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Executives of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

Executives of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party pose for a photo at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2026, after a reshuffle. From left are election strategy chief Yasutoshi Nishimura, General Council chair Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japanese Prime Minister and LDP President Sanae Takaichi, Vice President Taro Aso, Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki and policy council chief Takayuki Kobayashi.

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Chubu Electric President Hayashi

Chubu Electric Power Co. President Kingo Hayashi apologizes over the utility's seismic data manipulation scandal during the screening for restarting reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant, as he meets Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki at the prefectural government headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Sept. 15, 2026. The Hamaoka nuclear complex is located in the prefecture.

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Chubu Electric President Hayashi

Chubu Electric Power Co. President Kingo Hayashi (L) apologizes over the utility's seismic data manipulation scandal during the screening for restarting reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant, as he meets Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki at the prefectural government headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Sept. 15, 2026. The Hamaoka nuclear complex is located in the prefecture.

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Chubu Electric President Hayashi

Chubu Electric Power Co. President Kingo Hayashi apologizes over the utility's seismic data manipulation scandal during the screening for restarting reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant, as he meets Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki at the prefectural government headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Sept. 15, 2026. The Hamaoka nuclear complex is located in the prefecture.

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Chubu Electric President Hayashi

Chubu Electric Power Co. President Kingo Hayashi (R) meets Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki at the prefectural government headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Sept. 15, 2026, over the utility's seismic data manipulation scandal during the screening for restarting reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in the prefecture.

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Chubu Electric President Hayashi

Chubu Electric Power Co. President Kingo Hayashi meets Shizuoka Governor Yasutomo Suzuki at the prefectural government headquarters in the central Japan city of Shizuoka on Sept. 15, 2026, over the utility's seismic data manipulation scandal during the screening for restarting reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in the prefecture.

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Japan Diet group urges gov't action on U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Former Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (2nd from L), co-head of a cross-party parliamentary group promoting human rights diplomacy, and its members are pictured after submitting a statement to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (2nd from R) in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, urging the Japanese government to demand the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump immediately withdraw its sanctions on International Criminal Court head Tomoko Akane. The move came after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the U.S. action as "very unfortunate," prompting criticism that Tokyo's response was weak.

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Japan Diet group urges gov't action on U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Former Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (2nd from R), co-head of a cross-party parliamentary group promoting human rights diplomacy, submits a statement to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (R) in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, urging the Japanese government to demand the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump immediately withdraw its sanctions on International Criminal Court head Tomoko Akane. The move comes after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the U.S. action as "very unfortunate," prompting criticism that Tokyo's response was weak.

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Japan Diet group urges gov't action on U.S. sanctions on ICC chief

Former Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (7th from L), co-head of a cross-party parliamentary group promoting human rights diplomacy, and its members are pictured after submitting a statement to Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (8th from L) in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, urging the Japanese government to demand the U.S. administration of President Donald Trump immediately withdraw its sanctions on International Criminal Court head Tomoko Akane. The move came after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi described the U.S. action as "very unfortunate," prompting criticism that Tokyo's response was weak.

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Ireland: Thousands Protest Trump Visit in Dublin 2

Thousands of people marched through Dublin on Saturday, September 12, protesting against US President Donald Trump's two-day visit to Ireland.

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Ireland: Thousands Protest Trump Visit in Dublin

Thousands of people marched through Dublin on Saturday, September 12, protesting against US President Donald Trump's two-day visit to Ireland.

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[Breaking News]U.S. special representatives Witkoff, Kushner in Kyiv

KYIV, Ukraine, Sept. 7 Kyodo - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy greets U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, ahead of talks in Kyiv on Sept. 6, 2026. (Kyodo)

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U.S. special representatives Witkoff, Kushner in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (front, L) greets U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff (front, R) and Jared Kushner (back, C), U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, ahead of talks in Kyiv on Sept. 6, 2026.

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U.S. special representatives Witkoff, Kushner in Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (front, L) greets U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff (front, R) and Jared Kushner (back, C), U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law, ahead of talks in Kyiv on Sept. 6, 2026.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, delivers a speech online at an event in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, vowing to continue the Hague-based judicial body's work despite U.S. sanctions imposed on her and other court officials.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, delivers a speech online at an event in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, vowing to continue the Hague-based judicial body's work despite U.S. sanctions imposed on her and other court officials.

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U.N. assembly president Baerbock at press conference

U.N. General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock holds a press conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 3, 2026.

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Sawa inducted into Japan Football Hall of Fame

Homare Sawa, a member of the 2011 Women's World Cup-winning Japan football team, poses with Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto during a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, to induct her and two others into the Japan Football Hall of Fame.

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Sawa inducted into Japan Football Hall of Fame

Homare Sawa, a member of the 2011 Women's World Cup-winning Japan football team, receives a plaque from Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto during a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, to induct her and two others into the Japan Football Hall of Fame.

