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South Korea: Major Fire Erupts at Historic 91-Year-Old Restaurant in Downtown Seoul

A fire broke out on Thursday evening, February 26, at a restaurant in Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The blaze sent thick smoke across the city center, disrupting the evening commutes. Fire authorities deployed 96 personnel and 42 fire vehicles to the scene. Built in 1935, the dilapidated two-story structure made the operation particularly hazardous for first responders.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flooding in Los Angeles 4

The video shows a trash can being swept away in Los Angeles on Monday, February 16, as heavy rain from a powerful storm system inundated parts of the city. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings and advisories as rainfall intensified, raising risks of urban flooding, mudslides, and debris flows—especially in burn scar areas—while urging drivers to avoid flooded roads.

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US: Columbia University Protesters Detained After Blocking Traffic Over Immigration Crackdown

On Thursday, February 5, several faculty members, staff, and students at Columbia University were briefly detained after blocking traffic in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling on the university to declare itself a sanctuary campus and better protect international students. The protesters were released within hours and instructed to appear in court at a later date.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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Japan: Record January Snowfall Hits Aomori, Disrupting Traffic and Trains

On January 28, Aomori City recorded 150 centimeters of snowfall for the first time in 40 years, causing traffic congestion across the city and a series of train service suspensions. Snow depth reached 154 centimeters by 9 p.m., tying for the second-highest January total on record, last seen on January 30, 1986. According to Aomori Prefecture, as of 2 p.m. on January 29, two people had died and 85 others were injured, while damage was confirmed at four residential properties. The video captures conditions in Aomori City on the morning of January 29, showing the extent of the heavy snowfall.

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Japan: Hundreds of Vehicles Stranded on Hokuriku Expressway Amid Record Snowfall in Fukui

Heavy snowfall in Fukui Prefecture prompted the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue a weather warning on Friday, January 23. As rapid accumulation caused severe traffic disruptions, approximately 360 vehicles were left stranded on the Hokuriku Expressway near Tsuruga City.

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US: Protesters March in Downtown LA Against Trump Immigration Policies

Several hundred people gathered in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon, January 20, as part of the nationwide “Free America Walkout” to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies, briefly disrupting traffic. The demonstration, which moved from City Hall to nearby streets, remained peaceful.

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Illustration - Grenoble City

Cyclists are waiting at a red traffic light on a city street. Illustrative image of the city of Grenoble. France, Isere, January 12, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traffic accident

10.01.2026, Tartu. A traffic accident involving a collision between a passenger car and a city bus. Foto: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Traffic accident

10.01.2026, Tartu. A traffic accident involving a collision between a passenger car and a city bus. Foto: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Traffic accident

10.01.2026, Tartu. A traffic accident involving a collision between a passenger car and a city bus. Foto: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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Traffic accident

10.01.2026, Tartu. A traffic accident involving a collision between a passenger car and a city bus. Foto: Kristjan Teedema/Tartu Postimees

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - The first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province is commanding traffic in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - A police officer interacts with the first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - The first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province is commanding traffic in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - The first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province is commanding traffic in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - A citizen curiously uses her smartphone to capture the first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province, Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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First AI Traffic Police Robot in Anhui

WUHU, CHINA - JANUARY 8, 2026 - The first "AI traffic police robot" in Anhui Province is commanding traffic in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China on January 8, 2026.

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Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult traffic conditions for cars and pedestrians, snow-covered roads - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York), left, makes remarks as he and Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York), center, hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Looking on from right is Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) makes remarks at a press conference with Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) makes remarks as he and Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Janno Lieber, Chair and CEO of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) makes remarks at a press conference with Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) makes remarks as she and Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani Joint Press Conference

Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Democrat of New York, New York) makes remarks as he and Governor Kathy Hochul (Democrat of New York) hold a joint press conference in support of the Congestion Relief Zone in Manhattan that is intended to reduce traffic gridlock on the local streets at or below 60th Street in the New York City Borough of Manhattan, also known as ‘congestion pricing,’ at the McBurney YMCA on Monday, January 5, 2026. United States President Donald J Trump has announced his opposition to the measure. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Driver Tows Giant Fish Through City Street

On September 16, 2025, passersby in Anhui province, eastern China, were startled to see a white car towing a massive fish. The fish was suspended from the rear window by a rope threaded through its mouth, with its tail nearly scraping the road and its body almost as tall as the vehicle. While some locals speculated the driver was flaunting a trophy catch, others raised concerns over hygiene and traffic safety.

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Night Drone Views of Damascus at the End of 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, nighttime drone footage shows the Syrian capital fully illuminated, capturing city lights and urban landscapes as the year comes to an end. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Night Drone Views of Damascus at the End of 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, nighttime drone footage shows the Syrian capital fully illuminated, capturing city lights and urban landscapes as the year comes to an end. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Night Drone Views of Damascus at the End of 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, nighttime drone footage shows the Syrian capital fully illuminated, capturing city lights and urban landscapes as the year comes to an end. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Night Drone Views of Damascus at the End of 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, nighttime drone footage shows the Syrian capital fully illuminated, capturing city lights and urban landscapes as the year comes to an end. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Night Drone Views of Damascus at the End of 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, nighttime drone footage shows the Syrian capital fully illuminated, capturing city lights and urban landscapes as the year comes to an end. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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360-Degree Night Aerial View of Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, a 360-degree aerial image captures the Syrian capital at night, showing the city fully illuminated and offering a panoramic view of Damascus as the year draws to a close. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Night Drone Views of Damascus at the End of 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, nighttime drone footage shows the Syrian capital fully illuminated, capturing city lights and urban landscapes as the year comes to an end. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Night Drone Views of Damascus at the End of 2025

In Damascus, Syria, on December 29, 2025, nighttime drone footage shows the Syrian capital fully illuminated, capturing city lights and urban landscapes as the year comes to an end. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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