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In Bonus Cash just told him a cnn special event, the Place President ial Debate Tomorrow with nine this is cnn Breaking News Viewers joining us here in the United States around the world and streaming us On Cnn, max, Im Rosemary Church in atlanta im Becky Anderson in tel aviv. It is 8 00 am here in israel and in lebanon, where israeli troops are now conducting what they describe as a limited Ground Operation well, that is the sound of Artillery Fire along the israeli lebanese border hold up overnight. Where the israeli military says its conducting quote, targeted raids on villages. Suppose immediate threats to communities in northern israel, although israeli officials say there will be, quote, no longTerm Occupation of Southern Lebanon when the Israeli Army released this video that it says shows preparations for the Ground Operation. The u. S. Says, israel informed it to of a number of operations, including the Ground Incursion and he national security Councils Spokesperson tells cnn that the mission can be a risk and the White House will keep discussing that with the israelis meanwhile, there have been new airstrikes in beiruts southern suburbs. You can see smoke rising into the air in this video from Cnn Crews In The City will cnns paula hancocks live in Abu Dhabi with more and paula, this invasion was announced just before 2 00 a. M. Local time at this stage, what further details do we have . Well, becky, this started just a couple of hours after the national Security Cabinet approved the next phase in israels fight against hezbollah. Its now clear what that next phase is. Now, we understand from our teams on the ground at the border you can hear Artillery Fire. You can also see flashes in the sky as we now know that israeli troops are inside Southern Lebanon. Now, the idf issued a statement and they have called this a targeted and limited Ground Operation, they have said that theyre going to specifically be in the area of a number of small villages along the border where they say hezbollah has been hiding weapons caches, where they say that hezbollah opera operatives are based. And that is what they said they at this point. As you mentioned though, and israeli official did Tell Cnn that there is going to be no long Term Occupation and they are just following immediate threats from hezbollah so that they can allow Tens Of Thousands of israeli residents to move back to northern israel. Now of course that does sound very different on the lebanese side of the border, they will certainly be concerned about what this limited operation could look like especially when you consider that back in 1982, israel said it would have a limited operation and that followed then occupation until the year 2000 and more recently, becky, just look back at israel saying it would have a limited offensive in rafah in the south of gaza to counter international opposition. And parts large parts of that city are now unrecognizable. So there is concern within lebanon itself. Now when it comes to the u. S. Side, we this also comes just a few hours after the u. S. President Joe Biden said that we should have a ceasefire now, just underlining the limited impact that the biden administration has on Cash Entering what israel is doing at this point. But we also heard from the Defense Secretary Lloyd austin effectively approving what israel is doing. He said in a tweet, quote we agreed on the necessity of dismantling Attack Infrastructure along the border to ensure that lebanese hezbollah cannot conduct October 7 style attacks on israels northern communities. I reaffirmed that a diplomatic resolution is required to ensure that civilians can return safely to their homes on both sides of the border. Now this is what we have been hearing consistently from israeli officials that there is a concern than what hamas managed to carry out on October 7 on israeli communities, hezbollah could, could carry out as well. And that is a big part. Art of why israel decided to Go Into lebanon. They say, Becky Paula Hancocks is in Abu Dhabi with the very latest well, im Ayman Mahanna is the Executive Director of the samir casa foundation. He joins us live from beirut official confirmation. Now that is israeli troops have invaded in the south, albeit in what they describe as eat and operation limited in scope and further strikes on beirut. This morning, your assessment of where things stand at this point good morning, please. Before i answer your question, lets bear a moment to think about all the thousands of displaced people who are now under heavy downpour, rainfall, heavy, heavy rainfall in lebanon, their situation epitomizes everything that we as lebanese people are enduring the israeli strikes over our homes, over our neighborhood also enduring lebanese got the lebanese Governments Lack of proper preparedness despite months of israeli warnings relayed by our international partners and also enduring Hezbollahs Miscalculation that Drag Lebanon into its war, into this War Miscalculating Israeli Reaction and miscalculating their own allies, lack of support. So the Situation Today is grim in lebanon with a limited Scope And Code in Incursion Or Operation this is coded language for renewed invasion, renewed occupation without any guarantee. What shortterm operation would mean destruction across the border across the lebanese southern border official response, if any, from lebanese authorities . This morning . The lebanese authorities very often remain silent. Theyre trying to focus on some kind of, Emergency Shelter Plan for the refugees, but they are way the preparedness is way below what was required. And this is what is really sad and lebanon we know the Level And Intensity of the israeli attacks. Weve seen it and gaza, we know that very