Brighton delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday, handing the Gunners their first defeat of the English Premier League season. Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andrius each scored a goal to secure the win for Brighton. Gross opened the scoring in the 31st minute, giving Brighton the lead. Kostoulas doubled the advantage just before halftime at the 45th minute, and Andrius sealed the victory with a goal in the 57th minute, establishing the final 3-0 scoreline.
This win elevated Brighton to third place with 10 points from five matches. Despite the loss, Arsenal remains in second place with 12 points from five games. Other Saturday evening fixtures saw Everton narrowly defeat Ipswich Town 1-0, Newcastle emerge victorious over Halesity with a 2-1 scoreline, while Aston Villa edged Tottenham 3-2.
Nepali MMA fighter Yuki ‘The Gorkha’ Angdembe secured a unanimous decision victory over local Chinese fighter Buhogu in China’s JSK Fight Night 123. Competing in the 135-pound bantamweight category in Luliang, Shanxi Province, Angdembe delivered an impressive performance across all three rounds to claim the win. This marks Angdembe’s third consecutive victory. Kathmandu, 3 Ashoj.
During JSK Fight Night 123 in China, Angdembe triumphed over Buhogu by unanimous decision. Fighting in the main card’s 135-pound bantamweight division, Angdembe secured the win with a unanimous decision from the judges, adding another successful chapter to his recent career streak.
Angdembe has been strengthening his professional career with outstanding performances in his recent fights. He trains at Soma Fight Club and is currently one of the leading Nepali contenders for the UFC. Angdembe is training alongside fellow Nepali fighter Ravindra Dhatt, who is competing in the Road to UFC series.
With Ramcharitra Mehta, Member Secretary of the National Sports Council, unable to travel to Japan, Vice Chairman Vishal Shrestha has been appointed as Nepal’s ‘Chef de Mission’ for the 20th Asian Games. The 20th Asian Games are set to open today in Japan. Kathmandu, September 20 – Vishal Shrestha, Vice Chairman of the National Sports Council, has been designated as Nepal’s ‘Chef de Mission’ for the 20th Asian Games after Ramcharitra Mehta was unable to attend due to preparations for the 10th National Games scheduled in Karnali. The 10th National Games will be held in Karnali from December 1 to 12.
Paleontologists have confirmed the presence of the Diplodocus dinosaur outside North America for the first time. This discovery alters scientific understanding of where this famous dinosaur lived during the Late Jurassic period. Researchers from Fundación Conjunto Paleontológico de Teruel–Dinópolis have described the fossil in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. The specimen is one of the most complete diplodocid skeletons found in Europe to date. It was unearthed in the La Tejería area of El Castellar, Teruel, Spain. During excavation, the team recovered 14 tail vertebrae and several chevron bones.
Previously, all known Diplodocus fossils had been found only in the Morrison Formation of western North America. Through anatomical and evolutionary analyses, the researchers identified the specimen as Diplodocus. Sergio Sánchez-Fenoyos, a scientist at Dinópolis, stated, “This excavation provides the strongest evidence of fauna migration between two continents across the ocean in the Late Jurassic.” The European Diplodocus lived approximately 150 million years ago at the end of the Jurassic period. Its presence in Europe indicates dinosaurs could have migrated between North America and Europe during that time.
According to the researchers, these animals may have crossed the ocean via temporary land bridges formed due to sea-level drops in the Proto-North Atlantic Ocean. This Spanish Diplodocus measured about 25 meters in length. Co-author Dr. Alberto Cobos of Dinópolis remarked, “All these dinosaur fossils have made Teruel an important site for studying great diversity.” Thanks to the excellent fossil preservation, the team was able to identify many anatomical details using traditional physical comparisons and advanced phylogenetic analyses. The results confirm the specimen belongs to the genus Diplodocus and is closely related to Diplodocus hallorum.
