinated measures among member states to strengthen its
response.
Business
09:01
All right, now let's see what's happening in the world of business. Ramin
Mellegard joins us from the biz desk. Ramin.
09:08
[Ramin Mellegard]
Thank you very much indeed. Now,
Japan Bought Yen at Record Pace in July
Japan's financial authorities engaged in a record spree of dollar selling,
and yen buying in late July to prop up the sagging Japanese currency.
Now, that's according to data just out from the Finance Ministry.
The ministry says the intervention on July 30 totaled over 7.9 trillion yen,
or a little over 50 billion dollars at the current exchange rate. That was a
single-day record going back to 1991 when such data were first released.
The government and the Bank of Japan also spent about 5.5 trillion yen on
July 31 and over 1.8 trillion yen on August 3. The operation on July 31
was the first coordinated yen buying with the United States in 28 years.
Now, the following—following the moves, the Japanese currency rose sharply on
August 3; the dollar fell by more than 7 yen into the 155 range at one point.
【単語・フレーズ】a record spree（過去最大規模の集中的な行動・大規模な実施）intervention（介入） prop up the sagging Japanese currency（下落する日本円を下支えする）
China Inflation Rate Stays Below 1%
10:23
China's consumer inflation stayed below 1% in October for the fourth straight
month, a sign personal spending remains weak.
The National Bureau of Statistics says the Consumer Price Index rose 0.7% from a
year earlier. That was 0.2 percentage points slower than in September. Now, food
prices were down by 2.9%, furniture and home appliances fell 2.2%, passenger
cars were off by 1.9%. But the costs of personal computers jumped 23% due to
soaring prices of semiconductors. Gasoline rose more than 22% amid the ongoing
conflict in the Middle East.
China PPI at 4-Year High
11:13
Meanwhile, the Producer Price Index in October climbed 5.7%. The PPI is a gauge
of the prices of goods at the factory gate. The year-on-year rise was the
fastest since June 2022. The main factors were higher prices of crude oil as
well as coal used for heating.
JT Assessing Financial Impact of Russian Seizure
11:37
Japan Tobacco is assessing the financial impact of Moscow's move to assume
temporary control of the JT Group's assets in Russia.
President Vladimir Putin signed two decrees last week, placing four
manufacturing entities and three sales entities under temporary Russian
administration. JT says the decrees cover all the group's entities in Russia,
but its operations are continuing. It says it is monitoring the situation and
gathering information while evaluating its options and the potential
implications.
Now, JT's Russian business is projected to account for roughly 10% of the
group's revenue in the year through December, as well as 25% of adjusted
operating profit. As of the end of September, the group's Russia-related assets
were worth around 1.5 trillion yen, or about 9.5 billion dollars.
US Tech Shares Face Volatility amid AI Regulation Concerns
12:45
The Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the US midterm elections has sparked
concern over the outlook for the artificial intelligence and semiconductor
industries. And that, in turn, is making US high-tech stocks volatile.
The Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress in last week's
elections. Democratic candidates also won governors' races in states including
Texas, which is home to many data centers. Some investors are wary that those
victories could lead to tighter regulations on AI and data centers.
That concern prompted a sell-off of semiconductor and other AI-related shares.
New York's tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index tumbled over 5% on Thursday. Tech
shares regained some ground the following day, but investors remain cautious.
Some experts believe that emerging data center companies could face funding
difficulties if stricter rules delay new construction projects. They have relied
on loans to expand their business. Market sources say that means tech shares
could remain unstable for the time being.
Markets
14:05
Okay, let's get a check on the markets.
(14:09 - 14:35 市場データ画面)
14:36
And that is it for biz news.
The other stories
14:39
Thanks, Ramin. Now, let's take a quick look at some of the other stories making
headlines today.
Shooting in Poland Leaves 6 Dead, 15 Injured
14:52
Six people have died after a gunman opened fire in a city square in southern
Poland. 15 others were injured. Authorities later detained the suspect,
a 24-year-old Polish citizen. Prosecutors have launched a terrorism
investigation into the incident, which took place Saturday. Police also found
the bodies of the suspect's parents and sister at his home.
Prosecutors say all three had gunshot wounds, and that they are investigating
the case as a triple murder. The police also seized a large stockpile of weapons
and ammunition from the site. Poland's Interior Minister says the suspect may
have been influenced by a far-right ideology. The shooting took place in
Krakow's historic center. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage site popular with
tourists.
Houthi Strikes Target Saudi Airport, Oil Facilities
15:50
Yemen's Houthi rebels say they have carried out missile strikes on an
international airport and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. They made the claim
after the Saudi-led military coalition said it had intercepted Houthi
projectiles over the capital Riyadh and other areas on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia's Energy Ministry says a building operated by the state oil company
was targeted. It says debris from an intercepted missile caused minor damage to
the building. The ministry says no one was injured.
The Houthis say the attack was in retaliation for recent Saudi strikes that left
more than 120 people dead or injured in Yemen.
Emperor Naruhito, Princess Aiko Attend National Soft Tennis Finals
16:38
Emperor Naruhito and Princess Aiko attended the All Japan Soft Tennis
Championships in Tokyo on Sunday. The two smiled and responded to applause from
the crowd as they took their seats. They watched the women's match while
receiving explanations from event officials about the competition.
The tournament is played in a doubles format with two players on each team. The
Emperor and Princess Aiko applauded whenever players landed sharp shots. After
the match, they were full of praise for the players.
Japan-S. Korea Singing Contest Held in Jeju
17:27
A unique singing contest has been held on the South Korean island of Jeju. It
featured performers from Japan and South Korea singing in each other's
languages. The final round of competition was held on Saturday. It featured 22
acts singing hit songs from the two countries.
South Korea once restricted imports of anime and music from Japan, but Japanese
culture is increasingly popular among young people in the country. The event
organizers say many young Koreans applied to take part in this year's contest.
Japan's Consul-General in Jeju says K-pop is popular in Japan, and Japanese
music is attracting fans in South Korea. He says he hopes music can help
strengthen ties between the two countries.
