New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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.

US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

Zambian president urges African countries to ensure education for all

STORY: Zambian president urges African countries to ensure education for all SHOOTING TIME: May 24, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:00 LOCATION: Lusaka CATEGORY: POLITICS/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony of laying wreaths in Africa Day STORYLINE: Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Friday urged African countries to ensure that education is made available for all. Education is the greatest equalizer and that investing in resilient education system accessible to all is a cornerstone for development, Hichilema said in remarks delivered on the eve of Africa Day, which falls on May 25. Africa Day, also known as Africa Freedom Day and African Liberation Day, is observed annually to celebrate the achievements of the Organization of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union, from its creation on May 25, 1963. According to the African Union, the theme for this year's commemoration is "Educate an African fit for the 21st Century: Building resilient education systems

US: Days-Long Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow On Sierra Nevada, Closing Roads, Schools

A days-long winter storm dumped heavy snow on the Sierra Nevada, closing major highways, ski resorts, and schools in parts of California. More than 10 feet of snow and hurricane-force wind gusts of 170 mph-plus were reported.

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the Sierra, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

African leaders unveil statue of late Tanzanian president at AU

STORY: African leaders unveil statue of late Tanzanian president at AU SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: African leaders attending the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) on Sunday unveiled a life-size statue of the late Tanzanian President, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, erected on the premises of the pan-African body's headquarters in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa. Nyerere is credited as being at the forefront of the founding of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), a predecessor to today's AU. He was also one of the founding fathers of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Nyerere's sculpture is the third statue erected on the premises of the AU headquarters next to the late Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, and the late Ghanaian President, Kwame Nkrumah. Present at the unveiling ceremony

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ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE-PERFORMANCE

(230910) -- ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artist of the Zhejiang Wu Opera troupe performs Wu Opera "Three Triumphs Over the Skeletal Demon" at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept. 8, 2023. Chinese cultural performances were held at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on Friday to mark the joint celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the then Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the AU, and the AU Day. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE-PERFORMANCE

ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-CHINESE-PERFORMANCE

(230910) -- ADDIS ABABA, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An artist of the Zhejiang Wu Opera troupe performs Wu Opera "The Celestial Maiden Scattering Flowers" at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Sept. 8, 2023. Chinese cultural performances were held at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on Friday to mark the joint celebration of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the then Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the AU, and the AU Day. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)

Africa marks 60th anniversary of OAU-AU amid call for continental unity, development

STORY: Africa marks 60th anniversary of OAU-AU amid call for continental unity, development DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the anniversary 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 3. various of the anniversary 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MOUSSA FAKI MAHAMAT, Chairperson of AU Commission 5. various of related activities STORYLINE: As the African continent marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the then Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU), realizing continental unity and development took center stage. The African continent on Thursday marked "Africa Day," which is observed annually on May 25 to celebrate the achievements of the pan-African bloc from its creation on May 25, 1963. Since 32 heads of independent African states signed the OAU Charter creating Africa's first post-independence continental institution in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital back in May 1963, the

Namibia commemorates Africa Day

STORY: Namibia commemorates Africa Day DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: Windhoek CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Africa Day celebration 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HELENA YOLOKENI KAVENA, Namibia's Ministry of Education, Art and Culture 3. various of the Africa Day celebration STORYLINE: Namibia joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU). The event ran under the theme "Our Africa, Our Future." The southwestern African nation held an event in Windhoek, the country's capital where various dignitaries from various international embassies based in Windhoek joined the celebrations. SOUNDBITE (English): HELENA YOLOKENI KAVENA, Namibia's Ministry of Education, Art and Culture "We are here celebrating Africa Day which was started in 1963, (on) May 25 in Tanzania and also Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. Africa Day is the day when the African Union and the continent as a whole

Kenya marks Africa Day amid growing Sino-African ties

STORY: Kenya marks Africa Day amid growing Sino-African ties DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exterior of the Africa Union offices in Nairobi 2. various of the celebrations 3. various of guests 4. SOUNDBITE (English): ALFRED OMBUDO K'OMBUDO, Principal secretary of the State Department of Trade, Kenya 5. various of the celebrations STORYLINE: Kenya on Thursday joined the rest of Africa in marking Africa Day. The celebrations, which commemorated the 60th anniversary of the creation of the Organization of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union, took place in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi. Many diplomats from African countries, who are based in Kenya, participated in the event. Alfred Ombudo K'Ombudo, principal secretary of the State Department of Trade, said that the Africa Day festivities are an important occasion for the celebration of African culture as well as the continent's growing resilience. K'Ombudo said that Ken

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-AFRICA DAY

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-AFRICA DAY

(230525) -- LUSAKA, May 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers take part in the celebration of Africa Day in Lusaka, Zambia, May 25, 2023. On May 25, 1963, the Organization of African Unity -- the predecessor of the African Union -- was established, and May 25 was designated as Africa Day. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-AFRICA DAY

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-AFRICA DAY

(230525) -- LUSAKA, May 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The Freedom Statue is seen during the celebration of Africa Day in Lusaka, Zambia, May 25, 2023. On May 25, 1963, the Organization of African Unity -- the predecessor of the African Union -- was established, and May 25 was designated as Africa Day. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-AFRICA DAY

ZAMBIA-LUSAKA-AFRICA DAY

(230525) -- LUSAKA, May 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Soldiers take part in the celebration of Africa Day in Lusaka, Zambia, May 25, 2023. On May 25, 1963, the Organization of African Unity -- the predecessor of the African Union -- was established, and May 25 was designated as Africa Day. (Photo by Martin Mbangweta/Xinhua)

African Union

African Union

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Leaders of African Union members attend a summit meeting at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 25, 2013, the 50th anniversary of the foundation of its predecessor Organization of African Unity.

African Union

African Union

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Photo taken on May 24, 2013, shows the headquarters building of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which was completed in late 2011, funded by China. A summit meeting was held there on May 25, 2013, the 50th anniversary of the foundation of its predecessor Organization of African Unity.

African Union

African Union

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Representatives from members of the African Union attend a summit meeting at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on May 25, 2013, the 50th anniversary of the foundation of its predecessor Organization of African Unity.