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  PH speed skater Julian Macaraeg bows out of Beijing tilt

  Macaraeg clocked in at 1:27.803 to finish at a respectable third in Heat 10 of the preliminaries but only the top two in his cluster would advance to the main round of the competition. (Photo from Julian Macaraeg via Facebook) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] MANILA: Filipino speed skater Julian Macaraeg has wrapped up his campaign after bowing out of the men’s 1000-meter of the ISU World Cup Short Track at Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China Thursday, PH Inquirer Sports reported. Macaraeg clocked in at 1:27.803 to finish at a respectable third in Heat 10 of the preliminaries but only the top two in his cluster would advance to the main round of the competition. His finish, however, wasn’t enough for him as placed outside of the six fastest third placers in the heats. The 18-year-old also bowed out in the men’s 500-meter course with a time of 1:06.351 for last place in Heat 9. Macaraeg was also eliminated in the 1500m as he finished sixth in Heat 4 with a time of 2:27.362. Only the top two and six fastest third placers will enter the main heats of the competition. Macaraeg will have to finish in the top 32 of the 500m and 1000m events and the top 36 of the 1500m at the end of the World Cup to qualify for the 2022 Winter Olympics, which will also be held in Beijing.

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  Rich should pay for greater carbon footprint: Study

  "One way to do so is via progressive and ecological wealth taxes. Such tools are likely to be more politically sustainable than carbon taxes on consumption, which hit low-income groups hard and don't do a great job at reducing emissions of the very wealthy," Paris School of Economics professor and WIL co-director Lucas Chancel said Wednesday. (File photo by= AFP/John MACDOUGALL) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] PARIS: As rich people have a greater carbon footprint than the poor they should pay more tax to compensate, says a study by the World Inequality Lab (WIL) published ahead of the upcoming COP26 climate conference in Glasgow. With carbon emission levels returning to pre-pandemic levels, most recent data shows the richest 1 percent of the globe's population emitted 110 tonnes of CO2 per head in 2019, study head, Paris School of Economics professor and WIL co-director Lucas Chancel said Wednesday. That made their share a hugely disproportionate 17 percent of the global total. Moreover, whereas the richest 10 percent were responsible for half of all emissions, the poorest 50 percent accounted for just a 12 percent share - at a per capita average of 1.6 tonnes of carbon. "Governments need new sources of revenue to invest in green infrastructures," said Chancel. The study found that the burden of climate policies in an attempt to limit climate change has been "disproportionately borne by low-income consumers over the past decades, in particular via carbon and energy taxes. Not only do rich people tend to pollute more but developed countries similarly have a much higher carbon footprint when their import and use of products made abroad is taken into account, the study shows.

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  Africa calls for climate finance tracker after donors fall short

  World leaders and their representatives have just a few days at the summit in Glasgow to try to broker deals to cut emissions faster and finance measures to adapt to climate pressures. A protester from the Climate Coalition demonstrates, with 100 hundred days to go before the start of the COP26 climate summit, in Parliament Square, London, Britain, on Jul 23, 2021. (File photo by= REUTERS/Peter Nicholls) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] LIBREVILLE: Africa's lead climate negotiator said that African countries want a new system to track funding from wealthy nations that are failing to meet a US$100-billion annual target to help the developing world tackle climate change, Reuters reported. The demand highlights tensions ahead of the COP26 climate summit between the world's 20 largest economies, which are behind 80 percent of greenhouse gas emissions, and developing countries that are bearing the brunt of the effects of global warming. "If we prove that someone is responsible for something, it is his responsibility to pay for that," said Tanguy Gahouma, chair of the African Group of Negotiators at COP26, the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, which starts on Oct 31. In 2009, developed countries agreed to raise US$100 billion per year by 2020 to help the developing world deal with the fallout from a warming planet. The latest available estimates from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) show this funding hit US$79.6 billion in 2019, just 2 percent more than in 2018. Meanwhile, temperatures in Africa are rising at a faster rate than the global average, according to the latest UN climate report. It forecasts further warming will lead to more extreme heatwaves, severe coastal flooding, and intense rainfall on the continent.

