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The Asian Games are open with more athletes than the Summer Olympics and some unfamiliar sports

The opening ceremony of the Asian Games has marked the official start of the 16-day event

The Independent UK · Sep 19

Indians in Japan ready to house athletes as Asian Games face accommodation crunch

Indians living in Japan are standing by to house the country's athletes at the Asian Games if accommodation shortages continue, officials said Saturday. "We have booked hotels for our athletes here," Sahdev Yadav, India's chef de mission at Asian Games and the Indian Olympic Association (IOA)'s treasurer, told AFP. "But…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Asian Games 2026 Badminton Schedule: Check India men’s and women’s matches, timings, opponents and full squads

The men's and women's badminton teams of India kick off their Asian Games journey by taking on Kazakhstan and Bangladesh, respectively. Each team must navigate a straight knockout format in order to advance. A win in their initial match could set them up for thrilling quarterfinals against the home team,…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

India globally competitive in chips: Vaishnaw

India's electronics minister has asserted the country's competitive edge in the global semiconductor market. Currently, five chip packaging facilities are operational and adhere to international export standards.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Asian Games 2026 Live Streaming in India: Where to watch opening ceremony and all events online, here’s how you can watch

The highly anticipated Asian Games 2026 will kick off on September 19, Saturday in the vibrant city of Nagoya, Japan. Indian fans can catch all the action live via SonyLIV and Sony Sports channels. As India aims to retain its titles in cricket, kabaddi, and men's hockey, several celebrated Olympic…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Dollar Erases Early Gains on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 7-week high on Friday and finished down by -0.03%. The dollar gave its advance on Friday on weaker-than-expected US economic news that showed Aug manufacturing production and Aug leading indicators unexpectedly declined. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil eased inflation...

Barchart · Sep 18

Meet DJ RINOKA, the 6-year-old Japanese girl who became the world's youngest female club DJ

DJ RINOKA is a young DJ from Tokyo, Japan, who discovered her passion for DJing after watching a female DJ on YouTube when she was 4. After receiving a DDJ-200 for Christmas, she began DJing at 5. On 9 July 2023, she performed her first solo DJ gig in Tokyo…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Japanese Folklore Takes A Haunting New Form In These Photos By Yuji Watanabe (21 Pics)

Yuji Watanabe’s photography moves easily between beauty and unease, combining carefully styled portraits with strange transformations, theatrical details, and dreamlike atmosphere. Even when the setting feels familiar, there is often something in the frame that makes it seem slightly removed from reality. That quality becomes especially striking in his “Yōkai”…

Bored Panda · Sep 18

Dollar Gains on Yen Weakness and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 7-week high today and is up by +0.24%. Weakness in the yen is positive for the dollar, as it tumbled to a 2-week low today. Also, today’s +1% jump in WTI crude oil prices boosts inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed...

Barchart · Sep 18

Russia lodges protest with Japan over US Typhoon missile deployment

Russia’s Foreign Ministry says that it has sent a note to Japan over its hosting of U.S. medium-range missile systems

The Independent UK · Sep 18