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Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

People head to Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 13, 2026, as the popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi's final concert tour begins. The five-member idol group will disband after the tour that continues through late May, covering five cities for 15 performances.

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Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

People head to Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 13, 2026, as the popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi's final concert tour begins. The five-member idol group will disband after the tour that continues through late May, covering five cities for 15 performances.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow 2

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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Japan: Okinawa Hit by Intense Hail as Strong Cold Front Moves Through

A strong cold front brought intense hail to Okinawa, the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, in the early hours of Wednesday, March 13.

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UK: Large Fire Breaks out at Bolton Industrial Estate, Prompting Major Emergency Response

A large fire broke out early Friday, March 13, at the Raikes Clough Lane industrial estate in Bolton, Greater Manchester, where a large pile of scrap metal caught fire, prompting a major emergency response and road closures. No injuries were reported, and residents nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed due to heavy smoke.

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Japan: Power Outage on Yokohama Train Lines Forces Trackside Evacuation

A power outage struck the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line in Yokohama, Japan, at around 12:20 p.m. on March 13, leaving two trains stranded between Okurayama and Minatomirai stations. Approximately 900 passengers were forced to disembark onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station. The affected lines connect central Yokohama to the Minato Mirai waterfront district and link to Tokyo via the Tokyu Toyoko Line.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

The Russian flag is raised during the medal ceremony for the women's downhill standing at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 7, 2026, after Varvara Voronchikhina won bronze. Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Games, having been banned from the 2022 Beijing Games over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Ebba Aarsjoe of Sweden competes en route to winning gold in the women's downhill standing at the Milan Cortina Olympics on March 7, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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US: Rising Temperatures Cause Steam to Billow From Snow Piles New York

Rising temperatures caused steam to billow from snow piles in Chester, New York, on Wednesday, March 11, as the region experienced warmer-than-usual weather.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Para cross-country skier Anastasiia Bagiian (C, L) of Russia poses for a photo with her guide at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the women's 10-kilometer interval start classic vision impaired at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on March 11, 2026, alongside Leonie Maria Walter (2nd from R) of Germany. Silver medalist Simona Bubenickova of the Czech Republic (far L) refused to stand close to the Russian winner.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 5

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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China: Zoo Monkey Gifts Apple Slices to Woman After She Strokes its Hand

On March 7, 2026, at a zoo in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a woman holding and gently stroking a monkey's hand through a hole in a glass barrier. The monkey appeared relaxed and seemed to enjoy the contact, before suddenly turning and running away. A short while later, it returned carrying two pieces of apple and passed them through the hole to the woman, who appeared delighted by the unexpected gesture.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Para cross-country skier Anastasiia Bagiian (L) of Russia waves to the crowd with her guide at the medal ceremony after winning gold in the women's 10-kilomter interval start classic vision impaired at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on March 11, 2026.

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US: Powerful Winds Whip Up Dust, Reducing Visibility in Wyoming

A powerful windstorm battered Southeast Wyoming on Thursday, March 12, toppling semitrailers, downing power lines, and damaging trees and buildings. Wind gusts reportedly reached up to 109 mph, with dozens of trucks overturned across the state, including more than 10 between Cheyenne and the Colorado state line. Officials said sustained winds around 60 mph and powerful gusts created hazardous conditions, forcing truck drivers to stop and wait out the storm.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Anna-Lena Forster of Germany competes en route to winning gold in the women's giant slalom sitting at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 12, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the women's giant slalom sitting at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 12, 2026.

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US: Dramatic Temperature Swing Hits Mid-Atlantic as Cold Front Brings Snow

A powerful cold front struck the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, March 12, delivering one of the most dramatic temperature swings on record. Cities across the region plunged from record-breaking warmth to freezing temperatures within just 24 hours, with snow falling from Washington, D.C., through southwestern Virginia and into the mountains of North Carolina — and as far north as New York City.

