World number one Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open with neck injury
Elena Rybakina expects to return for next month’s WTA Finals in Indian Wells after withdrawing from the Tokyo quarterfinals.
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FIFA’s Infantino made to wait on Asian support as chief coy at AFC session
‘We’re not against anyone and we’re not in favour of anyone,’ says AFC President Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa.
France reports first human Shamonda virus case, says no health risk
Until now, the virus was considered non-transferable to humans, making the patient the first documented human case.
Wrong national anthems played three times at Asian Para Games in Japan
The Iranian national anthem was played for athletes from Taiwan and Mongolia, prompting Nagoya’s mayor to apologise.
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Japan launches historic mission to bring back Mars moon samples
Japan has launched a five-year uncrewed mission to collect samples from Phobos, one of Mars’ two moons.
Published On 20 Oct 2026
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Robots dance the ‘Macarena’ at Japan tech expo
Humanoid robots were seen performing the “Macarena” at the annual CEATEC technology exhibition in Chiba, Japan.
Published On 15 Oct 2026
North Korea tests two submarine-launched missiles, state media reports
The tests showcase North Korea’s war deterrent capabilities in the region, KCNA says.
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Russia arrests Japanese journalist on suspicion of ‘espionage’
A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence.
Published On 14 Oct 2026
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Russia’s arrest of Japanese journalist: Why are tensions rising?
Japanese journalist Imai Yuki arrested on Sakhalin for allegedly spying on Russian defence capabilities, says the FSB.
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Suspect was arrested on Russia’s far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia’s FSB.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said one of the missiles launched from the Pyongyang area flew more than 900km.
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