US: Clouds Glow in Lightning Show Over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Lightning lit up the sky over Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, on the night of July 21, 2025, creating a dramatic display behind thick clouds. While no visible bolts were seen, the clouds flashed repeatedly as distant lightning illuminated the night sky.

Philippines: At Least 6 Dead, Thousands Evacuated in Major Flooding

Major flooding hit the Philippines, leaving at least six people dead and several missing and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate from the Metro Manila area as of Tuesday, July 22. This video shows severe flooding in Cainta, Rizal.

US: Brush Fire Burns 110 Acres at Wetlands Park, Nevada

The Wiesner Fire, a brush fire that broke out at Wetlands Park in Nevada on Tuesday, June 24, has been completely contained after burning 110 acres, officials confirmed Thursday. This video, filmed on Tuesday, shows dark smoke rising from the scene.

US: Stunning Lightning Show in Time-Lapse Across Florida Sky

Florida experienced strong to severe thunderstorms during the Sunday, March 30 afternoon and evening. A visually stunning lightning display illuminated the night sky over Sunny Isles Beach.

US: Wildfire Breaks Out Near Borger, Texas, Prompting Evacuations

A wildfire erupted near Borger, Texas, in the area of 1559 and Rock Creek, triggering evacuations and road closures. Roughly 6,000 people have been impacted by power outages. The fire has burned 350 acres and is 5% contained as of this writing.

US: Auto Fire Prompts Evacuation In Ventura, California 4

The Auto Fire erupted in Ventura County, California on Monday, January 13, prompting evacuations.

Georgia: Protesters Clash With Police Over Suspension Of EU Accession Bid 2

Protesters clashed with police in Tbilisi on Thursday, November 28, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to protest the government's decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years.

Georgia: Protesters Clash With Police Over Suspension Of EU Accession Bid

Protesters clashed with police in Tbilisi on Thursday, November 28, as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets surrounding the Georgian Parliament to protest the government's decision to suspend EU accession talks for four years.

US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation In Hanapepe, Hawaii 3

Residents in Hanapepe in Hawaii's Kauai island were told to evacuate after a brush fire erupted there on Monday, July 15. The fire that started along Hanapepe Moi Road approached the Kaumakani neighborhood, and residents there were told to leave immediately.

US: Fast-Moving Brush Fire Prompts Evacuation In Hanapepe, Hawaii 2

Residents in Hanapepe in Hawaii's Kauai island were told to evacuate after a brush fire erupted there on Monday, July 15. The fire that started along Hanapepe Moi Road approached the Kaumakani neighborhood, and residents there were told to leave immediately.

US: Double Rainbow Spotted Over Skies In Southern Florida 5

A huge double rainbow was seen in the skies over southern Florida on Thursday, June 13, after thunderstorms caused major flooding in the area.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 2

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 4

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 3

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

US: Fire Crews Battle Wildcat Fire In Arizona As It Continues To Spread 5

The Wildcat Fire that erupted on Saturday in the Cave Creek Ranger District area continued to burn on Sunday, May 19 with zero containment. The U.S. Forest Service shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest as crews battle the fire that exploded to 13,000 acres by Sunday.

Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (2nd from R) and World Bank President David Malpass (2nd from L) meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (R) and World Bank President David Malpass meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japan foreign minister meets World Bank chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi (R) and World Bank President David Malpass meet in Hiroshima on May 20, 2023, the second day of a Group of Seven summit that took place in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

marupasu G-7 summit in Hiroshima

marupasu G-7 summit in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) and his wife Yuko greet World Bank President David Malpass before a Group of Seven summit session with guest nations and international organizations at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on May 20, 2023. (Pool photo)

G-7 summit in Hiroshima

G-7 summit in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (L) and his wife Yuko (R) pose for a photo with World Bank President David Malpass before a Group of Seven summit session with guest nations and international organizations at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on May 20, 2023. (Pool photo)

China's rebound "additive" needed to promote global growth in 2023: WB president

STORY: China's rebound "additive" needed to promote global growth in 2023: WB president DATELINE: April 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Washington, D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID MALPASS, World Bank Group President STORYLINE: China's economic rebound is an "additive" needed for a year like 2023 where global growth is expected to be weak, said World Bank Group President David Malpass while answering a question from Xinhua on Thursday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PAN LIJUN, Xinhua correspondent "Thank you, David, for taking my question. So you have recently warned of a global economic slowdown this year with China and India being two notable exceptions. So would you please elaborate more on the momentum of the Chinese economy, and what an improved Chinese outlook means to the world, a fragile global economic landscape? Thank you." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DAVID MALPASS, World Bank Gro

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-CHINA-GROWTH

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-CHINA-GROWTH

(230414) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- World Bank Group President David Malpass speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 13, 2023. China's economic rebound is an "additive" needed for a year like 2023 where global growth is expected to be weak, said Malpass on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-CHINA-GROWTH

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-CHINA-GROWTH

(230414) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- World Bank Group President David Malpass speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on April 13, 2023. China's economic rebound is an "additive" needed for a year like 2023 where global growth is expected to be weak, said Malpass on Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

