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Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

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Mexico: Wildfire Breaks Out in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico 2

Firefighters in Atizapán de Zaragoza, State of Mexico, contained a major forest fire on Wednesday, February 18. The blaze erupted around 2:00 p.m. in the Lomas de Atizapán area, spreading rapidly through dry brush and fueled by strong winds. By late evening, Municipal President Pedro Rodríguez Villegas confirmed the fire was under control and all previously blocked roads had been reopened to traffic. No civilian injuries or structural losses were reported.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

A television monitor at Seoul Station shows former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (back, L) during sentencing trial in his insurrection case on Feb. 19, 2026, at Seoul Central District Court. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

S. Korea's ex-President Yoon sentenced to life

A television monitor at Seoul Station shows former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (back, L) during sentencing trial in his insurrection case on Feb. 19, 2026, at Seoul Central District Court. The court sentenced him to life imprisonment for leading an insurrection with his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024.

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Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten Group Inc. Chairman and President Hiroshi Mikitani speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, announcing a partnership with Google to enable shopping on Rakuten Ichiba online mall via YouTube videos.

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Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten Group Inc. Chairman and President Hiroshi Mikitani (2nd from R) and Google Japan President Shinji Okuyama (far L) pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, announcing a partnership to enable shopping on Rakuten Ichiba online mall via YouTube videos.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

A roadside television screen in Tokyo shows coverage of the reelection of Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

A roadside television screen in Tokyo shows coverage of the reelection of Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Philippine Vice President Duterte

Philippine Vice President Duterte

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference in Manila on Feb. 18, 2026, declaring she will run in the 2028 presidential election.

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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.

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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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, smiles after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, bows after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan's prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, bows after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected Japan's prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Takaichi reelected as Japan prime minister

Sanae Takaichi, president of the Liberal Democratic Party, stands up after being reelected as Japan's 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.

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Japan Tobacco CEO

Japan Tobacco CEO

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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Japan Tobacco CEO

Japan Tobacco CEO

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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Japan Tobacco President, CEO Tsutsui

Japan Tobacco President, CEO Tsutsui

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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Press Conference on Air Water's Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Press Conference on Air Water's Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Press conference regarding Air Water's measures to prevent recurrence. The photo shows President and Representative Director Ryosuke Matsubayashi.=,Tokyo

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Press Conference on Air Water's Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Press Conference on Air Water's Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Press conference regarding Air Water's measures to prevent recurrence. The photo shows President and Representative Director Ryosuke Matsubayashi.=,Tokyo

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Press Conference on Air Water's Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Press Conference on Air Water's Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Press conference regarding Air Water's measures to prevent recurrence. The photo shows President and Representative Director Ryosuke Matsubayashi.=,Tokyo

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Press Conference on Air Water's Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Press Conference on Air Water's Measures to Prevent Recurrence

Press conference regarding Air Water's measures to prevent recurrence. The photo shows President and Representative Director Ryosuke Matsubayashi.=,Tokyo

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Sumitomo Forestry Holds Press Conference on Acquisition of U.S. Homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH)

Sumitomo Forestry Holds Press Conference on Acquisition of U.S. Homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH)

Sumitomo Forestry holds press conference regarding acquisition of U.S. homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH). The photo shows, from right, Toshiro Mitsuyoshi, President and Representative Director, and Nobuyuki Otani, Managing Director and Executive Officer.=February 13,2026,Tokyo

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Sumitomo Forestry Holds Press Conference on Acquisition of U.S. Homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH)

Sumitomo Forestry Holds Press Conference on Acquisition of U.S. Homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH)

Sumitomo Forestry holds press conference regarding acquisition of U.S. homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH). The photo shows, from right to left: Atsushi Iwasaki, Managing Executive Officer and Head of Overseas Housing Business Division; Toshiro Mitsuyoshi, Representative Director and President; and Nobuyuki Otani, Director and Managing Executive Officer.=February 13,2026,Tokyo

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Sumitomo Forestry Holds Press Conference on Acquisition of U.S. Homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH)

Sumitomo Forestry Holds Press Conference on Acquisition of U.S. Homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH)

Sumitomo Forestry holds press conference regarding acquisition of U.S. homebuilder Tri-Point Homes (TPH). The photo shows President and Representative Director Toshiro Mitsuyoshi.=February 13,2026,Tokyo

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Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, incoming President Yasuhiro Omura, President Muneaki Tokunari=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference. The photo shows President and CEO Ivan Espinosa (left).=February 12,2026,Kanagawa

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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Fiscal Year 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Press Conference. The photo shows President and CEO Ivan Espinosa (left).=February 12,2026,Kanagawa

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Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Change Press Conference

Nikon President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, incoming President Yasuhiro Omura, President Muneaki Tokunari, and Chairman Toshikazu Umatate.=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows Masafumi Kiryu, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer).=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference.

Kashima President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left, Masafumi Kiryu, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer), and Yoshikazu Oshimi, incoming Chairman of the Board and Representative Director (currently Chairman of the Board and Representative Director and President).=February 12,2026,Tokyo

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