Explainer: How a Japan-invested firm sparks a major wildfire at Mongolia's protected reserve

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:45:33 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- A large-scale steppe fire has erupted in a strictly protected nature reserve in eastern Mongolia, threatening to spread toward the China-Mongolia border and posing cross-border ecological risks.

Initial investigations suggest the fire was triggered by a convoy run by Mobicom, a Mongolian telecommunications company with Japanese investment.

UNEXPECTED WILDFIRE

Gujarat Dy CM's Japan visit focuses on fresh investments, technology partnerships

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:03:46 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 20 (ANI): Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi held investment discussions with Japanese companies across chemicals, life sciences, textiles and green energy during his visit to Japan, as the state seeks to attract fresh investments ahead of the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.

According to a press release from the Deputy Chief Minister's office, 11 engagement

Asian coal prices to stay elevated as Indonesian supply curbs tighten market: Report

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:01:27 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): Asian thermal coal prices are likely to remain elevated over the next few months as uncertainty over Indonesian supplies and lower Chinese production constrain availability, while gas-to-coal switching in Japan and South Korea supports demand, according to a report by Fitch Ratings.

The rating agency said the tight supply outlook, along with winter restocking, would support pr

Japan launches spacecraft to mysterious moons of Mars

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:30:50 GMT

TOKYO, 19th October, 2026 (WAM) -- A Japanese spacecraft rocketed towards Mars on Tuesday on a quest to explore its mysterious moons and bring back samples.

Five of the world's space agencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Phobos, the larger and closer of Mars' two pint-sized moons.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which is leadi

TSMC plans 3nm semiconductor manufacturing at second Japan factory, investment to exceed USD 23 billion

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:00:58 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], October 20 (ANI): Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to manufacture advanced semiconductors using 3-nanometre (3nm) process technology at the second factory of its Japan subsidiary, Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), with total equipment investment in the venture expected to exceed USD 23 billion.

In a post on X, TSMC's Japan account thanked the Japanese governm

Jio Platforms' Rs 8,110-crore anchor book attracts over Rs 2.5 lakh crore in institutional demand; draws marquee global investors

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:30:49 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20 (ANI): Jio Platforms Limited's Rs 8,110-crore anchor book has attracted aggregate institutional demand of over Rs 2.5 lakh crore, marking the first time an Indian initial public offering (IPO) has crossed this milestone.

The anchor book received demand of more than 30 times the amount on offer, reflecting strong interest from domestic and global institutional investo

Deepthi Jeevanji clinches gold in Aichi-Nagoya, sets Asian Para Games record in women's 400m T20 event

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 02:30:43 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 20 (ANI): Indian para-athlete Deepthi Jeevanji clinched gold in the women's 400m T20 event at the 2026 Asian Para Games, setting a new Games record with a time of 56.36 seconds on Tuesday.

Jeevanji's medal marked India's fifth gold medal and the first for Day 2 of the Para Asian Games.

The Paris 2024 Paralympics bronze medallist dominated the race, finishing more than two

MCD seals 3 unauthorised dhobi ghats in Old Delhi to prevent polluted water from contaminating Yamuna River

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:57:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed three unauthorised dhobi ghats (laundry facilities) in the Old Delhi Zone to prevent untreated wastewater from polluting the Yamuna.

The action comes after Municipal Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar directed officials to close unauthorised ghats and ensure that authorised facilities follow environmental norms.

Inspections a

Juan Martin del Potro tops list of '27 Hall of Fame candidates

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:19:19 GMT

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Juan Martin del Potro, the 2009 U.S. Open men's singles champion, heads the list of player nominees for the 2027 International Tennis Hall of Fame class.

del Potro, of Argentina, was joined on the ballot by former WTA stars Ash Barty of Australia and Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, the Hall announced Monday.

del Potro won 22 times on the ATP Tour, with his most notable triumph comi

35,000 Delhiites clean 70 Yamuna ghats; Amit Shah to launch Rs 8,941 crore water projects on October 22

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:58:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 20 (ANI): More than 35,000 people joined the 'Chalo Yamuna' campaign on October 18, cleaning 70 locations along the river and removing 76,755 kg of waste in one morning. Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh shared the details on Monday and announced that Union Home Minister Amit Shah would inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of 43 Delhi Jal Board projects worth Rs 8,941.22 crore on October

WTA roundup: Lilli Tagger ousts Liudmila Samsonova in Osaka opener

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:25:15 GMT

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Austria's Lilli Tagger improved to 2-0 this year against Liudmila Samsonova of Russia with a 6-3, 6-3 upset of the No. 5 seed in the first round of the Japan Open on Monday in Osaka.

Tagger converted all three break points while not facing any on her serve, finishing with more than twice as many winners as unforced errors (19-9) in the 72-minute victory.

