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UAE: Smoke Seen Over Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Port as Iran’s Strikes Spread Across Middle East

A large plumes of smoke were seen rising at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Port area on Sunday, March 1, as Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28.

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China: Metal Sheet Falls From Building Onto Passing Vehicles in Windy Inner Mongolia

On February 21, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, northern China, security camera footage captured the moment a metal sheet fell from a commercial building onto vehicles driving below. The footage suggests strong winds, which viewers said can be sudden and powerful in the region.

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China: Bowl-Shaped Firecracker Explodes, Sharp Debris Severely Injures Filmer’s Hand

A dangerous firecracker accident was filmed on February 16, 2026, in Chongqing, southwestern China. The filmer ignited a bowl-shaped firecracker, which exploded and sent a sharp fragment flying forward. The piece struck the back of the filmer’s hand, causing a deep cut and heavy bleeding. The injury required medical treatment, and the filmer later went to hospital for bandaging.

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China: Burning Paper Spirals Into Mini Tornado After You Shen Ritual in Guangdong

A Chinese worship ceremony appeared to trigger a sudden mini tornado when burning paper offerings spiraled into the air without any warning wind. Filmed on February 25, 2026, in Lianjiang, Guangdong, the video shows ashes and flames suddenly twisting into a vertical column shortly after a traditional You Shen ritual ended. Residents had been burning paper ingots when the fire rapidly spun upward, forming what looked like a small tornado. The woman who recorded the scene, surnamed Huang, said the air had been completely still moments before the ashes violently lifted off the ground. The swirling column gradually weakened, and the burning paper fell back down as the air returned to calm.

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UAE: Dubai Targeted as Iran Launches Retaliatory Attacks Across Middle East

Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and several Middle East nations, including the UAE and Qatar, following joint US and Israeli attacks that began on February 28. This video shows thick black smoke rising over Ocean Beach in Dubai following the strikes.

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US: Iranian Community Rallies in Los Angeles After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

On Saturday, February 28, members of the Iranian community gathered for a massive rally outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles following reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes. Demonstrators celebrated the news with Iranian flags and called for a "free Iran," expressing hope for regime change in their homeland.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

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China: Family Smashes Through Concrete Road With Excavator to Rescue Trapped Pet Dog

On February 22, 2026, in Meizhou, Guangdong, a Chinese family used an excavator to break through a concrete road to rescue their pet dog trapped in an underground drainage pipe. After digging through layers of concrete and clearing debris, they pulled the dog to safety. The 14-year-old family pet was unharmed and later bathed and fed, resting at home surrounded by relieved relatives.

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, President and COO Shinsuke Minami, incoming President Masahiro Yamaguchi, and Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank holds press conference for leadership transition. The photo shows, from left, Kazuhiro Chida, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer), and Shoichi Iwanaga, incoming Chairman of the Board (currently President and Representative Director).=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Rapidus Press Conference Regarding Fundraising Implementation

Rapidus Press Conference Regarding Fundraising Implementation

Rapidus Holds Press Conference on Fundraising. The photo shows President Atsuyoshi Koike.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo

JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo

JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo

JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo

JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Rapidus Press Conference Regarding Fundraising Implementation

Rapidus Press Conference Regarding Fundraising Implementation

Rapidus holds press conference regarding funding. The photo shows President Atsuyoshi Koike and Chief Financial Officer Atsuko Murakami, from left.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, President and COO Shinsuke Minami, incoming President Masahiro Yamaguchi, and Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank holds press conference for leadership transition. The photo shows, from left, Kazuhiro Chida, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer), and Shoichi Iwanaga, incoming Chairman of the Board (currently President and Representative Director).=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo

JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo

JX Advanced Metals Corporation signboard and logo=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows Masahiro Yamaguchi, incoming president.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows Masahiro Yamaguchi, incoming president.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank President Change Press Conference

Resona Bank holds press conference for president transition. The photo shows Kazuhiro Chida, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer).=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, President and COO Shinsuke Minami, incoming President Masahiro Yamaguchi, and Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference

