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SoraNews24
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Saitama women arrested for dueling
They demanded satisfaction but got busted instead. Japanese history is full of dueling, both real and legendary, and the image of two samurai squaring off in a moonlit field is so iconic you probably already have your favorite scene from cinema, anime, or video games in your head just reading this. However, as was the case in most countries, these kinds of arranged fights for honor fell out of fashion and were ultimately outlawed. But unlike other countries, arrests for dueling still seem to pop up every once in a while in Japan, such as on 26 May when two women ages 19 and 16 were busted for the age-old practice of trying to hurt each other for the sake of their honor. The incident happened on 7 April when one woman summoned the other, who was in a rival gang, to a one-on-one fistfight in a plaza in Omiya Ward, Saitama City via social media. When they arrived at the square and engaged in their battle for honor between 8:35 and 9 p.m. a witness called police, who arrived on the scene and picked up the combatants. They have both admitted to the charges of dueling against them. You might be wondering why they were arrested for dueling and not just the regular modern things like assault and disturbing the peace. First, dueling is defined as a fight that is prearranged at a certain time and place, but not sanctioned as a sport like boxing, judo, etc. To put it another way, everyone in X-Men vs. Street Fighter appears to be committing the crime of dueling but everyone in Tekken is not because that's been sanctioned as the Mishima Zaibatsu's King of Iron First Tournament, despite the occasional use of swords, missiles, and exploding robot heads. ▼ This move is legal in regard dueling charges, but weapons charges are another matter. Because of this, police can get certain advantages out of the technicalities of the crime. Mainly, charges of dueling can not only be applied to the combatants but also to anyone else involved in organizing the fight. This can also be used as one of many charges allowing for rearrests. For example, these women are currently being held on dueling charges for up to a maximum of 23 days, but if police wish to hold them longer, they can rearrest them for the assault after those 23 days and then other charges after that to extend their time in custody even longer. Readers of the news online expressed concern that we still have to deal with dueling in 2025, but some felt that it wasn't so bad for people to settle their differences this way as long as it was done fairly and not involving any innocent bystanders. 'It looks like dueling lives on in Saitama.' 'So, who won?' 'Who even duels anymore?' 'If they like doing that so much, then go be a pro fighter. It's good money.' 'News like this makes me worry about the future of Japan.' 'That sounds hot.' 'Those girls are more manly than most men these days.' 'If it's one-on-one and not someone getting ganged up on. I think it should be OK.' Even if people are resorting to violence in an organized and fair way, fighting in the streets is generally not a good look for society. I don't know why people don't settle their differences with dance or rap battles like they did when I was these women's age. At least, that's what people did in the popular movies of that time. Source: Saitama Shimbun, Hachima Kiko Featured image: Pakutaso ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Express Tribune
6 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Esports World Cup 2025: Arslan Ash qualifies for Tekken, set to battle for $1 million prize
Listen to article Pakistani esports sensation Arslan Ash has secured his place in the Tekken 8 tournament at the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reinforcing his status as one of the world's top Tekken players. The EWC, running from July 7 to August 24, will feature 25 esports titles and over 2,000 competitors from more than 200 clubs, competing for a record-breaking $70 million prize pool. The Tekken 8 event, set for August 14 to 16, will see 32 elite players battle for a $1 million prize fund. Pakistan's Arslan Ash has officially qualified to TEKKEN 8 in ESports World Cup! 