It wasn't the only

India wins 11 medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, sits fourth in standings

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:36:57 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 19 (ANI): India made a strong start to its campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, clinching 11 medals, including four gold, five silver and two bronze, on the opening day to sit fourth in the overall medal standings.

Indian para-athletes impressed across disciplines, including para shooting, para athletics, para archery and para judo, delivering medal-winning performances and rec

Around 35,000 people clean 70 Yamuna ghats in Delhi; Amit Shah to launch Rs 8,941-crore projects on Oct 22

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:08:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): Around 35,000 people took part in the 'Chalo Yamuna' campaign on Sunday, cleaning 70 locations along both banks of the Yamuna in a single morning. The drive brought together residents, students, NGO volunteers and government departments to remove waste from the riverfront, Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Monday.

The campaign covered stretches from Soor Ghat in

Kenyan athletes set two new records in Tokyo (VIDEOS)

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:44:11 GMT

Agnes Ngetich and Alexander Mutiso won the women's and men's races despite a challenging course

Kenyan runners Agnes Ngetich and Alexander Mutiso set new course records after winning the women's and men's races at the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon in Japan on Sunday.

Ngetich finished the 21.1km race in one hour, f

Posters | Yasukuni tributes reopen wounds Japan refuses to heal

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:15:35 GMT

Japan's latest tributes to Yasukuni Shrine have once again torn open the wounds of its militarist past.

Those "honored" inside the shrine include 14 Class-A war criminals, directly responsible for Japan's wars of aggression.

Yet Japan's right-wing politicians, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, keep doing so. Takaichi's approval rating has fallen to its lowest since she took office, and the pattern is

Asian Para Games: Nishad Kumar wins long jump gold, Ravi Budigina bags swimming silver

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:12:16 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 19 (ANI): India's two-time Paralympic silver medallist Nishad Kumar clinched gold in the men's T47 long jump at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday, winning the event with a best effort of 7.11m in his first international appearance in the discipline.

Nishad, who primarily competes in the high jump, produced a dominant performance to secure India's second gold medal at the Games. His

Sensex sinks 876 points, Nifty falls 1.11% as Crude oil nears USD 109

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:12:09 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): The domestic stock markets closed sharply lower on Monday as weakness in private bank stocks, disappointing corporate earnings and rising crude oil prices weighed on investor sentiment.

The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,888.95, declining 257.20 points or 1.11 per cent. The BSE Sensex fell 876.37 points or 1.17 per cent to settle at 73,852.90.

Selling pressure wa

Sony Introduces True RGB Technology Backed by RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro in India with Launch of BRAVIA 9II and BRAVIA 7II

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:07:16 GMT

NewsVoir

New Delhi [India], October 19: Sony India today announced the launch of BRAVIA 9II, the newest addition to its premium BRAVIA television lineup and the Sony's flagship True RGB television for 2026. Building on the success of the recently launched BRAVIA 7II, which introduced Son

Xinhua Commentary: Japan must confront its past, not revive the specter of militarism

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:15:48 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- More than 80 years after World War II, Japan faces a fundamental question: Will it learn from the catastrophe of militarism and remain committed to peace, or allow historical revisionism and an accelerating military buildup to erode the foundations of its postwar path?

The latest moves by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and other senior political figures concerning the Yasukuni S

Japan: High-level roundtable meeting held in Osaka, under Chairmanship of Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 07:36:06 GMT

Osaka [Japan], October 19 (ANI): As part of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Harsh Sanghavi, who is on a visit to Japan, held a high-level 'Invest in Gujarat' roundtable meeting with leading Japanese industrialists and investors in Osaka today.

The meeting was organised with the objective of taking economic relations between Gujarat and Japan to new heights and further str

One of ASEAN's Largest Japanese F&B Exhibitions Returns for Its 14th Edition

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:01:40 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, October 19: Food Japan 2026, ASEAN's premier exhibition for Japanese food and beverage (F&B) products, technology and services, officially opened today for its 14th edition. The three-day exhibition continues to serve as a key platform connecting Japanese producers and suppliers with buyers across ASEAN, while showcasing Japan's rich culinary heritage, regional specialities and evolving

Sensex, Nifty open flat as high crude oil prices offset banking stocks gains

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:31:55 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 19 (ANI): The stock markets in the country opened largely flat on Monday as elevated crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz offset support from recent gains in the market and positive corporate earnings.

The NSE Nifty 50 index opened at 23,150.85, up 4.70 points or 0.02 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 74,849.30, gaining 120.03 points or 0.1

Asian Para Games 2026: Nishad Kumar, Ajeet Singh Yadav among India's key medal contenders on Day 1

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:29:56 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 19 (ANI): India will look to make a strong start to its medal campaign on Day 1 of the 2026 Asian Para Games today, with several prominent athletes competing across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting.

