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US: Heavy Security Around Waldorf Astoria as President Xi Jinping Arrives

Police guarded security barriers near the Waldorf Astoria in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 23, as Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the U.S. While MPD did not confirm Xi was staying at the hotel, officials issued a special-event advisory covering the hotel from September 23 to 25.

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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026, shows flooding in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, after a dike at Lake Imbanuma was breached by torrential rain from Typhoon Dujuan.

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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Sept. 24, 2026, shows smoke rising from a solar power facility surrounded by floodwaters in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, after a dike at Lake Imbanuma was breached by torrential rain from Typhoon Dujuan.

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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

Photo taken on Sept. 24, 2026, shows flooding in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, after a dike at Lake Imbanuma was breached by torrential rain from Typhoon Dujuan.

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China: Man Rescues Drowning Labrador Using Zip Tie Loop

On Wednesday, September 16, a man in Guilin, Guangxi, stood on a riverbank and tried several ways to reach a Labrador struggling in the water. After his earlier attempts failed, he linked zip ties into a large loop and lowered it toward the dog. He adjusted the loop repeatedly until it was secured around the dog, then pulled the exhausted Labrador to the bank and lifted it onto dry ground.

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China: Blue Sheep Makes Daring Leap Across Rushing River in Hohhot

On September 14, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a blue sheep was stranded on a rock as strong currents rushed around it. It stood still for several moments, looking toward the opposite bank for a place to cross. After hesitating and shifting its position, it backed up slightly for a running start, then charged forward and jumped over the rushing water.

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China: Man Frees Cow Trapped in Wire Fence During Road Trip

On September 18, in Keketuohai, Xinjiang, a man on a road trip was filmed helping a brown cow trapped behind a wire fence. The cow's head was tightly tangled in the wire, leaving it unable to free itself. The man reached through the fence and gripped the wires around its horns and head. He pulled hard to untangle or break the wire and free the distressed animal.

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China: Horse Walks Awkwardly With New Leg Guards

On September 9, 2026, in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, a horse was filmed struggling to adjust to new protective leg guards. A man led the horse toward a grassy area with red guards fitted on its two rear legs. Unfamiliar with the equipment, the horse lifted its back hooves unusually high with each step, making its walk look awkward and uneven.

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China: Sheep Knocks Tourist Down on Hulunbuir Grassland

On September 12, 2026, in Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, as a tourist was enjoying the scenery of blue skies and green grass, a sheep began chasing him. The animal repeatedly butted him with its head and eventually knocked him onto the grass. Another person then came over and led the sheep away.

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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

Photo taken on Sept. 23, 2026, shows flooding in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, after a dike at Lake Imbanuma was breached by torrential rain from Typhoon Dujuan.

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Aftermath of Typhoon Dujuan

Photo taken on Sept. 23, 2026, shows flooding in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, after a dike at Lake Imbanuma was breached by torrential rain from Typhoon Dujuan.

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China: Golden Retriever Meets Spotted Seal at Sea

On September 18, 2026, on Dachangshan Island in Dalian, Liaoning, a golden retriever met a spotted seal named Nana, a national first-class protected animal in China. The seal slowly swam toward the dog and raised its head for a closer look. The golden retriever appeared surprised and remained almost motionless in the water. The video ends with a group of beachgoers filming the spotted seal, as it was a rare sight.

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Relatives of abductees in Washington

Takuya Yokota (R), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, and group member Koichiro Iizuka hold a press conference in Washington on Sept. 23, 2026, following meetings with U.S. government officials and lawmakers to get their backing for a resolution of the decades-long issue. Yokota is a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, while Iizuka's mother, Yaeko Taguchi, was taken to North Korea in 1978.

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Relatives of abductees in Washington

Takuya Yokota (R), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, and group member Koichiro Iizuka hold a press conference in Washington on Sept. 23, 2026, following meetings with U.S. government officials and lawmakers to get their backing for a resolution of the decades-long issue. Yokota is a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, while Iizuka's mother, Yaeko Taguchi, was taken to North Korea in 1978.

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India: Injured Wild Elephant Roams Near Tea Gardens in Assam

An injured wild elephant was seen roaming the Bokial and Bogidhola tea garden areas near Numaligarh, Assam. Several other elephants were also spotted along nearby roads. Local residents and wildlife enthusiasts urged forest officials to check the animal's condition and provide medical care.

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India: Traditional Tree-Climbing Contest Held During Nanda Pati Mela

A traditional tree-climbing contest was held during the Nanda Pati Mela in Kaproli village, Pauri Garhwal, on September 21. Participants tried to scale a tall chir pine whose trunk had been peeled, coated with oil, milk and curd, and planted in the village square. Those who reached the top collected prizes including fruits, leaves and money as villagers gathered to celebrate.

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India: Leopard Rescued From Deep Farm Well in Narmada

A leopard that fell into a deep farm well near Kunbar Eco Tourism in Dediapada, Narmada, was rescued on September 20. Forest officials used ropes and a cot to pull it out and secured it in a rescue cage before releasing it into the forest.