🚨🇵🇰⭐️ Make us proud, @ArslanAsh95! — Muneeb Farrukh (@Muneeb313_) May 25, 2025 Arslan Ash, a five-time EVO champion with titles including EVO Japan 2019, EVO 2019, EVO Japan 2023, EVO 2023, and EVO 2024, continues to dominate the Tekken scene despite past challenges such as visa issues that forced him to withdraw from events like Evo Japan and Riyadh Clash 2025. His qualification for the EWC 2025 highlights his ongoing commitment to maintaining Pakistan's presence on the international esports stage. Arslan Ash's reputation as a fierce competitor is well-established, and his participation is highly anticipated by fans worldwide. The Esports World Cup promises seven weeks of high-level competition across multiple games, with Tekken 8 among the most eagerly watched. Arslan Ash's success at international tournaments, including recent appearances at Combo Breaker 2025 in Schaumburg, further cements his position as a global esports icon. At Combo Breaker, he placed joint fifth in Tekken 8 among a field featuring top players from around the world. I am happy with the result. Thanks for the support 🙏 — Twis | Arslan Ash (@ArslanAsh95) May 25, 2025 As the esports community looks ahead to the EWC 2025, Arslan Ash remains a standout figure whose journey continues to inspire gamers in Pakistan and beyond.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Pre-teen marvel eyes career as e-sports athlete
PETALING JAYA: For 10-year-old Dante Mikail, balancing school and gaming is part of daily life. The rising semi-professional e-sports athlete is already making a name for himself in the competitive gaming scene. Touted as a generational talent by his coach, Dante, fondly known as Mika, dreams of becoming the greatest e-sports player of all time, despite also having a flair for drumming. 'I want to pursue a career as an e-sports athlete. This is my passion, and I'm willing to work hard to achieve my dream. Playing the drums is just something I do to pass the time,' he told theSun. Mika plays for Mypro, a semi-professional e-sports team in Petaling Jaya. A fan of fighting games, he is currently competing for a spot on the national team for an under-18 tournament. 'I want to be part of the Malaysian Street Fighter team for an international tournament in Bahrain. To get there, I need to win a qualifier. That's my goal this year.' On his role models, Mika put his coach, Muhammad Zarif Aiman Aris, 27, known in the gaming world as Zaba, at the top of the list. 'My (other) idol is South Korean pro Knee (Jaemin Bae). He is one of the world's best Tekken players. Coach Zaba is 'crazy' when he plays, he makes incredible comebacks. Watching him win when he's on the verge of losing is unforgettable.' Despite being much younger than his peers, Mika said he feels accepted, adding that the older players do not hold back when they compete. 'I get trounced all the time. Even coach Zaba never takes it easy on me. But outside of matches, they treat me like one of their own. That makes me feel comfortable and helps me make friends,' he said. Zaba, who has represented Malaysia at international tournaments, said Mika's talent stands out in an industry with mostly older players. 'Mika showed great promise at nine. Tekken is a complex game, it's like playing chess at high speed. Most kids his age stick to mobile games like PUBG or Mobile Legends,' Zaba said, adding that Mika could go far with the right focus. 'I've been in the industry for a decade, and he's one of the best young talents I've seen. If he stays dedicated, he could become like Thailand's star player Nopparut 'Book' Hempamorn.' Mika's parents, who requested anonymity, said they prioritise his education. His father, who only wished to be known as Syam, said it was his son's passion for gaming that convinced the family to support his pursuit of a professional career. 'His enthusiasm is what drives us to encourage him. If he weren't passionate, I wouldn't even send him to compete in tournaments.' On concerns about his son's future, Syam said every child has their own strengths that deserve nurturing. 'Life needs balance. If we stop our children from doing what they love, they might pursue it behind our backs. As long as it's healthy, we should guide and support them. Every child is different, we can't ask an elephant to climb a tree. It just wouldn't be fair.' Syam also said they keep a close eye on Mika's studies. 'He does well in Maths and Science, although Bahasa is a bit of a challenge. He's catching up after the setbacks during the Covid-19 lockdown.'