Isuzu President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, President and COO Shinsuke Minami, incoming President Masahiro Yamaguchi, and Chairman and CEO Masanori Katayama.=February 27,2026,Tokyo

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 3

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands 2

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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Spain: Orange Weather Warning Issued as High Winds and Dust Hit Canary Islands

Powerful winds whipped up thick dust and caused severe coastal conditions across the Canary Islands on Friday, February 27, prompting an orange weather warning from AEMET. The atmospheric instability forced the postponement of several carnival events in Gran Tarajal, as authorities prioritized public safety amid the hazardous gusts and reduced visibility.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 3

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 5

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 4

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 2

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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US: Subway Sparks Fly on Icy Tracks During NYC Blizzard

A powerful blizzard hit the New York City area on Tuesday, February 24, leading to suspended or curtailed subway service in many areas. Footage from the Chauncey Street station captured sparks flying from the tracks as a train moved through the snowy and icy conditions.

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows, from right, Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei Corporation, and Aoki Yoshikazu, President of Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo

Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo

Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo=February 25,2026,Tokyo

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Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo

Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo

Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo=February 25,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows, from right to left: Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei; Aoki Yoshikazu, President of Asahi Kasei Pharma; and Stacy Wheeler, CEO of Veloxis Pharmaceuticals.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to Central Alabama

Severe thunderstorms moved through parts of Central Alabama on Thursday afternoon, February 26 bringing strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain in areas including Pinson, Moody, and Trussville.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 6

Heavy rain has hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate. This video shows a flooded parking garage in the São Mateus neighborhood of Juiz de Fora.

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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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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 3

Heavy rain hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday, February 25, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 5

Heavy rain has hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 4

Heavy rain has hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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Brazil: Floods and Landslides Devastate Minas Gerais 2

Heavy rain hit Juiz de Fora in southeastern Brazil on Wednesday, February 25, causing floods, building collapses, and river overflows. In the state of Minas Gerais, where Juiz de Fora is located, heavy rain has persisted since Monday, February 23, triggering floods and landslides. So far, at least 40 people have died, 27 are missing, and about 3,600 have been forced to evacuate.

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US: Light Snow Lingers After Record Storm Disrupts Travel Across Northeast 4

Light snow continued across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Wednesday, February 25, following a record-breaking storm that buried areas from Maryland to Maine, disrupting commutes and daily life.

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Japan: Hay Fever Alert Issued as Mass Pollen Dispersal Expected to Peak Nationwide

As of February 16, the start of cedar pollen dispersal has been confirmed in parts of the region stretching from Kyushu to Tokai. By late February, dispersal is expected to begin across a wide area ranging from Kyushu to southern Tohoku. In Shizuoka Prefecture specifically, cedar pollen began dispersing in early February 2026; total volume is expected to reach 1.9 times the average of the past 10 years. Thick pollen is visible in the video, creating hazy conditions across the mountain range.

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China: Villagers Use Crane to Rescue Pregnant Cow Trapped in Deep Pit in Guangxi

A video filmed on February 6, 2026, in Hechi, Guangxi, shows villagers rescuing a pregnant cow that had fallen into a deep pit. Using ropes and a crane, they carefully lifted the animal to safety, after which it stood steady and was led away.

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China: Dog Balances Calmly on Moving E-Bike, Turning Heads in Yunnan Street

A video filmed on February 12, 2026, in Yunnan, China, shows a dog calmly standing on the shoulder of two riders traveling on an electric bike. The dog maintained its balance with surprising confidence as the bike moved along the street, drawing attention and smiles from passersby.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Evacuation in Thornton, Colorado

A fast-moving grass fire fueled by strong winds and dry conditions broke out in Thornton, Colorado, Wednesday morning, February 25, injuring four firefighters and one civilian and prompting evacuations of nearby neighborhoods, businesses, and Pinnacle Charter School. Thick smoke forced a temporary closure of Interstate 25, while roughly 150 responders worked to contain the 10-acre blaze by mid-afternoon. No homes were destroyed, evacuations were later lifted, and the cause remains under investigation. This video shows smoke visible from the River North Art District (RiNo), north of downtown Denver.

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