British wrestling star Pac dies suddenly aged 40 as tributes flood in IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 28
From the track to the jewellery bench: Harita Bhadra’s bronze has a new life Harita Bhadra won a bronze medal in the 200m final at the Asian Games in Nagoya. This victory marked her first international competition where she clocked a time of 23.20 seconds. Bhadra, who also designs jewellery, intends to create a piece inspired by her experience in Japan. Her family provided… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Benjamin Satterley, famous wrestler known as Pac in AEW and Neville in WWE, passes away at 40. What caused his death? Benjamin Satterley, famously known as Pac in AEW and Neville during his time in WWE, has passed away at the age of 40. Beginning his wrestling journey in 2004, he made a name for himself on Britain's independent wrestling scene and in Japan's Dragon Gate. Joining WWE in 2012, he… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei slips after early gains as Nasdaq futures weaken Japan’s Nikkei slipped after giving up early gains as weaker Nasdaq futures pressured technology stocks ahead of Micron’s quarterly results, while banking stocks provided support and the broader Topix edged higher. The Economic Times · Sep 28
Japanese bond yields climb towards multi-decade highs on inflation, BOJ tightening bets Japanese government bond yields climbed on Monday as rising services inflation and Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations weighed on debt prices. The benchmark 10-year yield approached multi-decade highs near 3.095%, while investors monitored upcoming Ministry of Finance bond auction plans and central bank policy minutes. The Economic Times · Sep 28
Americans are fibermaxxing. Japan has had fiber-packed Coke for years On a recent trip to Japan, I found a fiber-forward soda that tastes like Diet Coke and keeps things moving The Guardian - US · Sep 27
My holiday was full of tantrums and hangry meltdowns. And it wasn’t the kids who were to blame For 20 years I have made sure everyone gets where they need to be, with the least possible drama. Now suddenly I’m the one who needs looking after, writes Emma Beddington The Guardian - UK · Sep 27
IND vs AFG: Shreyas Iyer refuses to let rain cloud India's Asian Games challenge India cricket captain Shreyas Iyer addressed challenges posed by heavy rain ahead of the quarterfinal match. He stated that the team must remain professional and adapt to any situation presented. Despite facing adverse weather and limited practice, Iyer encourages the team to focus on the upcoming contest against Afghanistan. After… The Economic Times · Sep 27
Japanese father throws 2 young daughters from the sixth-floor balcony, moment caught on camera; here’s what happened next A shocking incident unfolded in Gifu Prefecture, where 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly tossing his daughters from a sixth-floor balcony following a heated domestic dispute. Authorities were alerted by his wife, triggering an emergency response. Both children survived with non-life-threatening injuries and were conscious upon arrival at the hospital.… The Economic Times · Sep 27
Russia backs India's bid for permanent seat on United Nations Security Council Demonstrating solidarity, Russia has backed India's ambition for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, firmly opposing additional positions for Western powers like Germany and Japan. Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, underscored the essential need for greater representation from regions such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America,… The Economic Times · Sep 27
Full-strength India begin Asian Games campaign against inexperienced Afghanistan India will compete against Afghanistan in their Asian Games opener after preparing for the unfamiliar conditions. The Indian team is led by Shreyas Iyer and consists of a full strength squad. Afghanistan's inexperienced team aims to improve their batting performance after a recent defeat against Nepal. While Indian players enjoy… The Economic Times · Sep 27
Taiwan vs South Korea for Indian Travellers: Visa Rules, Costs and Food Compared Visa: Which Country Lets You In More EasilyTaiwan has a clear edge here. Indian passport holders can apply for a Taiwan visa on arrival if they hold a valid visa or residence permit from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, or any Schengen country. If you… Times Life · Sep 27
Godzilla Minus Zero review – spectacular Japanese action continues franchise’s winning streak The follow-up to 2023’s Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One dazzles with smart social commentary and jaw-dropping effects The Guardian - US · Sep 27
Russia backs India's claim to UNSC seat, firmly shuts door on Germany & Japan At the recent General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's support for India and Brazil to secure permanent membership on the UN Security Council. He criticized the prospect of additional seats for Western countries like Germany and Japan, linking it to the West's military actions in Ukraine, which… The Times of India · Sep 26
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26 ‘Charming and disarming’ … how Meta’s technology-packed Muse harnesses the power of cuteness The tech giant has launched a cute ‘little guy’ that can answer emails, book travel or do your weekly food shop
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Asian Games 2026: India shines with Kabaddi Golds & Marathon Silver as it bags 7 medals in a day Asian Games India medal tally: India had a remarkable day at the 2026 Asian Games, winning seven medals in total. The kabaddi teams successfully defended their titles, with both men and women claiming golds. Sawan Barwal achieved a historic silver in the men's marathon, breaking a national record. The women's…
The Times of India · Sep 26 How Taiwan’s ‘silicon shield’ has kept it safe from China, indispensable to US in age of AI The latest meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has once again put Taiwan at the centre of the world's most consequential geopolitical and technology rivalry.
Fortune · Sep 26 The $40 trillion U.S. national debt is smaller than Japan's relative to its economy—but economist warns America is still 'the world's largest debtor' “Japan’s debt dynamics are fundamentally different from those of the United States … Japan is the world’s largest creditor nation. The U.S. is the world’s largest debtor.”
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Asian Games 2026: Thought of booking an Olympic spot kept replaying in my head, says squash star Anahat Singh on comeback win Anahat Singh has made a remarkable comeback to reach the final of the Asian Games women's singles competition. She fought back from two games down against Japan's Satomi Watanabe after intense pressure. Anahat is motivated by the chance to secure an Olympic spot, which drives her performance on the court.
Fortune · Sep 26 How Japan went from a rice shortage to a rice surplus in two years, as climate change, tourism, and a U.S. trade fight collided A drought-driven shortage in 2024 nearly doubled prices to ¥4,300 a bag and toppled a minister, before farmers overcorrected into a record surplus.
The Economic Times · Sep 26 India beat Japan 2-0 to seal semifinal berth in Asian Games men's hockey Defending champions India secured a place in the semifinals after defeating Japan by 2-0. Abhishek opened the scoring with a field goal in the 15th minute of the match. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh converted a penalty corner in the 40th minute to double the lead. India will face Bangladesh in their…
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Japan organisers 'not satisfied' as empty seats blight Asian Games Asian Games organisers admitted on Saturday they were "not satisfied" with ticket sales after swathes of empty seats were seen at the main stadium and other venues in Japan. "We are not satisfied," said Satoshi Murate, secretary-general of the Games organising committee in response to a question from AFP. "We…
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Asian Games 2026: Anahat and Abhay triumph to reach the squash finals after intense matches Anahat Singh made a remarkable comeback to defeat Satomi Watanabe and reach the women's singles final. Abhay Singh dominated his semifinal against Muhammad Irfan to enter the men's singles final. Other Indian athletes also performed well, with the women's kabaddi team winning gold and Sawan Barwal securing silver in the…
Motorsport · Sep 26 F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Azerbaijan GP Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Asian Games 2026: Who has won medals so far? Complete list of India's medal winners, latest medal tally and day 7 highlights India Medal Tally at Asian Games 2026: India added a silver in the men's marathon, a silver in women's shooting and a bronze in mixed doubles squash on day 7 of the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, taking the country's overall medal count to 26 and its rank to 12th.…