US: Super Typhoon Sinlaku Barrels Toward Northern Mariana Islands and Guam 2

Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth so far in 2026, has been barreling toward the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in the Pacific Ocean, with the National Weather Service warning of potentially "devastating damage." As of Monday, April 13, Sinlaku carried sustained winds of 175 mph — equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane — with typhoon warnings in effect for Saipan, Tinian and Rota, as typhoon conditions were expected by Tuesday. An island-wide power outage hit the Northern Mariana Islands, while flight cancellations were also reported amid the worsening weather.

US: Storm Triggers Localized Flooding in Southern Nevada

Heavy rain on Saturday, November 15 brought rising flood risks in Southern Nevada, with hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding across the Las Vegas Valley.

US: Storm Triggers Localized Flooding in Southern Nevada 2

Heavy rain on Saturday, November 15 brought rising flood risks in Southern Nevada, with hazardous driving conditions and localized flooding across the Las Vegas Valley.

Mexico: Gen Z-Led Riot Erupts in Mexico City, Leaving 20 Injured 2

Thousands of Generation Z-led protesters marched across Mexico on Saturday, November 15, to demand justice following the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo and to protest government corruption and social unrest. The demonstrations culminated in riots at the Zócalo in Mexico City, with protesters tearing down barriers and clashing with police, leaving at least 20 people injured.

US: Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding, Flight Delays in Las Vegas

The remnants of Tropical Storm Priscilla hit Las Vegas, bringing heavy rain on Friday, October 10, causing flash flooding and prompting a swift water rescue. The storm led to significant travel disruption, with flights departing Harry Reid International Airport facing average delays of about an hour.

Switzerland: At Least 4 Dead After Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Floods And Landslide

At least 4 people were killed in Switzerland after violent storms that brought heavy rains swept the country as well as Italy and France overnight on June 29. Severe flash floods and a landslide in Ticino and Valais resulted from torrential rains that inundated the side valleys south of the River Rhone.

G-8 leaders wind up three-day summit

G-8 leaders wind up three-day summit

GLENEAGLES, Scotland - Group of Eight leaders pose for photos at the end of their three-day summit at Gleneagles in Scotland on July 8. (From L to R) U.S. President George W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, French President Jacques Chirac, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berluscony, Russian Presient Vladimir Putin, European Commission President Jose Manuel Parroso and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. (Pool photo)

G-8 leaders wind up three-day summit

G-8 leaders wind up three-day summit

GLENEAGLES, Scotland - Group of Eight leaders pose for photos at the end of their three-day summit at Gleneagles in Scotland on July 8. (From L to R) U.S. President George W. Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, French President Jacques Chirac, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berluscony, Russian Presient Vladimir Putin, European Commission President Jose Manuel Parroso and German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)