often what the israelis are conducting are war crimes, but the real question is, what we as 11 should have done. We as government in terms of preparedness, in terms of knowing where people from area should go to Area B in case of attacks or australia the good morning. Knowing what type of preparedness for the medical sector should be prepared rather than just being left on their own. And also level of an also knowing why the israeli government is conducting such attacks. The fact that hezbollah completely miscalculated what the israeli response would be thinking that it could actually kelly maintain a level of operations that is relatively limited that would prevent a strike. Thinking that the international community will prevent a shell from attacking and thinking that iran will support it more effectively or miscalculations that are as lethal to the lebanese people as the israeli criminal attacks on aggression over so this is why were in a situation of despair where even those who pretend to be allies are now responsible exactly as much as the israelis for the plight we are all ensuring us lebanese people whats the risks to lebanon . I mean, we are talking about the Displacement And Death at this point which is of course, horrific. The widest story here is the potential of complete collapse. And that risks a wider conflict around this region. How do you assess . The risk going forward to lebanon . Its society and its economy are existential. And im even, im being pragmatic and im being almost at the same time optimistic when i say that the risks are existential in addition to the terrible economic collapse that cubic have been covering has been, ive been covering so precisely since 2019 with a currency that has lost 90, 95 of its value with 80 of the lebanese people living under Poverty Line with a government that is even refusing Reform Plans put forth forward by the imf. So basically refusing International Aid by lebanese government that is abandoning its sovereignty to hezbollah with the consequences that its, that it knows in terms of ability to attract foreign aid with a population that is extremely divided over hezbollahs roll. Despite a very noble sense of solidarity towards that now, we found ourselves before a risk of complete the destruction of what remains of our infrastructure and also prolonged displacement with no prospect of return because to return, people need money to rebuild this money in 2006 came from allies of lebanon who are no longer ready to support because of our political position. And it came from hezbollah. Today, hezbollah is no longer in a position to distribute cash to people from south lebanon. If they stay where they are today disappointed by the lack of Hezbollah Protection and deterrence. And at the same time with communities that have never supported hezbollah it, there is the real risk for Bottomup Violence for bottomup clashes between people for four, tension, communal tensions in lebanon that could actually be truly destructive for the social fabric of our country. This is why the need for very strong Diplomacy Today by the lebanese government and our allies, by also stopping the double language of the u. S. When it says that Joe Biden said that he opposed Ground Invasion a couple of hours before it actually happened on the White House, change its position on the matter. This double language is so harmful for the credibility of the u. S administration or for whatever is left of that credibility and at the same time, the only people paying the price are the lebanese people. And our n is lebanon as a structure, as a social fabric and social Contract Voice of concern live out as beirut this morning and just say reminder that while the White House has said it sees the israeli moves overnight as in line with israels right to defend itself against threats from terror groups. It is warning, Mission Creep is a real risk at this point well syria says israeli strikes in damascus a short time ago have killed three people. The syrian Defense Ministry says israeli planes and drones targeted the city in the early morning hours. Video posted to Social Media shows an, explosion next two series telecom building, syrian State Media says a wellknown Television Anchor and two others were killed when asked about the strikes the israeli military said, it doesnt comment on reports in foreign media. And ill be back with more news but for now, lets hand it over to Rosemary Church in atlanta for the very latest on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene rosemary. All right. Thanks so much, becky. Well be back with you very soon. The Death Toll from Hurricane Helene in the south eastern us has risen to at least 128 as the recovery begins and Search And Rescue efforts continue. The us president ial contenders addressed the damage from the storm on monday as Residents Attempt to pick up the pieces, Vice President Kamala Harris Couch shot her campaigning on the West Coast to fly back to washington for a briefing on the federal response to helene speaking with relief workers. She shared a message of support for americans dealing with a disaster i plan to be on the ground as soon as possible but as soon as possible without disrupting any Emergency Response operations because that must be the highest priority in the firstorder of business its nice to everyone who has been impacted by this storm. President biden and i, and all of the folks behind me are with you. We will continue to do everything we can to help you recover and to help you rebuild no matter how long it takes meanwhile, Donald Trump was in South Georgia where he helped to distribute aid in some of the hard hit areas. His visit though turn political as he falsely claimed the biden Administration Isnt Answering calls from im stayed leaders asking for