kunashiri is one of four islands owned by russia and claimed by japan. they said it's an inherent part of japan's territory. it said the islands were occupied after world war ii. this is the first time in two years that a suspected russian aircraft has violated japan's air space. >>> market players are waiting to see whether policymakers at the u.s. central bank will decide to raise the key interest rate at their policy meeting this week. however, there are some concerns. ramin mellegard joins us now from the business desk. ramin, there are worries how a rate hike would affect emerging economies. >> and that really affects them globally. they say a rate hike would have huge ramifications for foreign markets worldwide and that's especially the case for some emerging countries. they say a rise in the rate by the federal reserve now could lead to steep plunge in capital inflows to the emerging economies. a report cites an uncertain growth outlook for those countries after china's economic slowdown triggered instat sbili in certain markets. they also urged f