Malaysia's top-ranked men's doubles team fought through a grueling three-game battle at the Japan Open Championships. Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani defeated their Indonesian opponents, Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri, with scores of 21-13, 17-21, and 22-20. The victory took 59 minutes and marked their first encounter against the Indonesian pair. Taiwan's Liu Kuang Heng and Yang Po Han await them in the semifinals. The Malaysian duo previously defeated these same Taiwanese players at last year's tournament.
Another Malaysian men's team created an upset by defeating China's fifth-seeded pair. Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi won against Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in straight games lasting 41 minutes. Their semifinal opponents...
Shueisha Inc. announced that Koyoharu Gotoge's manga series has reached 220 million copies sold globally. The publisher confirmed that this figure encompasses both digital editions and physical volumes. Weekly Shonen Jump featured the series from 2016 through 2020. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado as he fights demons and seeks healing for his transformed sister. Publishers report that only select manga titles achieve such massive circulation numbers.
The 2020 animated adaptation generated 40 billion yen at Japanese box offices. This revenue total marked the first domestic film to surpass that threshold. Friday brings the premiere of a new animated feature titled "Infinity Castle" to Japanese theaters. Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece...
A Malaysian court delivered a victory for lawyer Siti Zabedah Kasim against the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department and 22 other defendants. High Court Judge Su Tiang Joo awarded the activist RM160,000 after finding evidence of wrongful arrest during a 2016 private fundraising event. The judgment awarded RM100,000 for exemplary damages, RM60,000 for aggravated damages, and RM100,000 toward legal expenses. Judge Su determined that JAWI officers violated proper procedures when they detained Kasim after she left the hotel ballroom.
The court ruled that the defendants committed misfeasance in public office by conducting an improper raid without lawful authority. Kasim brought the civil action in September 2019, arguing that...
Jamaica sent nearly 8,000 workers overseas through its employment program during the first half of 2025. Labour Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. addressed departing agricultural workers at the Kingston employment center on Tuesday. Most participants return to their previous employers because of excellent work performance from past seasons. The minister reported that 90 percent represent returning employees, while only 10 percent join the program for the first time.
Charles watched 103 workers leave that morning and expected 209 more to depart on Wednesday. Among the Wednesday group, 51 people would experience international farm work for the first time. Four women joined this new worker category as the ministry pushes for greater female...
European Union officials targeted three Haitian gang commanders with new penalties Tuesday for their involvement in widespread violence across the Caribbean nation. The bloc accused Micanor Altès of the Wharf Jérémie group of orchestrating a December massacre that killed 207 people. Christ-Roi Chéry from Ti Bwa faces charges for forcing children into combat and committing sexual crimes. Jeff Larose leads the Canaan organization and stands accused of kidnapping and murder. These measures freeze assets and ban travel throughout European territories.
Brussels extended its Haiti sanctions program through July 2026 as criminal networks continue destabilizing the country. High Representative Kaja Kallas warned that Haiti faces a perilous and...
Antigua and Barbuda officials will maintain evening restrictions for young people throughout the annual Carnival festival. Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin announced this decision after consulting with Acting Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers and senior law enforcement leaders. Police officers strongly recommended against suspending the rules due to recent criminal activity involving teenagers. Cabinet members also discussed the matter during their meeting on Wednesday. Young people under 18 must stay with adults between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. during the celebrations.
Parents face financial penalties when their children violate these restrictions. First-time offenses carry fines of EC$2,000 while repeat violations can reach...
European Union officials removed Barbados from their high-risk financial countries list this month. Attorney General Dale Marshall praised the decision as a significant victory for the island nation's economic reputation. The change takes effect on August 5 when new regulations appear in official EU publications. Marshall noted that Barbados had already left the Financial Action Task Force grey list over a year earlier.
EU banks previously avoided conducting business with Barbadian companies due to enhanced screening requirements. Some local businesses closed operations because of these banking restrictions. The delay occurred because EU member states objected to removing other nations from the same list. Marshall emphasized that...
Grenada lawmakers will debate new legislation that grants teenagers independent access to reproductive healthcare services. The Age of Civil Legal Responsibility Amendment Act reduces the minimum age for medical consent from 18 to 16 years. Parliament will review this proposal during House sessions on July 24. Young people aged 16 and above would gain the authority to approve their medical treatments without parental permission. This change aligns civil healthcare rights with the nation's current sexual consent laws.
Ministers could extend these privileges to children as young as 12 through special orders when circumstances warrant such decisions. The bill covers contraceptive services, menstrual care, sexual education programs, and...
Guyana's election authority has issued reminders about workplace voting rights before the September 1 elections. The Elections Commission references legal requirements that require employers to grant workers reasonable absence periods for casting ballots. Companies cannot reduce wages or impose penalties when staff members exercise their constitutional right to vote.
Workers must coordinate with management in advance to obtain the necessary approvals for their electoral participation. The Representation of the People Act establishes these protections for eligible employees who are unable to vote through proxy arrangements.
Violations carry serious legal consequences for business owners who interfere with voting access. Courts can...
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