Paralympic medallists Nishad Kumar and Ajeet Singh Yadav, along with world champion Rinku Hooda, will lead India's challenge in para athlet

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi calls for stronger business ties with Japan's Gujarati community

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:09:31 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 18 (ANI): Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi interacted with members of the Gujarati and Indian communities in Kobe during his visit to Japan under the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit initiative, calling for stronger economic partnerships and sustained engagement between Gujarat and the Indian diaspora.

According to a press release, the interaction was held at the hi

Asian Para Games: Avani Lekhara, Harvinder Singh, Sheetal Devi begin campaigns on Day 1

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:08:36 GMT

Aichi-Nagoya [Japan], October 18 (ANI): India will look to begin its medal campaign on a strong note at the 2026 Asian Para Games, with several prominent athletes set to lead the country's challenge across para athletics, para swimming, para powerlifting, para archery and para shooting.

Paralympic medallists Nishad Kumar and Ajeet Singh Yadav, along with world champions Rinku Hooda, will be among India's key cont

Roundup: Public outcry grows in Mongolia over Japanese-linked reserve wildfire

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:45:17 GMT

ULAN BATOR, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Days after open flames of a major grassland fire were put out, public criticism is mounting in Mongolia over the blaze at a protected nature reserve in the country, with national authorities vowing to hold relevant parties accountable and claim compensation for state losses.

Earlier this month, a group of executives from Mobicom, a Mongolian telecommunications company with Japanese

Ruoning Yin sinks late birdies to win in Shanghai

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:55:08 GMT

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Crucial birdie putts by Ruoning Yin on two of the final three holes led her to a one-stroke victory at the Buick LPGA Shanghai on Sunday, spoiling the chance for 54-hole leader Hye-Jin Choi to win her first tournament.

Yin, of China, and South Korean Choi stood tied at 8-under for the tournament after 10 holes. Both carded a birdie at the par-3 No. 12, and Yin's pair of birdi

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami meets international film delegation, Beatles-based film project proposed to be shot in Rishikesh

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:07:29 GMT

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met a delegation of international filmmakers on Sunday to discuss shooting an international film project based on the world-renowned British music band The Beatles in Uttarakhand.

The delegation informed the Chief Minister that the proposed film project, titled CLOVER, is scheduled to be shot at the historic Cha

(SP)JAPAN-NAGOYA-ASIAN PARA GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:15:27 GMT

(261018) -- NAGOYA, Oct. 18, 2026 (Xinhua) -- The delegation of China parades into the stadium during the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, Oct. 18, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

Asian Para Games 2026: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi welcomes athletes, hails spirit of para sports as Aichi-Nagoya hosts first edition in Japan

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:36:20 GMT

Nagoya [Japan], October 18 (ANI): As the Asian Para Games opening ceremony gets underway in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi welcomed all the athletes and officials from across Asia.

She praised the athletes' determination and resilience, acknowledged the support of their families and teams, and expressed hope that the seven-day competition, featuring 18 sports until Oc

India targets around 100 medals at Asian Para Games; Head coach Satyanarayana confident of strong showing

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:03:17 GMT

Nagoya [Japan], October 18 (ANI): India is targeting around 100 medals at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, with Para Athletics Head Coach Satyanarayana expressing confidence in the contingent's preparation, determination and ability to deliver a strong performance as the Games officially open in Japan on Sunday.

India has fielded a 168-athlete contingent for the fifth edition of the continental multi-sport

Telangana: One student killed, 12 injured as lighting truss collapses during Dandiya fest

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:58:42 GMT

Rangareddy (Telangana) [India], October 18 (ANI): A festive evening turned into a tragic nightmare at an engineering college in Nadargul on Saturday after a massive lighting truss suddenly collapsed amid strong winds during an ongoing Dandiya celebration, killing a student and injuring at least 12 others.

The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Adibatla police station in Rangareddy district. The decea

Rohtak road to be re-carpeted, flyover underpass to get new lights: Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh orders fixes on 'Government on Wheels'

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:08:10 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday ordered the re-carpeting of Rohtak Road, a lighting and cleanliness overhaul beneath the Rani Jhansi Flyover and drain desilting at Zakhira, during a 'Government on Wheels' inspection across Central and West Delhi.

Officials from PWD, Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Irrigation & Flood Control (I&FC), DMRC, the District Magistra

India's demographic advantage can produce world-class golfers over next decade: PGTI Board Member Amitabh Kant

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:03:34 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): India has the potential to produce world-class golfers over the next decade, driven by its young population, wider access to the sport, stronger grassroots infrastructure and greater international exposure for Indian players, said leaders of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) at a media interaction on the sidelines of the India Championship at Delhi Golf Club.

