Spain: Storm Therese Brings Floods and Chaos to Canary Islands 4

Storm Therese has caused widespread disruption across Gran Canaria and Tenerife, with heavy rain triggering road closures, landslides, and flooding. Residents in parts of southern Gran Canaria are confined to their homes, while Tenerife remains under an orange weather alert. Authorities are urging people to avoid ravines, flood-prone areas, and unnecessary travel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

JAF Motorsports Japan 2026 in Yokohama

JAF Motorsports Japan 2026 in Yokohama

JAF Motorsports Japan 2026 in Yokohama. The photo shows the “Mitsubishi Pajero Prototype,” the vehicle that won the overall title at the 1985 Dakar Rally.=March 20,2026,Kanagawa

China: One Injured as Bridge Collapses in Shandong After Overloaded Truck Drives Across

On March 18, 2026, in Zhutian Town, Feixian County, Shandong, the video captured a truck moving across a rural bridge when the structure suddenly gave way beneath its weight. As the vehicle advanced, the bridge surface visibly cracked before collapsing, causing part of the truck to sink into the damaged section. Local authorities later confirmed that the truck had been severely overloaded at the time of the accident. Officials also acknowledged that the road section had existing safety risks prior to the collapse. One person was slightly injured.

China: Carp Battles Fast-Moving Currents at Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou

A carp was filmed swimming fiercely against fast-moving currents in Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Monday, March 16. The fish was seen repeatedly beating its tail as it pushed forward against the rushing water.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

The Japanese government holds an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Golf: Founders Cup

Golf: Founders Cup

Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Founders Cup golf tournament on March 22, 2026, at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club in Menlo Park, California.

Selection of esports players for Asian Games

Selection of esports players for Asian Games

Esports players representing Japan at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture pose for a photo following a final selection event held in Tokoname in the central Japan prefecture on March 22, 2026, ahead of the games' opening in September.

US: Flooding Prompts Evacuation Warnings on Maui as Second Kona Low Strikes

On Saturday, March 21, the Maui Emergency Management Agency issued evacuation warnings for various areas on Maui due to flood risk as a second Kona Low storm brought significant flooding to the region.

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.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hugs his former teammate Mike Trout ahead of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Shohei Ohtani (back) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hugs his former teammate Mike Trout ahead of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

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.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Shohei Ohtani (back) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hugs his former teammate Mike Trout ahead of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Shohei Ohtani (back) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hugs his former teammate Mike Trout ahead of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hugs his former teammate Mike Trout ahead of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Shohei Ohtani (R) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hugs his former teammate Mike Trout ahead of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

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.

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

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.

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

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.

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

TOKYO, Japan, March 16 Kyodo - Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]BOJ policy-setting meeting

TOKYO, Japan, March 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, following a two-day policy setting meeting. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 19 Kyodo - The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Long-range missile launcher to be put into service in Japan

KUMAMOTO, Japan, March 17 Kyodo -Video taken on March 17, 2026, shows a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force long-range missile launcher at GSDF Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, unveiled to local politicians and the media. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capabilities, will be put into service at the camp on March 31, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy. (Kyodo)

JR East raises fares by 7.1%

TOKYO, Japan, March 14 Kyodo - A worker replaces a fare board at JR Tokyo Station after East Japan Railway Co. raised its fares by an average of 7.1 percent on March 14, 2026, its first hike since the major rail company's privatization in 1987. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Milan Cortina Paralympics: Snowboard

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, March 14 Kyodo - Para snowboarder Daichi Oguri of Japan poses during the medal ceremony after winning silver in the men's banked slalom at the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Para Snowboard Park in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 13, 2026. (Kyodo)

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a three-run double during the third inning of a preseason baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.