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Annual OSCE meeting in Vienna

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul meets the press in Vienna on Dec. 4, 2025, as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe holds its annual ministerial meeting.

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Annual OSCE meeting in Vienna

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe holds its annual ministerial meeting in Geneva on Dec. 4, 2025.

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Annual OSCE meeting in Vienna

The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe holds its annual ministerial meeting in Geneva on Dec. 4, 2025.

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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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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.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Jerusalem: Protesters March Against Benjamin Netanyahu

Thousands of anti-government protesters marched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's residence in Jerusalem, blocking the city's main entrance. The protest, which occurred on Wednesday morning, March 19, was driven by opposition to Netanyahu's decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet domestic security service and his move to resume the war in the Gaza Strip.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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Pope Francis In Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Ms. Pia Kauma, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) at the Vatican, on November 23, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo /IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Ms. Pia Kauma, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) at the Vatican, on November 23, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo /IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis In Private Audience - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Ms. Pia Kauma, President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) at the Vatican, on November 23, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo /IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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

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. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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U.S. envoy to OSCE speaks in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Daniel Baer, the U.S. representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, speaks at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 18, 2014.

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OSCE secretary general in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Lamberto Zannier, secretary general of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, holds a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 16, 2014.

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Onodera in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera (R) shakes hands with Marcel Pesko, director of the office of the secretary general of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Vienna, Austria, on July 30, 2013.

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Xinhua Headlines: What are related parties calculating amid massive military buildup regarding Ukraine?

(220126) -- KIEV, Jan. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Lukashevich, Russia's permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), speaks to reporters in Vienna, Austria, Jan. 13, 2022. (Photo by Georges Schneider/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OSCE-RUSSIA-TALKS

(220113) -- VIENNA, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, whose country chairs the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2022, speaks to reporters in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 13, 2022. The latest round of talks aimed at defusing tensions between Russia and the West within the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) ended here on Thursday without a breakthrough as both sides warned of potential escalation. (Photo by Georges Schneider/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OSCE-RUSSIA-TALKS

(220113) -- VIENNA, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Lukashevich, Russia's permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), speaks to reporters in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 13, 2022. The latest round of talks aimed at defusing tensions between Russia and the West within the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) ended here on Thursday without a breakthrough as both sides warned of potential escalation. (Photo by Georges Schneider/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OSCE-RUSSIA-TALKS

(220113) -- VIENNA, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Lukashevich, Russia's permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), speaks to reporters in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 13, 2022. The latest round of talks aimed at defusing tensions between Russia and the West within the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) ended here on Thursday without a breakthrough as both sides warned of potential escalation. (Photo by Georges Schneider/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OSCE-RUSSIA-TALKS

(220113) -- VIENNA, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Alexander Lukashevich, Russia's permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), speaks to reporters in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 13, 2022. The latest round of talks aimed at defusing tensions between Russia and the West within the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) ended here on Thursday without a breakthrough as both sides warned of potential escalation. (Photo by Georges Schneider/Xinhua)

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AUSTRIA-VIENNA-OSCE-RUSSIA-TALKS

(220113) -- VIENNA, Jan. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, whose country chairs the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in 2022, speaks to reporters in Vienna, Austria, on Jan. 13, 2022. The latest round of talks aimed at defusing tensions between Russia and the West within the framework of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) ended here on Thursday without a breakthrough as both sides warned of potential escalation. (Photo by Georges Schneider/Xinhua)

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U.S. envoy to OSCE speaks in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Daniel Baer, the U.S. representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, speaks at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on June 18, 2014. (Kyodo)