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Esports — S8UL signs German Tekken 8 stars Arja Gamoori and Nino Schwarz for World Cup 2025
S8UL Esports is officially making its debut in the international fighting games arena with the signing of top-tier Tekken 8 talents Arja Gamoori (Sephiblack) and Nino Schwarz (Nino). Both players will represent the organisation at the upcoming Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025 in Riyadh, as well as in major international tournaments throughout the year. With this move, S8UL continues its strategic expansion across international titles and genres, becoming one of the first Indian esports organisations to invest in Tekken, one of the most iconic fighting game franchises globally. A seasoned competitor, Sephiblack has been playing Tekken professionally since 2017 and is renowned for his mastery of the characters Miguel and Shaheen. He was among the 32 players who competed in Tekken 8 at the inaugural Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh. ALSO READ | S8UL announces EA FC roster for Esports World Cup, signs eChampions League winner Jonny Further strengthening the lineup is fellow German player Nino, who notably won the European TEKKEN Cup 3 Finals earlier this year. He is also the only player to have won Germany's Crossover Tekken tournaments in both 2022 and 2023, and recently secured first place at the Fighting Games Challenge 2024 in Poland. S8UL signing two internationally acclaimed Tekken 8 athletes represents a significant step in elevating India's presence in the global esports circuit. 'For us at S8UL, this isn't just about signing top players, it's about making a statement for Indian esports. Bringing in elite talents like Sephiblack and Nino shows that we're not just participating, we're here to compete and lead on the world stage,' commented Animesh Agarwal, co-founder and CEO, S8UL. ' Lineups: Apex Legends: Rick Wirth (Sharky), Benjamin Spaseski (Jesko) and Tom Canty (Legacy) Call of Duty: Warzone: Colin Bowers-Wilson (Trikempathy), Braxton Trice (Braxtvn), and Ryder Skarzinski (Ryda) Chess: Nihal Sarin and Aravindh Chithambaram EA SPORTS FC: Jonas Wirth (Jonny) and Aaron Rivera (Happy) Starcraft II: Pyung Jae Koh (GuMiho) Tekken 8: Arja Gamoori (Sephiblack) and Nino Schwarz (Nino) Additional rosters for other titles will be announced soon.
The Guardian
01-04-2025
- The Guardian
Snakes, ‘border madness' and solo trips: five Nigerian female travellers on their top tips and trickiest moments
Joy Ebaide was riding her motorbike along a deserted dirt road in rural Tanzania when a black mamba, Africa's deadliest snake, lunged at her. 'It was about two inches away from me, and that's an experience I'll never forget,' she says. Encountering a highly venomous snake was a heart-stopping moment, but it did not put her off travelling. If anything, it made her more determined, and left her feeling that 'impossible is nothing'. Ebaide, 32, spent five months on the road, from March to July 2024, riding solo from Mombasa on the Kenyan coast to the Nigerian capital, Lagos, on a Tekken 250cc 'adventure' motorbike, which can handle rough roads. Two years earlier she had driven alone across east Africa after converting a minivan into a 'tiny home on wheels' and becoming a full-time 'vanlifer'. Now she is about to complete her third big adventure: another solo motorbike trip, this time from Lagos to Morocco. She is due to arrive in Rabat this month. 'It's been a tumultuous experience, but it's been the highlight of my existence,' she says. Ebaide has documented all three adventures on social media, from morning routines in the van to navigating her motorbike through the traffic-clogged roads of Kampala, and sharing her best and worst moments. 'When you think of Africa you are probably thinking of safaris, wildlife and dirt roads; well, today we are flipping the script,' she says in one YouTube video. 'I'm about to tell you my top five African countries with the best roads … smooth, modern, luxurious roads that you can drive on without spilling your tea.' Along the way, she has also alerted her 528,000-plus followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube to the challenges of travelling with a Nigerian passport. In one of the most popular YouTube videos from her current trip, she describes crossing the border from Benin into Togo as 'an absolute nightmare'. 'The whole experience felt like I was trapped in a system designed to bleed travellers dry,' she says, arguing that borderless travel is needed for Africans to move around their continent without hindrance. Nigeria is one of 12 countries in the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), a regional trade and economic bloc that allows visa-free movement for citizens of its member states. Beyond west Africa, Nigerians require visas to enter 26 countries in Africa, after Kenya became visa-free for Africans in January 2024. But, as Ebaide found, border crossings do not always run smoothly. 