The fossils are now displayed in the Dinosaur Hall at the Museo Aragonés de Paleontología in Teruel. Diplodocus is one of the world’s most iconic dinosaurs, recognized for its length of up to 25 meters, long whip-like tail, and small skull. Since its first discovery in America in 1878, its skeletons have been housed in major museums worldwide. This find adds new insight into the dinosaur diversity of eastern Iberia during the Late Jurassic. The area has also yielded remains from various dinosaur groups including sauropods, theropods, stegosaurs, and ornithopods, suggesting a complex and diverse dinosaur ecosystem in coastal environments at that time.
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito officially inaugurated the 20th Asian Games 2026. The opening ceremony took place at Pal Mizuho Stadium in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Athletes from 45 countries and the refugee team participated in the march-past, where Nepal’s Chand Bahadur Thapa Magar and Manmati Bist carried the national flag. A total of 135 athletes from Nepal are competing across 21 sports, including karateka Erica Gurung, whose events are scheduled for Sunday.
The Asian Games, Asia’s largest multi-sport event, commenced on Saturday with a spectacular opening ceremony featuring cultural dances and a performance by musician Taro Hakase. Distinguished attendees included Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, organizing committee chairperson Hideiki Ohmura, and Sheikh Bin Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA).
More than 11,000 athletes participated in the opening ceremony. Nepal’s flag was carried by boxer Chand Bahadur Thapa Magar and the women’s kabaddi team captain Manmati Bist. Thapa made history by winning a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships, while Bist was a member of the team that secured the bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games.
Nepal’s delegation comprised 211 members who traveled to Japan; however, the Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmita Pokharel, and several other key officials were unable to attend. Unlike previous editions, no separate athletes’ village was established this time; instead, athletes and officials were accommodated on cruise ships, in containers, and hotels. Erica Gurung’s karate matches begin on Sunday, and Nepal’s women’s volleyball team is set to compete against Kyrgyzstan.
“Coffee doesn’t really affect me,” said 20-year-old Emily as she left a café in central London. “I usually drink two cups of coffee a day and maybe an energy drink as well. Even if I have Coca-Cola all night, I still feel fine.” We all know friends like Emily who can have a double shot espresso or an energy drink and still fall asleep easily within a few hours. However, for many others, the effects of coffee linger much longer. So, why can some people drink coffee before bed and sleep peacefully while others stay restless all night?
Caffeine is the world’s most widely used psychoactive substance. Over two billion cups of coffee are consumed globally every day. Additionally, caffeine is found in cola drinks, energy beverages, certain chocolates, chewing gum, and sports supplements, making its use incredibly widespread. Caffeine helps us stay alert, improves concentration, and reduces feelings of fatigue. However, excessive intake can cause headaches, restlessness, increased heart rate, and difficulty sleeping at night.
According to Dr. Marilyn Cornelis, Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Northwestern University in Chicago, caffeine can take anywhere from 6 to 20 hours to be fully eliminated from the body, varying greatly among individuals. “You may not feel the effects immediately after your first cup of coffee,” she explained. “But caffeine remains in your system for two to three hours, and drinking a second cup adds more caffeine, which can amplify its effects and cause anxiety.”
Sleep researchers recommend avoiding caffeine at least six hours before bedtime. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) advises pregnant women to consume less than 200 milligrams of caffeine per day — roughly equivalent to two cups of filtered coffee. For coffee enthusiasts, there is some good news: regularly drinking coffee in the mornings is linked to better health.
The Nepal cricket team preparing to participate in the 20th Asian Games was officially bid farewell on Saturday in Kathmandu by officials from the National Sports Council and Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN). CAN Secretary Paras Khadka highlighted that this opportunity comes in challenging post-flood circumstances and urged the players to deliver their best performance. Team captain Dipendra Singh Airee expressed the ambition of winning a medal, while coach Stuart emphasized the need for strong cricket to reach at least the quarterfinals.
