India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

Spain: Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Flooding in Cártama, Málaga

In Cártama, in Málaga’s Guadalhorce Valley, torrential rain caused flooding on Saturday evening, December 27. The rapidly rising Guadalhorce River flooded streets and homes in the Aljaima, Doña Ana and Estación de Cártama districts, forcing residents to stay on alert overnight and take measures to protect their properties. Some residents were relocated after their homes were inundated. The river reached a record level overnight, peaking at 5.7 meters with a flow of more than 1,000 cubic meters per second, triggering a red alert. Water levels fell by more than 60 percent by Sunday morning, easing conditions locally, although yellow alerts remain in place upstream. Several other rivers in the province also saw rising levels but have since moved out of danger thresholds as emergency services and residents work to return to normal.

US: Autumn Colors Light Up New England

Autumn colors are peaking across New England, including Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Visitors and locals alike are capturing the seasonal foliage, showcasing vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows in forests, parks, and scenic landscapes.

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Autumn colors are peaking across New England, including Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Visitors and locals alike are capturing the seasonal foliage, showcasing vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows in forests, parks, and scenic landscapes.

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) BEFORE THE DRAMATIC FIRE OF APRIL 15 2019. EXCLUSIVE REPORT IN THE HEART OF NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL. DETAIL OF THE UPPER PART OF THE ARROW, PEAKING AT 96 METERS. IT IS TOPPED BY A WEATHERVANE ROOSTER-SHAPED, MADE OF COPPER. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

China's energy-rich provinces embark on green, modern development path

STORY: China's energy-rich provinces embark on green, modern development path SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: YULIN/LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of energy facilities in northwest China's Shaanxi Province 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAN GUANGFU, Deputy manager of production plan, Shaanxi Yanchang Zhongmei Yulin Energy and Chemical Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG JINFENG, Senior engineer, Changqing Oilfield 4. various of the Tsomey Drigu wind farm in Shannan City, in China's Xizang 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YANG, Director of the Tsomey Drigu wind farm STORYLINE: China's energy-rich provinces are rapidly transitioning to diversified, low-carbon growth, in line with the country's dual carbon goals of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. In northwest China's Shaanxi Province, energy companies have shifted towards safe, intelligent, and environmentally friendly coal utilization practices. SOUNDBI

Swiss tech giant ABB vows to continue investing in China

STORY: Swiss tech giant ABB vows to continue investing in China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ABB Electrification Innovation Week 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification 3. various of ABB 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification 5. various of ABB STORYLINE: Swiss tech giant ABB opened an electrification innovation week in the eastern Chinese city of Xiamen on Tuesday. Over the week, ABB will debut its revolutionized direct current solid-state circuit breaker and more than 20 new products to empower the energy transition across key sectors. Morten Wierod, President of ABB Electrification, said China's "dual carbon" goal of peaking carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 has created a "strong future" for ABB. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification "I think we share the amb

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Transmission Project Construction

Transmission Project Construction

CHUZHOU, CHINA - JUNE 22, 2023 - Power workers install accessories at a height of more than 70 meters at the construction site of a 220-kilovolt external transmission project for a gas-fired peaking power plant in Chuzhou, Anhui Province, China, June 22, 2023.

Exploring net-zero carbon lifestyle in China's Zhongshan

STORY: Exploring net-zero carbon lifestyle in China's Zhongshan DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tour STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Expat in Zhongshan from Bosnia and Herzegovina "China has made an important commitment to achieve carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. I have always been curious how the world's largest developing country will achieve its target in the most ambitious reduction in carbon intensity. Recently, the Bureau of Ecology and Environment in Zhongshan, the city where I live in, has launched a one-day tour, which promotes ecological and environmental protection knowledge to citizens through low-carbon practice cases." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina expat "I've come to Zhongshan Canvest Environment Education Base, which is located in the waste comprehensive treatment facility in Waisha Village, Shenwan Township. From the outside, it's hard t

