Overview
- South Korea repatriated 64 nationals detained in Cambodia over suspected phishing schemes, flying them to Incheon on a government charter for processing.
- Party leaders Sanae Takaichi and Hirofumi Yoshimura are expected to sign the agreement on Oct. 20 after Ishin advanced 12 policy demands while deferring cabinet posts.
- An upper house member from the Japan Innovation Party visited Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine during the autumn festival, drawing attention during the coalition talks.
- Nottingham Forest dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou roughly 39 days after his appointment following a 3–0 loss to Chelsea, the club announced.
- The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters defeated SoftBank 7–1 for a third straight win in the Pacific League Climax Series Final, setting up a deciding Game 6 and moving within one win of the Japan Series.