Kathmandu, 3 Ashoj – The Nepalese cricket squad heading to Japan for the 20th Asian Games was given a send-off with best wishes by the National Sports Council (NSC) during a program on Saturday. NSC member secretary Ramcharitra Mehta and CAN secretary Paras Khadka both participated in the farewell ceremony. Khadka conveyed hope that this event would bring happiness to the nation amidst the recent devastating floods, stating, “After the flood tragedy, this is an opportunity to uplift the spirits of the entire country, and I urge all athletes to perform their absolute best.”
Ramcharitra Mehta, NSC member secretary, voiced confidence in the cricket team’s potential to secure a medal, saying, “Heartfelt wishes to the cricket team; I am confident they will bring home a medal. Wishing everyone success.” Captain Dipendra Singh Airee reaffirmed the team’s goal, “Our target is to win a medal, and the players’ morale is high.” Coach Stuart remarked that reaching the quarterfinals requires top-notch performance. He added, “To advance beyond the quarterfinals, we need to play excellent cricket, and I believe our team is capable of that. We are certain to win at least one medal.”
Nepal will face Afghanistan and Japan in the group stage of the Asian Games. In the quarterfinals, Nepal is likely to compete against either India or Sri Lanka. The members of the Nepal squad include: Dipendra Singh Airee (captain), Rohit Kumar Paudel, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Arif Sheikh, Asif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbamsi, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Nandan Yadav, Lokesh Bam, Sandeep Jora, Sher Malla, and Kushal Malla.
Following US sanctions and the blockade on ASML’s EUV machine sales, China has initiated efforts to manufacture chips smaller than 3 nanometers using older EUV technology. The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has provided preliminary guidance on developing gate-all-around (GAA) devices using deep ultraviolet (DUV) technology and has completed initial integration of stacked nanosheet-channel GAA sCMOS transistors. Experts at the Institute of Microelectronics, including Ye Tianchun, have described this as a new early-stage MOS transistor process route for China’s sub-3nm advanced production.
Due to the US-imposed restrictions limiting access to state-of-the-art EUV equipment, China has intensified its focus on manufacturing sub-3nm chips using legacy DUV technology. Chinese researchers have managed this achievement despite the absence of advanced lithography tools. Under US export control regulations, the Dutch company ASML is prohibited from selling its advanced EUV machines required for sub-7nm chip production to China.
Taiwanese media outlet Digitimes reported that CAS, with state backing, has provided foundational guidance on developing GAA devices utilizing DUV technology. Citing Ye Tianchun from the Institute of Microelectronics (IMECAS), the report highlights the successful early integration of stacked nanosheet-channel GAA sCMOS transistors using DUV equipment.
China is closely following global semiconductor industry leadership technologies. Transitioning from FinFET to GAA transistor structures is considered a significant leap in semiconductor manufacturing. Samsung Electronics has already commenced commercial production of 3nm chips using GAA technology, and Taiwanese company TSMC plans to adopt GAA technology for its 2nm node by the end of 2025.
However, the achievement by CAS has yet to scale to mass commercial production levels. Ye Tianchun, a former head of IMECAS, is regarded as a leading scientist in China’s government initiatives to enhance chip manufacturing equipment and capabilities, notably under the major project “02.” CAS has not issued any statements on this development to date. Earlier this year, Huawei Technologies made the most significant contribution to China’s chip self-reliance efforts by unveiling the timekeeping-based “Tau Scaling L” technology in May.
The second edition of the International Invitational Women’s Gold Cup will be held in Simara, Bara from October 10 to 17. Organizer Hari Chaudhary has confirmed that eight teams, including Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and APF, will participate. The winner will receive NPR 500,000, the runner-up NPR 250,000, along with trophies. The tournament will take place under floodlights at the Simara Stadium.
The Simara Vetrans Club announced details of the tournament during a press conference on Saturday. The competition, running until October 17, features eight teams representing three departments. Participating teams include Nepal Army, Nepal Police Club, Nepal APF Club, Dharan’s Fair Football Club, Chitwan’s Basantapur United, Darjeeling’s Kursang Girls Football Club, Jharkhand’s State Sports Club, and the host Simara Vetrans Club.
