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- 1India Face Japan in T20 Cricket Matchβπ΄LIVE: India vs Japan, T20 match | IND vs JPN Live match Today | Live Cricket Score & Fan Chat
India and Japan are playing a T20 cricket match, with live scores and fan chat drawing heavy engagement online. A meeting between the two sides is unusual at international level, and viewers are following the contest in large numbers as the match unfolds today.
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A tremor was felt in parts of Japan, prompting a quick report from the Japan Meteorological Agency on the morning of the 28th. Okinawa Times published the agency's seismic intensity readings broken down by municipality, recorded at 6:31. Residents reported the shaking online as it happened, driving searches for instant earthquake updates. No damage or tsunami information is included in the initial readings.
- 3US missile system to be stored indefinitely at Okinawa baseβA powerful U.S. missile system that has been deployed in Japan for joint military exercises with the Self-Defense Forces
A powerful U.S. missile system deployed in Japan for joint exercises with the Self-Defense Forces will be stored at a key military base in Okinawa Prefecture indefinitely from mid-October, according to The Japan Times. The move extends the American military footprint in the prefecture and is likely to draw attention from local communities concerned about the US presence, as well as from observers tracking regional security dynamics with China and North Korea.
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The PlayStation 5 Pro is trending in Japan, with gamers there driving renewed attention to Sony's upgraded console. Discussion appears tied to interest in the enhanced hardware alongside a wave of upcoming big releases, including The Witcher 3 Remastered, whose release timing and review embargo details were just confirmed. No fresh official announcement from Sony accompanies the spike in interest.
- 5Commentary argues Beijing fears domestic awareness more than foreign pressureβBeijing's real vulnerability is not international action. It's rising awareness within the Chinese population. https://w
A Japan Times commentary argues that the real threat to Beijing is not international pressure but growing awareness among China's own population. The piece contends that the ruling leadership's vulnerability lies in domestic opinion rather than external criticism. Readers are debating whether internal Chinese attitudes, not sanctions or diplomatic isolation, will shape the country's political future.
- 6Live athletics results and medallists from Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Gamesβ20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026: All athletics results and medallists live
The 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan are under way, with live athletics results and medallists being updated as events conclude. Followers of Asian sport are tracking track and field outcomes across the multi-sport Games, which bring together athletes from across the continent competing for continental titles ahead of future Olympic cycles.
- 7Lawmakers urged to reform US protection for those unable to return homeβAmerican lawmakers must reform protection laws for people who cannot safely return to their home countries to restore a
A commentary published in The Japan Times argues that American lawmakers must reform US protection laws for migrants who cannot safely be returned to their home countries, saying changes are needed to restore a consistent and humane framework. The piece calls on Congress to address gaps that leave people without safe countries of return in legal limbo.
- 8India's boxing schedule and medal hopes at Asian Games 2026βIndia at Asian Games 2026 boxing: Know schedule, scores, results and medal winners - full list
Attention is on India's boxing contingent ahead of the 2026 Asian Games, with guides compiling the full schedule, live scores, results and medal winners for the Indian team. Boxing has been one of India's most reliable sources of Asian Games medals, and fans are tracking which fighters could reach the podium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Coverage includes event timings and an updated list of Indian medalists as the tournament progresses.