Asian Games Roundup: Japan kept its momentum in Aichi-Nagoya, beating China 7-0 in women’s softball for a seventh straight gold, while South Korea edged Japan 1-0 to win the men’s football final for a fourth straight title; Japan also celebrated a first-ever sepak takraw men’s quadrant gold with a 2-1 win over Indonesia, and cycling’s Yumi Kajihara dedicated her latest Asian Games gold to her late brother, saying “He’s here with me.” Sports Spotlight: Carlos Alcaraz reached the Japan Open quarterfinals with a 7-6, 6-1 win over Matteo Arnaldi, setting up a clash with Denis Shapovalov after Shapovalov beat Alejandro Tabilo; in MotoGP sprint action, Marc Marquez won the Japanese GP sprint to cut Jorge Martin’s lead, while Michelin banned the soft rear tyre for Sunday. Security & Diplomacy: North Korea carried out a missile drill toward the Sea of Japan, and Japan is also moving to tighten its Russia response as Zelenskyy says Tokyo plans additional sanctions targeting the shadow fleet. Immigration Policy: Japan will tighten permanent residency rules from April 1, 2027, raising the bar on household income, pension scrutiny, and Japanese-language and civic knowledge. Politics: Komeito selected Mitsunari Okamoto as its new leader as it prepares for an extraordinary Diet session.