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  Fil-Am Gabi Bade shines in Cyprus women’s basketball league

  The Filipino-American forward scored more than half of her team’s offense as she finished with 28 points and 16 rebounds. (Photo by=Gabe Bade via Instagram) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] MANILA: A second-generation Filipino is establishing herself in the European women’s basketball scene, PH Inquirer Sports reported. Gabi Bade, the daughter of former PBA player Cris Bade, helped steer ENAD to its first win at the expense of Keravnos, 45-38, in the 2021 Cyprus Women’s Basketball Division A Sunday. The Filipino-American forward scored more than half of her team’s offense as she finished with 28 points and 16 rebounds. ENAD’s win came after losing to AEL 73-52 wherein Bade had 16 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. Bade and ENAD will next face winless Zinonas on October 24. The 5-foot-8 wing is the league’s second-leading scorer at 22 points a game behind Anagennises’ Cassidy Mihalko who’s averaging 33 points. Bade is the second women’s Gilas player who’s making a name in Europe after center Jack Danielle Animam who’s producing double-doubles for Radnički Kragujevac in the First Women’s Basketball League of Serbia.

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  Guilt, grief and anxiety as young people fear for climate's future

  Among some of the world's communities that are already the most vulnerable, extreme weather events can also cause problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder. A protester holds up a sign during a climate march in Brussels on Oct 10. (File photo by=AP) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] LONDON: Overwhelmed, sad, and guilty are some of the emotions young people say they feel when they think of climate change and their concerns world leaders will fail to tackle it, Reuters reported. Broadly referred to as climate anxiety, research has stacked up to measure its prevalence ahead of the UN talks in Glasgow, which begin at the end of the month to thrash out how to put the 2015 Paris Agreement on curbing climate change into effect. One of the biggest studies to date, funded by Avaaz, an online campaign network, and led by Britain's University of Bath, surveyed 10,000 young people aged 16 to 25 years in 10 countries. It published its results in September. It found about three-quarters of those surveyed considered the future frightening, while a lack of action by governments and industry left 45 percent experiencing climate anxiety and distress that affected their daily lives and functioning. Elouise Mayall, an ecology student at the Britain's University of East Anglia and member of the UK Youth Climate Coalition, told Reuters she had felt guilty and overwhelmed. For now, climate anxiety alone does not normally require psychiatric help. Painful as it is, it can be positive, provided it does not get out of control.

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  Lee Dong Hwi and Han Ji Eun will be leading the upcoming film “Mora-dong”

  Lee Dong Hwi and Han Ji Eun may be uniting in a new film! (Photo from MyDramaList) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] This October 22, the media outlets reported that Lee Dong Hwi and Han Ji Eun will be the main characters of the upcoming film, “Mora-dong”. That will be directed by Director Kim Jin Tae. "Moradong" is about realistic love between a young man and a woman. The film contains young love of people from Moradong, Sasang-gu, in Busan. Lee Dong Hwi will be rolling as Han Seon Woo, an architect and also a teacher at a university. While, Han Ji Eun will be rolling as Min Woo Jung, a barista at a coffee shop who wants to have her own cafe with her own brand. In feedback to the reports, Han Ji Eun’s Secret Entertainment agency shared, “Han Ji Eun is confirmed to star in “Mora-dong”. On the other hand, Lee Dong Hwi’s KeyEast agency commented, “Lee Dong Hwi received a casting offer for the film 'Mora-dong' and positively evaluated (the offer). " “Mora-dong” will start filming soon and is expectedly to air next year.

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  NBA: Stephen Curry scores 45 as Golden State Warriors beat Los Angeles Clippers

  Stephen Curry has played for the Golden State Warriors since 2009. (Photo by=Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Stephen Curry's 45 points, including two late three-pointers, helped the Golden State Warriors continue their winning start to the season as they beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-113. BBC Sports reported that Curry's long-range shot gave the Warriors a one-point lead with less than two minutes to go. The 33-year-old scored another before Draymond Green sealed the victory. Defending champions the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Dallas Mavericks. Curry scored 25 points in the first quarter and his team-high 10 rebounds meant he completed a double-double in San Francisco. In Miami, the Heat set a franchise record for most points in a season-opening game as they beat an injury-hit Bucks 137-95. Tyler Herro had 27 points off the bench, while Jimmy Butler contributed 20 points and Bam Adebayo 13 rebounds. Starters Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday were both missing for the Bucks with back spasms and a bruised heel respectively. The Hawks beat the Mavericks 113-87, with Trae Young's 19 points and 14 assists souring the debut of Dallas coach Jason Kidd.