help. Whether im biden responded to those remarks, calling them, quote, irresponsible and simply not true or President Biden is set to visit North Carolina on wednesday. The state has reported the most deaths from helene with 56 as well as entire towns cut off from access to aid. North Carolinas Attorney general says, it will take weeks, months, and years to recover from this storm cnns Rafael Romo spoke with residents there put some coffee in your surrounded by destruction without electricity. This freshly brewed cup of coffee is a small luxury for sarah tim koh. I asked my daughter, are you okay. Who just texted her and she sent me back these horrifying pictures. I mean, it looked like like armageddon. Thats when theyve Tim Cook decided to travel hundreds of miles to come to the rescue of his daughter and her family, bringing food, water, gas, and supplies buildings down, houses washed away. Im like, oh, my god, my daughters in the middle of this and shes 7. 5 months pregnant the baby is going to be here at about eight weeks and its my first so its exciting. I also dont want him to come early because we are not prepared the asheville, North Carolina resident and her family were among the hundreds of thousands of people left without power here in devastation stated western North Carolina with major Disaster Declarations in 25 Countys Emergency crews say they are overwhelmed, not only by the amount of people in need of help, but also because theyre unable to reach many of them cutoff communities, destroyed roads and broken bridges like this one here is one and ola are making the job of first responders and Search And Rescue teams very difficult. Here western North Carolina i didnt really know my neighbors. I wrong actually, until like two days ago in this asheville neighborhood, people decided they couldnt wait for help to arrive and theyve given us water, fuel, food they organize themselves to clear their street that was covered in Mud And Debris and revolve chipped in. Weve all worried work together has been really, is special. Most people in the areas devastated by the storm have no power, water, or Cell Service as Residents Line up for necessities, feeling its using helicopters to deliver supplies. Sara tim co says he was not prepared for this kind of unexpected disaster what was your reaction when he said . Honey, im going your way and im bringing supplies i was like thats he lonely there for me. This is my first grandchild, her first child you know, thats a very delicate time right . In the worst of times, the best in people is make king a big difference Rafael Romo, cnn, asheville, North Carolina Jessica Thompson is the ceo of the nonprofit, all hands and heart. She joins us now from charlotte in North Carolina. Thank you so much for talking to us. Was it this difficult time with hundreds still missing 128 confirmed dead and millions of residents without power, water, and Cell Phone Coverage in parts of North Carolina liner. How desperate is the situation there and what is the biggest need right now thanks for having us and firstly, our hearts go out to everybody whos been affected by this terrible hurricane i would say that we are still really in the critical Emergency Phase of this disaster. The communities that we have visited today do not have power, do not have drinking water, do not have Cell Service. And there are long lines at the gas pumps, so we need to give Emergency Services and Emergency Management personnel the time face to be able to bring those things back online for these communities. In advance, even of any of the Cleanup And Recovery efforts that will come later. More than 20 acute care hospitals in North Carolina are now back on the Power Grid after being on Generator Power what do you whats the overall situation with hospitals . And another care, the Health Care Situation there across the state a lot of the infrastructure is still damaged and is going to take a long, long time. Im to fix as a volunteer organization, we focus on private homes, but we can only bring in our staff and volunteers to work on those Community Projects once it is safe and appropriate to do so. As i just explained with geography in this area and the impacts are really, really the via. And so we will base our teams closer to charlotte at this point and then be working into the affected area as those services come back online. Hard Hit Towns in North Carolina of groceries still waiting for help after widespread damage and blocking roads, there why is that helped taking so long and why cant supplies of clean Water And Food be air dropped into those desperate for help right now i think that the mountainous geography is really working against these communities. Weve seen a lot of landslides blocking the roads. And so obviously thats the easiest way by for those kinds of supplies to be able to get in the damage that were seeing, the concentration, the severity, it is on par with other major disasters that we have seen over the last 20 years, like hurricane harvey, hurricane katrina. These communities really are impassable at the moment, and i will say that in my 15 years in the sector, i have never seen so many helicopters, so i think people are trying to get those supplies in any way they can. Thats good to know. And of course, as we mentioned, and earlier around 600 people or so remain missing after this catastrophic storm in the south east, what is being done to find those . Remain missing Emergency Service personnel are still in that acute phase of this disaster. They are asking people to please not selling off deploy, please do not travel to this area. It is a Safety Concern for yourself and for others while they undertake these Search And Rescue operations. And clearly you dont want to be a burden on these communities hes or to take those critical