US: Powerful ‘Kona’ Storm Batters Hawaii, Triggering State of Emergency

A powerful 'Kona' storm battered the Hawaiian Islands, bringing dangerous flooding and wind gusts over 100 mph, under a statewide State of Emergency declared by Governor Josh Green. Widespread power outages were reported across the islands on Saturday, March 14, with Oahu remaining under a flood watch throughout the day.

US: Roof Blown Off By Winter Storm In Kaneohe, Hawaii

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages. This video shows a roof being blown off in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 5

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 4

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 3

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages 2

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Winter Storm Batters Hawaii, Causing Flooding, Power Outages

A winter storm slammed into Hawaiian islands on Thursday, January 30, flooding streets, knocking down trees, and causing power outages.

US: Kīlauea Volcano In Hawaii’s Big Island Erupts, Causing Travel Disruptions

Kīlauea Volcano, located on Hawaii's Big Island, erupted early Monday morning, December 23, at approximately 2:20 a.m. Hawaiian Airlines delayed seven interisland departures and canceled two flights.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 7

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported. This video shows heavy rain on Sunday in Ocean View, Hawaii Island.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 6

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported. This video shows winds and rain in Mountain View in Puna, Hawaii Island Saturday afternoon as the storm neared.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. This video shows floodwater flowing down Mamalahoa Highway in Kaʻu, Hawaii Island. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 2

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. This video shows swollen Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii Island. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 4

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 3

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. This video shows swollen Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii Island. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii 5

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported. This video shows winds and rain in Mountain View in Puna, Hawaii Island Saturday afternoon as the storm neared.

Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

Xinhua Headlines: Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023

(231230) -- BEIJING, Dec. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (C, right) receives a gavel from COP27 President Sameh Shoukry (C, left) during the opening ceremony of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or COP28, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2023. Top 10 world news events in 2023 10. Climate change intensifies threat to global sustainable development On Nov. 30, the World Meteorological Organization announced that 2023 is the hottest year on record. Climate change has exacerbated disasters such as flooding in Libya and the deadliest wildfires in Hawaii. Extreme weather events like summer heatwaves have become the new normal, impacting global economic and social development. Almost all sustainable development goals are being compromised. "The era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The UN Climate Change Conferenc