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  At least six dead after armed gang attack in Rohingya refugee camp

  A banyan tree is seen at Balukhali camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, November 16, 2018. (File photo by=REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] DHAKA: At least six people were killed in an attack at a Rohingya camp in Bangladesh's Cox Bazar on Friday (Oct 22), a police official said, the latest incident of violence in the world's largest refugee settlement, Reuters reported. A gang armed with guns attacked a religious school before dawn in Cox Bazar's Ukhiya area and killed three teachers, two volunteers, and a student, police superintendent Shihab Kaiser Khan said. "A drive is under way to arrest those responsible for the incident," Khan told Reuters, adding one Rohingya man with weapons and ammunition had been taken into custody. More than a million Rohingya live in a cluster of refugee camps in southern Bangladesh, with most having fled neighboring Myanmar during a military crackdown in 2007.The sprawling settlements have become increasingly violent, residents say, with armed gangs vying for power, kidnapping critics, and warning women against breaking conservative Islamic norms. Previously, late last month, gunmen shot and killed a prominent Rohingya Muslim leader in the camps.

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  NFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims

  Ex-player Kevin Henry took the NFL to court over the fund earlier this year. (Photo by=Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Documents filed with a US court show that the NFL has agreed to end race-based testing for compensation claims made by ex-players suffering from dementia, BBC Sports reported. It follows revelations that the previous testing system was based on a formula that assumed black players have a lower level of cognitive function. This "race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove they suffered from injuries linked to their careers. The draft agreement means thousands of retirees may qualify for compensation. The 46-page document pledges that: "No Race Norms or Race Demographic Estimates, whether Black or White, shall be used in the Settlement Program going forward." Around 1,435 players, many of whom are black, will now be given the chance to have their tests rescored, or in some cases, seek a new round of cognitive testing. A panel of experts will also develop a new standard that will apply to all future tests under the scheme, any claims that have not yet been ruled on, and all claims that are currently on appeal. The vast majority of the league's players, over 60% of living retirees and 70% of active players, are black. The NFL's concussion fund has paid out $856 million (£600m) for five types of brain injuries, including early and advanced dementia, Parkinson's disease and Lou Gehrig's disease (also known as ALS) since it’s established in 2013.

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  BTS V solo songs have been Top 3 Best-Selling International Songs for five days on Amazon

  Some of the popular solo songs sung by BTS V are "Sweet Night," "Stigma," and "Inner Child." (Photo from OtakuKart) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Last October 16, BTS V or Kim Taehyung started to occupy the first three places on Amazon’s list of "Best Sellers in International" with his three solo songs, "Sweet Night," "Inner Child," and "Stigma." At that moment the “Sweet Night” took first place, while “Inner Child” and "Stigma" took second and third place, respectively. They are the only BTS songs in the Top 10 as of press time. Plus, they are just the tracks of a male K-pop soloist on the list. Kim Taehyung solo tracks weren't on the list of best -selling international songs until recently; this is starting to gain more attention once again. Kim Taehyung "Sweet Night," first ranked on the iTunes Songs charts in a total of 118 countries, becoming the first and only song in history to achieve this milestone. Also, the "Sweet Night" recently became the most streamed OST on Spotify of all time; it transcends over 169 million streams on the platform. While the "Inner Child" has also recorded 100 No. 1s on the iTunes Songs Chart just this past July. For now, "Stigma" along with "Inner Child" and V's other solo track "Singularity," topped the Billboard World Digital Song Sales Chart. These are just a few of the many successes of BTS V's solo songs.