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Sushiro to open 1st U.S. outlet near Times Square

Masahiro Yamamoto, president of Food and Life Companies Ltd., operator of the Sushiro conveyor-belt sushi chain, holds a briefing in New York on Aug. 31, 2026, as its first U.S. outlet is set to open in October near Times Square.

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Pacific Islands Forum summit

Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. speaks during the opening ceremony of the four-day summit of the Pacific Islands Forum in Koror, Palau, on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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Unification Church leader sentenced to 2 years

Unification Church leader Han Hak Ja arrives in a wheelchair at the Seoul Central District Court in Seoul on Aug. 31, 2026, for a sentencing hearing. The 83-year-old was sentenced to two years on corruption charges, including bribing the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol. (Pool photo)

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Interview with IPC chief Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Aug. 29, 2026. He said he hopes to see Tokyo host another Paralympics.

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Interview with IPC chief Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Aug. 29, 2026. He said he hopes to see Tokyo host another Paralympics.

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Interview with IPC chief Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Aug. 29, 2026. He said he hopes to see Tokyo host another Paralympics.

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Interview with IPC chief Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Aug. 29, 2026. He said he hopes to see Tokyo host another Paralympics.

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IPC head Parsons in Tokyo

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons chats with a teen wheelchair basketball player at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Aug. 28, 2026.

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IPC head Parsons meets with Tokyo governor

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons (L) meets with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the capital on Aug. 28, 2026.

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Kioxia president meets with PM Takaichi

Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Hiroo Ota speaks to the media following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026.

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Kioxia president meets with PM Takaichi

Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Hiroo Ota speaks to the media following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets with top executives of chipmakers

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) meets with Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Hiroo Ota (C) and Sandisk Corp. Chairman David Goeckeler at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026.

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Kioxia president meets with PM Takaichi

Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Hiroo Ota speaks to the media following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets with top executives of chipmakers

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) poses for a photo with Kioxia Holdings Corp. President Hiroo Ota (C) and Sandisk Corp. Chairman David Goeckeler at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2026.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, speaks during an online press conference organized by the Japan National Press Club on Aug. 26, 2026. Akane said she will resist U.S. sanctions against her and defend the Hague-based judicial body amid mounting pressure from Washington.

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China President Xi meets Jordan King Abdullah II

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein extend hands for a handshake at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Aug. 24, 2026. China and Jordan issued a joint statement, underscoring the importance of upholding the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and reaching a comprehensive solution through dialogue and negotiation. (Pool photo)

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Ukraine's 35th Independence Day

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham (L) delivers a speech at a ceremony to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence alongside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) in Kyiv on Aug. 24, 2026.

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Ukraine's 35th Independence Day

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham (L) delivers a speech at a ceremony to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence alongside Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) in Kyiv on Aug. 24, 2026.

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Japan vows $10 mil. to development bank for Latin America, Caribbean

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (R) shakes hands with Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2026. Japan pledged an additional $10 million to the IDB, a key financing source for states in Latin America and the Caribbean, to fund steps in areas such as critical minerals to enhance economic security.

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Japan vows $10 mil. to development bank for Latin America, Caribbean

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (R) shakes hands with Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2026. Japan pledged an additional $10 million to the IDB, a key financing source for states in Latin America and the Caribbean, to fund steps in areas such as critical minerals to enhance economic security.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy holds a press conference in Kyiv on Aug. 23, 2026.

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Taiwanese president in Kinmen

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks during a visit to Taiwan-controlled Kinmen, a group of islands located just off the Chinese coast, on Aug. 23, 2026.

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Taiwanese president in Kinmen

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks during a visit to Taiwan-controlled Kinmen, a group of islands located just off the Chinese coast, on Aug. 23, 2026.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) attend a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion. Paraguay's President Santiago Pena (3rd from L) and his wife Leticia Ocampos (2nd from L) alto attended.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Paraguay's President Santiago Pena and his wife Leticia Ocampos for a trade fair and photo exhibition held to mark 90 years of Japanese immigration to the South American country on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko visit Palacio de Lopez in Asuncion to meet with Paraguay's President Santiago Pena on Aug. 20, 2026, during an official visit to the South American country.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko visit Palacio de Lopez in Asuncion to meet with Paraguay's President Santiago Pena on Aug. 20, 2026, during an official visit to the South American country.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko visit Palacio de Lopez in Asuncion to meet with Paraguay's President Santiago Pena on Aug. 20, 2026, during an official visit to the South American country. (Pool Photo)

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (C, L) and Crown Princess Kiko meet with Paraguay's President Santiago Pena and his wife Leticia Ocampos at Palacio de Lopez in Asuncion on Aug. 20, 2026, during their official trip to the South American country.