Amitabh

FSSAI proposes science-based pesticide residue limits for tea

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:14:06 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), as part of its ongoing efforts to promote science-based food safety regulation and consumer protection, has notified draft amendments proposing maximum residue limits (MRLs) for two pesticides, Acetamiprid and Imidacloprid, in tea.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the proposal reflects FSSAI

Whole of India won this gold: Relay champions, Shaunae Miller-Uibo and India's distance stars come together ahead of Delhi Half Marathon

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:12:57 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo shared the stage with India's Asian Games heroes at 'Beyond The Finish Line', a panel discussion held at New Delhi, on Friday, two days before the Delhi Half Marathon 2026 - a World Athletics Gold Label Race.

The panel also featured the women's 4x400m relay team that won India's first athletics gold of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games,

India's rise in Sports arena has put Turf in the spotlight and brought it to the attention of global brands

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:04:45 GMT

VMPL

New Delhi [India], October 17: The 36,441-crore sports outlay for the 20230 Commonwealth Games alongwith the push on golf tourism, natural turf is emerging as key sporting infrastructure. India's geographical location, it's climate and state of the water resources is making the country look for innovative methods to maintain smarter water-efficient turf.

When Ahmedabad was confirmed last November as ho

China Sports Weekly (10.11-10.17)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:15:28 GMT

BEIJING, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:

1. Zheng Qinwen claims maiden WTA 1000 title at China Open

China's Zheng Qinwen captured the women's singles title at the 2026 China Open on October 11, defeating fourth-seeded Russian Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the final to claim her maiden WTA 1000 crown.

The victory also made Zheng the fir

Denmark Open 2026: Tanvi Sharma, Treesa-Gayatri's quarter-final losses end India's campaign

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:32:21 GMT

Odense [Denmark], October 17 (ANI): Indian shuttlers' campaign at the Denmark Open 2026 ended in the quarter-finals, with Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Tanvi Sharma suffering defeats in women's doubles and women's singles on Friday, respectively.

Tanvi, the last Indian shuttler remaining in the tournament, went down 21-15, 21-13 to world No. 1 and top seed An Se-young of the Republic of Korea in a match that

"My focus is on staging a strong, solid comeback next year": Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 03:31:05 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is working towards making a strong comeback next year after sustaining an injury, with his focus on delivering strong performances ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics in men's javelin throw, has been one of India's leadi

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-BADMINTON-BWF WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS-SEMIFINAL

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 02:16:44 GMT

(261017) -- CAIRO, Oct. 17, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yin Yiqing of China competes in women's single semifinal against Matsumoto Saki of Japan at the BWF World Junior Championships 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, Oct. 16, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Japan's 'eco-guardian' Hiyoshi eyes India for green tech

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:58:28 GMT

Tokyo [Japan], October 17 (ANI): Japanese biggest Lake Biwa shaped up environment protection technology of Hiyoshi in Shiga Prefecture. Its achievement brought the fame "Guardian God of Environment" to Hiyoshi.

Tadashi Suzuki CEO of Hiyoshi looks back "We started job history as waste treatment service in 1955. Its policy is "Create symbiosis society of human being and nature". Hiyoshi's technology covers the acti

"Our shared ground exceeds our differences": India calls for balanced climate action ahead of COP31

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 01:58:23 GMT

New York [US], October 17 (ANI): India has called for balanced and equitable climate action ahead of COP31, stressing the need for greater climate finance, technology transfer and capacity-building for developing countries while respecting their national circumstances and development priorities.

Soumya Nair, Counsellor at India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, on Friday (local time) delivered India's st

Retief Goosen takes 1-stroke lead at SAS Championship

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:25:06 GMT

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Two-time U.S. Open champion Retief Goosen fired a 7-under-par 65 on Friday and took a one-stroke lead after one round of the SAS Championship in Cary, N.C.

Australian Richard Green, who was in contention after two rounds last week at the Constellation Furyk & Friends, recorded another stellar opening round, coming in at 6-under 66 at Prestonwood Country Club.

Tag Ridin

Chinese brands gaining recognition with innovation, quality: Brand Finance chairman

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:15:17 GMT

David Haigh, chairman and CEO of brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance, attributed the growing international appeal of Chinese brands to a combination of technological sophistication, innovative design, high manufacturing standards and competitive prices.

LONDON, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese brands are breaking down prejudice through technological innovation and high-quality products, and are

Anurag Thakur honours Asian Games champion Pranavi Urs with Rs 1 crore cheque

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:38:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Pranavi Urs, India's first woman golf gold medallist at the Asian Games, was honoured with a Rupees 1 crore cheque from former Union Sports Minister and Member of Parliament, Anurag Singh Thakur, at the India Championship at Delhi Golf Club on Friday.

The award was in recognition of her landmark achievement at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, as per a press release.

Anurag Thakur congratulates Pranavi Urs on Asian Games Golf gold, hails IGPL's Rs 1 crore award

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:10:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Friday congratulated Pranavi Urs on her historic achievement of becoming the first woman to win a gold medal in golf at the recently concluded Asian Games, saying her success would inspire young girls across the country.