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  Bangladesh's Hindus living in fear following mob attacks

  The ISCKON Hindu temple in Noakhali was attacked by a Muslim mob . A day after the temple attack, prime minister Sheikh Hasina condemned the violence, saying the perpetrators "must be found out".(Photo from BBC) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Like many Hindus, Bonolata Das believed a temple was a safe and sacred place. She sent her son to stay in the temple, however, tragedy struck. He’s allegedly beaten to death there by hundreds of religious fundamentalists in the Muslim-majority nation. Her son was a victim of mob violence that began after rumors spread that the Quran had been insulted at a special pavilion set up for the annual Hindu religious festival, Durga Puja, in the town of Comilla. Within hours of the rumor spreading on social media, hundreds of Muslim fundamentalists went on a rampage targeting Hindu religious pavilions in Comilla. Soon, the violence spread to other parts of Bangladesh. Temples were desecrated and hundreds of houses and businesses of the Hindu minority were torched. Seven people, including two Hindus, were killed and many more injured in days of violence. Police opened fire and used tear gas in several places to contain the raging mob. Hindus constitute less than 9% of Bangladesh's more than 165 million population. Though there have been several attacks on religious minorities in the past, community leaders say this is the worst large-scale mob violence against the community in the country's history. Meanwhile, leaders of Islamist movements have said they are opposed to violence against any minorities.

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  United States Grand Prix: Red Bull need more pace to beat Hamilton - Verstappen

  Verstappen emerged as the favourite driver among fans in a survey conducted for F1 by the statistic company Nielsen. (Photo from Red Bull Website) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Max Verstappen admits his Red Bull team needs to find more pace as they seek to beat Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes to the Formula 1 title. BBC Sports reported that Verstappen leads Hamilton by six points before this weekend's US Grand Prix but Mercedes has made a marked step forward in recent races. Verstappen, 24, said: "We know we still have a bit of work to do. Verstappen has led the championship for much of the season but has not won or qualified fastest since the Dutch Grand Prix at the beginning of September, four races ago. Verstappen added: "We learned a lot in Turkey and we try to do better with our package. We have to focus on ourselves." By contrast, Mercedes has been on pole for two of the last three races and the team has won the last two, with Hamilton victorious in Russia and team-mate Valtteri Bottas last time out in Turkey. Across all metrics, there’s a clear trend showing Mercedes has begun to eke out a small performance advantage since they introduced an update package to their car at the British Grand Prix in July. The US Grand Prix is held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, where Hamilton has had considerable success in recent years, winning five of the eight races at the track, which he counts as one of his favorites.

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  Bellator Moscow preview: Fedor Emelianenko and returning Vitaly Minakov top bill

  Fedor Emelianenko last fought in 2019. (File photo by= Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Fedor Emelianenko is back fighting in Russia for the first time in five years in what could be his final bout. BBC Sports reported that Bellator has the MMA legend contracted for another fight but after a pro career spanning 21 years and 46 bouts, Emelianenko admitted this week his fight against Tim Johnson could be his last. But Emelianenko also said he’s yet to grow tired of fighting. "MMA is the most joyful job that I could have," he said. Many fans would have expected an easier opponent for Emelianenko than Tim Johnson (15-7). The American is fresh off a failed crack at the heavyweight interim title last June and sits second in the heavyweight rankings behind interim champion Valentin Moldavsky. It appears Emelianenko is bidding for what could be the perfect farewell fight if he can earn another title shot. Bellator president Scott Coker revealed Emelianenko (39-6-1NC) was offered easier fights but wanted a ranked opponent. The co-main event sees the return of former heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov after two years of inactivity. The Russian was fighting during his 'inactive' period just not for Bellator before visa issues and the Covid-19 pandemic forced him to sit out the last two years of action. "My main motivation in MMA is to fully return to the organization and compete for the title," he said.

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  Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress

  Panday was summoned at the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Wednesday as well. (Photo by= Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] India's anti-drugs agency is questioning Bollywood actress Ananya Panday just weeks after it arrested superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son for allegedly doing recreational drugs. BBC reported that the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has not said that her questioning is directly linked to Aryan Khan's arrest. It has also not made it clear why Panday has been called to its office in Mumbai for the second day in a row. Ms. Panday has not made any statement about the NCB's summons to her. Meanwhile, Aryan Khan was taken off a cruise ship that was traveling from Mumbai to the state of Goa on 2 October. The NCB charged him under laws "related to possession, consumption, and sale of illegal substances". Aryan Khan, 23, has denied the allegation against him. Some experts have criticized the excessive media "circus" in these cases. A former top police officer told the BBC that these "young people are being treated like criminals even before they have been found guilty".Many Bollywood actors and TV personalities have been under scrutiny since last year in what appeared to be an investigation into claims of widespread drug use in the Hindi film industry. In 2020, the narcotics agency questioned at least four actresses, including Deepika Padukone, but none have been accused of any wrongdoing.

