World Cup 2026 – Cape Verde Fans Celebrate as Debutants Stun Spain With Historic 0-0 Draw

Cape Verde pulled off a stunning upset on Monday, holding heavily favored Spain to a 0-0 draw in the island nation's first-ever World Cup match, earning the 67th-ranked debutants a historic point against the second-ranked European champions. This video shows Cape Verde fans gathering at City of Providence watch party for the game vs. Spain at the municipal parking lot across from Pawtucket City Hall.

Japan: Typhoon Jangmi Lashes Okinawa and Amami Islands With Destructive Winds

Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain and damaging winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan, as it approached Okinawa's main island on Monday, June 1. All flights to and from Naha Airport were cancelled, while public transport, schools, and businesses were also shut for the day.

Japan: High Waves Pound Yoron Island Shore as Typhoon Jangmi Approaches

Typhoon Jangmi brought strong winds to Okinawa and Amami islands, southern Japan on Monday, June 1 as it approached the Okinawa main island.

US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

Youths from China's Taiwan hail Straits Forum as important platform for exchanges

STORY: Youths from China's Taiwan hail Straits Forum as important platform for exchanges SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SU HENG, Taiwan youth 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG LIANG HSUN, Taiwan youth STORYLINE: The main conference of the 16th Straits Forum commenced on Saturday in the coastal city of Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. The 2024 forum, with the theme of expanding people-to-people exchanges and deepening integration and development, has attracted approximately 7,000 participants from the island, including representatives from political parties, industries, and social organizations. Youths from China's Taiwan have stressed the importance of the forum, saying it boosts exchanges. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): SU HENG, Taiwan youth "The Straits Forum is a very important platform for cross-Strait exchanges. We often say that the mainland and Taiwan m

GLOBALink | Marine life observation event held on China's youngest volcanic island

STORY: Marine life observation event held on China's youngest volcanic island SHOOTING TIME: March 22, 2024 DATELINE: March 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: NANNING, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of a lecture on intertidal marine life 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG WENTING, Participant 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU YI, Researcher of intertidal biology from Xiamen University 4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LU XINYUAN, Participant STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): YU JIAMING, Xinhua correspondent "This year's Weizhou Island Ocean Exploration Festival, in its 2nd edition, is underway in Weizhou Island, south China's Guangxi. The event offers ocean enthusiasts an opportunity to observe marine life in an eco-friendly manner." Over the years, Weizhou Island, China's youngest volcanic island, has recorded a more frequent presence of the Bryde's whales, a national first-class protected aquatic animal. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHANG WENTING, Participant "H

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-ENVIRONMENT-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-ENVIRONMENT-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240220) -- XIAMEN, Feb. 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial panoramic drone photo taken on Jan. 24, 2024 shows Gulangyu Island and its surroundings in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province. Since the 1980s, Xiamen has spared no efforts in ecological restoration in the city. So far, Xiamen authorities have launched five campaigns aimed at Yundang Lake's ecological restoration. Now with six different parks, the lake area has virtually become a "recreational center" for residents. The experience gained in the process were later put into use in similar endeavors in other parts of the city. The improved environment has provided new opportunities of economic development for the city and better natural resources for the people. (Xinhua/Jiang Kehong)

Complex politics surround Chinese hero with Japanese roots

Complex politics surround Chinese hero with Japanese roots

XIAMEN, China - Photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014, shows a statue of folk hero Zheng Chenggong looking down on the southern Chinese port city of Xiamen from nearby Gulangyu island.

Swimmers cross between Kinmen and Xiamen islands

Swimmers cross between Kinmen and Xiamen islands

KINMEN, Taiwan - Chinese and Taiwanese swimmers dash into the sea at Taiwan's Kinmen island on Aug. 8, 2010, aiming to reach China's Xiamen Island, a swim of about a 7 kilometers.

#CHINA-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CONSUMPTION (CN)

#CHINA-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CONSUMPTION (CN)

(220911) -- XIAMEN, Sept. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People stroll along a road during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday on Gulangyu Island of Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 11, 2022. The three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday started on September 10 this year. (Photo by Zeng Demeng/Xinhua)

#CHINA-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CONSUMPTION (CN)

#CHINA-MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL-CONSUMPTION (CN)

(220911) -- XIAMEN, Sept. 11, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People shop in a store during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday on Gulangyu Island of Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Sept. 11, 2022. The three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday started on September 10 this year. (Photo by Zeng Demeng/Xinhua)

Cyclists from Taiwan tour mainland province

STORY: Cyclists from Taiwan tour mainland province DATELINE: July 14, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/SPORTS SHOTLIST: various of the cycling teamSOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG MIN-CHUNG, President of Bike Angel AssociationSOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIN JINGRONG, Rider from Taiwan STORYLINE: A 40-strong cycling team named "Bike Angel," consisting of riders from Taiwan and volunteers from the Chinese mainland, recently toured around east China's Fujian Province. The cross-Strait cycling charity event marks its 10th anniversary this year. It was initiated by Yang Min-chung from Taiwan in 2012 when he found out that many orphaned children on the island felt lost about their future. Then he decided to provide them with an opportunity to see the outside world through a cycling tour on the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG MIN-CHUNG, President of Bike Angel Association "During the cycling tour, while enjoying the scenery along the road, people can look for an ideal plac

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-FILM-34TH GOLDEN ROOSTER AWARDS-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

CHINA-FUJIAN-XIAMEN-FILM-34TH GOLDEN ROOSTER AWARDS-AWARDING CEREMONY (CN)

(211231) -- XIAMEN, Dec. 31, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Representatives for the film "Island Keeper" receive the Best Feature Film Award at the awarding ceremony of the 34th China Film Golden Rooster Awards in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 30, 2021. The awarding ceremony of the 34th China Film Golden Rooster Awards was held in Xiamen on Thursday. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)

Swimmers cross between Kinmen and Xiamen islands

Swimmers cross between Kinmen and Xiamen islands

KINMEN, Taiwan - Chinese and Taiwanese swimmers dash into the sea at Taiwan's Kinmen island on Aug. 8, 2010, aiming to reach China's Xiamen Island, a swim of about a 7 kilometers. (Kyodo)

Complex politics surround Chinese hero with Japanese roots

Complex politics surround Chinese hero with Japanese roots

XIAMEN, China - Photo taken on Sept. 5, 2014, shows a statue of folk hero Zheng Chenggong looking down on the southern Chinese port city of Xiamen from nearby Gulangyu island. (Kyodo)