resources away from the people that they are meant for especially when its so difficult for them to get in. Jessica thompson. Thank you so much for talking. Walking with us. And of course, for all the great work you were doing, their appreciate it thank you the u. S. Vice president ial nominees will hold their first and so far only scheduled debate Tuesday Night there faceoff comes just five weeks before the election, and it could be the final and well debate of the Campaign Season democratic nominee Tim Walz has told people he is nervous about doing debates, but says, he hopes voters this one though that he and his Running Mate Kamala Harris are quote just doing our best for folks republican nominee j. D. Vance and his wife arrived in New York monday, where the debate will be held. As for his strategy, the senator from ohio has said, Hell Use the debate to quote, prosecute the case against Kamala Harris and cnn will have special coverage of the the Vice President ial Debate Jake Tapper and Erin Burnett will get things started tuesday at 7 00 p. M. In New York. That is 7 00 a. M. 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This morning with Kasie Hunt Tomorrow at five eastern check on our top story this hour, the israeli military says, its begun a limited Ground Operation against hezbollah in Southern Lebanon, marking a new phase in their war. A Cnn Team near the border witnessed explosions, plumes of smoke and Artillery Fire overnight. Its unclear how long the operation is expected to last, but israel says it has no plans for a longTerm Occupation. The White House says its supports israels right to defend itself against hezbollah, but warns the mission remains a risk nearly 50,000 Dock Workers at several key us ports. Are now on strike. Members of the Longshoremans Union are Walking Picket Lines to demand higher wages. This after workers rejected an offer by the alliance representing ports cnns Brian Longshoremen at The Port Of Baltimore holding their ground and possibly losing money doing it was we exhaust our savings. I mean, we so nowhere. The next move is going to be a potentially damaging Port Strike in the us has just begun. Thousands of Port Workers in baltimore. And at about three dozen other facilities along the east Coast And Gulf coast have walked off the job. The stakes are very high the potential for disruption is significant. This strike the first of those ports in almost 50 years could disrupt the flow of almost half the goods that come into the u. S. That could lead to shortages, then higher prices whats going to be in short supply perishables obviously, we cant, we cant bring those in in advance. So anything thats in the produce categories that comes in banana has been talked about a lot cherries and other fruits that come in from south america and other places that will be impacted right away with any style average european beer, wine, liquor could be affected as we head into the holidays furniture, household goods clothing, cars, and auto parts could also be in shorter supply and then get more expensive but officials and retail analysts say, we should not rush to stores and stockpile goods like many did during the covid pandemic. We dont want to panic you retailers and their partners in the Shipping Business and other importers have done everything they can to mitigate any disruptions. So theyve tried to bring things then theyve got inventory already here on the East Coast and near the population centers, theyve got inventory rerouted to the West Coast. Itll come over by rail the workers from the international Longshoremens Association feel like theyve fallen way behind other sectors in wages for workers are asking for more wages and also are concerned about the introduction new technology which may replace senate and some of them, the Industry Led by the United States maritime alliance says, its offered a fair Wage Increase and accuses the port Workers Union of negotiating in Bad Faith President Biden has the power to force workers to stay on the job, but has said he wont use it this stoppage comes on the heels of successful strikes by the united auto Workers Union and ups employees workers at boeing have been on strike for more than two weeks. Its a mixed picture overall, workers are doing and are doing a better because the economy is better, but theyre not always winning what sectors wont be damaged by a Port Strike passenger ships wont be affected and Oil Tankers the other ships carrying Liquefied Natural Gas usually go to other facilities that wont be affected by a strike. Brian todd, cnn, washington the effect this port Workers Strike will have on the u. S. Economy could be significant, especially heading into the Holiday Season it will have a very damaging effect on the u. S economy to be sure, but it will tangle global supply lines one major qualification to that if its a short strike the damage is real, but far less severe than at the strike goes beyond a week or two. The estimates are that the u. S. A. Commonly will lose 3. 8 billion to 5 Billion a day. Thats real money. 