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  West Ham see off Genk to claim third Europa League group win

  Issa Diop scored his first goal of the season for West Ham. They finished sixth in the Premier League last term to secure a berth in the competition and just one more victory will guarantee a route to the last 16. (Photo by= Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] As West Ham took a significant stride towards the Europa League knockout stage with victory over Genk, forward Jarrod Bowen said "teams will be fearing us", BBC Sports reported. David Moyes' side maintained their 100% record after three games and comfortably sat top of Group H, six points clear of second-placed Dinamo Zagreb, who were beaten 2-1 at Rapid Vienna. The Hammers had the majority of the possession but barely threatened in the first half until Craig Dawson looped home a header from Aaron Cresswell's cross on the stroke of half-time. Issa Diop headed in via the crossbar from another fine Cresswell delivery, while Jarrod Bowen cut in from the right and fired in shortly after, though goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt will be disappointed at not keeping the low drive out. West Ham was rampant and Nikola Vlasic could have converted a quick-fire fourth, but his shot from the edge of the six-yard box was blocked. Genk was left to rue Paul Onuachu's big chance in the first half when he beat goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to a cross but sent his header wide of an open net. West Ham collected a hard-fought victory over Everton on Sunday and backed it up with another impressive showing in Europe, where they’re gathering some real momentum.

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  CL had signed with TaP Music

  CL Signs With TaP Music for Management (Photo from Billboard) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] This October 21 KST, CL's management VeryCherry has confirmed and officially announced that CL has signed with TaP Music for management of her global promotions. The current star-studded roster at TaP Music, includes artists like Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey, Ellie Goulding, Hailee Steinfeld, and more. CL said that she and her team are very excited to join. Verycherry is also excited to partner with TaP Music. CL is also excited to share her ideas with global co-president Wendy Ong and to push boundaries together. Wendy Ong also considered that CL is one of the world’s most compelling superstars, with a variety of activities that keep fans wanting more and an intense independent spirit that matches the agency well. Wendy Ong also stated that she is proud and honored to welcome CL to TaP’s music and he hopes to help him expand his global fanbase. CL has finally released her highly awaited first full-length album, "ALPHA", earlier this week. It's also joined by the title track “Tie A Cherry”. Previous tracks like 'SPICY', and ‘Lover Like Me’ had their own concept, but in ‘Tie a Cherry’, it was about loving her extraordinary self in a way like hers. Brilliant outfits, simple sets, and influential lyrics resulted in the closing of the long -awaited album.

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  Evergrande shares rise on report of bond interest payment

  If Evergrande has indeed made its bond interest payment today it is still only a short-term fix. Another deadline on a second offshore bond payment worth $47.5m (£34m) looms next week. (Photo by=Reuters) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Shares in embattled Chinese property giant Evergrande opened up 6% in Hong Kong after Chinese media reported it had made an interest payment before a crucial deadline. BBC reported that the company missed an $83.5m (£61m) payment last month, triggering a 30-day grace period set to expire on Saturday. The company wired the funds on Friday, a source told newswire Reuters. Had the deadline been missed, Evergrande would have plunged into formal default. News of the payment saw Evergrande's shares bounce back from a sharp fall the previous day, following news that a deal to sell part of its property services unit had fallen through. Chinese real estate firm Hopson Development had been reportedly set to buy a 51% stake in the unit for $2.6bn (£1.88bn). Both companies, however, confirmed the deal was off after they’re unable to agree on terms. The latest payment is unlikely to allay longer-term investors' concerns. Meanwhile, Evergrande has more than $300bn of debt which it looks increasingly unable to repay. The company's total liabilities are equal to around 2% of China's Gross Domestic Product. The crisis has triggered fears that its potential collapse could send shockwaves through global markets. It began last year when Beijing, worried by sprawling debt in the real estate sector, brought in new rules to control the amount owed by big developers.

