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.

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.

Daihatsu to stop all vehicle shipments over improper safety testing

TOKYO, Dec. 20 Kyodo - Daihatsu Motor Co. said Wednesday it will stop all shipments at home and abroad after the Toyota Motor Corp. subsidiary found most of its car models were affected by improper vehicle safety tests. The move comes after the minivehicle maker acknowledged earlier this year data-rigging in collision tests for six of its models, including those sold in Thailand and Malaysia. A third-party panel it has set up identified 174 new counts of misconduct across 25 vehicle test items in addition to those already discovered, with the oldest one dating back to 1989, Daihatsu said, adding that it reported the findings to the transport ministry. (Kyodo)

China's manned space delegation visits Macao Science Center

STORY: China's manned space delegation visits Macao Science Center SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 3, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: MACAO, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the delegation of China's manned space program visiting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN XIQIANG, Deputy director of the China Manned Space Agency 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WONG GING PUI, Student from Tong Nam Middle School STORYLINE: A delegation of China's manned space program on Sunday visited the Macao Science Center. The astronauts were briefed on popular science education plans for Macao students. The delegation also visited an ongoing exhibition of China's achievements in space exploration and navigation held at the center, including moon samples brought back by the Chang'e 5 lunar mission, models of rockets and "Macao Science 1" space exploration satellites jointly developed by the mainland and Macao. The delegation concluded its six-day visit to Hong Kong and Macao on Sunday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LI

Chinese automotive brand Changan enters Kenyan market

STORY: Chinese automotive brand Changan enters Kenyan market SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:52 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launching event of Chinese automotive brand Changan 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JULIA VERSHINSKAYA, Managing Director, Inchcape Kenya 3. various of the event STORYLINE: Chinese automotive brand Changan has been launched in the Kenyan market and will be distributed by Inchcape Kenya, a motor dealer. Sylvia Agani, the regional sales manager of Changan Automotive, said at a briefing in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, Friday evening that the Chinese vehicles have been tailored for local clients who value quality brands that provide superior driving experience. "Kenyans will now be able to purchase Changan's passenger and light commercial models that offer modern car technology coupled with advanced safety systems at a very competitive price point," Agani said. Agani observed that six models in Changan's innovative

China import expo in eyes of Hyundai Motor, a Fortune Global 500 company

STORY: China import expo in eyes of Hyundai Motor, a Fortune Global 500 company DATELINE: Oct. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hyundai's car models on display 2. various of Marvin Yin, head of Brand & Business Group of the Hyundai Motor Group China, working 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARVIN YIN, Head of Brand & Business Group of the Hyundai Motor Group China 4. various of Hyundai's car models on display and venue of the 6th CIIE 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARVIN YIN, Head of Brand & Business Group of the Hyundai Motor Group China 6. promotion video of Hyundai 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): MARVIN YIN, Head of Brand & Business Group of the Hyundai Motor Group China 8. various of HTWO Guangzhou, a hydrogen fuel cell factory under Hyundai Motor Group STORYLINE: Hyundai Motor Group has signed up to attend the China International Import Expo (CIIE) for six consecutive years. Since the first CIIE in 2018, the South Korean automaker has been showcasing vario

Exhibition on sharks held in Texas, U.S.

STORY: Exhibition on sharks held in Texas, U.S. DATELINE: July 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:14 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Exhibition site 2. various of visitors touching small sharks in the water 3. various of visitors watching the shark show 4. various of a life-size model of an ancient megalodon 5. various of prehistoric shark fossils STORYLINE: An exhibition titled "Sharks! The Meg, The Monsters & The Myths" is held this summer at the Houston Museum of Natural Science in Texas, the United States, bringing visitors closer to sharks for a hands-on experience. Visitors can walk through six galleries that include live animals, 14 life-sized models, as well as physical interactive and touchable items. They can get a chance to touch a shark and discover what makes these creatures unique. "Sharks are remarkably diverse and efficient predators but are more threatened than threatening. In fact, over one-third of shark species are now facing the threat of extinction," said N

