A 21-year-old Ukrainian sumo wrestler who fled the Russian invasion has won an elite-level sumo competition in Japan, where he’s been lauded for his rapid rise in the hyper-competitive sport.

THE TWO young contenders grab at each other’s loincloths. A referee keeps up the shout of “nokotta nokotta”, indicating that the wrestlers are still in the game. Suddenly one lunges forward, sending ...

In late 2026, Xi Jinping will host a grand gala dinner for the leaders of just over three-fifths of the world economy. The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, to be held in China for the ...

Battles in Basra and Abu Dhabi set to determine Asia’s representative in the FIFA World Cup 26 Play-Off Tournament. After four qualification rounds spanning 25 months, more than 200 matches and 600 ...

Physical: Asia, the new fitness competition series from the creators of Physical: 100, was filmed on a specially constructed soundstage in Korea, according to Tudum by Netflix. The series features ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Gemma Dryburgh’s first and only LPGA Tour victory came three years ago in Japan. On Thursday the 32-year-old Scottish player shot a 7-under 65 at the Maybank Classic to put ...

Another edition of the Asia Cup is just around the corner, and once again, all eyes are on Mohsin Naqvi and the much-anticipated trophy presentation saga between India and Pakistan. This tournament, ...

WSJ Tokyo Bureau Chief Jason Douglas explains how Takaichi’s summit with Trump secured a new ‘golden age’ for the U.S.-Japanese alliance. Photo: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters GYEONGJU, South Korea—A golden ...

Amanda Balionis dazzles in Dubai as she attends the glamorous closing gala before the final round of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship. The CBS reporter stunned fans in a champagne slip dress ...