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World / Asia

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games declared closed 04 Oct 2026 - 01:48 pm
Members of the Japan Self-Defense Forces lower the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) flag during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture on October 4, 2026. (Photo by David Gray / AFP)
US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder 04 Oct 2026 - 12:47 pm
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Philippines arrests 244 'mostly Chinese' workers in online scam crackdown 04 Oct 2026 - 12:39 pm
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South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption 04 Oct 2026 - 11:28 am
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'Act before it's too late': Tokyo residents fight for more trees 04 Oct 2026 - 07:56 am
In this picture taken on August 25, 2026, activists Kaoru Morimoto (L) and Susumu Nirasawa check the temperature under a tree in the Nakano district of Tokyo. (Photo by Philip Fong / AFP)
Vietnam's GDP expands 9.95 pct in Q3 03 Oct 2026 - 09:12 pm
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India detains protestors demanding election chief resignation 03 Oct 2026 - 07:49 pm
Protesters and All India Students' Association (AISA) supporters scuffle with police personnel during a demonstration against India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in New Delhi on October 3, 2026, to demand his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)
Researchers call for coordinated response to climate-linked mosquito-borne diseases 03 Oct 2026 - 03:13 pm
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China coach says future bright after first football medal in 28 years 03 Oct 2026 - 01:51 pm
Antonio Puche, head coach of China, reacts during the men's football semifinal between China and South Korea at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Osaka, Japan, Sept. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)
After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan 03 Oct 2026 - 12:16 pm
Motorcyclists ride past a graffiti featuring Brazilian football player Neymar (L) and Raphinha ahead of a FIFA international friendly football match between India and Brazil in Kolkata on September 29, 2026. (Photo by Dibyangshu Sarkar / AFP)
‘Never seen anything like it’: Judo bout ends in disqualification after apparent bite 03 Oct 2026 - 11:06 am
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Tom Kim powers to Games gold and exemption from military service 03 Oct 2026 - 10:53 am
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India's Urs holes knee-knocker at final hole to win golf gold 03 Oct 2026 - 10:29 am
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Antonelli tops times in final practice at Bahrain GP 03 Oct 2026 - 09:59 am
Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli steers his car during the third practice session ahead of the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix in Sepang on October 3, 2026. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)
India-Pakistan blockbuster brings cricket fever to Japan baseball field 03 Oct 2026 - 09:29 am
Indian fans arrive for the men's cricket final between Pakistan and India during the 2026 Asian Games at the Korogi Athletic Park in Nisshin on October 3, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/ AFP)
'He's here with me': Japan cycle queen dedicates gold to late brother 03 Oct 2026 - 08:50 am
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Car crashes into crowd in Australia, 10 injured 03 Oct 2026 - 08:31 am
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Thai Airways sacks CEO after floods flight chaos: reports 02 Oct 2026 - 08:03 pm
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