Volvo Cars reports 17 pct global sales growth in H1

STORY: Volvo Cars reports 17 pct global sales growth in H1 DATELINE: July 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Stockholm CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Volvo studio 2. press release (source: Volvo Cars) 3. various of Volvo cars (source: Volvo Cars) 4. various of Volvo cars production line (source: Volvo Cars) STORYLINE: Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that its global sales in the first six months of this year increased by 17 percent year-on-year to 341,691 units. The increase was driven by fully electric cars, of which 59,260 were sold, an increase of 167 percent, the company said in a press release. In China, sales grew by 12 percent to 78,526 cars, of which 7,565 were chargeable models, either fully electric or plug-in hybrids. Volvo sold 59,750 cars in the U.S., up 18 percent year-on-year, while sales of fully electric cars doubled to 7,603. In Europe, 146,943 cars were sold during the same period, up 23 percent year-on-year. Much of the growth in Europe can be attributed to fully electric ca

Tesla's new models imported into China

STORY: Tesla's new models imported into China DATELINE: March 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of new cars' arrival 2. various of people inspecting cars STORYLINE: Six units of the new Tesla Model S and Model X entered Chinese customs on Tuesday. The Tesla pure electric cars drove out of their containers at the Nangang terminal in Shanghai Yangshan Port and were inspected on-site by customs officers. This is the first batch of the new Tesla Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid imported into China by sea since they were launched. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

Matsushita expands Viera TV lineup

Matsushita expands Viera TV lineup

TOKYO, Japan - Seven new models of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.'s popular large-screen, flat-panel Viera televisions are displayed at a presentation in Tokyo on Aug. 9. Six of the models are plasma TVs with full high-definition specifications, ranging in size from 42-inch to 65-inch screens. The remaining model is a 37-inch liquid crystal display TV, also with full HD specifications.

Kimono symbolizing 6 nations for 2020 Olympic hospitality

Kimono symbolizing 6 nations for 2020 Olympic hospitality

TOKYO, Japan - Six models wearing Japanese kimono which were designed based on images of Qatar, Lithuania, Tuvalu, Bhutan, Brazil and South Africa (from L) pose for photographs in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2014. They were designed for part of planned hospitality activities at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and garments symbolizing other nations may follow suit.

Daihatsu sales plan for FY 2014

Daihatsu sales plan for FY 2014

TOKYO, Japan - Tatsuya Kaneko, executive vice president of Daihatsu Motor Co., holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 28, 2014. Daihatsu, the minivehicle-making subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corp., said it aims to sell 660,000 vehicles in fiscal 2014 starting April 1 by introducing a total of six new or renovated models.

Aerospace Exhibition

Aerospace Exhibition

NAGOYA, Japan - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. displays models of its small passenger jet under development as the six-day Japan International Aerospace Exhibition opened in Nagoya, central Japan, on Oct. 9, 2012. Mitsubishi Aircraft President Hideo Egawa said the same day his company has raised the order target for the jet by 50 percent to 1,500 planes for the next 20 years.

Aerospace Exhibition

Aerospace Exhibition

NAGOYA, Japan - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. displays models of its small passenger jet under development as the six-day Japan International Aerospace Exhibition opened in Nagoya, central Japan, on Oct. 9, 2012. Mitsubishi Aircraft President Hideo Egawa said the same day his company has raised the order target for the jet by 50 percent to 1,500 planes for the next 20 years.

KDDI to expand WiMAX-equipped smartphones

KDDI to expand WiMAX-equipped smartphones

TOKYO, Japan - Women hold KDDI Corp.'s new models of smartphones during a press event in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2011. The operator of the ''au'' mobile phone service said it will increase the number of smartphones featuring WiMAX high-speed wireless communications when it releases six new models from early October.

KDDI to expand WiMAX-equipped smartphones

KDDI to expand WiMAX-equipped smartphones

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Tanaka, president of KDDI Corp., holds one of the company's new models of smartphones during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2011. The operator of the ''au'' mobile phone service will increase the number of smartphones featuring WiMAX high-speed wireless communications when it releases six new models from early October.

World Cup volunteers' outfits unveiled

World Cup volunteers' outfits unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - Models in Tokyo on Oct. 16 show off the official uniforms to be worn by volunteers taking part in the 2002 World Cup soccer championship co-hosted by Japan and South Korea. Each outfit, supplied by sportswear maker Adidas, consists of eight items, including a cap, polo shirt and raincoat. The items bear an insignia of eight rings representing the soccer federations of six continents, FIFA and the World Cup.

