[Breaking News]Wildfires in northeastern Japan

OTSUCHI, Japan, April 24 Kyodo - Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before. (Kyodo)

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A Self-Defense Forces helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, following an outbreak at multiple locations in the town five days before.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

A Self-Defense Forces helicopter collects seawater as firefighting operations continue at the sites of wildfires in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, following an outbreak at multiple locations in the town five days before.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Wildfire in Iwate Pref.

Smoke rises in mountainous areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 27, 2026, as wildfires continue following the outbreak at multiple locations five days before.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke blankets mountainous areas of Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture on April 24, 2026, as wildfires continue following its outbreak at two locations in the northeastern Japan town two days before.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

A wildfire burns into the night on April 23, 2026, in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, after breaking out the previous day. Wildfires started in two locations in the town, with containment still not in sight.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Photo taken on April 23, 2026, shows the site of a wildfire that broke out the previous day in Otsuchi in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan. Wildfires that broke out in two locations in the town continue with containment still not in sight.

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Wildfires in northeastern Japan

Smoke from wildfires that broke out at two locations in Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 22, 2026, covers the city center the following day, April 23, as people look on.

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Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Demonstration in Support of Kurds in Syria - Iraq

Mass demonstrations swept through Erbil as a diverse crowd of women children youth and elderly citizens rallied at multiple strategic locations including the US Consulate General, the United Nations UN compound, and along the prominent Sarsahad Street. Thousands gathered to show unwavering solidarity with Rojava Northeast Syria condemning recent military escalations and urging both the US and the UN to intervene against the violence targeting Kurdish regions . Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq on January 20, 2026. Photo by Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM