Anthems, transport, housing: What’s gone wrong at the Asian Games in Japan? | Athletics
Accommodation crisis, transport gaffes, and national anthem mix-ups headlined the Games ahead their opening in Japan. Published On 20 Sep 202620 Sep 2026 A glitzy opening ceremony offered some respite and a more cheerful welcome for athletes and officials attending the Asian Games in Japan after a string of mishaps had headlined the build-up to…
Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean? | Explainer News
Turkiye says it is ready to help meet Saudi Arabia’s military needs as Riyadh faces escalating attacks from Yemen’s Houthis, potentially putting a newly signed Mecca defence pact to its first major test. Last month, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, which treats an armed attack on any of its…
Asian Games: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20 record as India beat Bangladesh | Al Jazeera
India defeat Bangladesh by 114 runs to book women’s cricket final against Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets. Published On 20 Sep 202620 Sep 2026 Smriti Mandhana has become the highest run-scorer in women’s T20 international cricket, guiding India to a crushing win over Bangladesh in an Asian Games semifinal in Japan. The…