He also lauded IGPL for providing a platform for emerging golfers and noted that IGPL had awarded her a prize purse of Rs 1 crore.

US import prices surge 8.1% in 12 months, highest rise since July 2022

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:09:46 GMT

Washington, DC [US], October 16 (ANI): Prices of goods imported into the United States rose 8.1 per cent in the 12 months till September 2026, marking the largest annual increase since July 2022, according to data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

US import prices increased 1.1 per cent in September, following a rise of 0.5 per cent in August. Higher prices for both fuel and non-fuel imports co

PGTI announces player support programme to help Indian professional golfers go global

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:36:51 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Indian professional golfers hoping to compete on the world stage have received a major boost.

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) will cover overseas qualifying school expenses of up to Rs 3 lakh of its top 30 players from the Order of Merit, removing one of the biggest financial barriers between Indian talent and international opportunity, as per a press release.

JAPAN-TOKYO-FALSE EARTHQUAKE ALERT-APOLOGY

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:16:50 GMT

(261016) -- TOKYO, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Oct. 16, 2026 shows a pop-up alert on a mobile phone, canceling an early warning of a megaquake and strong seismic shaking, in Tokyo, Japan. Japan's weather agency on Friday apologized for mistakenly issuing an early warning of a megaquake and strong seismic shaking around midday. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said the error was caused by its syst

Mars Global Adoption Survey Finds 1 in 4 Indian Non-Adopting Pet Parents Open to Adoption

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:08:57 GMT

NewsVoir

New Delhi [India], October 16: Mars Global Adoption Survey reveals that uncertainty about an animal's background and a lack of expert advice can deter prospective pet adopters, highlighting a critical need for guidance throughout the adoption journey.

Launched ahead of the 2026 Mars Global Adoption Weekend, the study builds on findings from the 2023 Mars State of Pet Homelessness survey, which esti

FM Sitharaman, JBIC Governor discuss cooperation in semiconductors, clean energy

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:09:09 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): India and Japan explored the possibility of a follow-on fund to the USD 600 million India-Japan Fund and discussed expanding investments in semiconductors, clean energy and advanced manufacturing, as the two countries seek to deepen economic and financial cooperation.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Kazuhiko Amakawa, Governor of Japan Bank for International Coope

India sixth among major investment partners in Trump's USD 11.3 trillion US investment push: White House

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:06:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): The United States has attracted USD 11.3 trillion in investments under President Donald Trump's administration, with country-level and trade deals accounting for the largest share at USD 5.77 trillion across nine agreements, while India ranked sixth with investments worth USD 500 billion, according to data released by the White House.

The White House investment tracker, titled

Test Twenty, cricket's new format, to debut in Sri Lanka in November

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:35:41 GMT

Colombo [Sri Lanka], October 16 (ANI): A new format of cricket, Test Twenty, will make its debut at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) in Colombo from November 14 to 29, bringing together boys' and girls' teams whose scores will combine to determine a single result.

According to a press release, the inaugural tournament of "cricket's fourth format" will feature 160 cricketers aged 13 to 21, selected from across the

LG Sandhu inspects civic amenities in Old Delhi; directs officials to strengthen waste management

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:01:48 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday inspected civic and sanitation upkeep across the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) Old Delhi Zone and directed officials to strengthen solid waste management, ensure effective waste segregation and maintain cleanliness.

In a post shared on X, the LG said the inspection covered the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR)

Union Minister for Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Launches the Book 'Life Skills to Reach the Top' at IIT Delhi in a Jam-Packed Auditorium

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:00:41 GMT

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New Delhi [India], October 16: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, launched 'Life Skills to Reach the Top', authored by former Director-General of Police (DGP), Uttarakhand, Ashok Kumar, and former DRDO scientist O.P. Manocha, at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi on Wednesday.

The launch was attended by Aman Gupta, Co-founder and

(SP)EGYPT-CAIRO-SHOOTING-ISSF WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 10M AIR RIFLE FINAL

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:46:22 GMT

(261016) -- CAIRO, Oct. 16, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Serbia's Aleksandra Stojadinovic celebrates after winning the Women's 10m Air Rifle final at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 15, 2026. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)

Report: Rockies dismiss pitching coach Alon Leichman

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:55:12 GMT

(Photo credit: Isaiah J. Downing)

The Colorado Rockies fired pitching coach Alon Leichman after one season, The Athletic reported Thursday.

The Rockies allowed a league-worst 944 runs last season and also had the worst staff ERA (5.59) in the majors.

Colorado went 58-104 and lost over 100 games for the fourth straight season.

The Rockies served up the third-most homers (227) in the majors and th

'Ramayana' makers unveil international trailer, showcase worlds of Rama and Ravana

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:29:21 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 16 (ANI): The makers of Namit Malhotra's 'Ramayana' have unveiled the film's international trailer, taking the epic's global campaign forward with Sony Pictures Entertainment.