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Bangladesh: Waterspout Spotted Over Kaptai Lake

A waterspout formed over Kaptai Lake near Killya Mura in Rangamati on September 21 and stayed visible for about 10 minutes. Crowds gathered at the Shaheed Minar premises to watch and film the rare sight on their phones. No damage was reported.

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Mexico: Category 5 Hurricane Polo Brings Gusty Wind, Rain to Pacific Coast

Hurricane Polo rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm off Mexico's Pacific coast, with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph. As of Tuesday evening, Polo was located about 210 miles south of Zihuatanejo. Residents in Guerrero and Michoacán remained on alert, bracing for heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds and storm surge.

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Bangladesh: Multiple Explosions Reported Across Dhaka

Multiple cocktail bomb explosions were reported at several locations across Dhaka, followed by a fire involving an empty bus near Kafrul Police Station. Smoke was seen rising from busy streets as police responded to the incidents. One reported blast near Jatrabari Chowrasta injured an autorickshaw driver.

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Poland: 12th European Tram Drivers’ Championship in Warsaw

The 12th European Tram Drivers' Championship was held on Marszałkowska Street in Warsaw, Poland, on September 19. Competitors tackled tasks including precision stops and tram bowling; a two-person Prague team won.

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Iran: Unidentified Object Hovers Over Tehran Night Sky

An unidentified object with multicoloured lights was seen hovering over Tehran, Iran, on September 20, reportedly near the Azadegan Expressway. Its size, altitude, distance and speed remain unconfirmed, and Iranian authorities have not identified it.

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Abductees' relatives to visit U.S.

Takuya Yokota (L), head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, and group member Koichiro Iizuka hold a press conference at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 21, 2026, before flying to Washington to seek U.S. support in getting the abductees back to Japan. Yokota is a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13, while Iizuka's mother, Yaeko Taguchi, was taken to North Korea in 1978. (Pool photo)

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Japan: Manhole Bursts With Water as Typhoon Dujuan Brings Heavy Rain

A powerful Typhoon Dujuan brought heavy rain to a wide swath of Japan's Pacific coast on Monday, September 21, and flooding was reported in several areas. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 special warning for landslides in Oshima Town in the Izu Islands. It also issued Level 2 to 4 heavy rain warnings across the Kanto-Koshin region. This video shows water forcefully gushing out of a manhole in Yokohama due to heavy rain.

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China: Cat Rests Beside Guard at Tiananmen Square

On September 8, 2026, a cat was filmed staying close to a guard on duty at Tiananmen Square in Beijing's Dongcheng District. The cat wandered around the guard's feet before leaning against him, while he remained motionless and focused on the passing crowd.

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US: Storms Force Evacuation at Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival

On Saturday, September 19, the second day of the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park in Atlanta was evacuated and paused due to severe thunderstorms bringing lightning and hail, leading organizers to cancel several artists' performances. The bad weather also caused a ground stop for departing flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

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India: Injured Elephant Calf Monitored by Forest Officials in Coimbatore

An injured elephant calf was spotted with its herd near Valayar in Coimbatore. Visuals show the calf walking with an adult elephant after crossing into Tamil Nadu from Kerala forests. A veterinary team examined the calf and suspected predator bites, while forest officials continued monitoring its condition.

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Bangladesh: Passenger Bus Plunges Into Pond, One Person Dies

A passenger bus travelling from Pirojpur to Barishal lost control and plunged into a pond at Gazaria village. Visuals show the overturned bus and passengers being rescued. Abdul Malek, 55, was critically injured and later declared dead at hospital.

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US: Severe Storms Bring Hail, Tornado to Northern Utah

Heavy hail pelted a shopping center parking lot in Layton, Davis County, on Friday, September 18, as severe thunderstorms swept through northern Utah, prompting a tornado warning across the region. Footage shows hailstones pelting the pavement and parked vehicles outside the Layton Hills Mall as the storm passed through. A tornado also touched down near Francis Peak in Davis County, though no damage was reported there, while elsewhere the storms uprooted trees, damaged ceilings, and cracked fences.

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Netherlands: Thousands Gather for Stand Up for Israel Rally at Dam Square

Pro-Israel supporters gathered in Amsterdam's Dam Square on Friday, September 18, for a Stand Up for Israel rally. During the rally, a large Palestinian flag was unfurled from a balcony of a nearby H&M building, and the demonstrators pulled it down. Pro-Palestinian activists ignored a city ban on counter-demonstrations, leading police to detain them.

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Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 16, 2026, shows a sign barring public access to 2,077-meter Mt. Tokachi in Kamifurano in Hokkaido, northern Japan, after the eruption alert was raised to Level 3.

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Mt. Tokachi volcano in northern Japan

Photo taken on Sept. 16, 2026, shows a sign barring public access to 2,077-meter Mt. Tokachi in Kamifurano in Hokkaido, northern Japan, after the eruption alert was raised to Level 3.

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