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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported. Footage filmed by a passenger on board shows the moment of landing, with loud noises heard inside the cabin.

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Thailand: Air India Express Jet Makes Hard Landing at Phuket Airport 2

An aircraft operated by Air India Express made a hard landing at Phuket International Airport on March 11, damaging its nose landing gear and prompting a temporary runway closure. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, operating flight IX938 from Hyderabad, suffered a nose gear failure on touchdown, with both nose wheels detaching from the aircraft. All 133 passengers were safely evacuated with no injuries reported.

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[Breaking News]World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

MIAMI, United States, March 12 Kyodo - Japan's Yusei Kikuchi arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games. (Kyodo)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Kazuma Okamoto (front) and Tomoyuki Sugano arrive at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Yusei Kikuchi (front) arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Masataka Yoshida arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Shohei Ohtani arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Seiya Suzuki arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Munetaka Murakami (front R) and Kazuma Okamoto arrive at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Shohei Ohtani arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Actress Anne Hathaway addresses U.N. event

American actress Anne Hathaway delivers a speech at an International Women's Day event at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 9, 2026.

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Nobel Prize laureate Yousafzai addresses U.N. event

Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai delivers a speech at an International Women's Day event at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 9, 2026.

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US: TSA Staffing Shortage Triggers Hours-Long Lines at New Orleans Airport

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, travelers at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) faced severe security delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Security lines stretched through multiple floors of the terminal and into the parking garage, amid an apparent TSA sickout during a partial government shutdown that left officers working without full pay.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, March 6 Kyodo - International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day. (Kyodo)

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Scene from Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, March 8 Kyodo - People buy flowers to celebrate International Women's Day in Pyongyang on March 8, 2026. (Kyodo)

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International Women's Day in London

Participants perform a dance at a gathering of immigrant women in London on International Women's Day on March 8, 2026.

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International Women's Day in London

Participants perform a dance at a gathering of immigrant women in London on International Women's Day on March 8, 2026.

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Scene from Pyongyang

People buy flowers to celebrate International Women's Day in Pyongyang on March 8, 2026.

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Scene from Pyongyang

A couple celebrate International Women's Day with a flower in Pyongyang on March 8, 2026.

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Japan provides land mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine

State Emergency Service of Ukraine head Andrii Danyk (far R), Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome (2nd from R) and Japan International Cooperation Agency local office head Osamu Hattori (far L) pose for a photo during a ceremony in Kyiv on March 6, 2026, after Japan donated four land mine-removing vehicles and 100 sets of protective gear to be worn by female demining workers.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons addresses the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 5, 2026, the eve of the Milan Cortina Paralympic opening day.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference following an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attends an extraordinary meeting regarding U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, ahead of an IAEA Board of Governors meeting in Vienna on March 2, 2026.

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US: United Airlines 2127 Flight Makes Emergency Landing at LAX, Passengers Evacuate via Slides

Passengers on United Airlines 2127 flight were forced to evacuate via emergency slides on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday, March 2, following a reported engine fire. The Boeing 787 deployed the slides after an emergency landing, allowing 268 people on board, including 12 crew members, to flee the aircraft. No injuries have been reported at this time.

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Qatar: Thousands Stranded at Doha International Airport Following Middle East Conflict

The US and Israeli attack on Iran continued to impact flights throughout the Middle East and beyond, forcing thousands of flight cancellations. Major international hubs in the region, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar, halted operations as multiple countries closed their airspace due to the escalating conflict. This video shows stranded passengers at Hamad International Airport in Doha early Sunday, March 1.

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Niigata Int'l Animation Film Festival

Philippine animation film director Avid Liongoren, jury president of the Niigata International Animation Film Festival, speaks at its award ceremony on Feb. 25, 2026, in Niigata, northwest of Tokyo.

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Niigata Int'l Animation Film Festival

Philippine animation film director Avid Liongoren, jury president of the Niigata International Animation Film Festival, speaks at its award ceremony on Feb. 25, 2026, in Niigata, northwest of Tokyo.

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US: Man Detained After Running Onto Active Runway at Phoenix Airport

A man experiencing a mental health crisis was detained Monday evening, February 23, after breaching security and running onto an active runway at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Pilots alerted air traffic control after spotting the individual approaching aircraft with his hands raised, prompting an immediate police response and a temporary disruption to airport operations.

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South Africa: Passengers Evacuated as Fire Breaks Out at Cape Town Airport

A fire broke out at Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, February 24, prompting passenger evacuations and disrupting flights. While the blaze was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, the incident caused significant power outages and IT system failures, leading to diverted flights and temporary suspensions of international departures.

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US: Historic Blizzard Buries Rhode Island, Triggers Travel Ban

A powerful winter storm brought Rhode Island to a standstill Monday, February 23 dumping wind-driven snow, causing widespread power outages, and prompting a statewide travel ban that remained in effect into Tuesday. Snowfall reached historic levels, with more than 30 inches reported in some areas. The National Weather Service measured 32.8 inches at T. F. Green International Airport, breaking the state’s single-storm record set during the 1978 Blizzard.

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Mexico: Panic at Guadalajara International Airport After Death of Cartel Leader “El Mencho”

Panic broke out at Guadalajara International Airport after the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes triggered violence across parts of western Mexico. The unrest followed the killing of Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho,” founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartels — during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. Authorities said troops came under fire and returned fire, killing four cartel operatives. As tensions spread, flights were disrupted across the region. Nearly half of departures and arrivals at Guadalajara were delayed or canceled, leaving hundreds stranded.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (R) awards Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway the gold medal in the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (R) awards Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo of Norway the gold medal in the men's cross-country skiing 50km mass start classic at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026, during the closing ceremony at the Verona Olympic Arena in Verona, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (4th from R) attends the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026, alongside International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (5th from R).

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Giovanni Malago (C), president of the Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee, speaks alongside International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (front, R) during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (on the podium) delivers a speech alongside Giovanni Malago (L), president of the Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Giovanni Malago (C), president of the Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee, speaks alongside International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (R) during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Giovanni Malago (L), president of the Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee, speaks alongside International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Giovanni Malago (L), president of the Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee, speaks alongside International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry delivers a speech during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (C) delivers a speech alongside Giovanni Malago (front, L), president of the Milan Cortina Olympics organizing committee, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.