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Tokyo stocks plunge

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 1,200 points lower on April 2, 2026, from the previous day's close.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 1,200 points lower on April 2, 2026, from the previous day's close.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 1,200 points lower on April 2, 2026, from the previous day's close.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 1,200 points lower on April 2, 2026, from the previous day's close.

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Tokyo stocks surge

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,600 points higher on April 1, 2026, from the previous day's close amid rising hopes of the U.S.-Iran war coming to an end soon.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning 2

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Spain: Powerful Calima Blankets Canary Islands, Prompting Warning

A powerful calima — a weather phenomenon in which strong winds carry Saharan sand and dust across the Atlantic — has blanketed the Canary Islands prompting Spain's weather agency AEMET to issue a warning. Authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid outdoor exercise, as poor air quality poses risks of respiratory problems and eye irritation.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial board in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average (L) ending nearly 1,500 points lower from the previous trading day's close.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial board in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average (L) ending nearly 1,500 points lower from the previous trading day's close.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

TOKYO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks plunge in morning

A stock board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling more than 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March 30, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks plunge in morning

A pedestrian walks past a stock board in Tokyo showing the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shedding more than 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March 30, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge

Financial monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging more than 1,700 points in morning trading on March 25, 2026, following reports that the United States and Iran are making diplomatic efforts to end the war.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average down over 1,800 points to close at 51,515.49, a roughly two-and-a-half month low, on March 23, 2026, as crude oil futures surged after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran's power plants will be attacked if Tehran does not lift the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average (C) falling sharply by 2,655.96 points from the previous trading day's close during the morning trading on March 23, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,000 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,600 points in the morning of March 19, 2026, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,600 points in the morning of March 19, 2026, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,600 points in the morning of March 19, 2026, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks surge

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging more than 1,100 points in morning trading on March 18, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 9, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing down over 2,800 points at 52,728.72, the third-largest point drop, as crude oil futures spiked amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 9, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing down over 2,800 points at 52,728.72, the third-largest point drop, as crude oil futures spiked amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 9, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing down over 2,800 points at 52,728.72, the third-largest point drop, as crude oil futures spiked amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 9, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average sinking over 4,200 points during the morning trading session on inflation concerns as crude oil futures surged to more than $100 per barrel.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 9, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average sinking over 4,200 points during the morning trading session on inflation concerns as crude oil futures surged to more than $100 per barrel.

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Chile: Massive Fire at Puente Alto Paper Mill Prompts Evacuation Order 2

A massive structural fire broke out at a paper mill in Puente Alto on Tuesday, March 3, prompting SENAPRED to activate the SAE emergency alert system and order the evacuation of nearby residents. The blaze sent a large plume of smoke visible across Santiago, leading health authorities to issue warnings as multiple fire departments worked to contain the flames.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,900 points on the morning of March 4, 2026, amid the continuing conflict in the Middle East.

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Chile: Massive Fire at Puente Alto Paper Mill Prompts Evacuation Order

A massive structural fire broke out at a paper mill in Puente Alto on Tuesday, March 3, prompting SENAPRED to activate the SAE emergency alert system and order the evacuation of nearby residents. The blaze sent a large plume of smoke visible across Santiago, leading health authorities to issue warnings as multiple fire departments worked to contain the flames.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending down nearly 1,800 points from the previous day's close, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo on March 3, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending down nearly 1,800 points from the previous day's close, amid an escalating conflict in the Middle East.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plunging over 1,400 points on March 3, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing sharply lower at 56,279.05 on March 3, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling more than 1,500 points during morning trading on March 2, 2026, as concern grew over the global economic outlook following the weekend launch of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Nikkei index soars

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average soaring above the 59,000 line during morning trading on Feb. 26, 2026, setting a record intraday high for the second straight day, following overnight gains on Wall Street amid expectations for stronger artificial intelligence-related demand.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 58,583.12, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 25, 2026, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the government's nomination of two new BOJ policymakers.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 58,583.12, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 25, 2026, as speculation about further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan receded after the government's nomination of two new BOJ policymakers.

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Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Monitors at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average setting an intraday record above the 58,000 line on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Nikkei stock index hits new intraday high

Monitors at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average setting an intraday record above the 58,000 line on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Forum on abduction issue in Nagoya

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a government-sponsored forum on the abduction issue in Nagoya, central Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. His elder sister Megumi (R in picture) was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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Forum on abduction issue in Nagoya

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a government-sponsored forum on the abduction issue in Nagoya, central Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. His elder sister Megumi (R in picture) was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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Nikkei stock index

A monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average finishing up more than 500 points to regain the 57,000 mark on Feb. 18, 2026, as Sanae Takaichi is reelected as Japan's prime minister the same day.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 57,650.54, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 57,650.54, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Nikkei stock index surges

A monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging above 57,700 on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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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.