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Chicago corn futures surged to a three-year high after the Pro Farmer Crop Tour projected a U.S. corn crop well below USDA forecasts, citing adverse summer weather. Wheat rose on Black Sea disruptions, while soybeans slipped despite strong export demand.
Regional governments across southern Taiwan ordered office and school closures on Monday as torrential rain continued, with forecasts of more downpours. The Central Weather Administration warned of severe rainfall in multiple counties, while Typhoon Saudel is expected to pass near the north later this week.
India’s first commercially produced matcha was sold at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre on July 3, coinciding with Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s visit to India. The tea, made from a locally grown Assam cultivar and processed with Japanese machinery, marks a milestone for the country’s tea industry and opens new export possibilities.
Former Sydney Roosters star Joey Manu has signed a two-year deal with the PNG Chiefs, unveiled as the club's 007 signing ahead of the 2028 NRL season. The move ends speculation about Nathan Cleary and adds to a formidable backline, while raising questions about Manu's All Blacks aspirations.
CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz stated on Face the Nation that the MMR vaccine is not lethal, responding to questions about President Trump's recent comments. Trump had suggested during an August executive order signing that the combined shot could be lethal if not separated. Separate shots are not currently available in the U.S., and measles cases have climbed amid the debate.
Former doubles star Rohan Bopanna criticized the Sports Ministry's decision to trim India's tennis squad for the 2026 Asian Games, arguing that five players who qualified through rankings were unfairly excluded. The Ministry defends its criteria-based selection, while the players and AITA express disappointment.
The Badminton Association of India has confirmed that the 2028 India Open will be held in Guwahati, moving out of New Delhi for one year due to a clash with Republic Day security arrangements. The tournament will return to the capital in 2029, while the 2027 edition shifts to February to address player concerns about pollution and cold. The announcement came amid the BWF World Championships 2026 finals in Delhi, which saw France and Korea win multiple titles.
Typhoon Obet, the local name for international typhoon Saudel, entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday and is forecast to exit within 12 hours. Pagasa reports it will enhance the southwest monsoon, may slightly intensify, and will weaken after landfall in China later this week.
Richie Mo’unga starts at flyhalf for the All Blacks against the Lions at Ellis Park, with Beauden Barrett at fullback. The team aims to build on a 33-16 win over South Africa ahead of Saturday's second Test in Cape Town. Mo’unga, back from Japan, says he is savouring every moment in a special circle.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck off Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Sunday evening, with no tsunami warning issued. Earlier, a separate 5.9-magnitude quake in eastern Japan injured over 40 people and disrupted transport.
Aston Villa's Premier League opener ended in a 4-0 defeat at Brighton, with Joao Gomes sent off 40 minutes into his debut. Unai Emery's post-match comments about Ollie Watkins' absence sparked debate, with former Villa boss Tim Sherwood criticising the manager's handling of the situation.
Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live is set for Tuesday, August 25, with host Geoff Keighley pre-announcing eight major titles via X. The full list includes The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Gears of War: E-Day, and more. Additional coverage details exhibitor numbers, indie showcases, and what to expect from the livestream on YouTube and Twitch.
A series of major earthquakes across the globe this summer has raised questions about whether seismic activity is increasing. But experts say the recent quakes are within normal variation, noting that the number of major temblors this year is actually below the annual average. The destruction they cause is more about location than frequency.
At One Piece Day '26, Toei Animation announced two new films: 'One Piece Film: God Valley' for summer 2027 and 'One Piece Film: Baad' for 2029, coinciding with the manga's and anime's 30th anniversaries. The first film adapts the God Valley Incident, featuring Roger, Garp, and Rocks D. Xebec, while details on the second remain undisclosed.
Former Indian diplomats Navdeep Suri and Ramesh Chander have been asked to provide additional documents to prove their citizenship during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Punjab. Both served abroad in 2003, the baseline year for the revision, leading to mismatches and official notices. Punjab electoral officials say the process is routine and their names remain on the rolls.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma met a Japanese delegation in Jaipur on August 23 to discuss industrial growth and investment, calling for deeper ties between the state and Japan. He highlighted a roadmap for gems, jewellery, and other industries, and urged local and Japanese jewellery associations to collaborate on technology and investment.
President Donald Trump is considering a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods over excess manufacturing capacity, according to multiple reports citing people familiar with the deliberations. Officials view the rate as calibrated to preserve a trade truce and a planned late-September meeting with Xi Jinping. The step follows a Supreme Court ruling against earlier reciprocal tariffs and comes amid wider U.S. duties that Asian economies have largely accepted without retaliation.
India have named a 12-member swimming squad for the 2026 Asian Games, led by Vedaant Madhavan, Srihari Nataraj, and Sajan Prakash. The team will compete at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre from September 20-25, aiming to end a 12-year medal drought.
Neeraj Chopra will spearhead India's 73-member athletics contingent at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, aiming for a third consecutive javelin gold. The squad includes several Hangzhou champions and rising stars, with the team looking to build on a record 29-medal haul.
Mirabai Chanu will lead India's four-woman, one-man weightlifting squad at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, aiming for the only major multi-sport medal missing from her career. The competition runs from September 22–28 at the Tokai Citizens Gymnasium.