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Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) holds talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) arrives at Japan's parliament in Tokyo on May 28, 2026, to make a speech in the plenary chamber of the House of Councillors.

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China: Woman Captures Rare Split-Sky Scene of Rain Below Clouds and Clear Sky Above

A woman in Fuzhou, Fujian, filmed a striking weather scene from her 14th-floor apartment on May 23, 2026, showing rain falling beneath a thick layer of clouds while the sky above remained clear and calm. The elevated viewpoint created a dramatic visual contrast, with the cloud layer appearing to divide the city into two entirely different weather conditions.

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US: Flash Flooding Hits Midland-Odessa Area as Heavy Storms Batter West Texas

Heavy rainfall triggered flash flood warnings and road closures across the Midland-Odessa area in West Texas on Tuesday, May 26, as the NWS warned of ongoing flooding from severe thunderstorms throughout the region.

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos for a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (far L) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos for a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos for a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) see off Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (far L) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos following a state banquet in their honor at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (4th from L) welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos (far R) during a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Premium melons from Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan, May 22 Kyodo - A pair of Yubari melons produced in Yubari in Hokkaido fetches a record price of 5.8 million yen ($36,470) at the season's first auction in Sapporo, the capital of northern Japan prefecture, on May 22, 2026. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

TOKYO, Japan, May 22 Kyodo - Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno and former world junior champion Marin Honda pose for photos in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 20 Kyodo - Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season. (Kyodo)

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1st oil tanker to arrive in Japan passing Hormuz since Iran war

CHITA, Japan, May 25 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on May 25, 2026, shows the Idemitsu Maru, an oil tanker operated by a unit of major Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan Co., off Chita, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, following its arrival earlier in the day after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in late April. It is the first oil tanker to arrive in Japan having passed through the strait since the Iran war erupted and left traffic through the vital energy route heavily restricted. (Kyodo)

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China launches new spaceship

JIUQUAN, China, May 25 Kyodo - A rocket carrying China's Shenzhou-23 manned spaceship lifts off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, northwestern China, on May 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, May 15 Kyodo - People dressed in court-style attire from the Heian period (794-1185) leave Kyoto Imperial Palace on May 15, 2026, for a parade with a court carriage during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Hiroshima Pref.

FUKUYAMA, Japan, May 19 Kyodo -Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a helicopter engaging in firefighting operations in Fukuyama in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, on May 18, 2026. The fire, which broke out the previous day, was later put under control. (Kyodo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) escort Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) chats with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from R) while walking at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. Walking behind them are Japanese Empress Masako (3rd from R) and the Philippine president's wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (far L) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos (2nd from L) are greeted by Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

(from R) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos and Japanese Empress Masako pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos (L) attend a welcome ceremony with Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, after arriving in Japan the previous day for a four-day state visit. (Pool photo)

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China: Terrifying Tire Blowout Caught on Camera at Guangdong Repair Shop

On May 15, 2026, in Meizhou, Guangdong, a video captured a tense scene inside a tire repair shop as a repaired tire was being inflated. The shop owner appeared to notice something unusual after hearing an abnormal sound from the tire. Just seconds before the danger unfolded, he turned around and walked away from the area. Moments later, the tire suddenly burst with a loud explosion and was blown upward by the force of the blast. The powerful impact sent the tire flying, creating a frightening scene inside the shop.

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N. Korea-Singapore talks in Pyongyang

North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui (5th from R) holds talks with Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (5th from L) in Pyongyang on May 26, 2026.

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Quad ministerial meeting in New Delhi

(from L) Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend a joint press conference following a Quad ministerial meeting in New Delhi on May 26, 2026.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 5

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Scene from Kyiv

Foreign diplomats lay flowers on May 25, 2026, in front of a condominium building in Kyiv partially destroyed following Russian attacks in which at least two residents died.

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Scene from Kyiv

Photo taken on May 25, 2026, shows a market severely damaged following Russian attacks in Kyiv.

