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[Breaking News]Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

NAGOYA, Japan, Dec. 23 Kyodo - Video shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious. (Kyodo)

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Israel: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Floods in Netanya After Intense Cloudburst

An intense cloudburst triggered flash floods along Israel’s central coast on Tuesday, December 23, dumping over 40 millimeters of rain on Netanya in about one hour. The heavy rainfall inundated city streets and forced the temporary closure of several lanes on the highway.

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BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent. (Kyodo)

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Photo shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Photo shows the area near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion, which occurred in a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building, left at least three people injured, though all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Firefighters work near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Firefighters work near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Ambulances and fire trucks respond near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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Chemical explosion at Nagoya University campus

Ambulances and fire trucks respond near the scene of a chemical explosion at Nagoya University in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 23, 2025. The explosion that occurred at a laboratory on the fourth floor of the science department building left at least three people injured, but all were conscious.

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Xi Jinping Promotion Ceremony - Beijing

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and other leaders pose for a group photo with the promoted military officers in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 22, 2025. Xi on Monday presented certificates of order to promote two military officers to the rank of general. Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independent Energy Storage Power Station

ZHANGYE, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2025 - The staff is carefully checking the operation of the 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station in the central control room of the North Beach New Energy Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 22, 2025.

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At Least 16 Dead in Indonesia Bus Crash

This photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) Semarang region shows rescuers transferring an injured passenger after a bus crash in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, December 22, 2025. At least 15 people were killed and 19 others injured after a long-distance bus crashed at a toll road exit in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, early Monday, the local search and rescue authority said. Photo by Basarnas Semarang/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 16 Dead in Indonesia Bus Crash

This photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) Semarang region shows rescuers helping an injured passenger after a bus crash in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, December 22, 2025. At least 15 people were killed and 19 others injured after a long-distance bus crashed at a toll road exit in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, early Monday, the local search and rescue authority said. Photo by Basarnas Semarang/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 16 Dead in Indonesia Bus Crash

This photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) Semarang region shows rescuers transferring an injured passenger after a bus crash in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, December 22, 2025. At least 15 people were killed and 19 others injured after a long-distance bus crashed at a toll road exit in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, early Monday, the local search and rescue authority said. Photo by Basarnas Semarang/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 16 Dead in Indonesia Bus Crash

This photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) Semarang region shows rescuers transferring the body of a victim after a bus crash in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, December 22, 2025. At least 15 people were killed and 19 others injured after a long-distance bus crashed at a toll road exit in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, early Monday, the local search and rescue authority said. Photo by Basarnas Semarang/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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At Least 16 Dead in Indonesia Bus Crash

This photo provided by Indonesia's National Search And Rescue Agency (Basarnas) Semarang region shows rescuers transferring an injured passenger after a bus crash in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, December 22, 2025. At least 15 people were killed and 19 others injured after a long-distance bus crashed at a toll road exit in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, early Monday, the local search and rescue authority said. Photo by Basarnas Semarang/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

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