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Chinese border city Dandong

Chinese border city Dandong

Photo taken from the Chinese side of the Yalu River in Dandong shows a building near Sinuiju in northwestern North Korea on March 24, 2026.

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Chinese border city Dandong

Chinese border city Dandong

Photo taken from a sightseeing ship on the Chinese side of the Yalu River in Dandong shows buildings near Sinuiju, northwestern North Korea, in March 2026.

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Chinese border city Dandong

Chinese border city Dandong

Photo taken from the Chinese side of the Yalu River in Dandong in March 2026 shows buildings near Sinuiju, northwestern North Korea.

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Chinese border city Dandong

Chinese border city Dandong

Photo taken from the Chinese side of the Yalu River in Dandong in March 2026 shows buildings near Sinuiju, northwestern North Korea.

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Humanoid robot learning athlete's running techniques

Humanoid robot learning athlete's running techniques

Elite long-distance runner Asahi Kuroda runs with a humanoid robot developed by GMO Internet Group at an athletic field in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 2, 2026. The company is developing a humanoid robot that can be deployed in manufacturing processes by having robots learn athletes' running techniques.

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Humanoid robot learning athlete's running techniques

Humanoid robot learning athlete's running techniques

Elite long-distance runner Asahi Kuroda runs with a humanoid robot developed by GMO Internet Group at an athletic field in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 2, 2026. The company is developing a humanoid robot that can be deployed in manufacturing processes by having robots learn athletes' running techniques.

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Serbia: Novi Sad Rallies in Solidarity With University of Belgrade After Police Raid

Hundreds of residents, professors, and students gathered in front of the University of Novi Sad's rectorate on Tuesday evening in solidarity with the University of Belgrade, after police entered the Belgrade rectorate earlier that day as part of an investigation into a student's death on March 26. Unlike the protests in Belgrade, no police were present near the Novi Sad campus.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko at concert

Japan Crown Princess Kiko at concert

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from L) attends a concert for listeners of all ages, including infants, at a hall in Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on March 31, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko at concert

Japan Crown Princess Kiko at concert

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko attends a concert for listeners of all ages, including infants, at a hall in Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on March 31, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting at Atlanta Apartment Near Atlantic Station

On Monday, March 30, a shooting inside an apartment near Atlantic Station in Atlanta left one person dead and two others injured. Police responded to the 17th Street Lofts on 18th Street NW, where three people were found with gunshot wounds, and no suspects had been identified as of the time of the report.

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US: Businesses Evacuated as Vegetation Fire Breaks Out Near San Diego River in Santee

On Sunday, March 29, the Santee Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire near the San Diego River in Santee. Walmart, Michaels, and other nearby businesses were evacuated, though no residential evacuations were ordered, and forward progress was halted. No injuries or structural damage were reported, and the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

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Japan: Tokyo Peace Fest Draws 1,400 in Protest Against Constitutional Revision and War

Around 1,400 people gathered near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on Saturday, March 28, for a rally called "Peace Fest — No to War and Dictatorship," where participants sang anime songs related to peace and called for peace and constitutionalism. Demonstrators protested against Prime Minister Takaichi's push for constitutional revision and the incident involving a Self-Defense Forces member who entered the Chinese Embassy.

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UNRWA chief Lazzarini

UNRWA chief Lazzarini

Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner general of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, speaks during an online interview on March 26, 2026.

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Air Japan's final flight

Air Japan's final flight

Crew members of Air Japan, a medium-priced international flight brand launched by ANA Holdings Inc. in February 2024 that has financially underperformed, pose at Narita airport near Tokyo on March 28, 2026, before the brand's final flight bound for Bangkok.

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Air Japan's final flight

Air Japan's final flight

Photo taken at Narita airport near Tokyo on March 28, 2026, shows a plane of Air Japan, a medium-priced international flight brand launched by ANA Holdings Inc. in February 2024 that has financially underperformed. The brand's final flight bound for Bangkok departed the airport the same day, after carrying about 960,000 people in two years.

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Japan: Vehicle Fire on Tokyo Metropolitan Expressway Causes Multiple Road Closures

A vehicle caught fire on the Metropolitan Expressway near Sangenjaya Exit in central Tokyo on Friday, March 27, at around 6:05 p.m., causing closures on multiple sections including the Shibuya Route and the Central Circular Route.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail, Damaging Winds and Tornado Threat to Midwest

Severe thunderstorms swept across the Midwest on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing large hail, damaging winds, and tornado threats to Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The National Weather Service issued watches and warnings across the region. Hail as large as baseball-sized was reported in some areas, while wind gusts reached up to 75 mph in parts of Central Illinois. Tornado watches were also issued for parts of Ohio. By midnight, the storms began to exit the region, leaving behind localized flooding and a sharp drop in temperatures.

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US: Large Fire Near Newark Liberty International Airport Sends Thick Smoke Into Sky

A large fire broke out near Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Thursday, March 26, 2026, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky visible across the region. Firefighters were called to 635 Delancy Street in Newark at about 2:48 p.m., where an outdoor fire had spread to an occupied building. Everyone inside was able to evacuate safely and no injuries were reported. The blaze was brought under control at about 4:30 p.m., and its cause remains under investigation. No flights in or out of Newark Airport were affected by the fire.

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Japan-France talks in France

Japan-France talks in France

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (L) shakes hands with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot during a meeting held on the sidelines of a meeting of Group of Seven foreign ministers in Cernay-la-Ville near Paris on March 26, 2026.

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Japan-Britain talks in France

Japan-Britain talks in France

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper during a meeting held on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of Seven foreign ministers in Cernay-la-Ville near Paris on March 26, 2026.

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Japan foreign minister in France

Japan foreign minister in France

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (front, R) holds talks with European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (front, L) in Cernay-la-Ville near Paris on March 26, 2026.

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows the Seibu department store logo on its storefront in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the Seibu department store near Shibuya's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the store near the area's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the store near the area's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

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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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US: Thousands Evacuated in Oahu as Another Kona Low Triggers Catastrophic Flooding 2

Thousands of residents near a dam in the northern part of Oahu were ordered to evacuate on Friday, March 20, as another Kona Low storm triggered catastrophic flooding in the area, with officials warning that the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam was at risk of imminent failure.

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US: Thousands Evacuated in Oahu as Another Kona Low Triggers Catastrophic Flooding 3

Thousands of residents near a dam in the northern part of Oahu were ordered to evacuate on Friday, March 20, as another Kona Low storm triggered catastrophic flooding in the area, with officials warning that the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam was at risk of imminent failure.

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US: Thousands Evacuated in Oahu as Another Kona Low Triggers Catastrophic Flooding 4

Thousands of residents near a dam in the northern part of Oahu were ordered to evacuate on Friday, March 20, as another Kona Low storm triggered catastrophic flooding in the area, with officials warning that the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam was at risk of imminent failure.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japan PM Takaichi wraps up her U.S. trip

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves before getting on board a Japanese government plane at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on March 20, 2026, to return home.

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L, front) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L, front) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japan PM Takaichi at Arlington cemetery

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) visits Arlington National Cemetery near Washington on March 20, 2026. (Pool photo)

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