Top World stories: 1 October 2026

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Ex-hostage Omri Miran to lead Salon Otef gathering to share his story

1 / 7 Miran, who was released from Gaza after 738 days in captivity, said that he views telling the stories of what happened as "an immensely important national missi... Source: jpost.com Read the summary

Mirai Ikeda looks ahead to Olympics after historic Asian Games gold in surfing

2 / 7 The 18-year-old outperformed China's Yang Siqi in the women's final, earning the inaugural gold and a provisional place at the 2028 Olympics. Source: The Japan Times Read the summary

Posthumous Organ Donation Consents in Kazakhstan Jump 68% as Refusals Still Dominate

3 / 7 Official consents for posthumous organ donation in Kazakhstan grew by 68% year-on-year, though the vast majority of registrants continue to opt out. Source: pravdareport.com Read the summary

4 Challenging Moments For Lee Jun Hyuk And His Team In Episodes 5-6 Of "The Ordinary Jackpot"

4 / 7 Nothing in life comes without trials, even after hitting a jackpot. For Gong Eun Tae (Lee Jun Hyuk), winning almost a million dollars gave him not only a Source: soompi.com Read the summary

BOJ board opinion summary shows shift in focus to curbing inflation overshoot

5 / 7 The summary is likely to boost speculation over another hike this year, although it offers no clear signal on the timing. Source: The Japan Times Read the summary

Takaichi to focus on economic growth and better future in policy speech

6 / 7 The prime minister will say her administration will draw up a five-year plan for Japan's growth strategy, outlining a path for domestic investment. Source: The Japan Times Read the summary

Nidec shares sink after auditor withholds opinion on results

7 / 7 Thursday's stock decline marks its worst intraday drop since September 2025. Source: The Japan Times Read the summary

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