The international trailer offers glimpses into the contrasting worlds of Lord Rama and Ravana, showcasing the action and scale of the cinematic universe being brought to life by director Nitesh Ti

Archery Premier League: Chola Chiefs end winless streak with thrilling shootoff win, toppers Mighty Marathas and Kakatiya Knights stumble

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:09:54 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 15 (ANI): With the bottom-placed Chola Chiefs setting the tone, it turned out to be the day of the chasing teams in the Archery Premier League Season 2 (APL) as the teams that occupied the top three positions before the action began - Mighty Marathas, Kakatiya Knights and Prithviraaj Yodhas - were all dealt defeats here on Thursday.

Mighty Marathas and Kakatiya

Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo calls Neeraj Chopra a "humble kid", hails India's 400 m racing talent pool

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:37:27 GMT

By Vivek Prabhakar Singh

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Two-time Olympic gold medalist Bahamas sprinter Shaunae Miller-Uibo opened up on her conversation with India's javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra and India's talent pool in the 400 m racing on Thursday.

Shaunae is the international event ambassador for the Delhi Half Marathon (DHM) 2026. She is a two-time Olympic champion in the wom

'Want to give 400m world record a crack': Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo sets bold target as she builds towards LA 2028

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:10:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Two-time Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo, the International Event Ambassador for the Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM) 2026, has set her sights on the women's 400m world record.

Shaunae, 32, is a two-time Olympic champion in the women's 400 m event, with gold medals in the 2016 and 2020 editions of the marquee sporting event. Marita Koch, a former German athlete, holds th

Rohit Sharma highlights importance of preparation, mental strength ahead of high-pressure matches

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:10:44 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): Indian batting superstar and T20 World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma spoke on playing under high-pressure situations, highlighting the importance of his preparation, staying mentally strong enough to shut out all sort of noise from the fans on and off the field.

Rohit was speaking on his show 'Family Full House with Rohit Sharma'. Throughout his career in I

EU unveils strategy to boost Arctic presence

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:35:24 GMT

From critical raw materials to icebreakers and undersea cables, the bloc wants to up its presence in the geopolitical battleground, according to a draft of its new "strategy for the Arctic" seen by AFP.

"The new reality in the Arctic requires Europe to be a strong and reliable partner. That is precisely what we aim to achieve with our new strategy," said Jozef Sikela, the EU's head of international partnerships.<

Japan launches mission to explore Mars' moons and bring back samples

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:29:41 GMT

A Japanesespacecraftrocketed towards Mars on Tuesday on an unprecedented quest to explore itsmysterious moonsand bring back samples.

Five of the worldsspaceagencies joined forces for the five-year mission that will attempt to land a robotic prospector plus a rover on Phobos, the larger and closer of Mars two pint-sized moons.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, which is leading the bold sampling effort,

Japan launches mission to return samples from Mars moon

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:58:00 GMT

Japan's H3 rocket, carrying the Martian Moons eXploration spacecraft, lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, October 20, 2026. /VCG

Japan launched an uncrewed spacecraft toward the Martian moon Phobos on Tuesday on a mission intended to become the first to collect samples from the small, rocky body and return them to Earth for analysis.

The Japan Aerospace

China strongly condemns Japan's latest Yasukuni Shrine moves

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:11:11 GMT

A file photo of the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo, Japan. /VCG

China on Monday strongly condemned recent visits to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese politicians, saying the moves reflect a deeply rooted erroneous view of history and raise concerns over Japan's remilitarization.

"We firmly oppose and strongly condemn Japan's negative moves," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperso

Japanese PM makes monetary offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:07:24 GMT

File photo of protesters taking part in a rally on the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II in Tokyo, Japan, August 15, 2025. /Xinhua

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday sent a monetary offering known as "tamagushi" to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine on the last day of its three-day autumn festival, Kyodo News reported.

Takaichi made the offering to

CGTN Poll: 90% say Yasukuni Shrine is a 'shrine to war criminals'

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:48:11 GMT

A blue sheet obscures the stone pillar which bears the name of the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2024. /VCG

On the opening day of Yasukuni Shrine's autumn festival, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a ritual offering in her capacity as prime minister. Japanese Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy Minoru Kiuchi visited the shrine in person, while other senior polit

Japan to launch historic round-trip mission to Mars moon

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:57:59 GMT

A Propulsion Module (L) and Exploration and Return Modules (R), making up the Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft, are seen at the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane, Kagoshima prefecture on August 13, 2026. /VCG

Japanese scientists are preparing a mission to Mars's moons to retrieve samples that could help unlock the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. The mission aims to achi

Japan weighs raising corporate tax to fund rising defense spending

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 01:56:12 GMT

Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force operate uncrewed ground vehicles during a live-fire exercise at the East Fuji Maneuver Area in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, June 7, 2026. /VCG

The Japanese government is considering a plan to increase corporate tax to fund a boost in the country's defense spending, Japan Today reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.