The champion will be awarded NPR 500,000, and the runner-up NPR 250,000 along with trophies. Additionally, the Player of the Tournament will receive NPR 100,000, while the Best Goalkeeper, Top Scorer, and Best Coach will each be awarded NPR 10,000, according to the organizing club. Various organizations along with the Jeetpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City will support the successful organization of the event. The press conference was attended by Jeetpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City Deputy Mayor Bholaprasad Adhikari and Ward Chairperson Chayan Gurung.
Donald Trump has stated that his son, Donald Trump Jr., will return the money received from Russian businessman Umar Kremlev, who paid for wedding expenses. Following reports that Kremlev spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on Trump Jr.’s wedding in the Bahamas, Democratic lawmakers in the United States have called for an investigation. Trump has denied knowing Kremlev personally and dismissed the wedding controversy as insignificant.
October 3, Kathmandu – U.S. President Donald Trump clarified that his son, Donald Trump Jr., is set to return funds linked to the Russian oligarch. Trump Jr. is reportedly planning to reimburse the Russian businessman who financed the costs of his wedding ceremony held in the Bahamas.
Umar Kremlev, the wealthy Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, reportedly covered hundreds of thousands of dollars for Trump Jr.’s wedding event. After these details emerged, Democrats in the U.S. Congress have intensified calls for an investigation. ProPublica also reported that Kremlev has close ties to the Russian government.
On Friday, Trump told reporters that he had questioned his son about the matter. According to Trump, his son said, “Dad, I am returning that money.”
An individual familiar with the matter has also confirmed that Donald Trump Jr. will return the money to Kremlev. However, neither Kremlev nor the International Boxing Association has yet commented on the issue.
President Trump did not attend his son’s wedding. He has stated that he does not know Kremlev personally and regards the controversy surrounding the wedding as a minor issue.
Michael Oliseh’s hat-trick and Harry Kane’s two goals helped Bayern Munich thrash Union Berlin 7–0. Kane became the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals, achieving the milestone in just 98 appearances. Jamal Musiala and Ismail Sabiri also contributed one goal each, as Bayern maintained their undefeated run this season. October 3, Kathmandu.
Thanks to Michael Oliseh’s hat-trick and Harry Kane’s historic 100th Bundesliga goal, Bayern Munich demolished Union Berlin 7–0 in the Bundesliga. Oliseh scored three goals, while Kane added two more. Jamal Musiala and Ismail Sabiri also found the net once, securing the comprehensive victory for the reigning German champions, who remain undefeated this season.
Following an exceptional performance by Alphonso Davies, Musiala gave Bayern the lead in the 18th minute with an outstanding strike from around 20 yards. In the 39th minute, Tom Rothe’s foul on Oliseh inside the penalty area resulted in a penalty, which Kane converted to double Bayern’s advantage. This goal also marked Kane’s 100th in the Bundesliga, achieved in just 98 matches, making him the quickest player to reach this feat in Germany’s top division.
Two minutes before halftime, Oliseh scored Bayern’s third goal. In the 54th minute, Kane headed home Oliseh’s excellent cross to register his second goal of the match and his 101st Bundesliga goal overall. In the 70th minute, Sabiri, who joined Bayern this season from PSV, extended the lead to 5–0. Oliseh then completed his hat-trick with goals in the 77th and 80th minutes. Since joining Bayern in 2023, Kane has scored 152 goals in 154 appearances across all competitions.
Last season, Kane netted 61 goals in 51 games across all competitions, while he has already scored six goals in seven matches this season. With two more goals against Union Berlin, Kane has now scored seven goals in seven games against this team. His highest goal tally against any opponent is against Stuttgart, with 10 goals in seven matches. “Reaching 101 Bundesliga goals makes me incredibly proud. I have enjoyed every moment during my relatively short time here,” Kane said. “Playing alongside these players has given me plenty of opportunities. Having more goals than games played is also a nice fact.” Kane’s contract with Bayern is set to expire at the end of this season. He stated that discussions about his future with the club are ongoing and emphasized that he is very happy at Bayern.
