Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

Nikkei tops 54,000 for 1st time

Nikkei tops 54,000 for 1st time

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above the 54,000 line for the first time following a gain of over 800 points during the morning session on Jan. 14, 2026.

Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

A ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Japan Sumo Association's founding is held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people, including grand champions Onosato and Hoshoryu, attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (3rd from L) and two grand champions -- Onosato (2nd from L) and Hoshoryu (3rd from R) -- open the cask during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the association's founding at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

High-voltage Direct Current Transmission Project in Gobi Desert

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 29, 2025 - Landscape of ｡ﾀ 800 kV High Voltage Direct Current Transmission Project from Hami to Chongqing on the Gobi Desert in Hami, Xinjiang, China on November 29, 2025.

Satellite Views of Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption

Satellite Views of Hayli Gubbi Volcano Eruption

Handout photo dated on November 23, 2025 shows The Day Atmosphere Air Pollution Dust & Haze Volcanoes. On 23 November 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia, located approximately 800 kilometres north-east of Addis Ababa, erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years. As a result of the eruption, a large sulfur dioxide (SO₂) plume was emitted into the atmosphere. This image, derived from data acquired by the Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite on 24 November, shows the plume extending for approximately 3,700 kilometres from Ethiopia to the Arabian Sea. The atmospheric monitoring capabilities of Copernicus Sentinel-5P support the detection and tracking of volcanic gas emissions, which are important for aviation safety, air quality assessments, and climate monitoring. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-5P imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

Nippur Archaeological Site Views - Qadisiyah

The archaeological site of Nippur is seen in Qadisiyah, Iraq on November 22, 2025. The ancient Mesopotamian city contains multiple layers of urban settlement dating from 5000 BC to around 800 AD. Photo by Duan Minfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Overlooking the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Overlooking the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

World First Ultra-high Voltage Hybrid Cascaded Flexible DC Converter Station

SUZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 20, 2025 - Maintenance personnel conducted equipment maintenance at the annual maintenance site of the world's first ultra-high voltage hybrid cascaded flexible DC converter station - ｡ﾀ 800 kV Gusu Converter Station, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on November 20, 2025.