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Meanwhile, syria blaming it israel for an airstrike on damascus. The State News Agency says, a prominent Tv Host and two others were killed israel says it doesnt comment on reports in the foreign media. Well, Miri Eisin is a retired israeli defense Forces Colonel and a Senior Fellow at the international its 2d for counterterrorism at Reichman University joins me live from here in tel aviv. And it is good to have you this morning. Your initial assessment of what we are seeing on the ground, mary, if you will the Idf Spokesperson has said that it is the 98th division, which is made up out of the paratroopers and Commando Units that is at least one of the forces participating in this limited assault what were talking about is a kind of special Forces Advent were going into an area which similar to what hamas built in the gaza strip, hezbollah, the radwan forces have built inside the different cities, towns, and villages of Southern Lebanon, both subterranean, underground and of Ground Booby traps, locations, and enormous arsenals of weapons, as we speak also, becky, theres still Firing Rockets into israel as you were describing the noises and the different aspects add into it that Up North you also have sirens from the incoming only israel built Defense Systems and tells us Go Into Bomb Shelters so that were safer than those other people because that was built by us. So thats where we are right now. Its going to be small located Special Forces, not a stroll in the park, very challenging weve had word at Cnn Paratroopers commandos, Special Forces working on the border here. Now, in northern israel, for weeks in preparation what we are seeing the prime Ministers Office is released some statistics this morning 93 Hundred hezbollah launches, into israel since so october the eighth, nearly a year now and more than 60,000, of course displaced in northern israel. The goal of this wall stated by the Prime Minister is to return those people to their communities safely and securely of course, we have to remember hundred and 20,000 odd or more displays. Of course, from Southern Lebanon at this point as well. The White House supports israels right to defend itself, but it is also concerned about Mission Creep. At this point how do you respond to that term . Mission creep after all, there have been invasions at the pass and its been described is limited in scope. Course 1982 which ended up with israeli forces not withdrawing for some three years whats different this time, if anything . Murky, i was a young officer in 1982, just finished officers course when what was called an Operation Peace for galilee started. And i just want to remind because this isnt a history lesson. That one israel wanting it was because at that stage, Southern Lebanon, lebanon itself, in a The Civil War was dotted with different pell, Palestinian Terror Organizations that since then, certainly when were talking about the party and what went on changed a tune, it doesnt make it any better i definitely hope that the israeli both the military aspect of it is to go in and directly attack the Rod One, hezbollah forces, those are the trained Commando Forces that have fought in lebanon. The default in syria that have been trained and armed by iran that have lots of different from weapons that were preparing to do what they called Operation Liberation of the galilee so in that sense, wh ited to that its listening to the United States and its understanding that israel, in its own way. And i know this isnt a popular way to look at it. Israel has been very restrained over the last 11 months because both us involvement, because of diplomacy, trying to go step after step with the possibility of diplomacy. And i say sadly for all of the diplomats that i dont know, any diplomat thats going to dislodge the Rod One Forces Netanyahu was warned that the long arm of the israeli military will extend to where, wherever israel its the enemy is based. And merely there is no doubt that the assassinations of key figures in hezbollah, including the longtime head Hassan Nasrallah are strategically significant as we close this, i wonder whats changed to your mind in terms of israeli intelligence . Agenda to secure those successes the first thing is that when israel went on the initiative in all of the world now in that sense, but especially the middle east, see what we do when we are effective and capable and on the initiative. And this does not erase the colossal failure on the israeli part of October 7, but it shows what you do. Israel was focused on that northern arena the northern arena in general also has to do with deterrence. Its not just against Hezbollah And Hezbollah capabilities in lebanon. And ill remind you also in syria, hizballahs deployed also in syria. This is also about the benefactor and the backer of iran. Its about deterrence. So when you look, thats step further. When you dont just talk and you take action that has an impact in the middle east. The action itself has to be affected. The action itself has to be targeted against those terrorists. Hezbollah is going to say lots of things. They put out little clips and little posters every single thing that they do, theyre very proud of what they do theyre not going to put out now of what were doing in that sense, theyre going to show it from their perspective. And i think that what israel needs to do is not only impact their military capability, but also impact the way that we look at the threats in this area. Because at the end its about regional deterrence. Its not about destroying the other its about achieving a type of deterrence where were not the under a dog, were not the one under attack you and i have spoken a number of times over the past months. Its always good to have a your Insight And Analysis extremely important to us. Thank you. 