Japan PM Ishiba meets ex-Singapore PM Lee in Tokyo

Japan PM Ishiba meets ex-Singapore PM Lee in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) presents the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun to former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during a conferment ceremony following their meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2025. Lee, who is visiting Japan to attend the National Day event at the World Exposition in Osaka, was among the eight people honored with the decoration by Emperor Naruhito in April for their notable contributions to Japan.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 25, 2025.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after allowing an RBI single to Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) of the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning of a baseball game on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani takes off his cap in apology to fans after accidently throwing a ball into the stands during workout ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 25, 2025.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 25, 2025.

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 25, 2025.

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (C) of the Chicago Cubs smiles in the dugout during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 25, 2025.

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Baseball: Phillies vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 25, 2025.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani bows to fans after accidently throwing a ball into the stands during a workout ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 25, 2025.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Pirates vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani grounds out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 25, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Foreign-bound vehicles

Foreign-bound vehicles

Vehicles are loaded into a cargo ship for export at a wharf in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 25, 2025.

Foreign-bound vehicles

Foreign-bound vehicles

Vehicles are lined up before being loaded into a cargo ship for export at a wharf in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 25, 2025.

Foreign-bound vehicles

Foreign-bound vehicles

Vehicles are loaded into a cargo ship for export at a wharf in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 25, 2025.

Birthplace of Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

Birthplace of Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

Photo taken on April 25, 2025, shows the house in Buenos Aires when the late Pope Francis was born. The first Latin American to become pope, he died on April 21.

Argentinians mourn Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

Argentinians mourn Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

A woman lights candles at a church in Buenos Aires on April 25, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. Born in Argentina, he was the first Latin American to become pope when elected in 2013.

Argentinians mourn Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

Argentinians mourn Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

A woman mourns at a church in Buenos Aires on April 25, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. Born in Argentina, he was the first Latin American to become pope when elected in 2013.

Argentinians mourn Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

Argentinians mourn Pope Francis in Buenos Aires

A woman signs a condolence book at a cathedral in Buenos Aires on April 25, 2025, following the death of Pope Francis. Born in Argentina, he was the first Latin American to become pope when elected in 2013.

U.S. President Trump in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral

U.S. President Trump in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral

U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive at an airport in the suburb of Rome on April 25, 2025, to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 26.

U.S. President Trump in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral

U.S. President Trump in Rome for Pope Francis's funeral

U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, arrive at an airport in the suburb of Rome on April 25, 2025, to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 26.

Japan medical team ends mission in quake-hit Myanmar

Japan medical team ends mission in quake-hit Myanmar

A 32-member team of medical workers from Japan arrives at an international airport in Yangon on April 25, 2025, after completing its mission in Mandalay, central Myanmar, devastated by a powerful earthquake on March 28.

Japan's emperor at award ceremony

Japan's emperor at award ceremony

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) talk with awardees after a commendation ceremony in Tokyo on April 25, 2025, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

Japan's emperor at award ceremony

Japan's emperor at award ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 25, 2025, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

Japan's emperor at award ceremony

Japan's emperor at award ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 25, 2025, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

Photo taken on April 25, 2025, shows a signboard in Pyongyang marking the 93rd anniversary the same day of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army.

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

People march in Pyongyang on April 25, 2025, with photos of participants in the anti-Japanese partisans movement during Japan's colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula, to celebrate the 93rd anniversary the same day of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army.

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

People march in Pyongyang on April 25, 2025, with photos of participants in the anti-Japanese partisans movement during Japan's colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula, to celebrate the 93rd anniversary the same day of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army.

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

People line up with North Korean flags in Pyongyang on April 25, 2025, to celebrate the 93rd anniversary the same day of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army.

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

People march with North Korean flags in Pyongyang on April 25, 2025, to celebrate the 93rd anniversary the same day of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army.

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

93rd anniv. of founding of Korean People's Revolutionary Army

People march with North Korean flags in Pyongyang on April 25, 2025, to celebrate the 93rd anniversary the same day of the founding of the Korean People's Revolutionary Army.

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

A memorial ceremony for the victims of a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015 is held in Kathmandu on April 25, 2025, the 10th anniversary of the magnitude 7.8 quake that claimed lives of about 9,000 people.

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

A memorial ceremony for the victims of a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015 is held in Kathmandu on April 25, 2025, the 10th anniversary of the magnitude 7.8 quake that claimed lives of about 9,000 people.

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

Photos featuring Nepal's reconstruction efforts are on display in Patan on April 25, 2025, the 10th anniversary of the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that claimed lives of about 9,000 people.

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

10th anniversary of megaquake in Nepal

Equipment used for rescue operations after a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015 is on display in Patan on April 25, 2025, the 10th anniversary of the magnitude 7.8 quake that claimed lives of about 9,000 people.

Bird-shaped patch of snow on Mt. Fuji

Bird-shaped patch of snow on Mt. Fuji

Photo shows bird-shaped patch of snow (red circle) on the Yamanashi Prefecture-side slope of Mt. Fuji on April 25, 2025. The 3,776-meter mountain straddles Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures.

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Japanese welterweight boxer Jin Sasaki poses for photos at a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2025. Organizers announced the same day his upcoming match against WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. of the United States on June 19 in Tokyo.

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Japanese welterweight boxer Jin Sasaki attends a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2025. Organizers announced the same day his upcoming match against WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. of the United States on June 19 in Tokyo.

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Japanese welterweight boxer Jin Sasaki speaks at a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2025. Organizers announced the same day his upcoming match against WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. of the United States on June 19 in Tokyo.

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Japanese welterweight boxer Jin Sasaki speaks at a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2025. Organizers announced the same day his upcoming match against WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. of the United States on June 19 in Tokyo.

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title

Japanese welterweight boxer Jin Sasaki speaks at a press conference in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on April 25, 2025. Organizers announced the same day his upcoming match against WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. of the United States on June 19 in Tokyo.

Denmark's King Frederik X in Hiroshima

Denmark's King Frederik X in Hiroshima

Denmark's King Frederik X signs the guestbook at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in the western Japan city on April 25, 2025.