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Scene from Kyiv

Photo taken on May 25, 2026, shows a condominium building partially destroyed following Russian attacks in Kyiv.

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China: Bus Driver Pushes Stubborn Foal Off Highway in Inner Mongolia

A driver in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia had to manually push a stubborn foal off a highway after it refused to move from in front of a bus. The exhausted driver eventually cleared the road as the foal's mother watched helplessly.

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China: Cicadas Spray Liquid From Trees Like Rain in Fujian

A man in Fujian, China got an unexpected shower while resting under a tree — not from rain, but from cicadas spraying liquid from the branches above. Experts noted the liquid poses no allergic risk to humans.

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Japan-India foreign ministerial talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (3rd from R) and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (2nd from L) hold talks in New Delhi on May 25, 2026.

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Japan-India foreign ministerial talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (4th from R) and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (4th from L) hold talks in New Delhi on May 25, 2026.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 2

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 3

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama 4

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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China-Pakistan summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping (5th from L) holds talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (3rd from R) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Chile: Powerful M6.9 Earthquake Strikes Near Calama

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern Chile on Monday, May 25th, hitting the Atacama Desert region around 31 kilometers from the city of Calama, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.

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China: Duckling Raised With Puppies Nurses From Mother Dog in Guangxi

On September 6, 2025, in Guangxi, located in southern China, a video captured a dark duckling nestling under a mother dog alongside a white puppy. The duckling suckled eagerly while the mother dog stayed calm and quietly watched over it as it fed. The owner explained that the duckling had lived with the puppies since hatching and seemed to think it was one of the dogs. The mother dog had also accepted the duckling and gently nursed it each time, creating a heartwarming and unlikely bond.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura (R) steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (R) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (2nd from L) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura is pictured after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura (top) steers 3-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot (R) to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura celebrates after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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Horse racing: female jockey wins Japanese Oaks

Seina Imamura smiles after steering three-year-old mare Juryoku Pierrot to victory at the Japanese Oaks horse race at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 24, 2026, becoming the first female jockey from the Japan Racing Association to win a Grade 1 race.

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FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference

FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, Tatsuo Odani, President of FamilyMart, and Hiroshi Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of the Rakuten Group.=May 22,2026,Tokyo

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FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference

FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Announcement Event. The photo shows, from left to right: Hikaru Adachi, Executive Director, CMO, and Head of the Marketing Division and Digital Business Division at FamilyMart; Tatsuo Odani, President of FamilyMart; Hiroshi Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of the Rakuten Group; and Naho Kono, Executive Vice President and Group CMO of the Rakuten Group.=May 22,2026,Tokyo

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1st oil tanker to arrive in Japan passing Hormuz since Iran war

Photo taken from Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on May 25, 2026, shows the Idemitsu Maru, an oil tanker operated by a unit of major Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan Co., following its arrival earlier in the day after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in late April. It is the first oil tanker to arrive in Japan having passed through the strait since the Iran war erupted and left traffic through the vital energy route heavily restricted.

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1st oil tanker to arrive in Japan passing Hormuz since Iran war

Photo taken from Tahara in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, shows the Idemitsu Maru (R), an oil tanker operated by a unit of major Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan Co., sailing toward Ise Bay on May 25, 2026, after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in late April. It is the first oil tanker to arrive in Japan having passed through the strait since the Iran war erupted and left traffic through the vital energy route heavily restricted.

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1st oil tanker to arrive in Japan passing Hormuz since Iran war

Photo taken from Tahara in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, shows the Idemitsu Maru, an oil tanker operated by a unit of major Japanese petroleum company Idemitsu Kosan Co., sailing toward Ise Bay on May 25, 2026, after transiting the Strait of Hormuz in late April. It is the first oil tanker to arrive in Japan having passed through the strait since the Iran war erupted and left traffic through the vital energy route heavily restricted.