The option

The 14 Class-A war criminals enshrined at Yasukuni Shrine

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:04:45 GMT

China has strongly condemned Japanese politicians after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent ritual offerings to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine and some cabinet members and lawmakers visited it.

The shrine is a symbol of Japanese militarism and enshrines 14 Class-A war criminals directly responsible for Japan's war of aggression, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan said on Saturday.

The

Glorifying war, distorting history: What to know about Yasukuni Shrine

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:23:55 GMT

The notorious war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo, Japan. /VCG

Japan is home to tens of thousands of shrines of all sizes, and Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo is one of the most controversial.

Honoring 14 convicted Class-A criminals from World War II, the notorious shrine has long been a source of diplomatic friction between Japan and its neighbors, including China and South Korea.

Japanese PM sends ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:49:47 GMT

File photo of protesters taking part in a rally on the 80th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II in Tokyo, Japan, August 15, 2025. /Xinhua

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday sent a ritual offering to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine as its three-day autumn festival began, local media reported.

Takaichi sent a potted plant offering known as "masakaki" to

China urges Japanese government to face history, break with militarism

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:03:28 GMT

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning at a regular press briefing in Beijing, China, October 15, 2026. /Chinese Foreign Ministry

The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday called on Japan to face history and make a clean break with militarism, after Japanese media disclosed internal meeting minutes revealing the decision-making process behind the enshrinement of Class-A war criminals at the n

Japanese citizens rally to protest crimes by US Forces in Japan

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:44:50 GMT

A joint patrol involving US forces in Japan and the Okinawa Prefectural Police takes place on Gate Street in Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on October 9, 2026. /VCG

Japanese citizens gathered near the US embassy in Tokyo on Wednesday evening to protest a recent case in which a US Marine stationed in Japan's Okinawa allegedly robbed and murdered a local woman, and to oppose an

Japan must reaffirm commitments and trust

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:55:15 GMT

Editor's note: CGTN's First Voice provides instant commentary on breaking stories. The column clarifies emerging issues and better defines the news agenda, offering a Chinese perspective on the latest global events.

China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Monday that for Japan, the pressing task is to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question as soon as poss

The textbook doesn't say that!

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:15:22 GMT

"It's not in the textbook, so it probably never happened, right?"

Meet a Japanese girl with anime logic, a suspiciously strong sense of "self-defense," and a very questionable choice of spiritual companions.

Produced by Xinhua Global Service

Tokyo stocks fall on AI growth concerns, caution ahead of earnings

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:45:18 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended lower Tuesday as concerns over the sustainability of artificial intelligence-driven growth weighed on investor sentiment, while investors remained cautious ahead of the corporate earnings season.

The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 841.28 points, or 1.30 percent, from Monday at 64,075.42.

The broader Topix index, me

Singapore Changi Airport passenger traffic rises 0.4 pct in Q3 to 17.4 mln

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:45:12 GMT

SINGAPORE, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Singapore's Changi Airport recorded 17.4 million passenger movements in the third quarter of 2026, up 0.4 percent year-on-year, supported by travel demand from Europe, northeast Asia and the southwest Pacific, the airport group said on Monday.

Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Denpasar, Bangkok and Shanghai were the five busiest routes during the quarter, while Tokyo and Melbourne recorded th

Japanese protesters rally against Takaichi government's military buildup, constitutional revision

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:45:12 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Japanese citizens staged a protest rally in front of the National Diet in Tokyo on Monday evening, opposing the military buildup and constitutional revision drive of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government and calling for the preservation of peace.

Protesters chanted slogans including "Stop blindly following the United States," "Stop deploying long-range missiles," and "Takaichi mus

Asian Para Games | Roundup: China off to flying start as powerlifter Guo breaks world record

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:46:07 GMT

NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games got into full swing on Monday as Chinese athletes produced a dominant opening day.

In para powerlifting, Cui Zhe opened China's gold medal account by winning the women's 41kg title, extending her streak to five consecutive Asian Para Games. "I'm so happy to win the first gold for China today. I'm grateful to my country!" she said.

Guo Li

Japan launches H3 rocket carrying Mars moon sample-return probe

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:45:08 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Japan launched an H3 rocket carrying a spacecraft to explore a moon of Mars early Tuesday, beginning a five-year sample-return mission, according to the country's space agency.

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the unmanned Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) spacecraft aboard H3 rocket No. 10 at 4:41 a.m. local time from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Ja

Xinhua News | China condemns Japan's negative moves concerning Yasukuni Shrine

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:45:29 GMT

China firmly opposes and strongly condemns Japan's negative moves concerning the Yasukuni Shrine, and has lodged stern representations and strong protests with the Japanese side, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday. #XinhuaNews

Japan-U.S. military drills to heighten regional tensions: Japanese experts

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:45:15 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Japan and the United States began large-scale joint military exercises across multiple locations in Japan on Monday, with Japanese experts warning that the drills would heighten regional tensions and undermine peace and stability in Asia.

