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Princess Aiko visits exhibition of masterpieces by Dutch artists

Japanese Princess Aiko (3rd from L) poses for a photo in front of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring at an exhibition of masterpieces by 17th-century Dutch artists at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka on Aug. 20, 2026, a day ahead of its opening to the general public. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko visits exhibition of masterpieces by Dutch artists

Japanese Princess Aiko poses for a photo in front of Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring at an exhibition of masterpieces by 17th-century Dutch artists at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka on Aug. 20, 2026, a day ahead of its opening to the general public. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko visits exhibition of masterpieces by Dutch artists

Japanese Princess Aiko (L) looks at Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring at an exhibition of masterpieces by 17th-century Dutch artists at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art in Osaka on Aug. 20, 2026, a day ahead of its opening to the general public. (Pool photo)

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores 2

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available.

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Indonesia: M7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Damages Buildings on Flores

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Flores island in eastern Indonesia early on Saturday, August 15. A tsunami warning was issued, urging coastal residents to move to higher ground. Officials said damage to homes and public facilities had been reported though no casualty figures were yet available. This video shows a church that collapsed due to the quake in East Manggarai.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in Chiba

Stranded travelers rest in sleeping bags at Narita airport in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, after torrential rain overnight caused flight cancellations and disruption of public transportation.

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[Breaking News]Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

KUMAMOTO, Japan, Aug. 10 Kyodo - Video taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its expected reopening to the public, possibly on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28. (Kyodo)

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

Travelers stand in long lines to board public transportation at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 14, 2026, after being stranded there overnight by torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of the prefecture.

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Aftermath of torrential rain in eastern Japan

People take shelter at the Chiba prefectural government office building, opened to stranded commuters, in Chiba, east of Tokyo, in the early morning of Aug. 14, 2026, as public transportation services remain suspended following overnight torrential rain. Japan's weather agency issued its highest Level 5 warning for downpours in parts of Chiba Prefecture.

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Torrential rain pounds Chiba Pref.

People stay at a makeshift evacuation center set up at the Chiba prefectural government office in the city of Chiba near Tokyo on Aug. 13, 2026, as public transportation is disrupted following torrential rain that pounded the region.

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Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Visitors head to the donjon of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, as the castle reopens to the public the same day following a hiatus in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Visitors head to the donjon of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, as the castle reopens to the public the same day following a hiatus in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Visitors head to the donjon of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, as the castle reopens to the public the same day following a hiatus in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Quake-hit Kumamoto Castle reopens to public

Visitors head to the donjon of Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026, as the castle reopens to the public the same day following a hiatus in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the region on July 28.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (C) takes part in a dialogue with about 100 members of the Japanese public on a live TBS television program in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2000. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its planned reopening to the public on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its planned reopening to the public on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its planned reopening to the public on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its expected reopening to the public, possibly on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its expected reopening to the public, possibly on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on Aug. 10, 2026, shows collapsed stone walls at Kumamoto Castle in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, ahead of its expected reopening to the public, possibly on Aug. 13. The castle closed immediately after a powerful earthquake struck the region on July 28.

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Brazil: Chemical Plant Fire Triggers Explosions in Itaquaquecetuba, São Paulo State

A massive fire broke out at a chemical solvent plant in Itaquaquecetuba, Greater São Paulo, on Tuesday, August 4. The blaze, which triggered explosions and spread to a public road, destroyed several vehicles but caused no injuries beyond one man treated for respiratory discomfort.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Junior high school students from across Japan participate in a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at raising public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s. (Kyodo)

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks to junior high school students from across Japan during a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at enhancing public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Junior high school students from across Japan participate in a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at raising public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Junior high school students from across Japan participate in a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at raising public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks to junior high school students from across Japan during a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at enhancing public awareness, especially among young people, of North Korea's abduction of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s.

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Junior high school student meeting on abductions by N. Korea

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea, speaks to junior high school students from across Japan during a government-sponsored meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026, aimed at raising public awareness, especially among young people, of the abduction issue. Yokota is a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at the age of 13.

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China: Squirrel Runs Through Beijing Subway Train

On July 31, 2026, a small squirrel scurried through a subway train heading to Beijing's Fangshan district, surprising the tired, quiet passengers aboard. Believed to be a wild squirrel living near the station, it darted around briefly before disappearing. Chinese netizens found the unexpected rider amusing, calling it bold for exploring public transport.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 4 Kyodo - A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka. (Kyodo)

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear is pictured in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear swims in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Polar bear at Osaka zoo

A polar bear is pictured in her new home at Osaka Tennoji Zoo on Aug. 4, 2026, the first day of public display in the enclosure in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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ICC President Akane calls for support

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks during an event in Osaka on July 27, 2026, calling for public support amid a campaign by the United States to dismantle the ICC.

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ICC President Akane calls for support

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks during an event in Osaka on July 27, 2026, calling for public support amid a campaign by the United States to dismantle the ICC.

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