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The Peoples Republic was founded 75 years ago on october 1, 1949 at all sorts of events have been getting underway in beijing, despite chinas persistent economic downturn, president Xi Jinping said the country is moving moving forward at a use the week long national holiday to bring up the tense topic of taiwan. So lets turn to cnns Marc Stewart is covering this live from the chinese capital. Good to see you, marc. So in the midst of these festivities its president Xi Jinping is repeating calls for China And Taiwan to reunite whats the latest on this . And of course, reaction to these calls good to see you rosemary, look, these calls for reunification with taiwan are not necessarily a surprise as china looks at that past, but it also looks forward on the 75th anniversary. This is very much a time of celebration, a chance for Xi Jinping to talk about chinas accomplishments almost a pat on the back, if you will. We have some video from earlier today. There was a Flag Raising Ceremony just down the way. It tiananmen square. Theres also a balloon release. If we look at some of the coverage though from chinese State Media, we are hearing it a lot of themes about a national achievements, about pushing for humanity, about pushing for modernization as china looks to the future. Now, this was not necessarily a political speech that we heard from Xi Jinping or focus on policy. But he did bring up this Taiwan Question and the importance of almost reuniting with the motherland. Lets take a listen to some of his remarks. Hi laila. Sure. Taiwan is chinas sacred territory. People on both sides of the strength to or related by Blood And Blood is thicker than water this an example of not stopping the march of history. China is in a bit of a challenging time. Yes, the Stock Market has been doing well, thanks new stimulus, but there are some looming economic issues that china will have to confront in its history, including high Youth Unemployment as well as whitecollar workers, just not knowing what the future will hold a speech like this, rosemary is a way to reenergize the communist as party, reenergize the citizens and look ahead to the future alright, our thanks to Marc Stewart joining us there live from beijing. Appreciate it. Well, lawmakers in japan are voting in a new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is a former Defense Minister and longtime member for parliament. It was voted to leave the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week after prime Minister Fumio Kishidas Decision to step down, ishiba will have a lot on his plate on day one, unveiling a new cabinet, and getting his party ready for Snap Elections later this month and cnns Hanako Montgomery joins me now, live from tokyo. Good to see you, hanako. So how tight was this real . And what problems does a Shiba Inherit from the previous administration its good to see you. Now. This was again, as you described, a very hotly contested and tight race on friday during the liberal democratic Partys Election for their new Party President , we saw she get to ishiba up against eight candidates. But really to other front runners. The first sanae takaichi, who is more of a hardline, conservative and someone who prides herself in being a former japanese Prime Minister, shinzo abes protege. And now if she were elected, she would have been japans first woman Prime Minister, ishiba was also up against shinjiro koizumi, who comes from a political dynasty in Japan And Someone who positioned himself as more of a your former. And now, if he were elected, he would have been japans youngest Prime Minister ever. But as we saw on friday, the Party And Party registered voters chose Shigeru Ishiba to be the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party. And also the new japanese Prime Minister. Now Shigeru Ishiba is known as a former Defense Minister and someone whos done a lot of work in Rural Revival well, i station, of course, that is a very big problem in japan because of the demographic crisis that he faces. And its actually quite well liked by the General Public because of this. But within his own party actually struggles with a lot of unpopularity hes seen as more of a harsh Critic And Someone who wants betrayed his own party when the ldp Lost Power very briefly. Now achieve of course despite these issues and able to secure enough votes to become the president of the ldp. Clearly lawmakers saw him as the best choice to lead the party in the general elections, which will be held in october. Now ishiba, as you mentioned, rosemary, does inherit a couple of very large problems from now, the former japanese prime Minister Fumio kishida. The first is a lackluster economy and a very high cost of living for many people in japan the second is very big and significant political scandals. And thats actually why we saw from the okeydoke having to step down because he was unable to address these political scandals properly. Thats what led to his Approval Rating dropped so significantly among the General Public. So ishiba will now be tasked with actually read gaining the publics trust showing the public that the Liberal Democratic Party is the party that will unify the country and actually introduce a lot of policies and laws that will benefit all people. Rosemary. All right. Thanks to Hanako Montgomery joining us live there from tokyo i appreciate it. Will make soko is preparing for Tuesdays Inauguration of the countrys first female president. Leaders from Latin America and the caribbean have been arriving for the swearing in 0 00 a. M. And evil President Elect claudia sheinbaum, who will officially take office in the coming hours in Mexico City you as first lady jill biden, is leading her Countrys Delegation for the event theres Something Special in the air this evening besides the rain and i felt it as soon as i landed practical of excitement to see the inauguration of the first Woman President of Mexico President and like dr. Sheinbaum has noted she didnt arrive to this historic moment alone. She said, quote, we all arrived with our heroines who gave us our homeland, with our ancestors are mothers, our daughters, and our granddaughters sheinbaum, one Mexicos Election by a Landslide Back in june, promising to protect the countrys social Safety Net and to be a champion for the pool, like her predecessor i want to thank you so much for joining us this hour. 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