[Breaking News]New coronavirus

NARITA, Japan, April 10 Kyodo - Video taken on April 10, 2020, shows Narita airport near Tokyo. One of its runways will be closed for the time being from April 12, 2020, due to dwindling flights traced to the global coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Snowboard champ Fukada enters Toyota

TOYOTA, Japan, April 2 Kyodo - Milan Cortina Olympics snowboard champion Mari Fukada poses with her women's slopestyle gold medal after attending a Toyota Motor Corp. ceremony to welcome its new employees in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

Baseball: Mets vs. Giants

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga starts in a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in San Francisco on April 5, 2026.

Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

New York auto show

New York auto show

Photo taken on April 1, 2026, shows the Subaru Getaway three-row electric sport utility vehicle, which Japan's Subaru Corp. unveiled to the media at the New York International Auto Show in New York two days ahead of its opening to the general public.

New York auto show

New York auto show

Photo taken on April 1, 2026, shows a media preview at the New York International Auto Show in New York two days ahead of its opening to the general public.

Snowboard champ Fukada enters Toyota

Snowboard champ Fukada enters Toyota

Milan Cortina Olympics snowboard champion Mari Fukada poses with her women's slopestyle gold medal after attending a Toyota Motor Corp. ceremony to welcome its new employees in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026.

Lawson ceremony for new employees

Lawson ceremony for new employees

An AI robot version of convenience store chain Lawson Inc.'s mascot character Ponta chats with new employees (L) during a ceremony to welcome them in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. The robot was trained to learn the thinking of President Sadanobu Takemasu (R), according to Lawson.

ANA ceremony for new employees

ANA ceremony for new employees

A ceremony to welcome new employees of All Nippon Airways group companies is held in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

JAL ceremony for new employees

JAL ceremony for new employees

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani appears in a video message at a ceremony to welcome new employees of Japan Airlines group companies in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

JAL ceremony for new employees

JAL ceremony for new employees

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani appears in a video message at a ceremony to welcome new employees of Japan Airlines group companies in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

The 2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation Ceremony. The photo shows new employees attending the ceremony.=April 1,2026,Tokyo

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

The 2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation Ceremony. The photo shows President Mitsuko Tottori (left) with new employees.=April 1,2026,Tokyo

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

The 2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation Ceremony. The photo shows President Mitsuko Tottori delivering a speech.=April 1,2026,Tokyo

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

The 2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation Ceremony. The photo shows President Mitsuko Tottori delivering a speech.=April 1,2026,Tokyo

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

The 2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation Ceremony. The photo shows President Mitsuko Tottori (left) with new employees.=April 1,2026,Tokyo

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation

The 2026 JAL Group New Employee Orientation Ceremony. The photo shows President Mitsuko Tottori.=April 1,2026,Tokyo

US: Severe Storms Batter Western New York, Triggering Flooding and Road Closures 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through Western New York on Tuesday, March 31, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused widespread flooding, power outages, and road closures across the region. A tornado warning was issued for parts of the area.

US: Severe Storms Batter Western New York, Triggering Flooding and Road Closures 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through Western New York on Tuesday, March 31, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused widespread flooding, power outages, and road closures across the region. A tornado warning was issued for parts of the area.

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Kenta Kon, new president of Toyota Motor Corp., delivers a speech at a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, the first day of the new business year.

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Kenta Kon, new president of Toyota Motor Corp., delivers a speech at a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, the first day of the new business year.

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Kenta Kon, new president of Toyota Motor Corp., delivers a speech at a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, the first day of the new business year.

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Toyota Motor Corp. holds a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, with its new president Kenta Kon making a speech on the stage.

US: Severe Storms Batter Western New York, Triggering Flooding and Road Closures

Severe thunderstorms swept through Western New York on Tuesday, March 31, bringing heavy rain, hail, lightning, and strong winds. The storms caused widespread flooding, power outages, and road closures across the region. A tornado warning was issued for parts of the area.

RECAP: Millions March Across America in Third “No Kings” Protest

On March 28, 2026, millions of Americans rallied across the United States for the third nationwide "No Kings" protest. With over 3,300 events from major cities to small towns, demonstrators spoke out against the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, the ongoing war in Iran, and what organizers call a dangerous rise in authoritarianism.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows a board with the image of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 21, 2026, shows a board with the image of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran.

US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 7

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 6

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 9

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

US: No Kings Rallies Draw Millions Nationwide in Protest Against Trump Policies 11

Large-scale "No Kings" protests swept across the United States on Saturday, March 28, marking the third nationwide demonstration against the Trump administration in the past ten months. Organizers reported that approximately eight million people participated, making it one of the largest protests in recent history. Demonstrators rallied against multiple grievances, including the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, rising living costs, and threats to voting rights.

US: TSA Shortage and Runway Closure Worsen Travel Disruptions at LaGuardia Airport 3

New York City-area airports have faced long security lines and widespread delays as TSA staffing shortages from the partial government shutdown compounded ongoing disruptions. As of Thursday, March 26, Runway 4 at LaGuardia Airport remained closed following the collision between an Air Canada Express plane and a fire truck the previous Sunday.

"No Kings" protest in New York

"No Kings" protest in New York

People stage a "No Kings" rally in New York on March 28, 2026, in protest of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy and attacks on Iran.

"No Kings" protest in New York

"No Kings" protest in New York

People stage a "No Kings" rally in New York on March 28, 2026, in protest of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy and attacks on Iran.

"No Kings" protest in New York

"No Kings" protest in New York

People stage a "No Kings" rally in New York on March 28, 2026, in protest of U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration policy and attacks on Iran.