Security council is expected to hold a security meeting. Obviously japan and south korea particularly are deeply concerned because of the neighborhood, but i think its fair to say that china, russia, the United States share concerns. Very much concerned. We will send this message very strongly. U. S. President barack obama spoke over the phone separately with the leaders of japan and south korea. He stressed commitment to his allies and promised to continue talks to ensure provocations are met with serious consequences. In a statement south korean President Park geunhye called it proof of pyongyangs recklessness and said it would only lead it to further isolation. North koreas state run television announced the news with a statement it said was from the scientists involved. Translator we, the scientists and technicians at the laboratory, conducted a nuclear test at the northern testing site to determine the force of a newly developed warhead. It was carried out successfully. Seismologi
Asia summit discussed a july ruling by an arbitration tribunal in the hague. Beijing has refused to recognize the decision that rejects its claims to most of the South China Sea. Japan and the u. S. Reiterated their stance. The landmark arbitration ruling in july, which is binding, helped clarify maritime rights in the region. I recognize this raises tensions, but i also look forward to discussing how we can constructively move Forward Together to lower tensions and promote diplomacy and regional stability. But the leaders failed to hold in depth discussions on the ruling. Countries including the philippines and vietnam didnt want to rock the boat on diplomatic issues during the summit. They have conflicting claims with cthe waters. Translator in the meeting that just ended, there were only two countries trying to sow discord. They were still talking about the South China Sea issue. And discussing the arbitration ruling. We already discussed and dealt with that in the china asean Forei
Implement sanctions on the north. North korea conducted these missile tests in blatant disregard of the u. N. Security council. The launch came has g20 leaders met in china, the norths main diplomatic ally. The missile was medium range. The usc condemned a series of missile launches by north korea and the latest statements came out just three hours after their meeting, faster than those in the past. Washington and seoul are making moves to try to counter pyongyangs threats. They have reaffirmed the importance of deploying an advanced antimissile Defense System to south korea. U. S. President barack obama and south korean president met in laos. After the talks, obama said the two countries are working together to ensure their readiness against any threats. I want story affirm our commitment to the defense and security of north korea, including extended deterrence is unwavering. Obama said the deployment of the High Altitude Defense System is purely defense. The system can shoot down mis
More than 25 municipalities have opened up shelters and are urging the elderly and people with mobility issues to seek refuge now. Sea travel has been disrupted in kagoshima due to high tides. Ferries have been suspended. Sayaka mori from our weather desk is tracking the storm. Its celebrated 100 kilometers to the south of okinawa. Bringing recordbreaking heavy rainfall and powerful winds. Now the system is located to the south of okinawa and its actually a rather compact system. So as the system approaches, conditions will deteriorate quite quickly. It is a violent typhoon. It looks like very stormy conditions will likely happen from monday night into early Tuesday Morning in the okinawa region. Chaba is packing winds of about 200 Kilometers Per Hour with gusts about 300 Kilometers Per Hour. It is a violent typhoon. This is the highest category on the typhoon scale. Chaba will likely move toward the north and veer north and east into wednesday. The jet stream will take the system towa
Leaders of the 18nation east asia summit discussed a july ruling by an arbitration tribunal in the hague. Beijing has refused to recognize the decision that rejects its claims to most of the South China Sea. Japan and the u. S. Reiterated their stance. The landmark arbitration ruling in july, which is binding, helped clarify maritime rights in the region. I recognize this raises tensions, but i also look forward to discussing how we can constructively move Forward Together to lower tensions and promote diplomacy and regional stability. But the leaders failed to hold in depth discussions on the ruling. Countries including the philippines and vietnam didnt want to rock the boat on diplomatic issues during the summit. They have conflicting claims with cthe waters. Translator in the meeting that just ended, there were only two countries trying to sow discord. They were still talking about the South China Sea issue. And discussing the arbitration ruling. We already discussed and dealt with