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  England women's manager Sarina Wiegman to wait on choosing permanent captain

  Leah Williamson captained England in last month's World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and North Macedonia. (Photo by= Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] England manager Sarina Wiegman says she isn’t yet ready to choose a permanent Lionesses captain. Arsenal defender Leah Williamson captained the side in last month's World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and North Macedonia, BBC Sports reported. She will lead the side in the next two qualifiers, against Northern Ireland on Saturday and in Latvia on Tuesday. When asked if she had made a decision on the captaincy going forward, Wiegman said: "I just need that time."Williamson wore the armband for the first time in the absence of the injured Steph Houghton, who has captained the Lionesses since 2014. Wiegman praised Williamson for how she has performed in the role so far but said there are other candidates for the captaincy. Williamson said Houghton, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury, wished her well before she first captained the Lionesses. "Leah does very well. She plays well, she is very good in the group," said Wiegman. Meanwhile, Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Wiegman should make her decision public, regardless of injuries. "What happened to just naming the captain," he said on Twitter."Even if injured, name them and back them. Not a fan of this auditioning for the role business. Puts pressure on the player that's finally announced and the ones that miss out!"

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  Li Yundi: China's 'Piano Prince' detained for hiring prostitute

  News of Li Yundi's detention has shocked many fans of the man known as China's "Piano Prince". (Photo by=Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Celebrated Chinese pianist Li Yundi has been detained for soliciting a prostitute, state media has said. BBC reported that a 39-year-old and a sex worker, 29, have confessed to the illegal activity, Beijing police said in an online post. They were caught after authorities received tip-offs from the public. While the police did not publish his full name in the notice, state media outlets later confirmed it to be Li. The news has shocked many fans of the man known as China's "Piano Prince". Others expressed skepticism at how he’s caught. Some observers said that his detention could be seen as a warning to other "immoral" celebrities as China ramps up its recent crackdown on the entertainment industry. Under Chinese law, those who solicit or manage sex workers can be detained for up to 15 days and fined up to 5,000 yuan ($782). After the news broke, the Chinese Musicians' Association said that it would revoke Li's membership as he represents "extremely negative social impact". At just 18, Li became the youngest pianist, and the first Chinese person, to win first prize at the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in 2000. He has gone on to perform all around the world and is a household name in the Chinese-speaking world.

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  “Let Me Be Your Knight” released vibrant set of character posters!

  Jung In Sun & Lee Jun Young's 'Let Me Be Your Knight' Confirmed to Premiere on November 7th (Photo from ZAPZEE) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] “Let me be your Knight” the SBS’s upcoming drama has just released character posters. “Let Me Be Your Knight” directed by Ahn Ji Sook, the main character is Lee Jun Young as Yoon Tae In, Jung In Sun as Yoon Joo. The supporting characters were JR as Lee Shin, Yoon Ji Sung As Kim Yoo Chan, Kim Dong Hyun as Ga On, Jang Dong Joo as Seo Woo Yeon, and Kim Kyung Ho As Sang Hoon. The drama will be a story of romance and healing between one of the world’s greatest idols, who suffers from somnambulism, and the doctor who secretly treats him. Yoon Tae In is an intangible idol star loved around the world, and a musical genius who believes he is the center of the universe. The new posters introduce each of the six main characters by exposing what music means to them. “Let me be your Knight” has 12 episodes that will air every Sunday at 11:05 PM KST starting November 7, 2021 to January 23, 2022. The subtitles will be available on Viki.

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  Under-strength Spurs lose at Vitesse in Europe Conference League

  Spain winger Bryan Gil, who hit the bar for the visitors, was one of nine full internationals in the Spurs side. (Photo by=Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Tottenham paid the price for leaving their star players at home as Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem earned a deserved win in the Europa Conference League. BBC Sports reported that Vitesse left-sided midfielder Maximilian Wittek crisply converted a volley from the edge of the area, dealing a blow to the visitors' hopes of progressing comfortably from Group G. With key players including Harry Kane and Son Heung-min rested, Spurs fielded a different starting XI to the one who beat Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday and they lacked rhythm in poor performance. The Dutch side, who finished fourth in the Eredivisie last season, created better opportunities and delighted a sell-out crowd when Wittek finally made their dominance count. Spurs hit the bar through Bryan Gil moments after halftime but they rarely threatened afterward and finished the match having managed just one shot on target. The defeat means Nuno Espirito Santo's side is third at the halfway stage of Group G, having drawn with French side Rennes and thrashed Slovenian minnows, Mura, in their opening two games. Meanwhile, only the group winners automatically go through to the last 16 in Europe's third-tier club competition. The runners-up will face a play-off against a team who finishes third in the Europa League groups, with the victor then also progressing to the last 16.

