Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 6

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan's Kanto region on September 21, triggering widespread flooding and landslides. At least 10 people were confirmed dead and four remained missing in Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures, while around 1.9 million people across eastern Japan were placed under evacuation orders at the height of the storm. Widespread transport disruptions were also reported, with more than 270 flights canceled.

Germany: US F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes Near Spangdahlem Air Base

A U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany on Tuesday, September 22. The pilot ejected safely and is receiving medical care. The cause is under investigation.

India: Fire Engulfs Clothing Store in Kanpur

A fire broke out at a Max clothing store in Keshavpuram, Kanpur. Visuals show thick smoke filling the store as staff and customers evacuate. Firefighters arrived with several fire trucks and worked to contain the blaze. The cause and extent of damage remain under investigation.

Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa, unveiled to the media following the completion of lacquer coating work. Fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa, unveiled to the media following the completion of lacquer coating work. Fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

Shuri Castle

Shuri Castle

Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2026, shows the main hall of Shuri Castle, now under reconstruction, in Naha in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa, unveiled to the media following the completion of lacquer coating work. Fire gutted the World Heritage-listed castle in October 2019.

US: New Trump Tactic Causes Hours-Long Waits at Miami Immigration Court

Under a new Trump administration tactic known as "mega master" calendar hearings, long lines of hundreds of people and extended waits have become the new norm at the Miami Immigration Court.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

South Korea's Lee Hyun Jung (1) plays during a men's basketball group-stage game against Indonesia at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 19 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

South Korea's Lee Hyun Jung (1) plays during a men's basketball group-stage game against Indonesia at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 19 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

South Korea's Lee Hyun Jung (1) plays during a men's basketball group-stage game against Indonesia at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 19 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

South Korea's Lee Hyun Jung plays during a men's basketball group-stage game against Indonesia at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 19 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

South Korea's Lee Hyun Jung (L) plays during a men's basketball group-stage game against Indonesia at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 19 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

South Korea's Lee Hyun Jung (L) plays during a men's basketball group-stage game against Indonesia at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 11, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 19 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Japan and Indonesia compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Japan and Indonesia compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Japan and Indonesia compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Japan and Indonesia compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Japan and Indonesia compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Japan and Indonesia compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Japan and Indonesia compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Japan pose for a photo ahead of a men's basketball game against Indonesia at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

Asian Games: Basketball

Asian Games: Basketball

Players from Qatar and Iran compete in a men's basketball game at the Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 10, 2026, as competition gets under way ahead of the Sept. 14 opening ceremony.

US: Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Bringing Strong Winds and High Surf 4

Hurricane Lowell approached Kauai as a Category 2 storm on Monday, September 7, prompting Hawaii to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning, while Oahu was under a tropical storm warning and a high surf warning, as strong winds and dangerous surf spread across the islands.

US: Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Bringing Strong Winds and High Surf 3

Hurricane Lowell approached Kauai as a Category 2 storm on Monday, September 7, prompting Hawaii to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning, while Oahu was under a tropical storm warning and a high surf warning, as strong winds and dangerous surf spread across the islands.

US: Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Bringing Strong Winds and High Surf 2

Hurricane Lowell approached Kauai as a Category 2 storm on Monday, September 7, prompting Hawaii to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning, while Oahu was under a tropical storm warning and a high surf warning, as strong winds and dangerous surf spread across the islands.

US: Hurricane Lowell Approaches Hawaii, Bringing Strong Winds and High Surf

Hurricane Lowell approached Kauai as a Category 2 storm on Monday, September 7, prompting Hawaii to declare a state of emergency and activate the National Guard. Kauai and Niihau were under a hurricane warning, while Oahu was under a tropical storm warning and a high surf warning, as strong winds and dangerous surf spread across the islands.

[Breaking News]Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

YATSUSHIRO, Japan, Sept. 3 Kyodo - Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers. (Kyodo)

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Quake-damaged paper plant in Kumamoto on fire

Smoke rises from Nippon Paper Industries Co.'s earthquake-damaged mill in Yatsushiro in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2026. A chimney at the plant was under demolition following a massive quake in the region on July 28 that killed nine plant workers.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Police officers stand guard near the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026, ahead of a hearing for Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Police officers patrol near the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026, ahead of a hearing for Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

A vehicle carrying Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

Pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty

A vehicle carrying Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong arrives at the High Court in Hong Kong on Sept. 2, 2026. Wong pleaded guilty to a charge of collusion with foreign forces to endanger national security, under a Beijing-imposed law.

US: Boat Bursts Into Flames off City Island, Bronx, Three Injured

A 30-foot boat burst into flames near a dock on Bridge Street on City Island in the Bronx borough of New York City on Saturday, August 29, sending thick black smoke into the surrounding area. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about an hour, and three people suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospitals; the cause of the fire remains unknown.

Scene in North Korea

Scene in North Korea

Photo taken on Aug. 25, 2026, from the Chinese border city of Dandong in Liaoning Province shows a gate-like large building (L) under construction on the North Korean side of the Yalu River.

Scene in North Korea

Scene in North Korea

Photo taken on Aug. 25, 2026, from the Chinese border city of Dandong in Liaoning Province shows a gate-like large building (L) under construction on the North Korean side of the Yalu River.

US: Visitors Take Shelter as Storm Batters Disney World in Florida

A sudden storm swept through EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on Saturday afternoon, August 22, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that bent palm trees. The video shows crowds of visitors taking shelter under a covered walkway as the storm rolled in around 4:00 p.m.

US: Thunderstorm Winds Sweep Through Marianna, Florida

Strong wind gusts from thunderstorms bent trees and lashed heavy rain across Marianna, Florida on Wednesday, August 19, with visibility reduced amid the downpour. This video shows sheets of rain and gusting winds sweeping across the area as trees bend under the force of the storm.

UK: Fire Severely Damages Recycling Facility in South Bermondsey, London 2

A fire broke out at a recycling facility on Landmann Way in South Bermondsey, southeast London, on Monday, August 17, as nearly 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire. London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control just after 2:00 am on Wednesday.

UK: Fire Severely Damages Recycling Facility in South Bermondsey, London

A fire broke out at a recycling facility on Landmann Way in South Bermondsey, southeast London, on Monday, August 17, as nearly 50 tonnes of household waste caught fire. London Fire Brigade brought the blaze under control just after 2:00 am on Wednesday.

US: Dust Devil Spins in Mead, Washington, Amid Dry Conditions

A dust devil was spotted in Mead, near Spokane, Washington, on Monday, August 17, as the state remained under a wildfire emergency amid record drought, high temperatures, and strong winds.

Germany: Hundreds of Hectares Burn as Hürtgenwald Wildfire Forces Evacuations

A wildfire broke out in Hürtgenwald, in the Düren district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on Thursday, August 13. The blaze spread to around 300 hectares and was not under control as of Friday evening, prompting residents in the area to evacuate.

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (R, front) and his wife, Lao An, take a ride on a high-speed maglev train on an experimental track in Tsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Oct. 16, 2000, during his official visit to Japan. 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.

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (L) talks with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi on April 12, 2002, at the first Boao Forum for Asia held in Hainan, China. 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.