Exhibition showcasing China's new era achievements held in Beijing

STORY: Exhibition showcasing China's new era achievements held in Beijing DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the exhibition 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YAN, Spectator 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHAO XIAOYU, Spectator STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent "Here I am at the Beijing Exhibition Hall where an exhibition showcasing China's achievements in the New Era is being held." Under the theme of "Forging Ahead in the New Era," the exhibition focuses on the many accomplishments and shifts in the cause of the Party and the country over the past 10 years. It spans six exhibition areas and covers more than 30,000 square meters in total. It features more than 6,000 exhibits, including pictures and models. Among them are objects and models showcasing China's significant improvements in science and technology and manufacturing. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): XU YAN, Sp

Kimono symbolizing 6 nations for 2020 Olympic hospitality

Kimono symbolizing 6 nations for 2020 Olympic hospitality

Six models wearing Japanese kimono which were designed based on images of Qatar, Lithuania, Tuvalu, Bhutan, Brazil and South Africa (from L) pose for photographs in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2014. They were designed for part of planned hospitality activities at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and garments symbolizing other nations may follow suit. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Matsushita expands Viera TV lineup

Matsushita expands Viera TV lineup

TOKYO, Japan - Seven new models of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.'s popular large-screen, flat-panel Viera televisions are displayed at a presentation in Tokyo on Aug. 9. Six of the models are plasma TVs with full high-definition specifications, ranging in size from 42-inch to 65-inch screens. The remaining model is a 37-inch liquid crystal display TV, also with full HD specifications. (Kyodo)

KDDI to expand WiMAX-equipped smartphones

KDDI to expand WiMAX-equipped smartphones

TOKYO, Japan - Takashi Tanaka, president of KDDI Corp., holds one of the company's new models of smartphones during a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2011. The operator of the ''au'' mobile phone service will increase the number of smartphones featuring WiMAX high-speed wireless communications when it releases six new models from early October. (Kyodo)

KDDI to expand WiMAX-equipped smartphones

KDDI to expand WiMAX-equipped smartphones

TOKYO, Japan - Women hold KDDI Corp.'s new models of smartphones during a press event in Tokyo on Sept. 26, 2011. The operator of the ''au'' mobile phone service said it will increase the number of smartphones featuring WiMAX high-speed wireless communications when it releases six new models from early October. (Kyodo)

Kimono symbolizing 6 nations for 2020 Olympic hospitality

Kimono symbolizing 6 nations for 2020 Olympic hospitality

TOKYO, Japan - Six models wearing Japanese kimono which were designed based on images of Qatar, Lithuania, Tuvalu, Bhutan, Brazil and South Africa (from L) pose for photographs in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2014. They were designed for part of planned hospitality activities at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and garments symbolizing other nations may follow suit. (Kyodo)

Fashion show featuring Filipino children in poverty

Fashion show featuring Filipino children in poverty

Photo taken in February 2017 shows a scene from a fashion show in Manila featuring children living in the poverty as models. Organized by a group of Japanese university students, six such shows have been held in the Philippine capital since 2015 with money raised through crowdfunding. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

World Cup volunteers' outfits unveiled

World Cup volunteers' outfits unveiled

TOKYO, Japan - Models in Tokyo on Oct. 16 show off the official uniforms to be worn by volunteers taking part in the 2002 World Cup soccer championship co-hosted by Japan and South Korea. Each outfit, supplied by sportswear maker Adidas, consists of eight items, including a cap, polo shirt and raincoat. The items bear an insignia of eight rings representing the soccer federations of six continents, FIFA and the World Cup.

NTT DoCoMo to sell 3 handset models for 3G mobile service

NTT DoCoMo to sell 3 handset models for 3G mobile service

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows three handset models for the third-generation (3G) mobile phone service NTT DoCoMo Inc. will launch Oct. 1. The 3G service enables data transmission speeds of between 64 and 384 kilobits per second, six to 40 times faster than current i-mode handsets.