IAEA Director General Grossi

IAEA Director General Grossi

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attends a regular board meeting in Vienna on Sept. 8, 2025.

77th anniversary of N. Korea's founding

77th anniversary of N. Korea's founding

People watch fireworks in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2025, the eve of the 77th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

77th anniversary of N. Korea's founding

77th anniversary of N. Korea's founding

People watch fireworks in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2025, the eve of the 77th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (R) speaks at a press conference ahead of an international friendly against the United States in Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 8, 2025.

Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference ahead of an international friendly against the United States in Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 8, 2025.

Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Football: Friendly between Japan and U.S.

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference ahead of an international friendly against the United States in Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 8, 2025.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2025.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2025.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2025.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on Sept. 8, 2025.

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Hitachi Ltd. President Toshiaki Tokunaga poses for photos in front of a railcar in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Sept. 8, 2025. An event to mark the grand opening of the company's new railcar plant was held in Hagerstown the same day.

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Photo taken on Sept. 8, 2025, shows a dog-like robot to be used for quality checks in hard-to-reach locations at Hitachi Ltd.'s new railcar plant in Hagerstown, Maryland. An event to mark the grand opening of the factory was held the same day.

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Hitachi Ltd. President Toshiaki Tokunaga speaks at an event to mark the grand opening of a railcar plant in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Sept. 8, 2025.

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

Hitachi opens railcar plant in Maryland

An event is held to mark the grand opening of Hitachi Ltd.'s new railcar plant in Hagerstown, Maryland, on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga reacts after throwing six innings in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Baseball: Cubs vs. Braves

Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga starts in a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles in the dugout after scoring on a single hit by Mookie Betts in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs after hitting a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes a pose after hitting a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes a pose after hitting a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a single hit by Mookie Betts in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on a single hit by Mookie Betts in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers players greet each other after defeating the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles after defeating the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani (far L) of the Los Angeles Dodgers high-fives manager Dave Roberts after defeating the Colorado Rockies in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 8, 2025.

Nikkei stock index surges

Nikkei stock index surges

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing up 625.06 points from the previous trading day at 43,643.81 on Sept. 8, 2025, following Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's announcement that he will step down.

Nikkei stock index surges

Nikkei stock index surges

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing up 625.06 points from the previous trading day at 43,643.81 on Sept. 8, 2025, following Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's announcement that he will step down.

Japanese, S. Korean defense ministers

Japanese, S. Korean defense ministers

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (L) and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back enter the South Korean defense ministry in Seoul on Sept. 8, 2025.

Japanese, S. Korean defense ministers

Japanese, S. Korean defense ministers

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (L) and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back enter the South Korean defense ministry in Seoul on Sept. 8, 2025.

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Yamakoshi revitalization and exchange center in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2025, to view exhibits about the devastation caused by the 2004 Niigata-Chuetsu earthquake. (Pool photo)

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Yamakoshi revitalization and exchange center in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2025, to view exhibits about the devastation caused by the 2004 Niigata-Chuetsu earthquake. (Pool photo)

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Yamakoshi revitalization and exchange center in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2025, to view exhibits about the devastation caused by the 2004 Niigata-Chuetsu earthquake. (Pool photo)

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Yamakoshi revitalization and exchange center in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2025, to view exhibits about the devastation caused by the 2004 Niigata-Chuetsu earthquake. (Pool photo)

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko feeds Nishikigoi carp at the Nishikigoi no Sato display facility in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko

Japanese Princess Aiko touches Nishikigoi carp at the Nishikigoi no Sato display facility in Ojiya, Niigata Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2025. (Pool photo)