US: Super Typhoon Bavi Slams Guam, Northern Marianas 2

Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall Monday, July 6, passing directly over Rota in the Northern Mariana Islands around 8 a.m. local time, with sustained winds over 150 mph. Guam and nearby islands also reported major damage from the storm.

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.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo shows a "Wajima-nuri" lacquerware terrestrial globe from Wajima, a central Japan city hit by a massive earthquake in January 2024, unveiled to the media at the venue of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka on April 9, 2025, ahead of the event's opening on April 13.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo shows a "Wajima-nuri" lacquerware terrestrial globe from Wajima, a central Japan city hit by a massive earthquake in January 2024, unveiled to the media at the venue of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka on April 9, 2025, ahead of the event's opening on April 13.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo shows a "Wajima-nuri" lacquerware terrestrial globe from Wajima, a central Japan city hit by a massive earthquake in January 2024, unveiled to the media at the venue of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka on April 9, 2025, ahead of the event's opening on April 13.

Japan defense minister Kihara on SDF chopper crash

Japan defense minister Kihara on SDF chopper crash

Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on July 9, 2024, at which he released the results of an investigation into the deadly collision of two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters in April over the Pacific during a night drill.

Japan defense minister Kihara on SDF chopper crash

Japan defense minister Kihara on SDF chopper crash

Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara holds a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on July 9, 2024, at which he released the results of an investigation into the deadly collision of two Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters in April over the Pacific during a night drill.

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano (L) vies for the ball in the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's football match against Brazil in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9, 2024.

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Japan's Risa Shimizu (C) passes the ball in the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's football match against Brazil in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9, 2024.

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Japan's Maika Hamano (R) takes a shot on goal in the first half of a SheBelieves Cup women's football match against Brazil in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9, 2024.

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Brazil goalkeeper Lorena saves a shot from Japan's Kiko Seike during a penalty shootout in a SheBelieves Cup women's football match in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9, 2024.

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Japan goalkeeper Ayaka Yamashita saves a shot during a penalty shootout in a SheBelieves Cup women's football match against Brazil in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9, 2024.

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Japan's Rion Ishikawa (C) vies for the ball with Brazil's Marta (L) in the second half of a SheBelieves Cup women's football match in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9, 2024.

Football: SheBelieves Cup

Football: SheBelieves Cup

The Japan starting lineup pose for a photo prior to their match against Brazil in a SheBelieves Cup women's football tournament in Columbus, Ohio, on April 9, 2024.

75th anniv. of diplomatic ties between China and N. Korea

75th anniv. of diplomatic ties between China and N. Korea

Chinese art group members arrive at an airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2024, to take part in an event marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and North Korea.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on April 9, 2024.

75th anniv. of diplomatic ties between China and N. Korea

75th anniv. of diplomatic ties between China and N. Korea

Chinese art group members arrive at an airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2024, to take part in an event marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and North Korea.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on April 9, 2024.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Baseball: Cubs vs. Padres

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on April 9, 2024.

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Tiger Woods plays a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2024, ahead of the Masters Tournament starting on April 11.

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Tiger Woods plays a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2024, ahead of the Masters Tournament starting on April 11.

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2024, ahead of the Masters Tournament starting on April 11.

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2024, ahead of the Masters Tournament starting on April 11.

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2024, ahead of the Masters Tournament starting on April 11.

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Golf: Masters Tournament practice round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2024, ahead of the Masters Tournament starting on April 11.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani poses after hitting a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani poses after hitting a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is called out on strikes in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Twins

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the third inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 9, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plants a "someiyoshino" cherry tree at the national Japanese American memorial in Washington on April 9, 2024, to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, the first Japanese American elected to both houses of Congress. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plants a "someiyoshino" cherry tree at the national Japanese American memorial in Washington on April 9, 2024, to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, the first Japanese American elected to both houses of Congress. (Pool photo)

Meeting between Japan PM and Microsoft president in Washington

Meeting between Japan PM and Microsoft president in Washington

Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith (R) smiles during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington on April 9, 2024. Sitting next to Smith is U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from R) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on April 9, 2024.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C, L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on April 9, 2024.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on April 9, 2024.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japan PM Kishida's state visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida places a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on April 9, 2024.

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (4th from L) speaks during a luncheon with U.S. business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington on April 9, 2024. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a luncheon with U.S. business leaders at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington on April 9, 2024. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front) holds talks with Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington on April 9, 2024. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from L) holds talks with Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith (2nd from R) at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington on April 9, 2024. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) shakes hands with Microsoft Corp. President Brad Smith at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington on April 9, 2024. (Pool photo)

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from L) and his wife Yuko (far L) pose for a photo with U.S. President Joe Biden (2nd from R) and his wife first lady Jill Biden before an informal working dinner at the White House in Washington on April 9, 2024.

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and U.S. President Joe Biden pose for a photo before an informal working dinner at the White House in Washington on April 9, 2024.

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japan PM Kishida in Washington

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front) is greeted by U.S. President Joe Biden before an informal working dinner at the White House in Washington on April 9, 2024.

"Godzilla Minus One" film director Yamazaki

"Godzilla Minus One" film director Yamazaki

Takashi Yamazaki, director of the Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One," speaks at a talk show in his hometown Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on April 9, 2024.