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Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 3

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

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Turkish People Celebrate Republic Day

Helicopters stage an airshow during Republic Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkiye, Oct. 29, 2025. Turkiye's largest city Istanbul celebrated the Republic Day to mark the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish People Celebrate Republic Day

A parade is held to celebrate the Republic Day in Istanbul, Turkiye, Oct. 29, 2025. Turkiye's largest city Istanbul celebrated the Republic Day to mark the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish People Celebrate Republic Day

A parade is held to celebrate the Republic Day in Istanbul, Turkiye, Oct. 29, 2025. Turkiye's largest city Istanbul celebrated the Republic Day to mark the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish People Celebrate Republic Day

A parade is held to celebrate the Republic Day in Istanbul, Turkiye, Oct. 29, 2025. Turkiye's largest city Istanbul celebrated the Republic Day to mark the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish People Celebrate Republic Day

Helicopters stage an airshow during the Republic Day celebrations in Istanbul, Turkiye, Oct. 29, 2025. Turkiye's largest city Istanbul celebrated the Republic Day to mark the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Turkish People Celebrate Republic Day

People celebrate the Republic Day in Istanbul, Turkiye, Oct. 29, 2025. Turkiye's largest city Istanbul celebrated the Republic Day to mark the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkiye. Photo by Liu Lei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Northern Lights Dazzle Across Country After Solar Storm

The Northern Lights lit up skies across the UK on Monday night September 1, from Scotland to Kent, following a strong solar storm, with another display possible Tuesday.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Large Hail to West Texas

A severe thunderstorm moved through Texas on Sunday, June 8, bringing strong winds, large hail, and tornado threats. This video shows hail pelting a household swimming pool in Big Spring, Texas.

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International Workers Day Protest - NYC

Demonstrators participate in a rally to mark the International Workers' Day in New York City, NY, USA on May 1, 2025. Photo by Liu Yanan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

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US: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Illinois, Multiple Tornadoes Confirmed 2

A powerful storm system moved through the Midwest on Wednesday, March 19, prompting tornado warnings and watches in several areas of Illinois. The National Weather Service later confirmed that eight tornadoes touched down in the greater Chicago area during the storms. This video shows a rotating cloud formation, spotted in New Lenox, central Will County, with sirens sounded in the background.

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Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

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Philippines: Typhoon Usagi Brings Strong Winds And Heavy Rain To Northern Luzon 2

Super Typhoon Usagi, locally known as Ofel, is the fifth major storm to hit the Philippines in three weeks, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to Northern Luzon on Thursday, November 14. The country issued its highest storm alert and evacuated thousands of people.

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US: Valley Fire Rages Near Boise, Idaho, Burning Over 9,400 Acres 2

The Valley Fire, a wildfire, broke out in east Boise, Idaho, on Friday, October 4, burning more than 9,400 acres as of Saturday. The cause is still under investigation. Evacuation notices were issued, and schools and several roads were closed in the area.

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US: Passengers At Chicago O’Hare Airport Ordered To Shelter In Place Amid Tornado Warning 2

People at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport were told to shelter in place amid tornado threats and severe weather in the area on Monday night, July 15. A tornado warning prompted the order as severe weather rolled through the Chicago area. A large tornado was reported on the ground at the airport before 10 p.m.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California 3

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California, on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. The fire exploded to more than 15,600 acres on Monday, and an air quality alert was in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

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TSMC shareholders meeting

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chairman Mark Liu speaks at the company's general shareholders meeting in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on June 4, 2024.

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Service members take part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A service member takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A service member takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A service member takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Service members take part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A service member takes part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-VIRGINIA-ARLINGTON-MEMORIAL DAY

(240527) -- ARLINGTON (U.S.), May 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a wreath-laying ceremony to mark Memorial Day at Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, the United States, on May 27, 2024. Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-CHINESE LANGUAGE DAY-CULTURE SALON

(240420) -- BRUSSELS, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 19, 2024 shows a view during the "Lanting" Culture Salon at the China Culture Center in Brussels, Belgium. The "Lanting" Culture Salon was held here on Friday to mark the United Nations Chinese Language Day. (Photo by Liu Zihe/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATE PARK-ANNIVERSARY

(240405) -- SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend an event at Golden Gate Park to mark its 154th anniversary in San Francisco, California, the United States, April 4, 2024. Golden Gate Park marked its 154th anniversary on Thursday. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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U.S.-CALIFORNIA-SAN FRANCISCO-GOLDEN GATE PARK-ANNIVERSARY

(240405) -- SAN FRANCISCO, April 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People attend an event at Golden Gate Park to mark its 154th anniversary in San Francisco, California, the United States, April 4, 2024. Golden Gate Park marked its 154th anniversary on Thursday. (Photo by Liu Yilin/Xinhua)

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US: Record Rainfall Causes Flooding In Parts Of Charleston, South Carolina

Record-setting rainfall hit Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, March 9 causing flooding in different areas. According to NWS, 3.63 inches of rain was recorded, shattering the 1.43 inches record from 1948.

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US: Record Rainfall Causes Flooding In Parts Of Charleston, South Carolina 2

Record-setting rainfall hit Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, March 9 causing flooding in different areas. According to NWS, 3.63 inches of rain was recorded, shattering the 1.43 inches record from 1948.

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Play "Les Miserables" staged to mark China-France ties

STORY: Play "Les Miserables" staged to mark China-France ties SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 27, 2024 DATELINE: March 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Les Miserables 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOAN VALADOU, Consul General of France in Shanghai 3. various of Les Miserables 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIU YE, Actor STORYLINE: A drama based on Victor Hugo's celebrated novel "Les Miserables" was staged in Shanghai on Friday. It is to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. According to Joan Valadou, Consul General of France in Shanghai, the play is a good example of China-France cultural exchanges. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): JOAN VALADOU, Consul General of France in Shanghai "Culture has played a vital role in the relationship between France and China for a long time, which brings us a lot of things. In Shanghai, we have arranged many first-class cultural institutions to hold various cultural and artisti

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TSMC Chairman Mark Liu in Tokyo

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chairman Mark Liu (R), alongside TSMC CEO C.C. Wei, speaks to the press in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2024, after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at his office.

