U.A.E. Says No Cut to Oil Output

The transcript covers three main events: a hostage situation in Sydney's financial district where hostages fled during a standoff with police, with political motives suggested by Prime Minister Tony Abbott. The UAE's decision to maintain OPEC's oil output despite falling prices, emphasizing market self-stabilization. Lastly, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's landslide election victory, despite low voter turnout, strengthening his political mandate.

What was the outcome of the recent election in Japan?

How did the voter turnout in Japan's recent election compare to previous elections?