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Saudi Arabia: Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Strike Riyadh

Moderate to heavy rain with strong winds hit Riyadh early Tuesday, March 17.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi in parliament

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

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US: Rooftop Fire Breaks Out Near NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Midtown

Thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky over Midtown Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, after a fire broke out in a cooling tower on the roof of a building under renovation near the start of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The cause of the fire was under investigation with construction workers evacuating safely and no impact reported on the parade.

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US: Large Ice Ridges Build Up Along the Shoreline of Oneida Lake in New York

Large ice ridges built up along the shoreline of Oneida Lake, New York, as warming temperatures thawed the lake and strong winds pushed the broken ice against the shore, creating a towering display of rock, driftwood, and ice.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki (C) of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki (C) of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the press during the team's spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on March 17, 2026, after hurting his right knee while sliding on an unsuccessful attempt to steal second base in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Eugenio Suarez hits a go-ahead double in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Eugenio Suarez hits a go-ahead double in the ninth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Bryce Harper of the United States hits a two-run home run in the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Bryce Harper of the United States reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes a long throw during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes a long throw during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes a long throw during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Aaron Judge of the United States is called out on strikes in the first inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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Canada: Massive Winter Storm Buries Elliot Lake, Closing Highways and Suspending Services

A massive winter storm buried Elliot Lake and surrounding areas in northeastern Ontario on Monday, March 16, bringing heavy snowfall and powerful winds that created street-obliterating drifts. The city and Ontario Provincial Police suspended services and closed highways, urging residents to stay home unless absolutely necessary.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey 2

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Meteor Streaks Across Ohio Sky, Triggering Sonic Boom Felt Across Multiple States

A meteor streaked across the sky over northeastern Ohio on Tuesday, March 17, producing a thunderous sonic boom that was felt as far away as Pennsylvania, with NASA confirming the fireball was caused by a small asteroid nearly 6 feet in diameter and weighing about 7 tons. The asteroid unleashed energy equivalent to 250 tons of TNT when it fragmented, with reports of the fireball pouring in from multiple states.

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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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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States starter Nolan McLean is pulled from the mound in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States starter Nolan McLean (far L) is pulled from the mound in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu (R) of Venezuela rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

United States starter Nolan McLean reacts after allowing a solo home run to Wilyer Abreu (back) of Venezuela in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu (C) of Venezuela is congratulated by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu of Venezuela hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu (2nd from R) of Venezuela is greeted by teammates after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Wilyer Abreu of Venezuela hits a solo home run in the fifth inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia (C) of Venezuela high-fives Jackson Chourio after making a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia of Venezuela makes a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia of Venezuela makes a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Maikel Garcia of Venezuela makes a sacrifice fly in the third inning of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

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Mori, A-bomb survivor who met Obama in Hiroshima, dies at 88

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) hugs Shigeaki Mori, a survivor of the U.S. atomic bombing, at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 27, 2016, as Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the atomic-bombed city. Mori died on March 14, 2026, at a hospital in Hiroshima aged 88.

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Mori, A-bomb survivor who met Obama in Hiroshima, dies at 88

U.S. President Barack Obama (L) hugs Shigeaki Mori, a survivor of the U.S. atomic bombing, at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 27, 2016, as Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the atomic-bombed city. Mori died on March 14, 2026, at a hospital in Hiroshima aged 88.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 17, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 17, 2026.

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US: Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Through Kentucky, Bringing Strong Winds and Snow 2

A powerful cold front moved through Kentucky on Monday, March 16, bringing strong winds, dropping temperatures, and giving way to snow showers and squalls across much of the state. Some of those snow squalls even produced a rumble of thunder.

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US: Tornado Warning Issued as Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds Sweep Through New Jersey

Severe weather swept through the Tri-State Area overnight into Tuesday, March 17, bringing heavy rain, damaging winds, and leaving tens of thousands of customers without power. In New Jersey, a tornado warning was issued for parts of the area, several rail lines were temporarily suspended due to downed trees, and damage was reported across the region including fallen trees on homes and vehicles.

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US: Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Through Kentucky, Bringing Strong Winds and Snow

A powerful cold front moved through Kentucky on Monday, March 16, bringing strong winds, dropping temperatures, and giving way to snow showers and squalls across much of the state. Some of those snow squalls even produced a rumble of thunder.

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Mori, A-bomb survivor who met Obama in Hiroshima, dies at 88

File photo shows Shigeaki Mori, a historian and atomic bomb survivor who met Barack Obama in May 2016 during the then U.S. president's visit to Hiroshima. Mori died on March 14, 2026, at a hospital in Hiroshima aged 88.

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Mori, A-bomb survivor who met Obama in Hiroshima, dies at 88

File photo shows Shigeaki Mori, a historian and atomic bomb survivor who met Barack Obama in May 2016 during the then U.S. president's visit to Hiroshima. Mori died on March 14, 2026, at a hospital in Hiroshima aged 88.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 17, 2026.