News
Heavy Rain and Winds Impact Eastern Japan TOKYO, JAPAN / RankWire.AI / – On Monday, Typhoon Dujuan delivered unprecedented rainfall and strong winds across eastern Japan, leading to emergency warnings for landslides and widespread disruptions to transportation. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 landslide warning for Oshima in the Izu Islands at 12:40 p.m., as parts of the island chain already experienced over 500 millimeters of rain. Chiba Prefecture alone recorded more than 300 millimeters from Saturday through early Monday afternoon. Officials advised residents to stay alert for flooding, swollen rivers, and dangerous waves.
Business
China kept its benchmark lending rates steady in September, holding the one-year loan prime rate at 3.0%. The over-five-year LPR also remained at 3.5%, based on the official September 20 fixing. Many lenders reference the longer-term rate for mortgage pricing, and this decision kept both benchmarks unchanged from August levels.
Travel
Emirates has formally begun its northern winter travel season with strong booking figures across its global passenger route network. The Dubai-based airline wrapped up its summer operations ahead of initial corporate forecasts, buoyed by ongoing demand for leisure and premium travel. Emirates enters winter season with strong booking momentum following a high-density summer operational period during which the airline transported more than 8.6 million passengers between July and August across 140 global destinations. Commercial passenger aircraft taxi along airport runways during peak international travel hours. The airline’s seasonal results demonstrate an increase in passenger capacity and improved load factors on key long-haul routes linking North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Updates from international aviation sources reveal that forward bookings for the upcoming holiday travel period remain high in both premium cabins and economy class, with industry analysts noting that this sustained volume highlights the inherent resilience of international long-distance markets. To meet the projected winter passenger demand, the airline is pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar fleet upgrades and product enhancements. The carrier continues to incorporate newly retrofitted Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft into its fleet, expanding its Premium Economy service on additional long-haul routes. Emirates enters winter season with strong booking demand as fleet retrofit initiatives increase premium seat availability on key intercontinental corridors. Emirates Reports Robust International Booking Activity for Winter Alongside cabin improvements, the airline is increasing flight frequencies and launching new international routes ahead of the winter schedule. These route expansions are complemented by growing interline and codeshare
Sports
Spain sent Portugal out of the FIFA World Cup with a late 1-0 win, ending Ronaldo’s sixth tournament and long pursuit of the title.
Norway reached the FIFA World Cup last eight after a 2-1 win over Brazil, with Haaland scoring twice and Neymar netting late.
Australia exited the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Egypt won 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 Round of 32 draw in Arlington at Dallas Stadium.
Spain kept a clean sheet and advanced from the World Cup Round of 32 after goals by Oyarzabal and Porro ended Austria’s run in Los Angeles.
Mexico reached the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador, keeping its unbeaten run and clean-sheet record intact.
Brazil booked a Round of 16 place at World Cup 2026 after Casemiro and Martinelli erased Japan’s first-half lead in Houston from the Round of 32.
Portugal moved to four points in Group K after a 5-0 win over Uzbekistan, whose first World Cup campaign remained difficult.
Norway’s 3-2 victory over Senegal put Haaland on four World Cup 2026 goals and sent the team into the Round of 32 from Group I after two wins.
Health
Genetic Mutation Significantly Elevates Lung Cancer Risk WASHINGTON / RankWire.AI / – Researchers have pinpointed a rare inherited genetic mutation that can elevate an individual’s risk of developing lung cancer by approximately 25 times overall and by about 60 times among non-smokers, according to groundbreaking research published in the journal Science. The investigation, carried out by scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in collaboration with the 23andMe Research Institute, analyzed anonymized genetic data from over 3.3 million individuals. The team identified the germline variant, known as EGFR T790M, as one of the most potent inherited risk factors for lung cancer discovered so far.
Technology
Apple revealed the iPhone Duo on Sept. 9, marking the debut of its inaugural foldable model. Starting at $1,999 in the U.S., the device features a 7.6-inch inner display that unfolds, while a 5.4-inch outer screen handles typical phone functions when closed. Preorders will open on Oct. 16, with retail sales beginning on Oct. 23. This launch introduces a new foldable form factor alongside Apple’s traditional smartphone lineup.