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Boao Forum for Asia

Boao Forum for Asia

Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, is pictured after addressing the annual Boao Forum for Asia on March 26, 2026, in Boao, Hainan Province, China.

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Boao Forum for Asia

Boao Forum for Asia

Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, is pictured after addressing the annual Boao Forum for Asia on March 26, 2026, in Boao, Hainan Province, China.

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Boao Forum for Asia

Boao Forum for Asia

Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, is pictured after addressing the annual Boao Forum for Asia on March 26, 2026, in Boao, Hainan Province, China.

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Boao Forum for Asia

Boao Forum for Asia

Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, addresses the annual Boao Forum for Asia on March 26, 2026, in Boao, Hainan Province.

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Boao Forum for Asia

Boao Forum for Asia

Zhao Leji, chairperson of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, addresses the annual Boao Forum for Asia on March 26, 2026, in Boao, Hainan Province.

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Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

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Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

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Japan starts release of state-held oil

Japan starts release of state-held oil

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 26, 2026, shows the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling Base in Imabari in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan. The Japanese government started releasing state-held oil the same day to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, commencing with the release from the Kikuma base.

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UAE: Dubai Battered by Heavy Rain and Flooding as Severe Storm System Moves In

Heavy rain, thunder, and flooding struck Dubai and across the UAE beginning March 23, causing widespread disruption to roads and travel. Parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recorded rainfall totals that almost reached annual levels, with gauges recording up to 93.3mm. Authorities warned that worse conditions were expected to peak Thursday night into Friday morning, with the possibility of hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Residents were advised to avoid flood-prone areas and unnecessary travel as the storm system was forecast to continue through Friday, March 27.

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UAE: Heavy Storms Bring Near Year’s Worth of Rain to Abu Dhabi and Ajman

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused road disruptions across the UAE on Tuesday, March 24, with parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recording nearly a year's worth of rain. The National Centre of Meteorology forecast more unstable weather to continue until at least Friday.

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Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows Hiroshi Mori, Chairman of the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

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Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO). The photo shows from left: Tomoko Yoshino, President of RENGO, and Hiroshi Mori, President of the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

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Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation. The photo shows the meeting in progress.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

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Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

Top-Level Meeting Between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Associations and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation

A meeting between the National Federation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises and the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (RENGO). The photo shows RENGO President Tomoko Yoshino.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

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National People's Congress in Beijing

BEIJING, China, March 12 Kyodo - People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L, front) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L, front) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision 2

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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US: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Vermont on First Day of Spring

Vermont braced for inches of snow on Friday, March 20, as the National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central and northern parts of the state, warning that hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

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Saudi Arabia: Dust Storms and Flash Floods Batter Multiple Regions on Last Day of Ramadan

Destructive dust storms swept through multiple regions of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, the last day of Ramadan, with strong winds severely reducing visibility, while other parts of the Kingdom were hit by heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods. The National Center of Meteorology warned of continued atmospheric instability across the affected regions.

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Football: new Japan jerseys

Football: new Japan jerseys

Photo taken in Chiba, near Tokyo, on March 19, 2026, shows the national football team's away jerseys for outfield players (white) and goalkeepers, unveiled by the Japan Football Association the following day.

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Football: new Japan jerseys

Football: new Japan jerseys

Photo taken in Chiba, near Tokyo, on March 19, 2026, shows the national football team's away jerseys for outfield players (white) and goalkeepers, unveiled by the Japan Football Association the following day.

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Crown prince attends social education group event

Crown prince attends social education group event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during an event marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of a social education group, Supporting Your Dreams, at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center in Tokyo on March 20, 2026.

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Crown prince attends social education group event

Crown prince attends social education group event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend an event marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of a social education group, Supporting Your Dreams, at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center in Tokyo on March 20, 2026.

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Crown prince attends social education group event

Crown prince attends social education group event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend an event marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of a social education group, Supporting Your Dreams, at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center in Tokyo on March 20, 2026.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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Venezuela: Crowd Floods Caracas Streets to Celebrate WBC Victory

The Venezuelan national team won the 2026 World Baseball Classic, defeating the United States 3–2 at LoanDepot Park in Miami on March 17, securing the country’s first professional baseball world title. The streets of Caracas and cities across Venezuela erupted in celebration, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared March 18 a national public holiday. The first part of the video was filmed on Bolívar Avenue.

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US: Meteor Spotted in Allegheny County, Western Pennsylvania

A suspected meteorite landed near Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday morning, March 17, after a bright fireball was reported across multiple states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Michigan — and as far as Virginia and Canada. NASA and the National Weather Service confirmed the event, describing the space rock as weighing about 7 tons and traveling at nearly 45,000 mph. The impact released energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT, rattling windows and triggering hundreds of emergency calls from alarmed residents.

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US: Winter Storm Buries Michigan With Record Snow 5

A powerful winter storm hit Michigan, bringing record-breaking snowfall of up to 35 inches and strong winds from Sunday, March 15 through Monday, March 16. Trees and power lines were covered in ice, more than 126,000 households were without power, and schools and businesses were forced to close.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko arrives at the venue of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association's national convention in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on March 17, 2026.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko arrives at the venue of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association's national convention in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on March 17, 2026.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko arrives at the venue of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association's national convention in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on March 17, 2026.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japan Crown Princess Kiko

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko attends an education program at the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association's national convention in Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on March 17, 2026.

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