India: Massive Dust Storm Hits Rajasthan, Bringing Traffic to a Standstill

A massive dust storm swept across Rajasthan's Churu district on Monday, June 15, as strong winds and thick clouds of dust reduced visibility to near zero, bringing traffic on major highways to a standstill. Authorities urged commuters to exercise caution, and the storm was reported as part of a series of intense pre-monsoon weather events that have affected several parts of Rajasthan in recent weeks.

Australia: Local Resident Airlifted by Helicopter Amid Record Flooding Hits Taree, NSW

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. This video captures the dramatic moment a local resident is airlifted to safety by helicopter in Taree.

UK: Syrians In Manchester Celebrate The End Of Assad’s Regime 3

Hundreds of Syrians in Manchester gathered to celebrate the downfall of dictator Bashar al-Assad’s regime on Sunday, December 8.

Pakistani special envoy visits Japanese foreign minister

Pakistani special envoy visits Japanese foreign minister

TOKYO, Japan - Pakistani special envoy Yaqub Khan (L) meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono (R) at the ministry on Nov. 15. Khan failed to persuade Kono to ease economic sanctions imposed against his country for its nuclear tests in May last year.

Pakistani special envoy visits Japanese foreign minister

Pakistani special envoy visits Japanese foreign minister

TOKYO, Japan - Pakistani special envoy Yaqub Khan (L) meets with Japanese Foreign Minister Yohei Kono (R) at the ministry on Nov. 15. Khan failed to persuade Kono to ease economic sanctions imposed against his country for its nuclear tests in May last year.