Japan's child population down for 42nd straight year to new low

STORY: Japan's child population down for 42nd straight year to new low DATELINE: May 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of children in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's estimated population of children fell to a new record low of 14.35 million, down for the 42nd consecutive year, latest government data showed. The number of children aged 14 or younger, including foreigners, came to 14.35 million as of April 1, down by around 300,000 from a year earlier, data from the internal affairs ministry showed on Thursday. The ratio of children to Japan's total population stood at 11.5 percent, down by 0.2 percentage point, also the lowest figure since the start of comparable data in 1950, according to the ministry. By gender, boys accounted for 7.35 million of the total child population, while girls make up the other 7 million, the data showed. The government data also revealed that after peaking in 1954 at 29.89 million and experiencing a second baby boom in the e

Japan's population estimated to shrink to 87 mln by 2070

STORY: Japan's population estimated to shrink to 87 mln by 2070 DATELINE: April 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's population is expected to fall to 87 million by 2070, shrinking 30 percent from 2020, a government estimate showed on Wednesday. According to projections released by the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, those aged 65 and over are predicted to account for 38.7 percent of the total population, with 33.67 million in 2070 after peaking at 39.53 million in 2043, resulting in ballooning social security costs. Foreign residents, including students and workers residing in Japan for more than three months, are set to comprise 10.8 percent of the population in 2070, hitting 9.39 million. Despite the increasing influx of foreign nationals, the working-age population, or people aged 15 to 64, is forecast to decline sharply to 45.35 million in 2070, representing a 40-percent fall from

China's green transition offers foreign firms new opportunities

STORY: China's green transition offers foreign firms new opportunities DATELINE: Feb. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. various of a Schneider Electric plant 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YIN ZHENG, Executive Vice President, China & East Asia Operations, Schneider Electric STORYLINE: China's green transition has brought new business opportunities for foreign companies. Among them is French multinational Schneider Electric. Specializing in energy management and automation, the company has aligned part of its development plan with China's carbon peaking and neutrality goals. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YIN ZHENG, Executive Vice President, China & East Asia Operations, Schneider Electric "In technology innovation, we focus on the low-carbon industry and low-carbon energy, bringing innovations both in software and hardware. At the operational level, we integrate sustainability into our business, creating an end-to-end green supply chain and a lighthouse

Imported eels checked at Narita airport customs

Imported eels checked at Narita airport customs

NARITA, Japan - Customs officers at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, check imported eels kept in a facility of a trading company on July 23, 2014. Imports of the fish are peaking ahead of the upcoming customary day to eat broiled eels as a "beat summer heat" tradition.

Imported eels checked at Narita airport customs

Imported eels checked at Narita airport customs

NARITA, Japan - Imported eels are poured into a bucket at a facility of a trading company at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on July 23, 2014, ahead of customs clearance. Imports of the fish are peaking ahead of the upcoming customary day to eat broiled eels as a "beat summer heat" tradition.

Japan's average land prices post 1st upturn in 16 years

Japan's average land prices post 1st upturn in 16 years

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Omotesando avenue in Tokyo's posh Harajuku district, where land prices doubled in the last three years. Japan's average land prices for both residential and commercial areas rose in the year to Jan. 1 for the first time in 16 years since peaking in the midst of the economic bubble.

Rush of returning travelers peaking

Rush of returning travelers peaking

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo's Haneda airport is crowded on Jan. 3 with the ''return rush'' of people who spent the New Year holiday in hometowns and resorts.

Unseasonal cherry blossoms surprise people in Kyoto

Unseasonal cherry blossoms surprise people in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Unseasonal cherry blossoms on the bank of the Kamogawa River in the ancient capital Kyoto, western Japan, are surprising citizens and tourists. In Japan, cherry trees usually bloom in the spring, peaking around April.

Japan's sea eel imports peaking

Japan's sea eel imports peaking

Japan's imports of sea eels or ''hamo'' in Japanese -- a special summer taste in the Kansai (western Japan) area -- are increasing toward the peak time of July's Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto. The photo shows customs officials at Osaka's Kansai International Airport checking sea eels airlifted from China and South Korea on June 23.

