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WORLDSep 15“Zombie tobacco” in whisky bottle; woman arrested on suspicion of smuggling, claims “didn’t know contents”A woman was arrested on suspicion of smuggling "zombie tobacco" in a whisky bottle, though she claims ignorance of its contents. This highlights an unusual case of illicit trafficking.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 152 socially isolated brothers found dead in Hong Kong flat, no foul play suspectedTwo brothers in their fifties have been found dead in their Hong Kong flat, police have said, with a source noting that they had social avoidance tendencies and had been financially supported by their parents. The exact causes of the deaths have yet to be confirmed by postmortem examinations. No suspicious circumstances had been identified at this stage, the force said on Tuesday. The bodies were discovered after the elder sister of the two men made a police report on Monday, an insider...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15‘I just need an answer’: widow haunted by husband’s shooting seeks inquestTwo years after her armed, mentally ill husband was fatally shot by a Hong Kong police officer, Mrs Li is still waiting to learn whether a death inquest will be held. On September 15, 2024, she called police when her 38-year-old husband, who had a history of mental illness, attacked his elderly mother and her at their North Point home. Officers wielding shields arrived and found the man holding a 30cm (11.8-inch) knife and a pair of scissors. Little did Mrs Li, who preferred to be identified by...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15Singapore jails armed Malaysian gang for US$3.9 million ‘lightning heist’ at bungalowAfter learning that a woman regularly hosted high-stakes poker games at her home in Singapore’s affluent Bukit Timah area, two men plotted to rob the house, recruiting a group of people from Malaysia and conducting surveillance before carrying out the plan. Prosecutors said seven men entered the King Albert Park good class bungalow in the early hours of April 18, 2024, in a “lightning heist”, some of them armed with machetes and baseball bats. They tied up the people inside and stole about S$4.9...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15Chinese students ‘eating homework’ to relieve exam stress draws amused public reactionsChildren in China are embracing the trend of consuming “homework” made from rice paper as a way to alleviate their heavy study burdens, raising concerns regarding food safety. Recently, a snack called “homework” has gained viral popularity among primary and secondary school students. These snacks resemble miniature versions of Chinese textbooks and workbooks, but they are marketed as entirely edible. On China’s e-commerce platforms, these edible workbooks are priced at less than 0.50 yuan (7.5...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15Iceland’s whaling ban plan threatens to leave Japan alone in defending industryIceland’s move towards a whaling ban could leave Japan more exposed than ever as it defends an industry critics say relies on public money, political symbolism and a shrinking domestic appetite for whale meat. The Icelandic government has announced plans to submit a bill early next year to end whaling – a step that would leave Japan and Norway as the world’s only two nations still carrying out commercial hunts. For environmental campaigners, the move has renewed hopes that Japan will no longer...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 15Korean language classes started in Japanese schools: What Zainichi teachers wanted to conveyAsahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 14Asian Games opening approaching, security tight for "spectators" - How to prevent lone attackersSecurity is being heightened for the upcoming Asian Games due to concerns about preventing lone attackers among spectators. This highlights the challenges of ensuring safety at major international events.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 14North Korea thrash Bangladesh 10-0 in Asian Games women’s footballNorth Korea, enjoying support in the stands, were up 7-0 by half-time and are favourites for the gold.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 14Five suspects, aged 20-70, arrested for 160,000 yen robbery in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture; possibly illegal residentsFive suspects, ranging in age from 20 to 70, have been arrested in Chikuma City, Nagano Prefecture, in connection with a 160,000 yen robbery, with speculation that they may be illegal residents. This reports on a local criminal investigation and arrests.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 14'What makes China work despite the pain in society?' asks analyst Dan WangIn this edition of Perspective, FRANCE 24’s Stuart Norval speaks to Dan Wang, a China expert whose book ‘Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future’ is a New York Times bestseller. It takes a close look at Chinese life and draws from Wang’s own ten years of living there. Wang says the China and the US are some of the most similar people in the world, as they are both hustlers and take shortcuts.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 14Asian Games 2026: key sports and stars to watchThe twentieth Asian Video games will happen from September 19 to October 4 in Nagoya, Japan. The in depth competitors program will function many widespread sports activities, starting from athletics and soccer to cricket and martial arts. We’ve ready a 1xBet evaluation of one of the crucial anticipated sporting occasions of the 12 months, particularly [...] The post Asian Games 2026: key sports and stars to watch appeared first on Asia Today .asiatoday_co · south korea
