Time: 2024-08-23
Kyodo News report that Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. halt an attempt to infusion melt fuel at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant due to apparatus mistake in the retrieval device . Meanwhile , the propose acquisition of Seven & i Holdings Co. by Alimentation Couche - Tard Inc. face a reappraisal by the Japanese government to prevent leak technology that could be deviate for military purposes.
Kamala Harris , the democratic campaigner for the U.S. presidential race , is set to deliver a nomination credence address in Chicago . She will highlight the importance of predominate over opposition Donald Trump for the future of the American people . Additionally , Japan proverb a 2.7 % addition in core consumer monetary_value in July , exceed the Bank of Japan 's 2 % target since April 2022.
Japan 's major steelmaker , Nippon Steel Corp. and JFE Steel Corp. , announce a unite investing of 160 billion hankering in an Australian coal mine to procure a stable supply of high - quality coal . This move purpose to achieve eco - friendly steelmaking practice , lend to both economic and environmental sustainability.
Iran 's new foreign curate , Seyed Abbas Araghchi , express purpose to enhance necktie between Tehran and Tokyo to address regional crisis collaboratively . On the sport front , the Paralympics proverb the first group of Japanese athlete entrance the athlete ' village in Saint - Denis , Paris . Additionally , Japan is set to host Australia , South Korea , the Czech Republic , and a modification team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic 's first - round Pool C.
Shohei Ohtani , the Japanese baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers , is on the brink of entrance MLB 's exclusive " 40 - 40 " baseball_club with 39 bargain and 39 home run in a season . His exceeding performance has capture the attention of fan worldwide , showcasing his art on the field.
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