Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan (L) is pictured after a training session held ahead of the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 28, 2026. The grand slam tournament begins the following day, with Osaka set to face Elsa Jacquemot of France in the first round.

OECD Council meeting

OECD Council meeting

Participants pose during a photo session on the first day of a two-day ministerial meeting of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Council at the OECD headquarters in Paris on June 3, 2026.

G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven countries take part in a photo session on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

Nikkei index hits new intraday high

TOKYO, Japan, April 23 Kyodo - A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topping the 60,000 line for the first time during the morning session on April 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on an indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East. (Kyodo)

Nikkei index hits new intraday high

Nikkei index hits new intraday high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topping the 60,000 line for the first time during the morning session on April 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on an indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East.

Nikkei index hits new intraday high

Nikkei index hits new intraday high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topping the 60,000 line for the first time during the morning session on April 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on an indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East.

Nikkei index hits new intraday high

Nikkei index hits new intraday high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topping the 60,000 line for the first time during the morning session on April 23, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks on an indefinite ceasefire in the Middle East.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a live batting practice session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a live batting practice session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a live batting practice session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a live batting practice session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a live batting practice session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a live batting practice session in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 13, 2026, the first day of the team's spring workout for pitchers and catchers.

Nikkei jumps over 5% to record high

Nikkei jumps over 5% to record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above the 57,000 line for the first time following a gain of more than 3,000 points during the morning session on Feb. 9, 2026, after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in the House of Representatives election.

Nikkei tops 54,000 for 1st time

Nikkei tops 54,000 for 1st time

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above the 54,000 line for the first time following a gain of over 800 points during the morning session on Jan. 14, 2026.

Nikkei tops 54,000 for 1st time

Nikkei tops 54,000 for 1st time

A monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above the 54,000 line for the first time during the morning session on Jan. 14, 2026.

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV, cardinal Claudio Gugerotti and cardinal Dominique Mathieu attend the second session of Pope Leo’s first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the second session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the second session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the second session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the second session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arab Information Ministers Meet in Cairo - Egypt

Arab Information Ministers Meet in Cairo - Egypt

The 55th session of the Arab Information Ministers Council opened at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, where Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa assumed the presidency in Syria’s first high-level participation since reclaiming its seat in the League, with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in attendance. Cairo, Egypt on November 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arab Information Ministers Meet in Cairo - Egypt

Arab Information Ministers Meet in Cairo - Egypt

The 55th session of the Arab Information Ministers Council opened at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, where Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa assumed the presidency in Syria’s first high-level participation since reclaiming its seat in the League, with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in attendance. Cairo, Egypt on November 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arab Information Ministers Meet in Cairo - Egypt

Arab Information Ministers Meet in Cairo - Egypt

The 55th session of the Arab Information Ministers Council opened at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, where Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa assumed the presidency in Syria’s first high-level participation since reclaiming its seat in the League, with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in attendance. Cairo, Egypt on November 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arab Information Ministers Meet in Cairo - Egypt

Arab Information Ministers Meet in Cairo - Egypt

The 55th session of the Arab Information Ministers Council opened at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, where Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa assumed the presidency in Syria’s first high-level participation since reclaiming its seat in the League, with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit in attendance. Cairo, Egypt on November 26, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Bashir Aldaher/ABACAPRESS.COM