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1. 20 Oct 2026 · RT

   Japan Initiates Ambitious Mars Moon Sample Retrieval Mission

   Japan has launched a mission to land on Phobos, one of Mars' moons, and return samples to Earth by 2031. The MMX spacecraft, launched by JAXA, aims to deploy a rover and collect samples, marking the first such attempt. Previous missions by…

2. 3 Oct 2026

   No Handshake Between India and Pakistan Cricket Captains at Asian Games Final

   Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer and Pakistan captain Sahibzada Farhan did not shake hands at the toss ahead of the men's cricket final at the Asian Games in Japan, continuing a no-handshake policy between the two nations' cricket teams. The po…

3. 3 Oct 2026 · South China Morning Post

   Japan's stringent visa policies prompt foreign entrepreneurs to seek opportunities abroad

   Japan's recent tightening of visa regulations has led to a significant increase in costs for foreign business managers and permanent residents, prompting many to reconsider their stay in the country. The new rules, which include higher fee…

4. 3 Oct 2026

   Sri Lanka Men's Cricket Team Wins Bronze at Asian Games

   The Sri Lankan men's cricket team secured the bronze medal at the Asian Games in Japan, defeating Bangladesh in the final match. This victory marks a significant achievement for the team and the nation. The win has been celebrated widely a…

5. 3 Oct 2026

   Sri Lanka Sets Target of 166 Runs Against Bangladesh in Asian Games Cricket Bronze Match

   In the bronze medal match of the men's cricket event at the Asian Games in Japan, Sri Lanka scored 165 runs with 9 wickets down against Bangladesh, setting a target of 166 runs for Bangladesh. The match was held in a warm atmosphere, with…

6. 3 Oct 2026 · Gulf News

   Japanese Judoka Rin Maeda Wins Asian Games Gold After Bizarre Incident with Chinese Opponent

   Japanese judoka Rin Maeda won the gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games after her Chinese opponent, Tang Jing, was disqualified for allegedly biting her during the quarterfinals. Despite the incident, Maeda went on to win the final match.

7. 3 Oct 2026 · Xinhua

   China's Wang Xiyu Triumphs in Tennis, Virtual Taekwondo Debuts at Asian Games

   China's Wang Xiyu won the women's singles tennis gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, while virtual taekwondo made its debut, with Jeus Gabriel Derick Yape from the Philippines taking the gold. China's Ma Jingyue also won in the women's 4…

8. 2 Oct 2026

   Dallas Extends Deadline for Redevelopment of Bank of America Plaza; Elon Musk Funds Solar System for Alabama Disaster Center

   Dallas has extended the deadline for developers to purchase the Bank of America Plaza, offering them an additional 10 months to finalize the deal and keep $103 million in public incentives. Meanwhile, Elon Musk funded a 25-kilowatt solar s…

9. 2 Oct 2026 · BBC News

   Japan's Mayor Shoko Kawata Makes History with Maternity Leave and TIME100 Next Recognition

   Shoko Kawata, the mayor of Yawata City in Kyoto, has become Japan's first mayor to take maternity leave, sparking a national debate. Her decision to step away from her duties to give birth has earned her recognition on TIME Magazine's TIME…