Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 5

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 4

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 3

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution. This video was shot in Shari, Hokkaido on October 16.

Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season

A wild bear was spotted running on the sidewalk in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a Hindu temple and high school flooded in a village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, On June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

A flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Indian flood victims on a boat make their way through flood waters after collecting relief materials in the Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Flood victims on a boat make their way through flood waters after collecting relief materials in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

A flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Flood victims on a boat make their way through flood waters after collecting relief materials in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Flood victims on a boat make their way through flood waters after collecting relief materials in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a Hindu temple and high school flooded in a village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, On June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a Hindu temple and high school flooded in a village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, On June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a Hindu temple and high school flooded in a village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, On June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

A flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

A flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

Two Lakh People Affected by Ghatal Floods - India

An aerial view of a flooded village in Ghatal (about 150 kilometers, 93.20 miles west of Kolkata) of west Midnapore district of eastern Indian state of West Bengal, on June 24, 2025. Two lakh (hundred thousand) people have been affected in the recent floods at Ghatal sub-division in Paschim Medinipur district. Accusing the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of aggravating the situation by failing to regulate the release of water from its dams in Jharkhand despite requests from the West Bengal irrigation department, Bhuniya told reporters at his Assembly chamber that he has written to the chairman of the organisation to exercise caution while discharging additional water in future. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts in Kagoshima, Spews Ash 500 Meters High

On Sunday, June 22, Mount Shinmoedake in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, erupted, sending a plume of smoke rising more than 500 meters above the crater, according to the Kagoshima Local Meteorological Observatory. This was the volcano’s first eruption since 2018. The observatory has maintained the eruption alert level at 2 and is urging people to exercise caution within approximately a 2-kilometer radius of the crater, due to the risk of large volcanic rocks and other hazards related to the eruption. The video was captured from Kobayashi City, Miyazaki Prefecture, which borders Kirishima.

Thailand: Heavy Rainfall in Chiang Mai Sparks Flood Warnings and Park Closure

Overnight rainfall hit Chiang Mai from Saturday night, May 25, through Sunday morning, May 26, triggering flooding and the closure of at least one national park. A yellow-level warning was issued for Mae Rim district after the area recorded 103 mm of rainfall within 12 hours. Authorities have urged residents and tourists to exercise caution.

US: Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York As Governor Issues Caution Alert 2

Lake effect snow hit parts of upstate New York on Monday, January 13. Gov. Kathy Hochul urged residents to exercise caution as several feet of snow were expected.

US: Lake Effect Snow Hits Upstate New York As Governor Issues Caution Alert

Lake effect snow hit parts of upstate New York on Monday, January 13. Gov. Kathy Hochul urged residents to exercise caution as several feet of snow were expected.

Joint drill of Ukraines National Guard and EUROGENDFOR in Kyiv region

Joint drill of Ukraines National Guard and EUROGENDFOR in Kyiv region

KYIV REGION, UKRAINE - JULY 5, 2024 - The "Caution, Mines!" sign is pictured during the joint exercise of Ukraines National Guard and the European Gendarmerie Force (EUROGENDFOR), Kyiv region, northern Ukraine.

Egypt calls for preserving security, stability in Gabon

STORY: Egypt calls for preserving security, stability in Gabon DATELINE: Aug. 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:12 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of Egypt's Foreign Affairs Ministry in Cairo 2. Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry speaking in a press conference STORYLINE: The Egyptian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday called on all parties in Gabon to prioritize the national interest in order to preserve the security and stability of the country, the ministry said in a statement. Egypt is following closely the developments in Gabon, the statement said, expressing hope that stability in Gabon would be restored as soon as possible to preserve the safety of the Gabonese people. In the meantime, the ministry called on the Egyptian community in Gabon to exercise the utmost caution, avoid areas of security tension, and continue communication with the Egyptian embassy to ensure their safety. On Wednesday, the Gabonese military canceled presidential election results and dissolved sta

China stresses benefits from peaceful ties with Japan

China stresses benefits from peaceful ties with Japan

BEIDAIHE, China - Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao (2nd from R) tells Hiromu Nonaka (2nd from L), a heavyweight in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and his delegation Aug. 5 that peaceful ties between the two countries will benefit both sides, suggesting Japan exercise caution over contentious issues relating to Japan's militaristic past. Hu met the delegation in the seaside resort of Beidaihe, east of Beijing.

SUDAN-KHARTOUM-DUST STORM

SUDAN-KHARTOUM-DUST STORM

(220205) -- KHARTOUM, Feb. 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Feb. 4, 2022 shows a dust storm hitting the Sudanese capital Khartoum, causing reduced visibility, with the Sudanese Meteorological Authority warning drivers to exercise caution. (Xinhua/Mohamed Khidir)

Xi expresses concern over U.S. missile deployment in S. Korea

Xi expresses concern over U.S. missile deployment in S. Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) holds talks with South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo Ahn (L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 29, 2016. Xi urged Seoul to pay attention to Beijing's security concerns and exercise caution, regarding the planned deployment of the U.S.'s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system in South Korea. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Xi expresses concern over U.S. missile deployment in S. Korea

Xi expresses concern over U.S. missile deployment in S. Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo Ahn at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 29, 2016. During their meeting, Xi urged Seoul to pay attention to Beijing's security concerns and exercise caution, regarding the planned deployment of the U.S.'s Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile system in South Korea. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

China stresses benefits from peaceful ties with Japan

China stresses benefits from peaceful ties with Japan

BEIDAIHE, China - Chinese Vice President Hu Jintao (2nd from R) tells Hiromu Nonaka (2nd from L), a heavyweight in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and his delegation Aug. 5 that peaceful ties between the two countries will benefit both sides, suggesting Japan exercise caution over contentious issues relating to Japan's militaristic past. Hu met the delegation in the seaside resort of Beidaihe, east of Beijing.