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TSMC Chairman Mark Liu in Tokyo

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chairman Mark Liu speaks to the press in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2024, after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at his office.

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Opening ceremony for TSMC's 1st Japan factory in Kumamoto

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chairman Mark Liu speaks during an opening ceremony on Feb. 24, 2024, for the company's first chip plant in Japan, located in Kikuyo in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The factory of the world's largest contract chipmaker will be operated by its subsidiary Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. from the October-December quarter of 2024.

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TSMC chairman

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Chairman Mark Liu holds a briefing session in Taipei on Jan. 18, 2024, after the world's largest contract chipmaker released its earnings for 2023.

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARTYRS' DAY-FALLEN NATIONAL HEROES-FLOWER BASKETS PRESENTING (CN)

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony presenting flower baskets to fallen national heroes to mark the Martyrs' Day is held in Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARTYRS' DAY-FALLEN NATIONAL HEROES-FLOWER BASKETS PRESENTING (CN)

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony presenting flower baskets to fallen national heroes to mark the Martyrs' Day is held in Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

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CHINA-BEIJING-MARTYRS' DAY-FALLEN NATIONAL HEROES-FLOWER BASKETS PRESENTING (CN)

(230930) -- BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony presenting flower baskets to fallen national heroes to mark the Martyrs' Day is held in Tian'anmen Square in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Bin)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-CHINESE EMBASSY-PRC-74TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATION

(230927) -- BEIRUT, Sept. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese ambassador to Lebanon Qian Minjian (Front) speaks at a reception to mark the upcoming 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beirut, Lebanon, on Sept. 26, 2023. The Chinese embassy in Lebanon celebrated on Tuesday the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which falls on Oct. 1. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-MARCH ON WASHINGTON-60TH ANNIVERSARY

(230827) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather during an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, Aug. 26, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Thousands gather in U.S. capital to mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-MARCH ON WASHINGTON-60TH ANNIVERSARY

(230827) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather during an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, Aug. 26, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Thousands gather in U.S. capital to mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-MARCH ON WASHINGTON-60TH ANNIVERSARY

(230827) -- WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather during an event commemorating the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., the United States, Aug. 26, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Thousands gather in U.S. capital to mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington" (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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LEBANON-BEIRUT-CHINA-PLA-FOUNDING-ANNIVERSARY-RECEPTION

(230725) -- BEIRUT, July 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Participants attend a reception in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 24, 2023. The Chinese Embassy in Lebanon held on Monday the reception to mark the 96th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)

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CHINA-PLA NAVY-74TH ANNIVERSARY-OPEN DAY ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230424) -- QINGDAO, April 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 22, 2023 shows a navy-themed light show projected on tall buildings at Fushan Bay in Qingdao of east China's Shandong Province. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has organized a range of open day activities across the country to mark its 74th founding anniversary that fell on Sunday. A total of 62 PLA Navy barracks in 22 cities, including Qingdao, Dalian, Shanghai and Guangzhou, have been open to the public since Friday. TO GO WITH "China Focus: PLA Navy's founding anniversary commemorated with public celebrations" (Photo by Liu Zaiyao/Xinhua)

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CHINA-PLA NAVY-74TH ANNIVERSARY-OPEN DAY ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230424) -- QINGDAO, April 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A soldier of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy demonstrates rope-knot-making techniques for visitors during an open day activity at a military port in Zhoushan of east China's Zhejiang Province, April 22, 2023. The PLA Navy has organized a range of open day activities across the country to mark its 74th founding anniversary that fell on Sunday. A total of 62 PLA Navy barracks in 22 cities, including Qingdao, Dalian, Shanghai and Guangzhou, have been open to the public since Friday. TO GO WITH "China Focus: PLA Navy's founding anniversary commemorated with public celebrations" (Photo by Liu Wei/Xinhua)

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China's courier sector sees parcel handling surge in early 2023

STORY: China's courier sector sees parcel handling surge in early 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's courier sector 2. a processing center of courier service provider Shunfeng Express in Tianjin 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU PINGCHUAN, PR staff at Shunfeng Express (Tianjin) Co., Ltd STORYLINE: China's courier sector has seen an accelerated recovery, with a surge in parcel handling in early 2023. According to the State Post Bureau (SPB), the country's courier companies hit the 10-billion-parcels mark within the first 39 days of this year, which is 40 days quicker than in 2019, before the COVID-19 epidemic struck. The SPB said that this year's performance demonstrates the vitality, resilience and growth potential of China's express delivery industry, adding that it shows that consumer confidence is increasing, and the economic recovery is picking up pace. Data also show that the average number of parcels handled daily has

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Pak-China seed cooperation important for Pakistan's food security

STORY: Pak-China seed cooperation important for Pakistan's food security DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: POLITICS/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHSAN IQBAL, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): LIU XINMING, Chief scientist from China's Ningbo University STORYLINE: A Pakistani minister said that the new phase of seed cooperation between Pakistan and China is critically important for Pakistan to meet the food security challenge in the future. China helped Pakistan take seven herbal seeds to the Chinese space station for space breeding by exposing them to cosmic radiation and microgravity to mutate their genes. An event was held in Islamabad to mark the successful return of the seeds. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AHSAN IQBAL, Pakistani Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives "It allows our researchers, our students, our youth, opportunity to learn