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  In UN showdown over Xinjiang, China says 'lies still lies'

  A broken-off minaret of Xinqu Mosque lies near a Chinese national flag near the house of worship in Changji outside Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, May 6, 2021. (Photoby= REUTERS/Thomas Peter) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] UNITED NATIONS: Sparking an angry response from China's UN envoy after dozens of countries kept up the pressure on China at the United Nations over accusations of rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims and other minorities in the country's Xinjiang region on Thursday, Reuters reported. Confrontations over Xinjiang between China and most Western countries, including the United States, have become a regular occurrence at both the UN General Assembly in New York and the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. In a statement, part of which was read by French UN Ambassador Nicolas de Rivière to the General Assembly rights committee, 43 countries voiced concern about increasing "reports of widespread and systematic human rights violations," accusing China of detaining more than 1 million people in camps. They added the abuse accusations included "reports documenting torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment, forced sterilization, sexual and gender-based violence, and forced separation of children". Beijing denies all allegations of abuse of Uyghurs and describes the camps as vocational training facilities to combat religious extremism. UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet has been negotiating access to Xinjiang since September 2018. She told the Human Rights Council in June that she hoped to agree on terms for a visit this year to examine reports of serious violations against Muslim Uyghurs.

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  Newcastle United: Owners hold talks with former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca

  Paulo Fonseca led Roma to fifth place in Serie A in his first season. (Photo by=Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] Newcastle United's new owners have held talks with former Roma manager Paulo Fonseca as they continue their search for Steve Bruce's replacement. BBC Sports reported that several candidates are being considered by the Saudi-backed consortium. Former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe, ex-Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre and Belgium boss Roberto Martinez have all been linked with the job. Assistant coach Graeme Jones will lead Newcastle in an interim capacity for Saturday's game at Crystal Palace. Bruce left the club on Wednesday, with the new consortium, who took over the club two weeks ago, wanting to take their time to make the right appointment. Portuguese manager Fonseca was in charge of Roma for two seasons between 2019 and 2021, leading the club to fifth place in Serie A in his first season and the Europa League semi-finals last term before being replaced by Jose Mourinho in the summer. Previously with Shakhtar Donetsk, the 48-year-old almost joined Tottenham as their manager in June before the Premier League club changed tack, eventually appointing Nuno Espirito Santo. Newcastle are yet to win in the Premier League this season and is second bottom of the table with three points. Meanwhile, Saudi finance minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan has reacted to 18 Premier League clubs voting to temporarily block teams agreeing to lucrative sponsorship deals linked to owners.

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  Power outage at Universal Studios Japan leaves 35 riders stranded

  The cause of the outage is still being investigated. People are left stranded on a roller coaster at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2021, after a power outage caused the ride to stop, but no injuries have been reported, the park's operator said. (Photo by=Kyodo) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] OSAKA: The park's operator said that a total of 35 people were left stranded on a roller coaster at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Friday afternoon after a power outage caused the ride to stop, but no injuries have been reported, Kyodo cited. Staff rescued those stuck on the "Hollywood Dream: The Ride" rollercoaster, which stopped near the highest point on its tracks, the park said. The ride, which has a capacity of 36 persons, is known for its sharp drop from a height of around 43 meters. A number of other attractions also stopped due to the power outage, but the rides are being restarted in turn, the park said. According to Kansai Transmission and Distribution Inc., the outage occurred at 12:45 p.m. and affected around 3,200 households primarily in the city's Konohana Ward, where USJ is located. The power was fully restored at 1:06 p.m.

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  “2021 Seoul Drama Awards” winners have finally released!

