Latest news flash: U.S. Marine arrested in Okinawa, North Korea missile launch, etc.

In response to the arrest of the US Marine, Prime Minister Takaichi posted on X, ``It is extremely regrettable that this extremely brutal and heinous incident occurred.''

Okinawa Prefectural Police arrested a U.S. Marine Corps private first class on suspicion of robbery and murder in connection with the Naha City hotel hotel incident where a woman was found dead.

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong said she conducted a firing practice of an ``intermediate-range strategic missile.''

Komeito elected Mitsunari Okamoto as its new representative.

Toyama Prefectural Police raided the city hall on suspicion of violating the Statistics Act due to suspicions that Toyama City's population has increased.

According to the South Korean military, the North Korean projectile was a ballistic missile launched from the eastern Wonsan area.

According to the Ministry of Defense, the possible missile appears to have already fallen.

According to the South Korean military, North Korea launched a projectile into the Sea of Japan.

According to AFP, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the G7 will release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil over four months.

September U.S. employment statistics show that the number of employed people in the non-agricultural sector increased by 29,000 from the previous month.

The New Komeito Party has decided to retain Secretary-General Nishida and appoint former Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Nakano as the Chairman of the Policy Research Council.

According to the fire department, three bodies were found in a house fire in Tsu City.

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Yana said at a press conference that the statement about ``budget cuts'' was ``partly misleading.''

According to the fire department, there was a fire at a house in Tsu City, and four children have not been contacted.

Governor Oigawa of Ibaraki Prefecture said, ``I have no intention of giving consent'' to the second stage of the ``outline survey'' aimed at selecting a final disposal site for ``nuclear waste.''

Aomori Michinoku Bank, Iwate Bank, and Akita Bank have agreed to enter into discussions toward business integration.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has ordered Tokai Kisen to suspend the use of some of its vessels based on the Maritime Transportation Act.

The unemployment rate rose to 2.5% in August.

The effective job openings-to-applicants ratio in August remained unchanged at 1.18 times.

In the Kirin Cup soccer tournament, Japan defeated Ecuador 0-0 in a penalty shootout.

It has been revealed that Aomori Michinoku Bank, Iwate Bank, and Akita Bank are considering entering into discussions toward business integration.

The draft of a new bill to identify the effective controllers of corporations has been revealed. Requires corporations to report the name, address, date of birth, and nationality of their effective controllers.

US long-term interest rates temporarily rose to the highest level since 2002

Nidek President Kaida said that the remaining issues will be resolved within October in order to obtain an audit opinion on the securities report.

Kei Nishikori, who will retire at the end of this season, was defeated in his first singles match at the Japan Open men's tennis tournament.