Japan Finance Minister Katayama in parliament

Japan Finance Minister Katayama in parliament

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Councillors in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

US: Fierce Snow and Icy Winds at Point Judith Pond in Rhode Island During Historic Blizzard

A powerful winter storm brought Rhode Island to a standstill Monday, February 23 dumping wind-driven snow, causing widespread power outages, and prompting a statewide travel ban that remained in effect into Tuesday. This video captures the blizzard at Point Judith Pond, with wind-driven snow whipping across the pond, limited visibility, and icy surfaces covering nearby trees, walls, and a small house from which the footage was shot.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question during a plenary session of the House of Councilors in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends a plenary session of the House of Councilors in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026.

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Japan main opposition party's leader Ogawa in parliament

Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (bottom) speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM in parliament

Japan PM in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

Japan PM in parliament

Japan PM in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026.

US: House Fire Near I-70 in Silver Plume, Colorado Sparks Brush Fire

A massive house fire in Silver Plume, destroyed a home and sparked a nearby brush fire on Sunday, February 15, causing significant traffic delays on Interstate 70 in Colorado. Firefighters from multiple agencies brought the blaze under control after several hours, and authorities confirmed there were no injuries.

Japan PM policy speech

Japan PM policy speech

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a policy speech at a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Japan PM policy speech

Japan PM policy speech

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a policy speech at a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Japan PM policy speech

Japan PM policy speech

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a policy speech at a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Japan PM policy speech

Japan PM policy speech

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a policy speech at a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Japan PM policy speech

Japan PM policy speech

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a policy speech at a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

South Korea: Supporters of Former President Yoon Protest in Seoul

Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered near the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho-dong on Thursday, February 19, to demand the dismissal of his indictment. A South Korean court sentenced Yoon to life in prison after finding him guilty of leading an insurrection during his failed martial law declaration in December 2024.

Special Diet session

Special Diet session

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a policy speech at a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Special Diet session

Special Diet session

Japanese Emperor Naruhito ddresses the opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Special Diet session

Special Diet session

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (top C) addresses the opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Special Diet session

Special Diet session

Japanese Emperor Naruhito addresses the opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Special Diet session

Special Diet session

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (top C) addresses the opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026.

Special Diet session

Special Diet session

The opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session is held in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026, with the attendance of Emperor Naruhito.

Special Diet session

Special Diet session

The opening ceremony of a special parliamentary session is held in the House of Councillors chamber in Tokyo on Feb. 20, 2026, with the attendance of Emperor Naruhito.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Hirofumi Yoshimura, head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Hirofumi Yoshimura (2nd from L), head of the coalition's junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party, and co-leader Fumitake Fujita (L), at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (C), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Fumitake Fujita (R), co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, the LDP's junior coalition partner, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Yuichiro Tamaki, who heads the opposition Democratic Party for the People, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa, head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R), president of the Liberal Democratic Party, poses for a photo with Junya Ogawa (2nd from L), head of the largest opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session the same day.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) poses for a photo with Eisuke Mori (3rd from L), newly elected speaker of the House of Representatives, and Keiichi Ishii (2nd from R), new vice speaker, at the parliament building in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026.

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Japan's parliament elects Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, as prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, following the ruling party's landslide victory in the Feb. 8 general election.