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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.

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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.

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Palestine - demonstration - OSCE - Helsinki, Finland

Demonstrators demand to recognize a Palestinian state outside the Helsinki+50 Conference in Helsinki, Finland on July 31, 2025. The conference marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Palestine - demonstration - OSCE - Helsinki, Finland

Demonstrators demand to recognize a Palestinian state outside the Helsinki+50 Conference in Helsinki, Finland on July 31, 2025. The conference marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Palestine - demonstration - OSCE - Helsinki, Finland

Demonstrators demand to recognize a Palestinian state outside the Helsinki+50 Conference in Helsinki, Finland on July 31, 2025. The conference marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Palestine - demonstration - OSCE - Helsinki, Finland

Demonstrators demand to recognize a Palestinian state outside the Helsinki+50 Conference in Helsinki, Finland on July 31, 2025. The conference marks the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Police and demonstrators with Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena (in the background) before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

A demonstrator waving Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena (in the background) before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Demonstrators with Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Demonstrators with Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Demonstrators with Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Demonstrators with Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Demonstrators with Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

A demonstrator waving Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena (in the background) before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

A demonstrator waving Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena (in the background) before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

Police speaks with demonstrators with a Palestinian flag near the Malmö Arena before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

A demonstrator waving Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Eurovision Song Contest 2024

A demonstrator waving Palestinian flag outside the Malmö Arena before the 2nd semi-final of the European Song Contest in Malmö, Sweden on May 9, 2024. Russian-Israeli singer Eden Golan representing Israel competes in the second semi-final of the song competition. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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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.

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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.

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Egypt denies building shelters to receive Palestinians fleeing Gaza conflict

STORY: Egypt denies building shelters to receive Palestinians fleeing Gaza conflict SHOOTING TIME: Archive DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. shot of Chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan speaking 2. various of Rafah 3. trucks loaded with humanitarian aid STORYLINE: Egypt on Friday denied reports that it is building shelters at its border area with the Gaza Strip to receive Palestinians in the event of forced displacement from the ongoing conflict. In a statement, chairman of Egypt's State Information Service (SIS) Diaa Rashwan said Egypt categorically denied "what was reported by some international media" regarding Egypt's preparations to build shelters along its borders with Gaza to receive Palestinians fleeing the conflict. Rashwan stressed that Egypt rejects any forced or voluntary displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to its outside, especially to Egyptian territories. He said that displacing the Palestinia

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