New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a right shoulder injury while taking a diving catch during a promotional shoot in Auckland. He landed awkwardly on a safety mat while attempting the catch, leading to an initial assessment of his condition. On Friday, specialist medical examination confirmed that there is no significant structural damage to his shoulder.
New Zealand Cricket stated that Ravindra’s return to the field will depend on his health progress during the early weeks of rehabilitation. It remains uncertain whether he will participate in the five-match T20 International series against India commencing October 22.
Performance Manager Mike Sandel described Ravindra’s injury as unfortunate and emphasized the focus on his rehabilitation to ensure a swift return to the field. Head coach Rob Walter also indicated that the team is not in favor of rushing Ravindra back prematurely.
Given the upcoming demanding Test cricket schedule over the next six months, Ravindra will be given the necessary time for full recovery. The India series includes five T20 Internationals from October 22 to November 1, followed by five One Day Internationals and two Test matches in November.
The formal opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games will be held today at 6 PM at Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya City, Japan. Returning to Japan after 32 years, the Games feature approximately 17,000 athletes and officials competing across 43 sports and 71 events for 469 medals. Nepal is participating with a total of 135 athletes representing 21 sports, comprising 57 women and 78 men.
These 135 Nepali athletes are part of the delegation attending the opening ceremony at Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium in Nagoya City, scheduled for 6 PM local time. Even before the formal opening, various sporting competitions are already underway in the Aichi Prefecture and other cities including Gifu, Shizuoka, Tokyo, and Osaka.
Japan is hosting the Asian Games for the third time, having previously hosted in 1958 and 1994. The event features competition in 43 sports and 71 events with 469 medals up for grabs. This edition introduces new disciplines such as mixed martial arts, padel, surfing, virtual taekwondo, and teqball. Additionally, e-sports and breaking are included as official events.
The Nepalese contingent includes 135 athletes—57 women and 78 men—along with 29 coaches, 17 managers, and 2 technical officials. Nepal’s representation spans multiple sports including archery (2), athletics (6), badminton (4), boxing (7), cricket (15), cycling (2), golf (4), judo (6), kabaddi (24), karate (8), rafting and canoeing (2), skate and skateboarding (2), soft tennis (4), squash (2), swimming (5), table tennis (6), taekwondo (3), tennis (5), volleyball (12), wrestling (6), and ushu (10). However, the Nepal women’s volleyball team has already been eliminated from medal contention.
Known as ‘Mama Nike’, Nike Davis Okundayo is an internationally acclaimed artist and the founder of Nigeria’s largest art gallery, the Nike Centre for Arts and Culture. She is a vibrant, energetic, and powerful woman.
However, her early days were marked by poverty, hunger, and polygamy, as if she had been the “Lioness of Dahirabin”.
Her success after decades of struggle reads like a novel—full of ups and downs, numerous twists, and acts of rebellion.
Amid all this, her skill of creating ‘Adire’ shines brightly.
‘Adire’ is a shiny indigo cloth worn by royal families in southwestern Nigeria.
The term comes from the Yoruba word meaning to tie and dye.
This woman-centered art requires patience and perseverance—qualities that reflect Mama Nike’s extraordinary life story.
Learning
Born in 1951 into a poor rural family, options for the young girl were very limited.
After her mother died when she was six, other women in the family taught her the art of weaving ‘Adire’ cloth.
This is a tough process that could take months to produce even a small piece of cloth.
From a young age, she learned to extract seeds from cotton, spin it on a spinning wheel, and weave it.
Due to the lengthy process, Nike’s family only received annual orders from the royal family for one or two pieces per year, limiting income.
Nike describes herself then as a skeleton exhausted by hard labor.
“I used to go to school, return by two, then go to the farm. We couldn’t earn money, nor did we have enough food,” she recalls.
Recalling the pain she endured earlier, she says, “If my mother had been alive, I wouldn’t have had to endure all this.”
