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Former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama in 2024

Former Japanese Prime Minister Murayama in 2024

Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama poses for a photo on Feb. 23, 2024, in the southwestern Japan city of Oita, ahead of his 100th birthday on March 3.

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Ex-marathon world record holder Terasawa dies at 90

Ex-marathon world record holder Terasawa dies at 90

File photo shows Japanese long-distance runner Toru Terasawa running Beppu Mainichi Marathon in world-record time in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 1963. The Toyama Prefecture native died of chronic heart failure on March 23, 2025, at the age of 90.

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Myanmar scam center raided

Myanmar scam center raided

Photo taken from Mae Sot, northwestern Thailand, on Feb. 23, 2025, shows buildings in eastern Myanmar, an area where scam centers are believed to be located.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes batting practice during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes batting practice during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga is pictured during spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

A mother (C) and her daughter are pictured in front of a tombstone of their husband and father in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025, the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is called out on strikes in the sixth inning of a spring training game against the Texas Rangers in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki flies out in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Texas Rangers in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes batting practice during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured in a cart during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto works out during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto works out during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga (front) plays catch during spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki flies out in the fourth inning of a spring training game against the Texas Rangers in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki plays catch during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured in a cart during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes batting practice during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes batting practice during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 23, 2025.

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3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

3rd anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Photo shows red rays of light above St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery (bottom) in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025, the eve of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Football: Spanish La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (R) plays in a Spanish La Liga football match against Leganes on Feb. 23, 2025, in San Sebastian, Spain.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Football: Spanish La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo plays in a Spanish La Liga football match against Leganes on Feb. 23, 2025, in San Sebastian, Spain.

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Football: Spanish La Liga

Football: Spanish La Liga

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (C, back) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the second half of a Spanish La Liga football match against Leganes on Feb. 23, 2025, in San Sebastian, Spain.

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German general election

German general election

Christian Democratic Union party leader Friedrich Merz declares victory at the party headquarters in Berlin on Feb. 23, 2025, following a German general election.

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German general election

German general election

Christian Democratic Union party leader Friedrich Merz declares victory at the party headquarters in Berlin on Feb. 23, 2025, following a German general election.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy listens to a question at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks at a press conference in Kyiv on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Icebreaker Shirase arrives in Australian port city

Icebreaker Shirase arrives in Australian port city

The Japanese icebreaker Shirase, carrying members of Antarctic research expeditions, is set to arrive in Fremantle, Australia, on Feb. 23, 2025, after completing a mission in Antarctica. The teams will fly out of the Australian port city on Feb. 24 to return to Japan. (Photo taken by accompanied journalist)

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Icebreaker Shirase arrives in Australian port city

Icebreaker Shirase arrives in Australian port city

The Japanese icebreaker Shirase, carrying members of Antarctic research expeditions, is set to arrive in Fremantle, Australia, on Feb. 23, 2025, after completing a mission in Antarctica. The teams will fly out of the Australian port city on Feb. 24 to return to Japan. (Photo taken by accompanied journalist)

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Icebreaker Shirase arrives in Australian port city

Icebreaker Shirase arrives in Australian port city

The Japanese icebreaker Shirase, carrying members of Antarctic research expeditions, is set to arrive in Fremantle, Australia, on Feb. 23, 2025, after completing a mission in Antarctica. The teams will fly out of the Australian port city on Feb. 24 to return to Japan. (Photo taken by accompanied journalist)

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Japan defense chief in Philippines

Japan defense chief in Philippines

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani meets the press during a visit to the Philippine Air Force's base in San Fernando in the province of La Union on Feb. 23, 2025. Seen in the back is the air defense radar system Japan exported to the Philippines.

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Japan defense chief in Philippines

Japan defense chief in Philippines

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (front, L) is briefed about the air defense radar system Japan exported to the Philippines during a visit to the Philippine Air Force's base in San Fernando in the province of La Union on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Japanese emperor's 65th birthday

Japanese emperor's 65th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2025, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 65th birthday.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kim Chae Yeon of South Korea poses after winning gold in the women's event at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Seoul on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kim Chae Yeon of South Korea performs in the women's free program at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Seoul on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kim Chae Yeon of South Korea performs in the women's free program at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Seoul on Feb. 23, 2025.

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Japanese emperor's 65th birthday

Japanese emperor's 65th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (top, 2nd from R)and Empress Masako (top, far R) receive greetings from foreign ambassadors to Japan during a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2025, to celebrate his 65th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 65th birthday

Japanese emperor's 65th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito enters the residence of former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko in the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2025, as the emperor marks his 65th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 65th birthday

Japanese emperor's 65th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) makes a toast at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2025, to celebrate his 65th birthday. (Pool photo)

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