The Keen Sword 27 exercises, running through Oct. 29, cover multiple domains, including land, sea, air, space, the electromagnetic spectrum and cyber

Zheng Qinwen ends 2026 season early to recover, train for 2027

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:17:15 GMT

WUHAN, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- China's tennis ace Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the remainder of the 2026 season to recover and begin winter training for 2027, her team said Monday.

Zheng, the Paris 2024 Olympic gold medalist, underwent surgery on her right elbow after Wimbledon in 2025. She returned this season and gradually rediscovered her form, coming through qualifying at the US Open to reach the quarterfinal

Tokyo stocks end mixed as AI investment concerns weigh on Nikkei

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 08:45:11 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Monday, as renewed concerns over heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure weighed on the Nikkei index, while bargain hunting helped the broader Topix index edge higher.

The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 407.59 points, or 0.62 percent, from Friday at 64,916.70, after briefly plunging by over 2 perc

Support for Japan's Takaichi cabinet falls below 50 pct to record low: poll

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 03:45:14 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration fell to 49.1 percent, the lowest level since she took office in October last year and the first time the figure has dropped below 50 percent, according to a poll released by Kyodo News on Sunday.

The nationwide telephone survey was conducted on Saturday and Sunday, with the cabinet's approval rating falling 4.3

Japanese PM sends monetary offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 02:15:11 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a monetary offering to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine on Monday, local media reported.

Takaichi made the offering to the shrine in Tokyo, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression, for its autumn festival through senior officials of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Kyodo News reported.

On the same day, land minis

Lightning, strong wind gusts expected in eastern, western Japan through Tuesday

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:15:27 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan's weather agency on Sunday warned of lightning, violent wind gusts and sudden heavy rain in eastern and western Japan through Tuesday.

The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said a low-pressure system accompanied by a front is expected to move from the Sea of Japan toward the Sea of Okhotsk, while the front is forecast to linger over eastern and western Japan.

The JMA urged

Xinhua News | Chinese embassy condemns Japanese leaders' war criminal shrine moves

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:15:26 GMT

A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan on Saturday strongly condemned Japan's latest negative moves concerning the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, after Japanese leaders sent ritual offerings to the shrine and some cabinet members and lawmakers visited it. #XinhuaNews

Chinese embassy condemns Japanese leaders' Yasukuni Shrine moves as affront to historical justice: spokesperson

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:15:06 GMT

TOKYO, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Japan on Saturday strongly condemned Japan's latest negative moves concerning the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine, after Japanese leaders sent ritual offerings to the shrine and some cabinet members and lawmakers visited it.

Japan launched wars of aggression against other countries and regions during World War II and committed heinous crimes, the sp

An Se-young extends streak to 43, reaches Denmark Open final

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:18:42 GMT

ODENSE, Denmark, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- An Se-young extended her winning streak to 43 matches on Saturday, beating Nozomi Okuhara of Japan 21-16, 21-8 in 36 minutes to reach the Denmark Open final.

An, ranked world No. 1, is 60-1 this season and one win from defending her title at the BWF World Tour Super 750 event.

An will play third-seeded Akane Yamaguchi of Japan for the title Sunday, who beat second-seed

Interview: Confidence, resilience, courage: China's Asian Para Games flagbearers aim to inspire

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:16:23 GMT

NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- When para taekwondo athlete Li Yujie and para powerlifter Yan Panpan learned they had been chosen as flagbearers for China at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Sunday, they were thrilled but keenly aware of the responsibility that come with the honor.

"It feels like a big vote of confidence in me," Li said. "This time I'm not just representing mysel

China's Zhang wins world junior badminton women's singles title

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:45:16 GMT

CAIRO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- China's Zhang Yixin came from a game down to defeat Japan's top-seeded Saki Matsumoto and win the women's singles title at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Junior Championships in Cairo on Saturday.

Zhang recovered from losing the opening game 9-15 to win the next two 15-10, 15-9 in a hard-fought 47-minute final, securing China's only gold medal in the five individual events.

Opinion: The ghost beneath the ritual

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:15:30 GMT

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine for its autumn festival, while cabinet minister Minoru Kiuchi visited the shrine in person.

The shrine is a notorious site that houses 14 convicted Japanese World War II Class-A war criminals and over 1,000 war criminals in total.

Japanese political figures' latest moves once again raise serious questions about whether Japan

Xinhua News | S. Korea urges Japanese leaders to squarely face history, reflect on wartime past

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:45:31 GMT

South Korea on Saturday expressed regret over senior Japanese officials sending ritual offerings and paying visits to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine. #XinhuaNews

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