Minister visits fatal boat accident site in Okinawa

Minister visits fatal boat accident site in Okinawa

Hitoshi Kikawada, Japanese minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories affairs, observes a moment of silence at a beach in Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 28, 2026, about three month after two boats carrying a total of 18 high school students on a peace education tour capsized off the city, leaving one student and the skipper of one of the two boats dead.

Minister visits fatal boat accident site in Okinawa

Minister visits fatal boat accident site in Okinawa

Hitoshi Kikawada, Japanese minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories affairs, offers flowers at a beach in Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 28, 2026, about three month after two boats carrying a total of 18 high school students on a peace education tour capsized off the city, leaving one student and the skipper of one of the two boats dead.

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, March 5 Kyodo - The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close. (Kyodo)

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

Wooden Grand Ring at expo venue in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring wooden roof structure is being dismantled in Osaka on March 5, 2026, about five months after the event's six-month run came to a close.

US: Bright Streak Observed Over California as SpaceX Crew-11 Re-enters

A bright streak was observed across the night sky over Southern California early Thursday, January 15 as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts made its fiery re-entry before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The capsule returned NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, ending the Crew-11 mission about a month early due to a non-emergency medical condition affecting one crew member. NASA said the astronaut was stable and brought back to Earth for further evaluation.

1 month after Osaka expo's closing

1 month after Osaka expo's closing

Dismantling work is under way at Kuwait's pavilion at the former World Exposition site in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2025, about a month after the event's closing.

1 month after Osaka expo's closing

1 month after Osaka expo's closing

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows pavilions and other facilities being dismantled at what was the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on Nov. 19, 2025, about a month after the event's closing.

1 month after Osaka expo's closing

1 month after Osaka expo's closing

Pavilions and other facilities are being dismantled at the former World Exposition site in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2025, about a month after the event's closing.

1 month after Osaka expo's closing

1 month after Osaka expo's closing

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows pavilions and other facilities being dismantled at what was the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on Nov. 19, 2025, about a month after the event's closing.

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

This combo photo shows the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasting off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua)

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

China Launches Shenzhou-21 Crewed Spaceship For New Scientific Goals

The Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship, atop a Long March-2F carrier rocket, blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Oct. 31, 2025. China successfully launched the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship on Friday, sending three astronauts to its orbiting space station on a six-month mission. The spaceship blasted off at 11:44 p.m. (Beijing Time). About 10 minutes after the launch, the spaceship separated from the rocket and entered its designated orbit. The astronauts are in good condition, and the launch of the Shenzhou-21 crewed spaceship was a complete success, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). (Xinhua/Li Minggang)

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

Scene in Teheran

Scene in Teheran

A woman in a black chador walks past an anti-U.S. mural in Tehran on July 23, 2025, about one month after a cease-fire agreement between Iran and Israel.

Scene in Teheran

Scene in Teheran

Photo of a woman killed in an Israeli attack is shown in central Teheran on July 23, 2025, about one month after a cease-fire agreement between Iran and Israel.

S. Korean president meets press 1 month after taking office

S. Korean president meets press 1 month after taking office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference in Seoul on July 3, 2025, about month after taking office on June 4.

S. Korean president meets press 1 month after taking office

S. Korean president meets press 1 month after taking office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference in Seoul on July 3, 2025, about month after taking office on June 4.

S. Korean president meets press 1 month after taking office

S. Korean president meets press 1 month after taking office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference in Seoul on July 3, 2025, about month after taking office on June 4.

S. Korean president meets press 1 month after taking office

S. Korean president meets press 1 month after taking office

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference in Seoul on July 3, 2025, about month after taking office on June 4.

Wind chime festival at western Japan temple

Wind chime festival at western Japan temple

Wind chimes blow in the wind at Ofusa Kannon temple in Kashihara in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on July 1, 2025, as about 3,000 wind chimes are hung for the annual three-month wind chime festival that began the same day.

Wind chime festival at western Japan temple

Wind chime festival at western Japan temple

Wind chimes blow in the wind at Ofusa Kannon temple in Kashihara in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on July 1, 2025, as about 3,000 wind chimes are hung for the annual three-month wind chime festival that began the same day.

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian arrives at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian arrives at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian arrives at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian arrives at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian arrives at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian arrives at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian arrives at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian arrives at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian Arrives at Paris Courthouse for Robbery Trial Testimony

Kim Kardashian with her mother and lawyers arrive at the courthouse in Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian is in court in Paris as part of the robbery trial that opened in Paris last month. She testifies about what she described as “the scariest thing” she's ever experienced in her life. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows about 10,000 people singing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows about 10,000 people singing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

Northern Gaza In Ruins After 15 Months Of War

Northern Gaza In Ruins After 15 Months Of War

Displaced Palestinians living near the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Near a month after the start of the ceasefire in Gaza following a 15-month war, concerns persist about its continuation, especially in the second phase. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Northern Gaza In Ruins After 15 Months Of War

Northern Gaza In Ruins After 15 Months Of War

Destroyed buildings in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Near a month after the start of the ceasefire in Gaza following a 15-month war, concerns persist about its continuation, especially in the second phase. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Northern Gaza In Ruins After 15 Months Of War

Northern Gaza In Ruins After 15 Months Of War

Displaced Palestinians living near the rubble of destroyed buildings in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Near a month after the start of the ceasefire in Gaza following a 15-month war, concerns persist about its continuation, especially in the second phase. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM