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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Anti-U.S. rallies in Tehran

Anti-U.S. rallies are held in Teheran on April 2, 2026.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows a football ground at the training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the training center to be used as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Egypt: Sandstorm Reduces Visibility in Multiple Cities 2

A sandstorm struck Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Thursday, April 2, reducing visibility and darkening the sky.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at CPC Dalin Refinery After Heavy Oil Leak in Kaohsiung 3

A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung on April 3, 2026, after heavy oil leaked from a tank in Zone F. Firefighters dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene, where the valve was immediately shut off. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at CPC Dalin Refinery After Heavy Oil Leak in Kaohsiung

A fire broke out at CPC Corporation's Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung on April 3, 2026, after heavy oil leaked from a tank in Zone F. Firefighters dispatched 10 vehicles and 22 personnel to the scene, where the valve was immediately shut off. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (far L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (far L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far L) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L) and Microsoft Corp. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith (2nd from L) pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) meets with Microsoft Corp. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith (2nd from L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) meets with Microsoft Corp. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith (2nd from L) at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (standing) speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (standing) speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) greet French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L), Empress Masako (far L), French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (L) meet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 6

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

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April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide 2

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 5

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 4

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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Egypt: Sandstorm Reduces Visibility in Multiple Cities

A sandstorm struck Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Thursday, April 2, reducing visibility and darkening the sky.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 2

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 3

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.