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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning 2

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Air China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang flight

A monitor at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing displays flight schedules, including Air China's direct flight between Beijing and Pyongyang. Air China resumed its direct flight service between the two cities the same day following a hiatus of more than six years.

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Air China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang flight

A monitor at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing displays flight schedules, including Air China's direct flight between Beijing and Pyongyang, on March 30, 2026. Air China resumed its direct flight service between the two cities the same day following a hiatus of more than six years.

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Air China resumes Beijing-Pyongyang flight

People queue up at Air China's check-in counter at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing on March 30, 2026. The airline resumed its direct flight service between Beijing and Pyongyang the same day following a hiatus of more than six years.

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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.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 28, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 28, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 28, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 28, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 29, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

U.S. Air Force personnel conduct a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on March 29, 2026.

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Air Japan's final flight

Crew members of Air Japan, a medium-priced international flight brand launched by ANA Holdings Inc. in February 2024 that has financially underperformed, pose at Narita airport near Tokyo on March 28, 2026, before the brand's final flight bound for Bangkok.

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Air Japan's final flight

Photo taken at Narita airport near Tokyo on March 28, 2026, shows a plane of Air Japan, a medium-priced international flight brand launched by ANA Holdings Inc. in February 2024 that has financially underperformed. The brand's final flight bound for Bangkok departed the airport the same day, after carrying about 960,000 people in two years.

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

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.

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US: TSA Shortage and Runway Closure Worsen Travel Disruptions at LaGuardia Airport 2

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.

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China: Car Plunges off Hilltop Into Trees in Guangdong, Shocking Onlookers

This is the shocking moment that a car in China suddenly plunged from a hilltop and crashed into dense trees below, leaving witnesses stunned by the dramatic fall. On March 12, 2026, in Zhongshan, Guangdong, the video captured a car tumbling down from the top of a hill. The vehicle appeared to lose control before dropping off the elevated slope, falling rapidly through the air and landing heavily in a cluster of trees beneath. The impact looked severe as branches shook and debris scattered upon contact. Onlookers who recorded the scene reacted with surprise as the car disappeared into the foliage after the fall. The video ended with the car resting amid the trees while witnesses continued to observe from a distance.

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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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China: Sudden Dust Devil Tears Through Farmland in Liaoning

This is the terrifying moment that a Chinese man experienced a sudden dust devil while working on farmland, as strong winds swept across the field and shook his tractor. On March 17, 2026, in Liaoning, China, the video captured a farmer sitting on a tractor as a powerful dust devil formed nearby and moved rapidly across the farmland. The swirling winds stirred up dust and debris, reducing visibility and creating a chaotic scene. Despite the danger, the man remained on the tractor, holding steady as the violent gusts whipped around him. The intensity of the wind could be seen in the way the surrounding crops bent sharply and loose soil spiraled into the air, highlighting the force of the natural phenomenon. The video ended with the dust devil drifting further across the field, leaving behind scattered dust as the winds slowly subsided.

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Kuwait: Air Raid Sirens Blare During Eid al-Fitr Prayers as Iran Targets US Assets

Air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait City on Friday, March 20, as Iran targeted US assets with missiles and drones. Footage showed the alerts going off during the call to Eid al-Fitr prayers at a mosque.

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Lebanon: Smoke Rises From Bachoura, Beirut as Israeli Strikes Reported

Israeli airstrikes were reported in Beirut on Wednesday morning, March 18. This video captures smoke rising from the Bachoura neighborhood at around 5:30 a.m., seen from Clemenceau.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Students toss their hats into the air at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Students toss their hats into the air at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Footage filmed by a passenger on board shows the moment of landing, with loud noises heard inside the cabin.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport 2

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

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China: Quick-Thinking Man Catches Dog Falling From Two-Story Rooftop in Sichuan

On March 11, 2026, in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, a man caught a small dog mid-air after it leapt off a two-story rooftop. Reacting instantly, he stretched out his arms and made the catch just in time, leaving the dog unharmed.

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China: Whirlwind Sends Unsecured Tent Spinning Into Sky at Hangzhou Park

On March 7, 2026, a camping tent was swept into the air by a whirlwind at Dayunhe Hanggang Park in Hangzhou, China. The unsecured tent spun like a kite as onlookers watched. Park staff recovered it and no injuries were reported.

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike attends a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo marks 81st anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer silent prayers at a peace memorial ceremony in Tokyo on March 10, 2026, the 81st anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II. (Pool photo)

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China: Cat Gets Head Stuck in Wall Gap at Shop Entrance

On February 3, 2026, at Yongle Optical Shop in Hefei, Anhui province, a cat was filmed with its head stuck in a narrow gap between a wall and a doorframe near a building entrance. From outside, it looked as if the cat was suspended in the wall, with the hole fitting its head perfectly. According to the video description, the animal likely crawled into an air-conditioner pipe hole inside the wall and became stuck, leaving only its head visible.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

KOMAKI, Japan, March 8 Kyodo - Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel prepare to board a KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. (Kyodo)

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Japan defense minister at ASDF base in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi boards a Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse aerobatic team plane during a visit to the ASDF's base in Higashimatsushima in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 8, 2026. The plane flew over coastal areas of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures devastated by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami disaster, ahead of its 15th anniversary.

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Japan defense minister at ASDF base in Miyagi Pref.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi boards a Japan Air Self-Defense Force Blue Impulse aerobatic team plane during a visit to the ASDF's base in Higashimatsushima in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on March 8, 2026. The plane flew over coastal areas of Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures devastated by the March 11, 2011, earthquake and tsunami disaster, ahead of its 15th anniversary.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft takes off at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft takes off at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel prepare to board a KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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ASDF transport plane departs for Maldives

Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel board a KC-767 aerial refueling and transport aircraft at the ASDF base in Komaki in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in the early hours of March 8, 2026, bound for the Maldives in the Indian Ocean to support the possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East amid an escalating conflict following U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran.

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Qatar: Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile Attack Over Doha

Qatari air defenses intercepted Iranian missile attacks on Thursday, March 5. Amid loud explosions over Doha, authorities evacuated residents near the US Embassy as a precautionary measure while Iranian retaliatory strikes continued to target not only US military assets in the Gulf but also civilian and energy infrastructure.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas 2

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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US: Severe Storms and Flash Flooding Batter North Texas, Llano County Soaked

North Texas faced a significant severe weather outbreak on Wednesday, March 4, as a cold front collided with warm, humid air. In the Hill Country, scattered storms remained persistent throughout the day. Isolated areas in northern Llano County recorded over 2 inches of rain, with small hail reported.

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Israeli fighter jets carried out multiple airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday, March 4, hitting targets in Haret Hreik, Hadath and Liqi after evacuation warnings. There were no immediate reports of casualties. This video shows air strikes hitting near Bahman Hospital in Haret Hreik.

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China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

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UAE: Drone Intercepted in Ras Al Khaimah, No Injuries Reported

Ras Al Khaimah authorities said debris fell in Al Hamra Village on Monday morning after air defence systems intercepted an Iranian drone. No injuries were reported. Officials urged the public to rely on official sources and avoid spreading unverified information.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Kokomo Murase speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon her return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. She won gold in the women's snowboard big air and bronze in the slopestyle.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Kokomo Murase (C) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon her return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. She won gold in the women's snowboard big air and bronze in the slopestyle.

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Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

Japanese snowboarder Kira Kimura speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026, upon his return from the Milan Cortina Olympics. He won gold in the men's snowboard big air.