Later, she began to hope for independence and self-reliance through this skill of cloth-making—”It would be the foundation of my future. They were imparting this knowledge to me.”
Photo source, TOYIN ADEDOKUN/GETTY IMAGES
Having witnessed much poverty, Nike was determined to find work. Eventually, she secured a job caring for children in a family in the city reachable by walking.
At night, she would sit on the porch of the home where she worked, practicing weaving cloth as soon as the child fell asleep.
One embroidered motif read, ‘God is my protector,’ which caught the attention of some nuns. They paid her five shillings for four more motifs to be sent to Canada.
It wasn’t a large amount, but “it was big for me,” she said.
Thereafter, she began adding motifs to cloth in her spare time.
One Wife Among Fifteen
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Caption, Antony Blinken at Mama Nike’s gallery in 2024
However, when poverty again afflicted her family, her father agreed to make her the fourth wife to his husband.
To escape this fate, she tried to run away several times and eventually joined a troupe performing plays in her village.
This gave her new confidence—”They shaved my head. I was once afraid to make eye contact with others. I became the ‘stage master’.”
Soon after, she met her first husband, who was an artist.
Her husband had married 15 women.
Nike recalls that her husband controlled them by excluding them from the local church community.
“He kept us without food or drink for three days. He made us like lions of Dahirabin. So we agreed, by the third day we said, ‘We’re no longer jealous.’”
Art as a Form of Freedom
In the 1970s, Nike began establishing her identity through her art. She was invited to the United States to teach traditional Nigerian art.
In the US, she asked women, “How many wives does your family have?” They answered, ‘Only one.’
By then, she was weary from domestic tension, jealousy, and abuse in Nigeria.
She secretly began building a house using savings from selling her artwork.
She declared that she would leave her husband’s home, and later other wives joined her. They all learned art so everyone could work and earn some money.
She informed her fellow wives about America, saying, “There is a country where you can fully confine your spouse to yourself alone.”
They said, “Take us to that place.”
This conversation spread, and Nike gathered nearly 20 women in a garage to teach them the art of ‘Adire’ for economic empowerment. But soon the police arrested her, accusing her of practicing ‘American feminism.’
Mama Nike Opens Her Own Gallery
From humble beginnings on a mat and floor, Mama Nike’s five-story art gallery now houses thousands of works showcasing established and emerging Nigerian artists across various media.
At 70 years old, Mama Nike still welcomes visitors from around the world, captivating them with her art and stories.
Her personality is as colorful as her favorite Adire attire.
Mama Nike has played a vital role in popularizing Nigerian art; however, her greatest legacy lies in empowering women who have overcome many challenges, experiences she herself knew well.
For decades, she has taught thousands of women how to create embroidered motifs and practice the art of Adire.
This art is unique, beautiful, and proudly Nigerian—just like Mama Nike.
Based on the ‘Outlook’ series produced by Julian Seidler
The United States and Denmark have agreed on a significant security pact concerning Greenland. This accord comes as a resolution to the diplomatic controversy sparked by US President Donald Trump’s threat to seize Greenland by force. Trump stated that the agreement grants the US “security and permanent control over all necessary aspects” of Greenland.
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen described the pact as a measure that will “strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.” However, Trump has not publicly commented on the specific provisions of the agreement. The pact arises after Trump emphasized Greenland’s strategic geographic location and mineral resources as key reasons in his earlier threat to take over the territory.
On Truth Social, Trump asserted that the deal “costs the US nothing” and allows America “to ensure Greenland’s security and to undertake all necessary measures for its protection.” He also mentioned that the agreement prohibits any US competitor from establishing a military presence or making “sensitive investments” in Greenland without explicit written US approval.
Prime Minister Frederiksen confirmed that the agreement will be signed next week at the United Nations General Assembly. She stated, “This agreement will further bolster our shared security in the Arctic and North Atlantic regions.” The Chair of the Greenland government expressed happiness at participating in the agreement, saying, “This is in the interest of everyone.” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a “historic agreement.”