China, India "two exceptions" to global slowdown this year: World Bank chief

STORY: China, India "two exceptions" to global slowdown this year: World Bank chief DATELINE: April 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of World Bank Group President David Malpass in conversation with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva 2. various of IMF headquarters during spring meetings STORYLINE: China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said. Malpass made the remarks in a media call ahead of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings week, according to a press release posted at the worldbank.org on Monday. "Global growth is expected to be weak this year, slowing to 2 percent from 3.1 percent in 2022. For the U.S., we're expecting a slowdown to 1.2 percent from 2.1 percent in 2022," said Malpass. "Several factors are weighing on the second half outlook: Oil prices have jumped back above 80 U.S. dollars a

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-GLOBAL ECONOMY

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-GLOBAL ECONOMY

(230411) -- WASHINGTON D.C., April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk past the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 10, 2023. China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said. Malpass made the remarks in a media call ahead of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings week, according to a press release posted at the worldbank.org on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-GLOBAL ECONOMY

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-GLOBAL ECONOMY

(230411) -- WASHINGTON D.C., April 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk past the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 10, 2023. China and India are "two exceptions to the slowdown" that the global economy is expected to experience this year, World Bank Group President David Malpass has said. Malpass made the remarks in a media call ahead of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings week, according to a press release posted at the worldbank.org on Monday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK CHIEF-EARLY LEAVE

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK CHIEF-EARLY LEAVE

(230216) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 13, 2022 shows World Bank Group President David Malpass attending a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. World Bank Group President David Malpass announced on Wednesday his intention to step down a year before the end of his term, said the organization. The World Bank chief will leave his position by the end of the group's fiscal year on June 30 after serving more than four years, said the World Bank. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK CHIEF-EARLY LEAVE

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK CHIEF-EARLY LEAVE

(230216) -- WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on Oct. 13, 2022 shows World Bank Group President David Malpass attending a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States. World Bank Group President David Malpass announced on Wednesday his intention to step down a year before the end of his term, said the organization. The World Bank chief will leave his position by the end of the group's fiscal year on June 30 after serving more than four years, said the World Bank. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and leaders of the six major international economic organizations pose for a group photo in front of the Guest-Greeting Pine on Huangshan Mountain, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in the city of Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province on Friday. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-LEADERS-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE-PRESS-MEETING (CN)

(221210) -- HEFEI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets the press jointly with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Secretary-General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Mathias Cormann, Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Klaas Knot, and Changhee Lee, special representative of Director-General Gilbert Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, after holding the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang poses for a group photo before the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-"1+6" ROUNDTABLE (CN)

(221209) -- HEFEI, Dec. 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang speaks during the seventh "1+6" Roundtable with President David Malpass of the World Bank Group, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva of the International Monetary Fund, Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of the World Trade Organization, Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo of the International Labor Organization, Secretary-General Mathias Cormann of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and Chairman Klaas Knot of the Financial Stability Board, in Huangshan City, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 9, 2022. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-WORLD BANK GROUP-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-WORLD BANK GROUP-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221208) -- HEFEI, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, who is in China for the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-WORLD BANK GROUP-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-ANHUI-LI KEQIANG-WORLD BANK GROUP-PRESIDENT-MEETING (CN)

(221208) -- HEFEI, Dec. 8, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang meets with President of the World Bank Group David Malpass, who is in China for the seventh "1+6" Roundtable in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Dec. 8, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK PRESIDENT-PRESS CONFERENCE

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK PRESIDENT-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221014) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- World Bank President David Malpass (R) speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 13, 2022. The global economy is "dangerously close" to a recession, as inflation remains elevated, interest rates rise, and growing debt burden hits the developing world, David Malpass said Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK PRESIDENT-PRESS CONFERENCE

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-WORLD BANK PRESIDENT-PRESS CONFERENCE

(221014) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- World Bank President David Malpass (R) speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., the United States, on Oct. 13, 2022. The global economy is "dangerously close" to a recession, as inflation remains elevated, interest rates rise, and growing debt burden hits the developing world, David Malpass said Thursday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

World Bank President Malpass in Japan

World Bank President Malpass in Japan

World Bank President David Malpass (C) poses for a photo, accompanied by Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki (L) during an event in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2022.

World Bank President Malpass in Japan

World Bank President Malpass in Japan

World Bank President David Malpass (R) meets the press in Tokyo on Sept. 13, 2022.

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

(220421) -- WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States. The Russia-Ukraine war has pushed up food prices and hit the poorest the hardest, World Bank Group President David Malpass said Wednesday, warning that the food insecurity crisis will last for months and probably into next year. TO GO WITH "World Bank chief warns food insecurity crisis could last into next year" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

(220421) -- WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 20, 2022 shows the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States. The Russia-Ukraine war has pushed up food prices and hit the poorest the hardest, World Bank Group President David Malpass said Wednesday, warning that the food insecurity crisis will last for months and probably into next year. TO GO WITH "World Bank chief warns food insecurity crisis could last into next year" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

(220421) -- WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian walks past the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 20, 2022. The Russia-Ukraine war has pushed up food prices and hit the poorest the hardest, World Bank Group President David Malpass said Wednesday, warning that the food insecurity crisis will last for months and probably into next year. TO GO WITH "World Bank chief warns food insecurity crisis could last into next year" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

U.S.-WASHINGTON D.C.-WORLD BANK-FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS

(220421) -- WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian walks past the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 20, 2022. The Russia-Ukraine war has pushed up food prices and hit the poorest the hardest, World Bank Group President David Malpass said Wednesday, warning that the food insecurity crisis will last for months and probably into next year. TO GO WITH "World Bank chief warns food insecurity crisis could last into next year" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)