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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

People protest near Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on the evening of March 8, 2026, ahead of the scheduled arrival of a GSDF vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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Long-range missile launcher to be deployed in Japan

Police officers stand guard near Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on the evening of March 8, 2026, ahead of the scheduled arrival of a GSDF vehicle carrying a long-range missile launcher. The Type 12 surface-to-ship missile, which can fly about 1,000 kilometers and is deemed to have counterattack capability, will be deployed at the camp by the end of March, marking a turning point in Japan's exclusively defense-oriented postwar security policy.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title 2

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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US: Thousands Celebrate in Seattle as Seahawks Win Second Super Bowl Title

Thousands of Seattle Seahawks fans poured into the city’s streets on Sunday night, February 8, to celebrate the team’s 29–13 win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. Supporters gathered around Lumen Field and Pioneer Square, chanting, setting off fireworks and celebrating late into the night. The victory marked the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl title, with a parade and ceremony scheduled in downtown Seattle on Wednesday.

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General election in Japan

A police officer patrols with a dog in Saga Prefecture, southwestern Japan, as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to make a stump speech there on Feb. 5, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Eve of PM Takaichi's Diet dissolution

Photo taken on Jan. 22, 2026, shows Japan's parliament building in Tokyo on the eve of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's scheduled dissolution of the House of Representatives for a snap general election.

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Eve of PM Takaichi's Diet dissolution

Photo taken on Jan. 22, 2026, shows Japan's parliament building in Tokyo on the eve of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's scheduled dissolution of the House of Representatives for a snap general election.

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Eve of PM Takaichi's Diet dissolution

Photo taken on Jan. 22, 2026, shows Japan's parliament building in Tokyo on the eve of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's scheduled dissolution of the House of Representatives for a snap general election.

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Eve of PM Takaichi's Diet dissolution

Photo taken on Jan. 22, 2026, shows Japan's parliament building in Tokyo on the eve of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's scheduled dissolution of the House of Representatives for a snap general election.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Honda to launch electric motorbikes in Vietnam

Honda Motor Co.'s Vietnamese unit, Honda Vietnam Co., announces the sale of the UC3 electric motorcycle in Vietnam during a ceremony held in the capital Hanoi on Jan. 10, 2026. Honda will sell the bike in one of the world's most polluted cities from June 2026, ahead of Vietnam's scheduled traffic restrictions of gasoline-powered motorbikes in July.

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Honda to launch electric motorbikes in Vietnam

Honda Motor Co.'s Vietnamese unit, Honda Vietnam Co., announces the sale of the UC3 electric motorcycle in Vietnam during a ceremony held in the capital Hanoi on Jan. 10, 2026. Honda will sell the bike in one of the world's most polluted cities from June 2026, ahead of Vietnam's scheduled traffic restrictions of gasoline-powered motorbikes in July.

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other historic colorways. For h

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand and Victor Wembanyama during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other his

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other historic colorways. For h

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Tom Selleck Aboard USS Ronald Reagan

Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan, left, and actor Tom Selleck, center, discuss homeporting for USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group One, Rear Admiral Robert Moeller on July 22, 2004. Homeporting ceremonies for the United States Navy’s newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier are scheduled for July 23, 2004, and will host various dignitaries, including Nancy Reagan, members of the Congress, state officials and various celebrities. Reagan is commanded by Captain James A. Symonds. While in transit, the ship visited the ports of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Valparaiso, Chile, and Callao, Peru. Mandatory Photo by Stefanie Broughton / USN via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

An official of the Union Election Commission displays a ballot to count during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

NARA, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Video taken Dec. 18, 2025, shows the Nara District Court in Nara, western Japan, ahead of the trial of a man indicted for fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in 2022. Prosecutors are scheduled to deliver their closing arguments and present a sentencing recommendation for the defendant. (Kyodo)

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France: Farmers’ Protests Against Mercosur Expand Across Country, Motorway Blockages Continue

Thousands of European farmers are gathering in Brussels today, December 18, to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal during a high-stakes European Council summit. In France, the unrest has escalated with motorways being blocked and protests expanding toward major ski resort access routes just ahead of tomorrow's scheduled vote on the agreement. This surge in mobilization follows a massive day of action yesterday, which saw over 3,600 farmers participate in at least 80 separate demonstrations across the country.

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025, shows a courtroom of the Nara District Court in Nara ahead of the trial of a man indicted for fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city in 2022. Prosecutors are scheduled to deliver their closing arguments and present a sentencing recommendation for the defendant the same day. (Pool photo)

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Trial of shooter of ex-Japan PM Abe

Photo taken Dec. 18, 2025, shows the Nara District Court in Nara, western Japan, ahead of the trial of a man indicted for fatally shooting former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during an election stump speech in the western Japan city in 2022. Prosecutors are scheduled to deliver their closing arguments and present a sentencing recommendation for the defendant.

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

Queen Maxima And King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands welcome Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

Queen Maxima And King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands welcome Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

Queen Maxima And King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands welcome Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

Queen Maxima And King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands welcome Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

Queen Maxima And King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands welcome Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Alexander Stubb Visit To The Netherlands - Amsterdam

General view of the Dam Square in Amsterdam, The Netherlands on December 11, 2025 ahead the visit of Finnish president Alexander Stubb and his wife Suzanne Innes-Stubb during their two-day official visit to the Netherlands, marked by ceremonial welcomes and scheduled meetings with Dutch leadership. The visit focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation and highlighting shared priorities between the two countries. Photo by Taim Mouneb/ABACAPRESS.COM