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Scene near Lusail Stadium

Scene near Lusail Stadium

People walk near Lusail Stadium in Lusail, which will host the final of the World Cup football tournament in Qatar, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Scene near Lusail Stadium

Scene near Lusail Stadium

Children kick a ball near Lusail Stadium in Lusail, which will host the final of the World Cup football tournament in Qatar, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Scene near Lusail Stadium

Scene near Lusail Stadium

People pose for a photo near Lusail Stadium in Lusail, which will host the final of the World Cup football tournament in Qatar, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Doha ahead of World Cup

Doha ahead of World Cup

People gather in front of a monument for the World Cup in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament starting on Nov. 20.

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Doha ahead of World Cup

Doha ahead of World Cup

Photo taken in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, shows people gathering near a countdown clock for the World Cup football finals, starting on Nov. 20.

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World Cup referee Yamashita

World Cup referee Yamashita

Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita (front), one of three female referees at the World Cup finals in Qatar, trains in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament starting on Nov. 20.

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Doha ahead of World Cup

Doha ahead of World Cup

Officials riding camels patrol in downtown Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the World Cup football finals starting on Nov. 20.

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Football: new AI system for accurate offside decisions at World Cup

Football: new AI system for accurate offside decisions at World Cup

An official explains in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, a new AI system developed by FIFA for quicker and accurate offside decisions by video assistant referees at the World Cup football finals in Qatar starting on Nov. 20.

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IAEA special coordinator Caruso

IAEA special coordinator Caruso

Gustavo Caruso, director and coordinator at the International Atomic Energy Agency's Department of Nuclear Safety and Security, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2022. In Japan, IAEA officials and international nuclear experts evaluated the safety of Japan's plan to discharge treated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant containing trace amounts of tritium into the sea.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

(From L) Japan's Risa Kiryu, Hikaru Mori, Megu Uyama and Narumi Tamura pose after winning bronze in the women's team final during the trampoline world championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

Megu Uyama of Japan competes in the women's team final during the trampoline world championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

Hikaru Mori of Japan competes in the women's team final during the trampoline world championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Speed skating: Takagi finishes 2nd in 1,000

Speed skating: Takagi finishes 2nd in 1,000

Japan's Miho Takagi reacts after competing in the women's 1,000 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet in Heerenveen, Netherlands, on Nov. 18, 2022. She won silver.

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Speed skating: Takagi gets silver in 1,000 meters

Speed skating: Takagi gets silver in 1,000 meters

Japan's Miho Takagi competes en route to winning silver in the women's 1,000 meters at a World Cup speed skating meet in Heerenveen, Netherlands, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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COP27 climate summit

COP27 climate summit

An environmental activist calls for the phased ending of fossil fuels at the venue of the COP27 U.N. climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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COP27 climate summit

COP27 climate summit

Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2022, shows the venue of the COP27 U.N. climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

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COP27 climate summit

COP27 climate summit

Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2022, shows a plenary session of the COP27 U.N. climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

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Doha ahead of World Cup

Doha ahead of World Cup

People walk in Souq Waqif market in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football World Cup finals kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Football: World Cup Japan squad

Football: World Cup Japan squad

Japan national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks to the media during his team's World Cup training camp in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Football: World Cup Japan squad

Football: World Cup Japan squad

Japan national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks to the media during his team's World Cup training camp in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Football: World Cup Japan squad

Football: World Cup Japan squad

Japan national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu (L) speaks to the media during his team's World Cup training camp in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Football: World Cup Japan squad

Football: World Cup Japan squad

Japan national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu (C) speaks to the media during his team's World Cup training camp in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Football: World Cup Japan squad

Football: World Cup Japan squad

Japan national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu runs during his team's World Cup training camp in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Football: World Cup Spain squad

Football: World Cup Spain squad

Members of Spain's World Cup squad, including Pedri (2nd from R), train in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Football: World Cup Japan squad

Football: World Cup Japan squad

Japan national football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu runs during his team's World Cup training camp in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Football: World Cup Japan squad

Football: World Cup Japan squad

Members of Japan's World Cup squad train in Doha on Nov. 18, 2022, ahead of the football tournament kicking off on Nov. 20.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese figure skater Kazuki Tomono performs in the men's short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese figure skater Shoma Uno falls while performing a jump in the men's short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese figure skater Sota Yamamoto performs in the men's short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese figure skater Shoma Uno performs in the men's short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese ice dancers Kana Muramoto (L) and Daisuke Takahashi perform their rhythm dance at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara (down) perform in the short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese ice dancers Misato Komatsubara and Takeru Komatsubara (down) perform their rhythm dance at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese figure skater Rion Sumiyoshi performs in the women's short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese figure skater Rinka Watanabe performs in the women's short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

South Korean figure skater Kim Ye Lim performs in the women's short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Figure Skating: NHK Trophy

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto performs in the women's short program at the NHK Trophy at Makomanai Sekisuiheim Ice Arena in Sapporo, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Doha ahead of World Cup

Doha ahead of World Cup

Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita, one of three women to officiate at this year's FIFA men's World Cup, waves her hand at the camera after a referee training session in Qatar's capital city Doha on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Doha ahead of World Cup

Doha ahead of World Cup

Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita (3rd from back), one of three women to officiate at this year's FIFA men's World Cup, takes part in a referee training session in Qatar's capital city Doha on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Doha ahead of World Cup

Doha ahead of World Cup

Japan's Yoshimi Yamashita, one of three women to officiate at this year's FIFA men's World Cup, takes part in a referee training session in Qatar's capital city Doha on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Doha ahead of World Cup

Doha ahead of World Cup

Two Japanese football fans jump with excitement near the Khalifa International Stadium, where Japan's first World Cup match will be played, in Qatar's capital city Doha on Nov. 18, 2022.

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N. Korea's missile launch

N. Korea's missile launch

A roadside screen in Tokyo displays a news report about North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile on Nov. 18, 2022.

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N. Korea's missile launch

N. Korea's missile launch

A roadside screen in Tokyo displays a news report about North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile on Nov. 18, 2022.

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Japan Defense Minister Hamada on N. Korea's missile launch

Japan Defense Minister Hamada on N. Korea's missile launch

Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada speaks to reporters at the ministry in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2022, about North Korea firing a ballistic missile.

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APEC summit in Bangkok

APEC summit in Bangkok

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) attends an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Bangkok on Nov. 18, 2022.

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APEC summit in Bangkok

APEC summit in Bangkok

Chinese President Xi Jinping attends an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Bangkok on Nov. 18, 2022. (Pool photo)

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APEC summit in Bangkok

APEC summit in Bangkok

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) attends an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Bangkok on Nov. 18, 2022.

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APEC summit in Bangkok

APEC summit in Bangkok

An Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit is held in Bangkok on Nov. 18, 2022.

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APEC summit in Bangkok

APEC summit in Bangkok

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha shake hands as they greet each other during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Bangkok on Nov. 18, 2022. (Pool photo)

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APEC summit in Bangkok

APEC summit in Bangkok

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wave as they greet each other during an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Bangkok on Nov. 18, 2022. (Pool photo)

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