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China: Man Demonstrates Precision Slingshot Fishing Technique in Anhui Pond

On March 23, 2026, in Anhui, China, a man demonstrated a traditional fishing technique using a slingshot-like device, striking a fish in a pond with a single, precise shot. The clip showcased the speed and accuracy required for this skill, leaving viewers impressed.

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US: Southern California Gets First Rain in Weeks at End of March

Southern California received its first rainfall in weeks on the eve of April, ending a dry and unusually warm stretch.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

TOKYO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

TOKYO, Japan, March 24 Kyodo - Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Real estate slump in China

Real estate slump in China

Photo taken on March 23, 2026, in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, shows a high-rise condominium building whose construction has been suspended amid the slumping real estate market in China.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight 6

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight 4

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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China: Wild Giant Panda Spotted Strolling Along Roadside, Completely Unbothered

This is the amusing moment that a Chinese man unexpectedly encountered a wild giant panda while driving along a roadside, only for the famously rare animal to remain aloof and walk away without even turning its head. On March 23, 2026, in Ya’an, Sichuan, the video captured a driver slowing down after spotting a wild giant panda walking calmly along the roadside. The panda appeared round and unhurried, moving at a steady pace as the man watched in amazement from inside his car. Despite the rare and exciting encounter, the panda showed little interest in the human presence. It continued walking forward without looking back, maintaining a calm and indifferent demeanor throughout the clip. The video ended with the panda slowly disappearing from view as it continued along the roadside without acknowledging the man.

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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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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

UENO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire in Ueno in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

TOKYO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school. (Kyodo)

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General election in Denmark

General election in Denmark

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen meets the press in Copenhagen on March 23, 2026, the eve of a general election.

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General election in Denmark

General election in Denmark

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen meets the press in Copenhagen on March 23, 2026, the eve of a general election.

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US: Meteor Spotted Across Michigan and Midwest as NASA Confirms Asteroid Fragment

A meteor was spotted across Michigan and several Midwest states on Monday, March 23. NASA confirmed the fireball was caused by a piece of asteroid approximately four inches in diameter, traveling northeast at 29,000 miles per hour.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Mesa, Arizona, on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Mesa, Arizona, on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press after giving up five runs in two innings of pitching in a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Mesa, Arizona, on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga speaks to reporters after pitching in a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Mesa, Arizona, on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (L) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts in the first inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press after giving up five runs in two innings of pitching in a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Mesa, Arizona, on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (L) in the first inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) is pulled from the mound by manager Dave Roberts (L) in the first inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga pitches in a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Mesa, Arizona, on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double during the third inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double during the third inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double during the third inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double during the third inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double during the third inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double during the third inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki starts in a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23, 2026.

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Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026.

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Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino attends a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026.

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Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026.

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Jet collides with fire truck at LaGuardia Airport

Jet collides with fire truck at LaGuardia Airport

An Air Canada Express jet is pictured at New York's LaGuardia Airport on March 23, 2026, after a collision with a fire truck on a runway that killed the pilot and copilot.

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UK: Golders Green Rally in Solidarity With Jewish Community After Arson Attack

Activist groups hosted an urgent public rally on Monday, March 23, in Golders Green, London, in response to the arson attack on four Jewish community ambulances. The event brought together campaigners and allies to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and demand stronger action against antisemitism.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average (C) falling sharply by 2,655.96 points from the previous trading day's close during the morning trading on March 23, 2026.

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Japan: Wildfire Rages in Gunma’s Ueno Village, Prompting Evacuation

A wildfire that broke out on Saturday, March 21 in Ueno Village, Gunma Prefecture, continues to burn with no sign of containment. Approximately 96 hectares of forest have been scorched as of Monday morning, March 23. A prefabricated mountain structure was destroyed, and 9 households comprising 21 residents remain under evacuation orders. No injuries have been reported.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 4

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,000 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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US: Spring Break Travelers Face Long Airport Lines Amid Partial Government Shutdown 2

As of Sunday, March 23, airports across the US continue to face lengthy security lines during the peak spring break travel season due to short staffing amid an ongoing partial government shutdown.

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