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Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows staff at the Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo, setting up a net to recapture a wolf shortly after noon on Dec. 28, 2025, following its escape from an enclosure. The European wolf was caught at around 2:20 p.m.

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Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows staff at the Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo, setting up a net to recapture a wolf shortly after noon on Dec. 28, 2025, following its escape from an enclosure. The European wolf was caught at around 2:20 p.m.

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Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows staff at the Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo, setting up a net to recapture a wolf shortly after noon on Dec. 28, 2025, following its escape from an enclosure. The European wolf was caught at around 2:20 p.m.

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[Breaking News]GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

KAGOSHIMA, Japan, Feb. 27 Kyodo - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands. (Kyodo)

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill on remote island

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a joint exercise with U.S. Marine Corps members on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 27, 2025. The Iron Fist exercise is meant to strengthen Japan's capability to defend and recapture its remote islands.

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Opposition Celebrate The End Of Assad Regime - Lebanon

After a week of rapid territorial gains by opposition rebel forces against Bashar al-Assad's regime, the Syrian community in Lebanon celebrates the final recapture of Damascus and Assad’s departure. With 1.8 million Syrians in Lebanon, including 900,000 registered refugees with UNHCR, Bar Elias in the Bekaa Valley became a hub of celebration. Crowds filled the streets, waving Palestinian and Syrian flags, crying, and sharing this historic moment. Portraits of Abu Mohammed al-Joulani were prominently displayed. Bar Elias, Bekaa, Lebanon, on December 8, 2024. Photo by Sandro Basili/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Singa Recapture Celebration - Sudan

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people attending a procession celebrating the recapture of Singa, in Omdurman, Sudan, on November 23, 2024. The Sudanese government on Saturday announced that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Singa, the capital city of Sinnar State in central Sudan, which had been controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Sudan has been gripped by a devastating conflict between the SAF and the RSF since mid-April 2023. According to the most recent update by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, the deadly conflict has resulted in more than 27,000 deaths. Photo by Osman Al-Jundi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Singa Recapture Celebration - Sudan

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people attending a procession celebrating the recapture of Singa, in Omdurman, Sudan, on November 23, 2024. The Sudanese government on Saturday announced that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Singa, the capital city of Sinnar State in central Sudan, which had been controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Sudan has been gripped by a devastating conflict between the SAF and the RSF since mid-April 2023. According to the most recent update by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, the deadly conflict has resulted in more than 27,000 deaths. Photo by Osman Al-Jundi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Singa Recapture Celebration - Sudan

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people attending a procession celebrating the recapture of Singa, in Omdurman, Sudan, on November 23, 2024. The Sudanese government on Saturday announced that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Singa, the capital city of Sinnar State in central Sudan, which had been controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Sudan has been gripped by a devastating conflict between the SAF and the RSF since mid-April 2023. According to the most recent update by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project, the deadly conflict has resulted in more than 27,000 deaths. Photo by Osman Al-Jundi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps carry out a large-size exercise on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (R) and U.S. Marine Corps personnel chat during a large-scale exercise on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel land on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, during a large-scale exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

U.S. Marine Corps personnel land on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, during a large-scale exercise with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drill in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 11, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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GSDF-U.S. Marines joint drills in southwestern Japan

A large-scale exercise of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps is carried out on Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 10, 2024. The Iron Fist exercise includes training for the defense and recapture of remote islands.

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Ceremony marking 73rd anniv. of Incheon landing operations

A South Korean military vessel takes part in a ceremony replicating the 1950 landing operations by the United Nations Forces -- which led to the recapture of Seoul from North Korea during the Korean War -- in the sea off Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 15, 2023, the 73rd anniversary of the operations led by U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur. (Pool photo)

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Ceremony marking 73rd anniv. of Incheon landing operations

South Korean military vessels take part in a ceremony replicating the 1950 landing operations by the United Nations Forces -- which led to the recapture of Seoul from North Korea during the Korean War -- in the sea off Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 15, 2023, the 73rd anniversary of the operations led by U.S. Gen. Douglas MacArthur. (Pool photo)

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Debris-littered street hit by U.S. airstrikes in Iraq

ERBIL, Iraq - Young people watch a battle-torn street of Makhmour, northern Iraq, on Aug. 13, 2014, following U.S. airstrikes against Islamic militants and the ensuing recapture of the town by the Peshmerga forces of Kurdistan.

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U.S. Marine Corps commander on amphibious operations

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Lieutenant General John Wissler, the commanding general of the U.S. III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks about amphibious operations to recapture islands at a study session in Kumamoto City held by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on June 10, 2014.

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JGSD holds seminar on amphibious operations

KUMAMOTO, Japan - The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force holds a study session on amphibious operations to recapture islands on June 10, 2014, in Kumamoto City, inviting Lieutenant General John Wissler, the commanding general of the U.S. III Marine Expeditionary Force, as lecturer.

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Drill to recapture island from enemy forces

AMAMI, Japan - Members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force who participated in a drill to recapture a remote island from enemy forces are seen off Amami-Oshima Island's Setouchi Town, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 22, 2014.

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U.S.-Japan drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Members of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a live-fire drill on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, on June 20, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self-Defense Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Members of the U.S. Marine Corps and Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force conduct a live-fire drill on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, on June 20, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self-Defense Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops get off a GSDF helicopter after it lands on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Photo taken from a helicopter of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force shows GSDF vehicles getting off from an air cushion landing craft of the Maritime Self-Defense Force on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Photo taken from a helicopter of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force shows GSDF vehicles getting off from an air cushion landing craft of the Maritime Self-Defense Force on San Clemente Island off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.

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U.S.-Japan landing drill

SAN DIEGO, United States - Two air cushion landing craft of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force head to San Clemente Island (back) off San Diego, California, during a U.S.-Japan joint landing drill on June 17, 2013. The U.S. forces and Japan's Self Defense-Forces were jointly training for the recapture of remote islands.