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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.
Moscow has summoned Japan's ambassador and conducted a naval missile test near the Kuril Islands, escalating tensions after Tokyo protested President Putin's visit to the disputed territory. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov criticized Japan's failure to respond promptly to the summons amid an ongoing territorial dispute.
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.
India's 1-3 loss to the Netherlands in the Hockey World Cup second round has left their semifinal hopes dependent on a complex set of results, including a big win over Argentina and a Dutch victory over England. Despite a strong first-half display, defensive lapses in the final quarter proved costly, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring India's only goal from a penalty corner.
Uttar Pradesh is set to host over 200 Japanese business leaders for the UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026, with projects worth ₹3,191 crore breaking ground at YEIDA. The delegation, led by a Japanese governor, will engage in business dialogues across the state.
President Trump told reporters he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the two leaders understand each other and that his approach is making the region safer. He also addressed reducing joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the relationship.
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.
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.
This week features three SpaceX Starlink missions, a Chinese reusable rocket test, and the start of China's Chang'e 7 mission to the Moon. A detailed look at the schedule, including where to watch the Florida launch.
The Trump administration has imposed sweeping restrictions across virtually all legal immigration categories, including the Diversity Visa lottery, refugee admissions, family- and employment-based visas, and public charge rules. Analysts project the policies could cut legal immigration by up to 50% and cost the U.S. economy trillions of dollars, sparking legal challenges and employer concerns.
About 2.5 million illegally harvested succulents have been seized in South Africa's Western Cape since 2018, but CapeNature says that's likely under a quarter of the real number. The trade, driven by international demand and local poverty, is pushing species to extinction and straining enforcement.
The United States has cancelled the Ssangyong amphibious landing exercise with South Korea, citing constraints on US forces due to the war in Iran. The move follows President Trump's order to scale back the separate Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, raising questions about alliance reliability and prompting concerns in Seoul.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold lost power for four days in the South China Sea after a generator failure on July 24. The crew was unharmed, and the ship was towed to Subic Bay for repairs, with an analyst calling the incident a sign of overstretched US forces.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Iturup, one of the Kuril Islands disputed with Japan, prompting a strong protest from Tokyo and a sharp response from Moscow. The visit highlights the long-standing territorial dispute that has prevented a formal peace treaty between the two nations.
Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is in New Delhi for talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, focusing on maritime security and defence equipment cooperation, including the UNICORN mast co-production. The visit follows a recent summit between Prime Ministers Takaichi and Modi and comes amid Japan's efforts to diversify its defence supply chains beyond the US.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and a 'hostile' signal to North Korea. The announcement came as the exercises, which South Korea said would proceed as scheduled, were set to begin this week.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to support US efforts in Iran. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were shortened from 11 days to five, drawing reactions from allies and analysts while North Korea dismissed the move as still provocative.
Formula 1 resumed with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris secured victory for McLaren, while Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. The race marked Zandvoort's farewell, with organizers suggesting it could serve as an alternative venue amid Middle East disruptions affecting the 2026 and 2027 calendars.
The 2026 BMW Championship heads to Bellerive Country Club with Scottie Scheffler as the heavy favorite after his dominant FedEx St. Jude win. Sam Burns and Hideki Matsuyama are highlighted as strong placement picks, while SportsLine's model suggests value on Tommy Fleetwood and a longshot.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent an offering to Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender but did not visit in person, while several Cabinet members did. Her speech omitted the word 'remorse,' a departure from her predecessor, drawing attention amid regional reactions from Taiwan, China, and South Korea.