  16th Seoul International Drama Awards 2021 Ends Successfully (Photo from Business Wire) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] The winners of the '2021 Seoul Drama Awards' have been revealed. The “Seoul International Drama Awards” event is an annual awards ceremony honoring excellence in television drama production worldwide. This October 21, 2021, this event at MBC’s public hall was hosted by Park Eun Bin and ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo. Check below the full list of winners; Grand Prize – “Missing Child” Serial Drama Golden Bird Prize – “The Penthouse” Serial Drama Silver Bird Prize – “Go Ahead” (China) Mini-Series Golden Bird Prize – “The Investigation” (Denmark) Mini-Series Silver Bird Prize – “The Bad Kids” (China) TV Movie Golden Bird Prize – “Frederica Montseny, the woman who speaks” (Spain) TV Movie Silver Bird Prize – “This House is Mine” (Germany) Short-Form Drama Golden Bird Prize – “Passengers” (Russia) Short-Form Drama Silver Bird Prize – “Delete Me” (Norway) Best Actor - Park Hyuk Kwon (“Missing Child”) Best Actress - Elle Fanning (“The Great” – United States) Best Director - Jo Yong Won (“Missing Child”) Best Screenwriter - Russell T Davies (“It’s a Sin” – United Kingdom) Jury’s Special Prize – “Bonus Vacation” (Malaysia), “Atlantic Crossing” (Norway), “The Pit S4” (Turkey) Most Popular Foreign Drama – “I Told Sunset About You” (Thailand), “Signal” (Japan) Asian Star Prize - Marcus Chang (Taiwan), Sakaguchi Kentaro (Japan), 'PP' Krit Amnuaydechkorn (Thailand), Amanda Manopo (Indonesia) Excellent Korean Drama – “Vincenzo” Outstanding Korean Drama – “Start-Up”, “Taxi Driver”, “Kairos” Outstanding Korean Actor - Song Joong Ki – “Vincenzo” Outstanding Korean Actress - Suzy – “Start-Up” Best OST in Korean Drama - Young Tak – “Okay” – “Revolutionary Sisters”

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  Mourinho's Roma lose 6-1 to Bodo/Glimt

  "I did it with good intentions, to give an opportunity to those who work hard and to rotate the squad on a synthetic pitch in cold weather”,Jose Mourinho said. Four of Bodo/Glimt's six goals came in the second half. (Photo by=Getty Images) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] On a night when Tottenham suffered a shock defeat at Vitesse, former Spurs boss Jose Mourinho was having an even worse time, BBC Sports reported that the Portuguese endured one of the heaviest defeats of his managerial career, and certainly the most surprising, as his Roma side was thrashed 6-1 by Bodo/Glimt in the Europa Conference League. Roma trailed just 2-1 at the break after the Norwegian champions struck through Erik Botheim and Patrick Berg's curler, while Carles Perez replied with a clinical effort. Mourinho made three changes at the start of the second half and another two on the hour mark after Bodo/Glimt added a third with Botheim tapping in from close range. But there was more misery for Mourinho and Roma as Ola Solbakken's fine solo goal made it 4-1 before Amahl Pellegrino added a fifth and Solbakken claimed his second. It’s the first time a Mourinho side has conceded six or more goals in a single game in what was the 1,008th match of his coaching career. It sits alongside the 5-0 loss his Real Madrid side suffered against Barcelona in 2010 as one of the biggest defeats for Mourinho as a manager.

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  Japan's Princess Mako meets emperor, empress before marriage

  Princess Mako, who is the daughter of Crown Prince Akishino. (File photo by=Masatoshi Okauchi/Rex/Shutterstock) [Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] TOKYO: Japanese Princess Mako met with her uncle Emperor Naruhito and aunt Empress Masako on Friday before her controversial marriage to her commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro scheduled for next week. The princess visited the couple at the Imperial Palace alone in lieu of the "Choken no Gi" rite, an official meeting with the emperor and empress on the occasion of a marriage involving a member of the imperial family. She skipped a series of ceremonies amid public concern over an unresolved financial dispute involving Komuro's mother.She’s also scheduled to meet her grandparents, former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko, on Monday, the day before her marriage, according to the Imperial Household Agency. Under the current rules, women lose their royal status once they marry a commoner. The princess, who will turn 30 on Saturday, is expected to move to New York, where Komuro works at a law firm after their marriage is registered in Japan on Tuesday. Meanwhile, her maternal grandfather Tatsuhiko Kawashima, 81, a professor emeritus at Gakushuin University, has been hospitalized since Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the matter. Princess Mako visited the Tokyo hospital with her mother, Crown Princess Kiko, and her younger sister, Princess Kako, on Tuesday afternoon to see Kawashima, the person said.

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