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Taiwan: Power Outage Hits Songshan Airport and Zhongshan District

On Monday, December 1, sudden power outages struck Songshan Airport and parts of Zhongshan District in Taipei. At the airport, the international terminal lost power at 1:36 PM, but backup generators kept check-in and customs operations running. Some escalators and VIP lounge lighting were briefly affected. Taipower confirmed a disconnected feeder line caused the outage, which was fully restored by 2:48 PM. No flights were disrupted. In Zhongshan District, residents experienced both power and internet outages, affecting 4,698 users. Social media users shared reactions highlighting the sudden disruption and inconvenience.

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China: Man Catches Fish In Flooded River In Southern City Of Nanning

A resident was seen catching fish in floodwater in Xiangsi Town, Nanning, southern China after the city was battered by a rainstorm on May 19, 2024. Video shows a man holding a fishing net catching fish from the swift, muddy water. Despite the inconvenience to the local people caused by the heavy rain, the man managed to find some humor in the situation, and his actions brought joy to onlookers.

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Some 70 flights canceled in India with crew on mass sick leave

STORY: Some 70 flights canceled in India with crew on mass sick leave SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of an airport 3. various of flights STORYLINE: Air India Express canceled approximately 70 flights after cabin crew members reported sick at the last minute, a senior airline official confirmed. Air India Express is a subsidiary of Air India and a part of the Tata group. With a fleet of more than 70 Boeing 737s and Airbus A320s, the airline operates over 2,500 flights weekly across 31 domestic and 14 international airports. "A section of our cabin crew has reported sick at the last minute, starting last night, resulting in flight delays and cancellations," an Air India Express spokesperson said. "While we are engaging with the crew to understand the reasons behind these occurrences, our teams are actively addressing this issue to minimize any inconvenience caused to our guests as a

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Power outage strikes most areas in Brunei

STORY: Power outage strikes most areas in Brunei DATELINE: Oct. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:47 LOCATION: Bandar Seri Begawan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Brunei's Department of Electrical Services 2. policeman keeping order at a crossroad 3. various of closed shops and escalators out of operation STORYLINE: Brunei has experienced a sudden and extensive power outage since around 11:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday. Residents and the government 123 hotlines told Xinhua that the most significantly affected regions were Brunei-Muara district, Tudong district and the primary oil and gas production area Kuala Belait district. The Department of Electrical Services (DES) said that electricity supply disruptions affected Kuala Belait, Tutong and part of the Brunei-Muara districts, and that it was working on restoring the electricity supply in stages. This unexpected power outage has caused widespread inconvenience and daily life disruptions, affecting commercial buildings, businesses, educational i

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Overnight Rainstorm Hits Milan

Bad weather felled trees and blocked the metro in Milan, Italy on Monday Juy 24, 2023, as torrential rain and gales continued to sweep the north of Italy after a recent hot spell broke. The violent storm that hit Milan Monday caused extensive damage and inconvenience to transport, local transport company ATM said. Photo by Stefano De Grandis/Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kuwait encounters rare heavy fog

STORY: Kuwait encounters rare heavy fog DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various fog in Kuwait STORYLINE: Kuwait encountered rare heavy fog weather on Saturday morning, which lasted for the whole morning, and the visibility on the road was less than 10 meters, which caused inconvenience to the citizens. Some airport flights were delayed or canceled due to the heavy fog and many passengers were stranded at the airport. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Kuwait City. (XHTV)

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Narita airport reopens refurbished, expanded South Wing terminal

NARITA, Japan - Officials cut a tape to celebrate the reopening of arefurbished South Wing of Narita International Airport's Terminal 1 on June 2. The terminal becomes the nation's largest with enhancements that airport officials say will reduce inconvenience for passengers at Japan's main international gateway.

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Narita airport reopens refurbished, expanded South Wing terminal

NARITA, Japan - Photo shows a refurbished South Wing of Narita International Airport's Terminal 1 which was reopened in a ceremony on June 2. Airport officials hope that say enhancements of the facility will reduce inconvenience for passengers at Japan's main international gateway.

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(2)Disney operator outsourced work to rightist-linked firm

CHIBA, Japan - Toshio Kagami (C), president of Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, bows his head in apology at a press conference May 20. The company admitted it has outsourced cleaning services since 1984 to a real estate company connected with rightists. Kagami apologized for causing disturbance and inconvenience to the people involved.

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Nobel laureate raps media over excessive coverage

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Nobel chemistry prize laureate Koichi Tanaka (R) speaks as Masatoshi Koshiba, co-winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physics, listens at a news conference in Stockholm on Dec. 12. Tanaka rapped the Japanese media for being inconsiderate and said the media frenzy has caused great inconvenience to the Nobel Foundation and the Royal Swedish Academy of Science.

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Hokkaido mayor protests planned U.S. navy vessel visit

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Tadayuki Torikoshi, mayor of Tomakomai in western Hokkaido, has called on the U.S. Navy to reconsider its request that the U.S. naval vessel Blue Ridge be allowed to call at the port in February, saying the visit will inconvenience other commercial ships. File photo shows the 19,200-ton Blue Ridge. It was taken in October 1997 when the vessel entered Hakodate port in Hokkaido.

