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Japan to release extra oil reserve from May

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) speaks at a meeting of ministers held at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026, to address the Middle East crisis. Takaichi revealed at the meeting that Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May.

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Japan to release extra oil reserve from May

Cabinet ministers discuss measures to deal with the Middle East crisis in a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed at the meeting that Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May.

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Japan to release extra oil reserve from May

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a meeting of ministers held at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026, to address the Middle East crisis. Takaichi revealed at the meeting that Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May.

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Japan to release extra oil reserve from May

Cabinet ministers discuss measures to deal with the Middle East crisis in a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed at the meeting that Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May.

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Ireland: Fuel Protests Block Dublin Streets for Second Day Over Iran-Linked Price Hikes

Fuel protests disrupted traffic and cross-border travel in Ireland for a second consecutive day, with slow-moving convoys blocking key roads in Dublin and other urban areas. In the capital, protesters blocked O'Connell Bridge and the North and South Quays, disrupting traffic along the city's main thoroughfare. The protests are against high fuel prices, which demonstrators attribute to the ongoing US and Israeli conflict with Iran.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto is greeted by his teammates in the dugout after leaving the mound in the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers leaves the mound in the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 7, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Blue Jays

Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Los Angeles Dodgers leaves the mound in the middle of the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 7, 2026.

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Ireland: Fuel Protest Convoys Cause Widespread Traffic Disruption Across Country

Fuel protests caused major traffic disruption across Ireland, with slow-moving convoys on main roads leading to Dublin and other cities. Gas prices have surged, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict.

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Ireland: Trucks Roll Out of Kinnegad Toward Dublin in Fuel Protest

Fuel protests caused major traffic disruption across Ireland, with slow-moving convoys on main roads leading to Dublin and other cities. Gas prices have surged, due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Middle East conflict. This video shows trucks pulling out of Kinnegad to join the protest.

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Indonesia: Man Fearlessly Grabs Snake With Bare Hands in Middle of Road

On March 23, 2026, in Indonesia, a video captured a young man confidently seizing a snake with his bare hands in the middle of a road. Without hesitation, he lifted the snake and began swinging it in wide arcs, displaying remarkable control and composure.

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[Breaking News]Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

TOKYO, Japan, April 3 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since. (Kyodo)

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

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G7 meeting on ways to stabilize global energy market

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa meets the press in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, following an online meeting of the Group of Seven energy ministers to discuss ways to stabilize the volatile global energy market amid the continuing Middle East crisis.

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G7 meeting on ways to stabilize global energy market

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama meets the press in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, following an online Group of Seven finance meeting to discuss ways to stabilize the volatile global energy market amid the continuing Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

TOKYO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Tokyo Marchers Mark Land Day in Protest Against Israeli-US Aggression

Protesters gathered at two locations across Tokyo on Saturday, March 28, demonstrating against the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran and calling on the Japanese government to take a stronger stance for peace. Demonstrators marched through the streets carrying placards and light sticks, chanting slogans. At a rally held in front of Shinjuku Station,1,400 people gathered to voice their opposition. A separate demonstration was held in front of the National Diet Building, drawing approximately 3,000 participants including online attendees, according to organizers.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight 7

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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Japan: Thousands Gather in Tokyo to Oppose Constitutional Amendment and Hormuz Deployment

Around 24,000 people gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo on Wednesday, March 25, to protest against war and constitutional revision, calling for the protection of Japan's pacifist constitution and urging the government not to deploy the Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz. Demonstrators holding placards and colorful glow sticks in various shapes filled the streets in scenes resembling an outdoor concert.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight 5

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight 6

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight 4

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight 3

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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UAE: Powerful Storm Batters Emirates With Heavy Rain, Flooding and Lightning Overnight

A powerful storm system swept across the UAE, bringing heavy rain, lightning, hail, and strong winds to multiple emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, March 26 into Friday, March 27. The overnight heavy rain flooded roads across Dubai, leaving some motorists stranded and disrupting the morning commute.

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Philippines: Commuters Stranded as Jeepney Drivers Take Day Off for Government Cash Handout

Commuters in Quezon City faced severe transportation disruptions on the morning of March 25, 2026, after large numbers of jeepney drivers took the day off to collect government cash aid amid the rising cost of fuel caused by the conflict in the Middle East. With far fewer jeepneys on the road, bus stops were overwhelmed with passengers — some estimating crowds up to ten times the usual size. This footage shows many commuters forced to walk two or three stops ahead of their regular stop in an attempt to board buses before they filled up.

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Qatar: Thunderstorm Lights Up Night Sky Over Doha 2

Stunning lightning illuminated the night sky over Doha, Qatar, on the evening of March 25, 2026, as a thunderstorm rolls through the region.

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Qatar: Thunderstorm Lights Up Night Sky Over Doha

Stunning lightning illuminated the night sky over Doha, Qatar, on the evening of March 25, 2026, as a thunderstorm rolls through the region.

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UAE: Heavy Storms Bring Near Year’s Worth of Rain to Abu Dhabi and Ajman

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms caused road disruptions across the UAE on Tuesday, March 24, with parts of Abu Dhabi and Ajman recording nearly a year's worth of rain. The National Centre of Meteorology forecast more unstable weather to continue until at least Friday.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

The Japanese government holds an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,000 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Kuwait: Air Raid Sirens Blare During Eid al-Fitr Prayers as Iran Targets US Assets

Air raid sirens sounded across Kuwait City on Friday, March 20, as Iran targeted US assets with missiles and drones. Footage showed the alerts going off during the call to Eid al-Fitr prayers at a mosque.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision 2

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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Saudi Arabia: Dust Storms and Flash Floods Batter Multiple Regions on Last Day of Ramadan

Destructive dust storms swept through multiple regions of Saudi Arabia on Thursday, March 19, the last day of Ramadan, with strong winds severely reducing visibility, while other parts of the Kingdom were hit by heavy thunderstorms, hail, and flash floods. The National Center of Meteorology warned of continued atmospheric instability across the affected regions.

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Japan: Crowds Gather Outside Parliament to Protest Iran War and Constitutional Revision

On Thursday, March 19, thousands of people gathered near Japan's National Diet Building in Tokyo, waving light sticks to protest against the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, as well as moves toward constitutional revision in Japan.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,600 points in the morning of March 19, 2026, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,600 points in the morning of March 19, 2026, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,600 points in the morning of March 19, 2026, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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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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Gasoline prices surging in Japan

A price board at a gas station in Moriguchi in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, shows regular gasoline at 182 yen ($1.15) per liter on March 18, 2026, amid the continued Middle East crisis.

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Gasoline prices surging in Japan

A price board at a gas station in Moriguchi in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, shows regular gasoline at 182 yen ($1.15) per liter on March 18, 2026, amid the continued Middle East crisis.

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Saudi Arabia: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Strike Riyadh

Moderate to heavy rain with strong winds hit Riyadh early Tuesday, March 17.