'I know many Africans don't travel around Africa because of the border issues. But I'm an exceptional woman. I'm kind of known on the internet for border madness and being feisty because I want to show people, especially those with the Nigerian passport, that travelling [within Africa] is possible,' she says. The Nigerian passport is considered weaker than those of many other African countries, ranking 91st on the Henley global mobility index – on a par with Ethiopia, and only slightly above conflict-ridden or politically unstable countries, such as Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Libya. By comparison, South Africa ranks 48th on the index and Kenya 68th. Ebaide is not alone in sharing her frustrations on the road. She is one of a growing number of Nigerian female adventurers who are as vocal about the difficulties of travelling as they are about their love of experiencing new cultures. Munachimso Osisiogu, a travel influencer, started educating people about travel requirements and visa-free countries for Nigerians after her 2022 post about Rwanda's policy went viral. She says she has helped more than 100 people secure visas across Africa and the Middle East. Initially, she offered free advice; now she charges a fee of 50,000 naira (£25) for consultations. 'It is very hard to travel with a Nigerian passport, especially in Africa. It costs less to go from Lagos to Paris than to Senegal,' says Osisiogu. 'Many Nigerians want to travel and go back to [Nigeria]; some of us don't want to relocate. Nigerians are not even the top five people who overstay their visas – travel should be accessible.' Travelling outside the continent can be even more frustrating and expensive, requiring proof of funds, airline tickets and hotel booking in advance, with no guarantee of visa approval – and no refunds. Last month, Alma Asinobi, a 26-year-old content creator, finally set out to break the Guinness world record for taking the shortest time to visit all seven continents in an effort to raise awareness of the difficulties of travelling with a low-mobility passport after facing a series of costly bureaucratic hurdles during her preparations. 'I'm trying to keep it together,' she tweeted, 'but it's really sad when I remember that I could have done this trip much earlier in the season – better weather, more options in case of cancellations etc – but more than half of the visas I needed were either refused or hadn't been approved yet.' At 71 hours, the trip took Asinobi seven hours more than the 64-hour record set by an American, Johnny Cruz Buckingham, after Asinobi was prevented from boarding her flight from Dubai to Perth in Western Australia – due to visa issues. 'I don't have a problem with getting visas; it makes sense to see yourself as a guest in anybody's country. However, there are some ways that the authorities treat people who have to get visas [at consulates], especially Africans. You have to queue at ungodly hours of the day to get a visa,' Asinobi told the Guardian before embarking on her record attempt. Pelumi Nubi, who in 2024 became the first African woman to drive solo from London to Lagos, says that as a dual-passport holder (British and Nigerian), she can use the most convenient one depending on where she is travelling to. This helps prevent the additional scrutiny that Nigerian passport-holders usually experience. 'There is a striking difference when you travel with a Nigerian passport. It's just that extra effort that you have to pay the price [for],' Nubi says. 'For the London to Lagos trip, I used my British passport all the way to the Gambia. Then I switched to my Nigerian passport once I got into the Ecowas zone, which was visa-free.' As well as helping others navigate border requirements, Nigeria's female travel influencers are raising awareness of the risks of solo travel. Nubi says: 'The reality of our daily life as women is amplified because you're travelling in a foreign land, away from family and friends that could protect you. You have to put extra security that I feel a man doesn't even think about. 'I have to wear a fake wedding ring sometimes when I'm travelling to reduce the constant sexualisation and unwanted attention.' Asinobi adds: 'The trip itself is a victory. Because historically, travelling as a black woman has an additional layer of complexity. Women have done a lot of big things, but you hardly find women doing audacious things without any pushback. 'I just want more women to know that you can do things, and it's OK whether it works or not: just do things.' That can-do attitude, plus the thrill of the open road and experiencing new cultures, outweighs the challenges these influencers have faced. This week sees the launch of One Week In … , a travel show presented by Nubi on Africell's YouTube channel billed as 'an African telling the African narrative of travel in the continent.' Omolewa Adesuyi, 34, set off on a solo ride from Lagos on 16 March, and plans to spend a month riding her motorbike to Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, Angola, Namibia and South Africa. For her, travel is a means of helping create more female representation in motorcycling. 'They say [motorcycling] is a man's sport, but now we see a lot of women riding motorbikes as well. We're changing narratives, letting the future generation of women know that you can do whatever you set your heart to do, even if it's overcoming stereotypes and visa challenges.'