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A Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki

EDS NOTE!!! THIS IS A PHOTO KILL. PLEASE DELETE THIS FROM YOUR ARCHIVES AND PLESE LET YOUR CLIENTS KNOW THAT THIS PHOTO CAN'T BE USED ANYMORE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. The Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland on September 12, 2022, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 aged 96., LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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A Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki

EDS NOTE!!! THIS IS A PHOTO KILL. PLEASE DELETE THIS FROM YOUR ARCHIVES AND PLESE LET YOUR CLIENTS KNOW THAT THIS PHOTO CAN'T BE USED ANYMORE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. The Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland on September 12, 2022, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 aged 96., LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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A Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki

EDS NOTE!!! THIS IS A PHOTO KILL. PLEASE DELETE THIS FROM YOUR ARCHIVES AND PLESE LET YOUR CLIENTS KNOW THAT THIS PHOTO CAN'T BE USED ANYMORE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. LKS 20220912 The Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland on September 12, 2022, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 aged 96., LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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A Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki

EDS NOTE!!! THIS IS A PHOTO KILL. PLEASE DELETE THIS FROM YOUR ARCHIVES AND PLESE LET YOUR CLIENTS KNOW THAT THIS PHOTO CAN'T BE USED ANYMORE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. The Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland on September 12, 2022, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 aged 96., LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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A Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki

EDS NOTE!!! THIS IS A PHOTO KILL. PLEASE DELETE THIS FROM YOUR ARCHIVES AND PLESE LET YOUR CLIENTS KNOW THAT THIS PHOTO CAN'T BE USED ANYMORE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. LKS 20220912 The Book of Condolence at the British Embassy in Helsinki, Finland on September 12, 2022, following the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 aged 96., LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(220723) -- THE COLONY, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows a cracked lake bottom of Lewisville lake in the Colony, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(220723) -- ALLEN, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows a sun-scorched cornfield in Allen, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(220723) -- PLANO, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 21, 2022 shows power line towers in Plano, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(220723) -- PLANO, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows an electric substation in Plano, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-TEXAS-HEAT WAVE

(220723) -- ALLEN, July 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on July 22, 2022 shows a thermometer seen at a residential backyard in Allen, Texas, the United States. Most parts of Texas have been experiencing extreme hot and dry weather since June. Besides causing physical discomfort and inconvenience, heat and drought has significantly strained water and power supplies in many localities. (Photo by Xin Jin/Xinhua)

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Printing services bring convenience to elderly citizens amid COVID-19 in Beijing

STORY: Printing services bring convenience to elderly citizens amid COVID-19 in Beijing DATELINE: May 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY/HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN PENG, Employee of Homelink 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIANG SHIHUANG, elder resident STORYLINE: As Beijing continues to maintain strict prevention and control measures against COVID-19, residents are required to present a negative nucleic acid test result within 48 hours on their phone, before they enter public venues. As this regulation may cause inconvenience for senior citizens who don't have a smartphone, communities have been seeking ways to help the elderly residents. In this community in Chaoyang District, real estate agency Homelink provides free printing services for the elderly. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN PENG, Employee of Homelink "Printing is one of the services offered by Homelink. This time, we are very happy to serve the community with this service. Residents can have their nuclei

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(2)Disney operator outsourced work to rightist-linked firm

CHIBA, Japan - Toshio Kagami (C), president of Oriental Land Co., the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort, bows his head in apology at a press conference May 20. The company admitted it has outsourced cleaning services since 1984 to a real estate company connected with rightists. Kagami apologized for causing disturbance and inconvenience to the people involved. (Kyodo)

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Narita airport reopens refurbished, expanded South Wing terminal

NARITA, Japan - Officials cut a tape to celebrate the reopening of arefurbished South Wing of Narita International Airport's Terminal 1 on June 2. The terminal becomes the nation's largest with enhancements that airport officials say will reduce inconvenience for passengers at Japan's main international gateway. (Kyodo)

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Narita airport reopens refurbished, expanded South Wing terminal

NARITA, Japan - Photo shows a refurbished South Wing of Narita International Airport's Terminal 1 which was reopened in a ceremony on June 2. Airport officials hope that say enhancements of the facility will reduce inconvenience for passengers at Japan's main international gateway. (Kyodo)

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Nobel laureate raps media over excessive coverage

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Nobel chemistry prize laureate Koichi Tanaka (R) speaks as Masatoshi Koshiba, co-winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Physics, listens at a news conference in Stockholm on Dec. 12. Tanaka rapped the Japanese media for being inconsiderate and said the media frenzy has caused great inconvenience to the Nobel Foundation and the Royal Swedish Academy of Science. (Kyodo)

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The washroom in a lavatory

The location of the washroom outside the rooms of a house caused inconvenience when it was cold or dark. A maid is extending a paper lantern to a woman about to wash her hands after leaving the washroom.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number91‐31‐0]

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Hokkaido mayor protests planned U.S. navy vessel visit

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Tadayuki Torikoshi, mayor of Tomakomai in western Hokkaido, has called on the U.S. Navy to reconsider its request that the U.S. naval vessel Blue Ridge be allowed to call at the port in February, saying the visit will inconvenience other commercial ships. File photo shows the 19,200-ton Blue Ridge. It was taken in October 1997 when the vessel entered Hakodate port in Hokkaido.

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Obuchi thanks Thai couple for changing wedding venue

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi presents a bouquet of flowers to Chanong Puttima (C) and his bride Trenuch Thaichia at a Bangkok hotel by way of thanking the Thai couple for changing the place of their wedding ceremony to make room for his news conference. ''I am sorry to have caused you inconvenience. I hope for your everlasting happiness,'' Obuchi said to the couple.