Green finance expert lauds China's efforts to address climate change

STORY: Green finance expert lauds China's efforts to address climate change DATELINE: July 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of green projects in China 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SEAN KIDNEY, CEO, London-based Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) 3.various of street view in China 4.SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SEAN KIDNEY, CEO, London-based Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) 5. various of stock market 6.SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SEAN KIDNEY, CEO, London-based Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) STORYLINE: A green finance expert has lauded China's efforts to address climate change, noting that China will meet the goal of peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SEAN KIDNEY, CEO, London-based Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) "We have confidence in the work that's underway in China. Every ministry, every state-owned enterprise, has a committee looking at what they can do to meet the goal. The focus in energy, I think, is laudable, is impressive and gives proof t

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-SYMPOSIUM (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YANG-SYMPOSIUM (CN)

(220705) -- BEIJING, July 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yang, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, speaks at a research and consultation symposium in Beijing, capital of China, July 5, 2022. Wang called for redoubled efforts to pool wisdom and make suggestions to help the country realize carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. At the meeting, representatives of non-CPC political parties and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce shared their views and suggestions. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

New energy vehicles gaining popularity in China's Xinjiang

STORY: New energy vehicles gaining popularity in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: STORYLINE: New energy vehicles (NEV) are gaining popularity in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Official figures show that from January to May this year, nearly 1,800 NEVs were sold in Urumqi, the regional capital, an increase of over 380 percent year on year. In Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, 2,200 NEVs were sold in the first half of this year, up 64 percent year on year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU MAOGUO, New energy vehicle owner in Xinjiang "We are answering the call of the country for peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. In addition, global oil prices have kept rising, and we can easily find charging stations around here, so we have decided to buy a new energy vehicle. China has taken measures to bolster the NEV industry, including extending the preferential policy for NEV p

Promoting renewable power generation in Anhui, China

STORY: Promoting renewable power generation in Anhui, China DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:04 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: POLITICS/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Cao Renxian working 2. various of solar pannel 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CAO RENXIAN, National lawmaker, Chairman of Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: As a deputy to the National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, Cao Renxian, also the chairman of Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. in east China's Anhui Province, has been dedicated to promoting renewable energy power generation. Sungrow has played an essential role in promoting energy transformation worldwide. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CAO RENXIAN, National lawmaker, Chairman of Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. "At this year's 'two sessions,' I'll put forward proposals on institutional innovation on science and technology, the peaking of carbon emissions and carbon neutrality, as well as the pricing mechanisms and price reform for renewable energy. I hope that the cost

Japan's average land prices post 1st upturn in 16 years

Japan's average land prices post 1st upturn in 16 years

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Omotesando avenue in Tokyo's posh Harajuku district, where land prices doubled in the last three years. Japan's average land prices for both residential and commercial areas rose in the year to Jan. 1 for the first time in 16 years since peaking in the midst of the economic bubble. (Kyodo)

Rush of returning travelers peaking

Rush of returning travelers peaking

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo's Haneda airport is crowded on Jan. 3 with the ''return rush'' of people who spent the New Year holiday in hometowns and resorts. (Kyodo)

Imported eels checked at Narita airport customs

Imported eels checked at Narita airport customs

NARITA, Japan - Customs officers at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, check imported eels kept in a facility of a trading company on July 23, 2014. Imports of the fish are peaking ahead of the upcoming customary day to eat broiled eels as a "beat summer heat" tradition. (Kyodo)

Imported eels checked at Narita airport customs

Imported eels checked at Narita airport customs

NARITA, Japan - Imported eels are poured into a bucket at a facility of a trading company at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on July 23, 2014, ahead of customs clearance. Imports of the fish are peaking ahead of the upcoming customary day to eat broiled eels as a "beat summer heat" tradition. (Kyodo)

Unseasonal cherry blossoms surprise people in Kyoto

Unseasonal cherry blossoms surprise people in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Unseasonal cherry blossoms on the bank of the Kamogawa River in the ancient capital Kyoto, western Japan, are surprising citizens and tourists. In Japan, cherry trees usually bloom in the spring, peaking around April.

Japan's sea eel imports peaking

Japan's sea eel imports peaking

Japan's imports of sea eels or ''hamo'' in Japanese -- a special summer taste in the Kansai (western Japan) area -- are increasing toward the peak time of July's Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto. The photo shows customs officials at Osaka's Kansai International Airport checking sea eels airlifted from China and South Korea on June 23.

Japan's sea eel imports peaking

Japan's sea eel imports peaking

Japan's imports of sea eels or ''hamo'' in Japanese -- a special summer taste in the Kansai (western Japan) area -- are increasing toward the peak time of July's Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto. The photo shows customs officials at Osaka's Kansai International Airport checking sea eels airlifted from China and South Korea on June 23.