New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

Solomon Islands witnesses smooth voting process in election

STORY: Solomon Islands witnesses smooth voting process in election SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: Honiara CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a polling station 2. various of Solomon Islands STORYLINE: Chief Electoral Officer of Solomon Islands Jasper Anisi has hailed Wednesday's joint election, encompassing both national and provincial elections, as a remarkably peaceful event for the nation. As the polling stations closed, with each ballot box sealed, it marked the conclusion of a day where Solomon Islands citizens turned out in significant numbers to exercise their voting rights. The enthusiasm among voters was evident as many queued up early in the morning to cast their ballots. In preparation for the election, over 1 million ballot papers were printed to ensure that the 420,253 registered voters had the opportunity to make their voices heard. A total of 334 candidates are vying for 50 seats in the parliamentary election. Party-aff

US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

UN chief calls for urgent steps to de-escalate situation in Gaza, surrounding areas

STORY: UN chief calls for urgent steps to de-escalate situation in Gaza, surrounding areas SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 31, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:33 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. wide shot of conference room 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. med shot of Guterres speaking 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of delegates 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 7. wide shot of conference room STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urgently appealed for measures to reduce tensions in Gaza and its neighboring regions. The top UN official made the remarks at a meeting of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "I call for urgent steps to de-escalate the situation and spare the region from more violence before it is too late. As we seek to address mo

China issues white paper on legal framework, measures for counterterrorism

STORY: China issues white paper on legal framework, measures for counterterrorism SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Jan. 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the white paper titled "China's Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism" STORYLINE: China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "China's Legal Framework and Measures for Counterterrorism." Besides the preface and conclusion, the white paper consists of five parts: "An Improving Legal Framework for Counterterrorism," "Clear Provisions for the Determination and Punishment of Terrorist Activities," "Standardized Exercise of Power in Fighting Terrorism," "Protection of Human Rights in Counterterrorism Practices" and "Effective Protection of People's Safety and National Security." Terrorism is the common enemy of humanity, posing a grave threat to international peace and security, and representing a challenge to all countries and all humanity, the white pap

Japan seeks dissolution of Unification Church

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 12 Kyodo - Japan's education and culture minister Masahito Moriyama attends a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2023, after revealing his ministry's decision to seek to strip the scandal-hit Unification Church of religious corporation status. (Kyodo)

Voters go to polls in Thailand's general election

STORY: Voters go to polls in Thailand's general election DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of voters at polling stations in Bangkok 2. Political leaders and candidates voting at polling stations in Bangkok STORYLINE: Thai voters went to the polling stations on Sunday in the Southeast Asian country's general election. The polls started at 8:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) and will continue until 5:00 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Sunday. More than 52 million Thai citizens are eligible to vote in the election. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is seeking reelection, turned up at a polling station in the capital Bangkok in the morning to cast his ballot. He called on Thai people to vote in the election to exercise their rights. In the run-up to the polling day, parties in Prayut's government were trailing behind in the opinion polls behind major opposition parties, including the Pheu Thai Party links to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and the

UN chief asks for political track to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict

STORY: UN chief asks for political track to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict DATELINE: Feb. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: UN Headquarters CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of ECOSOC Council Chamber 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 3. various of ECOSOC Council Chamber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General 5. various of ECOSOC Council Chamber STORYLINE: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called on regional and international players to help restore a political track to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Guterres made the remarks at the 2023 opening session of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN Secretary-General "Our ultimate goals remain unchanged: end the occupation, realize a two-state solution. But we must face today's reality. The truth is that trends on the ground mean time is working against us. The longer we go

'Little Matsui' to exercise rights as free agent

'Little Matsui' to exercise rights as free agent

FUKUOKA, Japan - Seibu Lions shortstop Kazuo Matsui announces at a news conference in Fukuoka on Oct. 28 that he will exercise his rights as a free agent. He said on Oct. 16 that he had told club officials of his wish to play in the U.S. major leagues next season.

'Little Matsui' reveals desire to play in majors

'Little Matsui' reveals desire to play in majors

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions shortstop Kazuo Matsui speaks at a news conference in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 16. He said he has told club officials, including general manager Keiji Ono, of his wish to exercise his rights as a free agent and play in the major leagues next season.

18 Sudanese civilians killed in attack on border with Chad

STORY: 18 Sudanese civilians killed in attack on border with Chad DATELINE: Aug. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Khartoum CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. mourners attending the burial of the victims 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED HAMDAN DAQLU, Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council 3. mourners at the graveyard 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMED HAMDAN DAQLU, Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council STORYLINE: Chadian armed groups killed 18 Sudanese civilians and stole 220 camels in an attack in a border village in Sudan's West Darfur State on Thursday, said Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council on Friday. At the funeral of the victims, Deputy Chairman of Sudan's transitional Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan Daqlu urged the citizens to exercise restraint to enable the state to take necessary measures to preserve their rights. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMED HAMDAN DAQLU, Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council "We will decisively address the issue of t

Socialism with Chinese characteristics has significant advantages: Uzbek expert

STORY: Socialism with Chinese characteristics has significant advantages: Uzbek expert DATELINE: June 20, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Tashkent CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Uzbek): MUHAMMADJON OBIDOV, Chairman of the Fergana branch of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan STORYLINE: Socialism with Chinese characteristics is the right path leading to China's success in development and has significant advantages, an Uzbek journalist has said. Muhammadjon Obidov, chairman of the Fergana branch of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan, made the remarks in a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE (Uzbek): MUHAMMADJON OBIDOV, Chairman of the Fergana branch of the Union of Journalists of Uzbekistan "I have visited China many times and have come to the conclusion that, like in other democratic countries, in China, people exercise their rights through elections and vote for those who are ready to express their dreams and aspirations. In China, people manage their own affairs, which cannot but be

'Little Matsui' reveals desire to play in majors

'Little Matsui' reveals desire to play in majors

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions shortstop Kazuo Matsui speaks at a news conference in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 16. He said he has told club officials, including general manager Keiji Ono, of his wish to exercise his rights as a free agent and play in the major leagues next season. (Kyodo)

'Little Matsui' to exercise rights as free agent

'Little Matsui' to exercise rights as free agent

FUKUOKA, Japan - Seibu Lions shortstop Kazuo Matsui announces at a news conference in Fukuoka on Oct. 28 that he will exercise his rights as a free agent. He said on Oct. 16 that he had told club officials of his wish to play in the U.S. major leagues next season. (Kyodo)