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Lebanon: Smoke Rises From Bachoura, Beirut as Israeli Strikes Reported

Israeli airstrikes were reported in Beirut on Wednesday morning, March 18. This video captures smoke rising from the Bachoura neighborhood at around 5:30 a.m., seen from Clemenceau.

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Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. One of 10 high school students aboard the boat on a peace education tour and the skipper of the other boat, carrying eight students, died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

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Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. One of 10 high school students aboard the boat on a peace education tour and the skipper of the other boat, carrying eight students, died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

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Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. The skipper of the boat that was carrying eight high school students on a peace education tour and one of 10 students aboard the other boat died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

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Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. The skipper of the boat that was carrying eight high school students on a peace education tour and one of 10 students aboard the other boat died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut Seafront, Killing Several

An Israeli airstrike struck the Ramlet al-Baida area along Beirut's seafront in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, killing at least seven people and wounding 21 others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Hundreds of displaced civilians had been sheltering at the beach after receiving Israeli evacuation warnings for Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon. Video shared on social media showed scenes of chaos along the promenade.

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Lebanon: Smoke Rises Over South Beirut After Reported Israeli Strikes

Smoke rises from south of Beirut, Lebanon, following reported Israeli strikes on Wednesday, March 11. The footage was filmed from Mount Lebanon.

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Japan: Residents Protest as Long-Range Missile Launcher Arrives at JGSDF Camp in Kumamoto 2

Early on March 9, the Ministry of Defense delivered a long-range missile launcher to the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto for their first domestic deployment. In response to the move, which began without prior notice from the ministry, more than a hundred protesters gathered outside the camp, demanding the withdrawal of the deployment and the holding of a briefing for residents.

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Japan Foreign Minister Motegi urges Iran to exercise restraint

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi speaks to reporters at the Foreign Ministry on March 9, 2026, after talking with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the phone. Motegi urged Iran to exercise restraint amid the Middle Eastern country's escalating military clash with the United States and Israel.

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Japan: Residents Protest as Long-Range Missiles Launcher Arrives at JGSDF Camp in Kumamoto

Early on March 9, the Ministry of Defense delivered a long-range missiles launcher to the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto for their first domestic deployment. In response to the move, which began without prior notice from the ministry, more than a hundred protesters gathered outside the camp, demanding the withdrawal of the deployment and the holding of a briefing for residents.

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Lebanon: Death Toll Nears 400 as Israel Strikes Iranian Commanders in Beirut

Israel's military hit Iranian commanders in central Beirut early on Sunday, March 8, marking the first drone strike within the city limits since hostilities resumed last week. Lebanese authorities said nearly 400 people have been killed over the past week as Israel struck a hotel in the capital's city center.

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U.S. helicopter lands at Okinawa baseball field

A U.S. military UH-1 helicopter is pictured on the night of March 6, 2026, following an emergency landing at a baseball field in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, while a youth team was practicing there.

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U.S. helicopter lands at Okinawa baseball field

Photo taken on March 7, 2026, shows a baseball field in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, following an emergency landing of a U.S. military UH-1 helicopter the previous night while a youth team was practicing there.

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U.S. helicopter lands at Okinawa baseball field

Photo taken on the night of March 6, 2026, shows a baseball field in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, following an emergency landing of a U.S. military UH-1 helicopter the same day while a youth team was practicing there.

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Qatar: Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile Attack Over Doha

Qatari air defenses intercepted Iranian missile attacks on Thursday, March 5. Amid loud explosions over Doha, authorities evacuated residents near the US Embassy as a precautionary measure while Iranian retaliatory strikes continued to target not only US military assets in the Gulf but also civilian and energy infrastructure.

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Protest against conscription law in Germany

Young people rally in Berlin on March 5, 2026, to protest against the potential return of military conscription under a new military service law.

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Protest against conscription law in Germany

Young people rally in Berlin on March 5, 2026, to protest against the potential return of military conscription under a new military service law.

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Japan-U.S. Iron Fist joint exercise in Okinawa

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military personnel salute during the opening ceremony of their Iron Fist joint exercise at U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Feb. 23, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. Iron Fist joint exercise in Okinawa

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military personnel pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of their Iron Fist joint exercise at U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Feb. 23, 2026.

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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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Japan's delivery of surveillance radar systems to Philippines

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo (R) shakes hands with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro during a ceremony held in Manila on Feb. 11, 2026, following Japan's delivery of five coastal surveillance radar systems to the Philippine military. In November 2023, Japan agreed to provide grand-in-aid to the Philippines to finance the project.

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"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

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"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

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"Comfort women" statue in Seoul

Members of a South Korean citizens' group rally on Feb. 11, 2026, in front of a statue in Seoul symbolizing "comfort women" forced to work in Japanese wartime military brothels, calling on the Japanese government to apologize.

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U.S. military parachute drill

A member of the U.S. Air Force conducts a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

A member of the U.S. Air Force conducts a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026.

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US: Protesters Gather at Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles to Condemn Support for Iranian Regime

Protesters and supporters of Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, gathered in front of the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 29, to condemn the Turkish government's support for the Islamic Republic. The demonstrators called for the overthrow of the current Iranian regime and urged international leaders, including the U.S. President, to increase political and military pressure to liberate Iran.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

The Taiwanese military conducts an exercise in Taichung, Taiwan, on Jan. 27, 2026.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Photo taken on Jan. 27, 2026, shows a high mobility artillery rocket system during a Taiwanese military exercise in Taichung, Taiwan.

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US: Episode 41 of Kilauea Volcano Eruption Sends Ash to Hilo

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano officially began its 41st eruption on Saturday, January 24, sending lava fountains over 1,500 feet into the air. Falling ash and tephra were reported in communities as far as Hilo.

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM