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Overseas voting begins for Japan general election

Japanese citizens cast their ballots at the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Jan. 28, 2026, for the Feb. 8 House of Representatives election. Eligible Japanese voters living abroad are allowed to vote at diplomatic missions around the world.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 3

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 2

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 4

At least 140 people have died and 127 remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck the Philippines, with the central province of Cebu suffering the worst damage from floods and mudslides. Homes were destroyed and streets were left buried in debris, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate. In Cebu, floodwaters rose to roof level in some areas. A state of calamity has been declared in Cebu to speed up emergency response as rescue operations continue.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Japan's Sorato Anraku (C) poses after winning the men's bouldering gold at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 28, 2025, alongside silver medalist Mejdi Schalck (L) of France and bronze medalist Lee Do Hyun of South Korea.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Japan's Sorato Anraku poses after winning gold in the men's bouldering at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 28, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Japan's Sorato Anraku is congratulated by spectators after topping all problems in the men's bouldering final at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 28, 2025. He won gold.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Japan's Sorato Anraku competes en route to winning the men's bouldering final at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 28, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Japan's Sorato Anraku competes en route to winning the men's bouldering final at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 28, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Japan's Sorato Anraku reacts after topping all problems in the men's bouldering final at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 28, 2025. He won gold.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Japan's Sorato Anraku reacts after topping all problems in the men's bouldering final at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 28, 2025. He won gold.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Japan's Sorato Anraku competes en route to winning the men's bouldering final at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 28, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia wins the women's bouldering competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 27, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia poses after winning gold in the women's bouldering competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 27, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia competes en route to winning gold in the women's bouldering competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 27, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Taisei Honma of Japan poses after winning bronze in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Taisei Honma of Japan poses after winning bronze in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Satone Yoshida of Japan poses after winning silver in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Lee Do Hyun (C) of South Korea poses after winning gold in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025, alongside silver medalist Satone Yoshida (L) and bronze medalist Taisei Honma, both of Japan.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Lee Do Hyun of South Korea competes en route to winning gold in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Taisei Honma of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Taisei Honma of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Satone Yoshida of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Satone Yoshida of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's lead event at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia reacts after winning the women's lead competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia reacts after winning the women's lead competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia reacts after winning the women's lead competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia reacts after winning the women's lead competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia reacts after winning the women's lead competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia wins the women's lead competition at the climbing world championships in Seoul on Sept. 26, 2025.

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Sport climbing: World championships

Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland poses for a photo during a medal ceremony after winning gold in the women's speed event at the climbing world championships in Seoul, South Korea, on Sept. 24, 2025.

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Sport Climbing: World championships

Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland reacts after winning gold in the women's speed event with a world record at the climbing world championships in Seoul, South Korea, on Sept. 24, 2025.

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Sport Climbing: World championships

Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland reacts after winning gold in the women's speed event with a world record at the climbing world championships in Seoul, South Korea, on Sept. 24, 2025.

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