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Bangladesh have recalled top-order batter Sharmin Sultana for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 and Asian Games, with the BCB announcing a 15-member squad. The tournament runs from August 28 to September 13 in Dubai, with Sri Lanka defending their title.
Asian shares were flat on Monday as investors awaited details of threatened U.S. sanctions on Iran and braced for Nvidia's quarterly results. The Canadian dollar dipped amid a looming trade war, and gold prices climbed toward a record monthly gain.
Guo Degang, one of China's most prominent xiangsheng comedians, faces an investigation in Wuhan after changing a lyric of the revolutionary song 'Playing My Beloved Pipa' during a performance. Several of his shows have been canceled, and local authorities say the alteration was not in the approved materials and may violate regulations. The case highlights the strict boundaries performers navigate in China's entertainment industry.
South Korea's KOSPI pared early gains late Tuesday morning as investors locked in profits amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement. Tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led gains, while oil price concerns and global market cues weighed on sentiment.
Singapore coach Gavin Lee urged calm ahead of the ASEAN Championship semi-final second leg, where the Lions trailed Thailand 3-1 on aggregate. Despite a spirited 2-1 win in Bangkok, Singapore exited 4-3 on aggregate, with Lee reflecting on the positives and the team's near-miss.
Hong Kong infrastructure and AI companies are expanding into Malaysia amid the opening of a new trade office and the country's industrial master plan, but executives stress that cultural sensitivity and adaptation to local market norms are essential for success.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls an 'economic D-Day,' while analysts debate the effectiveness of the measures and the risk of Iranian retaliation.
Hong Kong customs is actively following up on a complaint that a woman was cheated into paying over HK$60,000 for beauty products at Opatra London's outlet, which has suspended operations. The probe follows a wider allegation of aggressive sales tactics across the sector, including a separate incident involving an 88-year-old allegedly pressured to spend HK$100,000.
President Donald Trump has vowed an intensified economic campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaling unprecedented measures as soon as next week. Options include secondary sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks, while Iran’s key oil trade with China and ties to neighboring countries complicate enforcement. Officials and analysts outline the scale of existing sanctions and the constraints on further pressure.
Australia’s transport safety watchdog is examining a series of near misses at Sydney Airport since late July, including runway incursions involving Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar aircraft. The incidents have drawn attention to air-traffic controller staffing pressures, recent airspace changes linked to Western Sydney Airport, and efforts by Airservices Australia and the federal government to expand recruitment and training.