WORLDSep 14Nomad Games attract record 109 national teams and celebrate nomadic heritage6th World Nomad Games were held in the Kyrgyz Republic. 109 teams from all continents took part. They competed in 42 disciplines. Scientific and cultural events and an ethno-village completed the programme of the games aimed at preserving and promoting nomadic culture, tradition & history worldwide.EuroNews [en]
WORLDSep 14Scandal at Hyrox: a champion suffered incontinence, continued in competition, and forced a review of the rulesLa australiana Joanna Wietrzyk ganó su categoría en Beijing, pese a finalizar la prueba con un problema intestinal, lo que generó fuertes cuestionamientos por el riesgo sanitario para los demás participantes.Hubo denuncias de competidores que se ensuciaron y hasta resbalaron en el circuito. La organización admitió “ambigüedad” en la aplicación de sus protocolos y anunció una revisión.Clarín
WORLDSep 14Finders keepers or theft? The legal fight over HK$30 million Mark Six prizeA group of 14 government employees can only recover their shares of a HK$30 million (US$3.8 million) Mark Six windfall through civil legal proceedings after a colleague allegedly refused to split the prize and disappeared, a lawyer has said. Vitus Lawyers principal partner Vitus Leung Wing-hang told the South China Morning Post on Monday that retrieving the money would not be easy for the victims, who work at the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department office. Leung added that the 36-year-old...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 14South Korea’s new manager Robert Moreno dismisses ‘AI coaching’ allegationsThe Spanish manager has been appointed South Korea's interim head coach following a disastrous World Cup campaign.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 14Abuse at Tsukui Yamayuri En, resident slapped - 'Couldn't suppress feelings'A resident was slapped at Tsukui Yamayuri En, with the perpetrator claiming inability to suppress feelings. This incident highlights a case of abuse in a care facility.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 14Myaku-Myaku, excited by the superb view, moves to Mount Kongo by helicopterMyaku-Myaku, reportedly excited by a superb view, moved to Mount Kongo by helicopter. This appears to be a lighthearted local news item involving a public figure or mascot.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 14Malaysian teenager acquitted of killing schoolmateA Malaysian teenager was on Monday found not guilty of murdering his 16-year-old schoolmate last year, after a high court ruled that he had been of unsound mind when he attacked the victim in their school, in a case that left the country reeling in shock and horror. The boy, who was 15 at the time of the attack last October, was arrested at his high school in Selangor state on the same morning that he had repeatedly stabbed Yap Shing Xuen in the school’s toilet. The victim, who was a year from...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 14Miura Ayako Foundation dismisses executive director over alleged storage of large amount of child pornography on work PCAsahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 14Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanityThe killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.BBC World
WORLDSep 14South Korean officials decry ‘worst ever’ Asian Games accommodationOrganisers in Japan say they had 'neither the manpower nor the budget' to deal with the accommodation shortage.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 14Prince Hisahito visits clinic in Iwate disaster area: "I understood that it is useful"Prince Hisahito visited a clinic in the Iwate disaster area, expressing that he understood its utility, highlighting continued attention to post-disaster recovery efforts.Asahi Shimbun
WORLDSep 14Police open investigation after 2 men found dead at Hong Kong public flatHong Kong police are investigating the discovery of the bodies of two men at a public housing estate flat in Ap Lei Chau. The force said a security guard alerted authorities after detecting a foul smell coming from the flat at Lei Tung Estate’s Tung Yip House at around 2pm on Monday. Rescue personnel forced their way into the flat and discovered the bodies of the two men. Paramedics confirmed their deaths at the scene. One of the men was believed to be in his fifties. Police have sealed off the...South China Morning Post
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