US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

US: New Jersey Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Winter Storm

A powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

US: Fast-Moving Clipper System Brings Snow to New Jersey

A fast-moving clipper system brought light snow to parts of New Jersey on Tuesday, December 23. A winter weather advisory was issued for the area as a wintry mix continued to impact the region.

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Police officers cordon off the scene of a shooting incident in Bekkersdal, South Africa, on Dec. 21, 2025. At least nine people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting in Bekkersdal township near Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub, local police said Sunday. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Police officers cordon off the scene of a shooting incident in Bekkersdal, South Africa, on Dec. 21, 2025. At least nine people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting in Bekkersdal township near Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub, local police said Sunday. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Police officers cordon off the scene of a shooting incident in Bekkersdal, South Africa, on Dec. 21, 2025. At least nine people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting in Bekkersdal township near Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub, local police said Sunday. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Police officers work at the scene of a shooting incident in Bekkersdal, South Africa, on Dec. 21, 2025. At least nine people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting in Bekkersdal township near Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub, local police said Sunday. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

Shooting Incident Reported In Bekkersdal - South Africa

People are seen at the scene of a shooting incident in Bekkersdal, South Africa, on Dec. 21, 2025. At least nine people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting in Bekkersdal township near Johannesburg, South Africa's largest city and economic hub, local police said Sunday. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Snow Falls in Northern New Jersey

Parts of northern New Jersey saw snow on Wednesday, December 10.

Marine Farms - China

Marine Farms - China

An aerial drone photo taken on November 11, 2025 shows a fisherman patrolling at a breeding area in Tianheng Township of Jimo District, Qingdao City, east China's Shandong Province. As a province noted for its major marine fishery economy, Shandong has been actively building marine farms in recent years, aiming to continuously enrich the "blue food depot." To date, Shandong has built 139 "marine farms" at or above the provincial level, including 71 at the national level, or 38 percent of the country's total at the level. The province now boasts an integrated industrial chain for marine fishery that ranges from aquaculture, fishing to intensive processing. The output of marine aquatic products in Shandong reached 8.25 million tonnes with an added value exceeding 100 billion yuan (about 14.09 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, topping among all regions at the provincial level in the country. Photo by Zhang Guangming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: New Jersey Sees First Snow of Season on Veterans Day

A wide area of the U.S., spanning from the Midwest to the South and Northeast, is facing the first deep freeze and snowfall of the season. New Jersey reported its first snow with over an inch of accumulation in some areas on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11.

Autumn Scenery Season Illustrations - China

Autumn Scenery Season Illustrations - China

This aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 21, 2025 shows the morning scenery at a section of the ancient Great Wall in Xiaochang Township, Zunhua City of north China's Hebei Province. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2025 - Staff are monitoring rice pests and diseases in real-time using an intelligent (AI) pest monitoring device in Shiji Township, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 20, 2025.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2025 - Staff are monitoring rice pests and diseases in real-time using an intelligent (AI) pest monitoring device in Shiji Township, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 20, 2025.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2025 - Staff are monitoring rice pests and diseases in real-time using an intelligent (AI) pest monitoring device in Shiji Township, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 20, 2025.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2025 - Staff are monitoring rice pests and diseases in real-time using an intelligent (AI) pest monitoring device in Shiji Township, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 20, 2025.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2025 - Staff are monitoring rice pests and diseases in real-time using an intelligent (AI) pest monitoring device in Shiji Township, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 20, 2025.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2025 - Staff are monitoring rice pests and diseases in real-time using an intelligent (AI) pest monitoring device in Shiji Township, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 20, 2025.

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

Modern Agricultural Industrial Park Crop Insect Monitoring Station

SUQIAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 20, 2025 - Staff are monitoring rice pests and diseases in real-time using an intelligent (AI) pest monitoring device in Shiji Township, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 20, 2025.

Autumn Scenery Tourism - Chin

Autumn Scenery Tourism - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025 shows snow scenery in Qinglanshan Township, Anding District, Dingxi City, northwest China's Gansu Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Autumn Scenery Tourism - Chin

Autumn Scenery Tourism - Chin

This photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025 shows snow snowy scenery in Qinglanshan Township, Anding District, Dingxi City, northwest China's Gansu Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Family Farm Drying Center

Family Farm Drying Center

The drying equipment in the family farm drying center operates 24 hours a day in Shiji Township, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 16, 2025.

Family Farm Drying Center

Family Farm Drying Center

The drying equipment in the family farm drying center operates 24 hours a day in Shiji Township, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 16, 2025.

Family Farm Drying Center

Family Farm Drying Center

The drying equipment in the family farm drying center operates 24 hours a day in Shiji Township, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 16, 2025.

Family Farm Drying Center

Family Farm Drying Center

The drying equipment in the family farm drying center operates 24 hours a day in Shiji Township, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 16, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Pepper Trade

Pepper Trade

AKSU, CHINA - OCTOBER 14, 2025 - Farmers are packing and loading peppers onto trucks at a drying yard at In Muqi Township, Aksu Prefecture, Xinjiang, China on October 14, 2025.

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Relatives of the groom Bukehan Yelszi are treated at the bride's home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 10, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple shared

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

An aerial drone photo shows the home of the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple shared c

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Villagers welcome Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride in a wedding procession, at the groom Bukehan Yelszi's home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Mother of the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti serves the groom's relatives naan bread and baursak at home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 10, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest p

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

An aerial drone photo shows a vehicle procession heading to the home of the groom Bukehan Yelszi in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest pa

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Mother of the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti (1st R) sheds tears to see her daughter off in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the c

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

A relative of the groom Bukehan Yelszi expresses blessings to the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, whe

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

A relative of the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti kisses her cheek as a see-off in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple shar

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride, heads to the groom's home in a wedding procession in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the cou

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride, rides a horse heading to a wedding procession in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Kumusi Yesdawulti, the bride, rides a horse before leaving her home in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, where the couple shared c

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

Xinjiang Tekes Wedding - China

A villager plays the ethnic musical instrument dombra beside the bride Kumusi Yesdawulti in Karadala Township of Tekes County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2025. A blue sky, white clouds, vast grassland, horses and automobiles set a poetic and picturesque wedding scene for the newlyweds Kumusi Yesdawulti and Bukehan Yelszi. For the couple, having fallen in love a year ago, a traditional wedding ceremony was at the top of their to-do list. Without a hair out of place, Kumusi, dressed head to toe in traditional costume and adorned in a red veil, married her better half Bukehan, describing the wedding as a dream realized. Throughout the wedding festivities, the couple's loved ones congregated to join in the celebration. Some of them played traditional musical instruments, such as dombra, and performed inspiring festive dances, while others lent their hands to prepare local specialties, including naan bread and baursak. A modern outdoor wedding ensued at dusk in a forest park, wher

Autumn Harvest - China

Autumn Harvest - China

An aerial drone photo taken on on October 11, 2025 shows a farmer spreading rice to dry in Lanjiang Township, Changning City, central China's Hunan Province. Photo by Zhou Xiuyuchun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Suspended Wooden Bridge Game

Suspended Wooden Bridge Game

Visitors experience the suspended walkway entertainment project under the protection of safety ropes at Xianren Street Scenic Area, Longjing Township, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, China, October 4, 2025.

Suspended Wooden Bridge Game

Suspended Wooden Bridge Game

Visitors experience the suspended walkway entertainment project under the protection of safety ropes at Xianren Street Scenic Area, Longjing Township, Tongren City, Guizhou Province, China, October 4, 2025.