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[Breaking News]15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan, March 11 Kyodo - The monument to the "Miracle Pine," the only tree in a coastal forest that was not flattened by the deadly tsunami in northeastern Japan, is pictured in the morning sun in Rikuzentakata, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

MIAMI, United States, March 12 Kyodo - Japan's Yusei Kikuchi arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games. (Kyodo)

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Education minister Matsumoto

Japanese education minister Yohei Matsumoto (C) admits to an extramarital affair reported in a weekly magazine during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 12, 2026.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Sky Over Paulsboro as Severe Thunderstorm Hits Part of NJ

Some areas of New Jersey were under severe thunderstorm warnings Wednesday night, March 11, as strong storm cells swept across the region. Forecasters said the storms could produce small hail and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. The video captures lightning lighting up the night sky in Paulsboro.

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China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

Security officers stand guard at Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, as a passenger train bound for Pyongyang awaits departure, marking the resumption of a train service between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

A passenger train bound for Pyongyang is pictured after departing Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, marking the resumption of train services between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

A passenger train bound for Pyongyang departs Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, marking the resumption of a train service between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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US: Large Hail Pounds Chicago Area as Severe Storm Sweeps Through Northern Illinois 4

Large hail struck the Chicago area on March 10, 2026, pelting parts of the region as a severe storm system moved through northern Illinois. A supercell thunderstorm moved across the southern and western Chicago suburbs, dropping hail ranging from 2 to locally 4 inches in diameter across the area. The storm also brought tornado warnings, damaging winds, and flash flooding threats across the region.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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Dollar comes close to 160 yen

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the dollar surging to the first half of the 159 yen level on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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LDP No. 2 Aso meets with U.S. envoy Glass

Taro Aso (L), deputy president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass (R) are pictured at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on March 12, 2026, following their meeting ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to the United States later March for talks with President Donald Trump.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives head to the Great Hall of the People to attend a plenary session of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 9, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata speaks to the press after a practice session in Miami, Florida, on March 11, 2026, ahead of the team's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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National People's Congress in Beijing

People's Liberation Army personnel head to the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to attend the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress on March 12, 2026.

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Nissan ties up with Uber, Wayve on robotaxi

Photo shows Nissan Motor Co.'s Leaf electric vehicle to be used in a robotaxi project between Nissan, U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc. and British startup Wayve Technologies Ltd.

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China: Snowboarder Tumbles Over Cliff Edge at Xinjiang Ski Resort

A female snowboarder lost control and tumbled over a cliff edge at a ski resort in Altay, Xinjiang, China, on March 5, 2026. After mistakenly entering a dangerous area while descending, she rolled down a steep snowy drop before coming to a stop, aided by heavy snow coverage. Nearby ski patrol responded quickly, and the woman reported no serious injuries.

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China: Bystanders Unite to Lift Car and Free Trapped Cyclist in Jiaxing

On December 9, 2025, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China, bystanders rushed to lift a car and free a cyclist trapped underneath after being struck by a vehicle. The driver stood nearby in shock as the crowd coordinated efforts, successfully pulling the rider free within about two minutes.

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U.N. votes to condemn Iran's attacks on neighbors

The U.N. Security Council adopts a resolution demanding a halt to Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 11, 2026.

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U.N. resolution on Iran's attacks on neighbors

Russia's U.N. Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya (front, C) announces Russia will abstain from a vote on a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution demanding a halt to Iran's attacks on Gulf neighbors during a meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on March 11, 2026.

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US: Late-Season Snow Sweeps Through Chicago as Cold Front Moves In

Chicago experienced snowfall on Wednesday, March 11, as a cold front swept through the region, bringing wintry conditions to the city.

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Japan: Long Lines Form at Gas Stations Ahead of Price Hike

Long lines of vehicles formed at gas stations across Japan on Wednesday, March 11, as drivers rushed to fill up before an expected sharp rise in fuel prices. Major oil wholesalers announced plans to raise gasoline wholesale prices by an average of 26 yen per liter starting March 12, prompting a surge in last-minute refueling.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Kazuma Okamoto (front) and Tomoyuki Sugano arrive at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Yusei Kikuchi (front) arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Masataka Yoshida arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Shohei Ohtani arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan team arrives in Maiami

Japan's Seiya Suzuki arrives at Miami International Airport in Florida on March 11, 2026, after the Japanese team advanced to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals by winning all four pool games.