Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

This photo take on Dec. 19, 2025 shows icicle formations near a harbor in Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. The water vapor carried by the sea breeze condensed on street lamps, rails and other objects, forming icicles and icefall, the landmark landscape of the winter here. Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

This photo take on Dec. 19, 2025 shows icicle formations near a harbor in Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. The water vapor carried by the sea breeze condensed on street lamps, rails and other objects, forming icicles and icefall, the landmark landscape of the winter here. Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

This photo take on Dec. 19, 2025 shows icicle formations near a harbor in Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. The water vapor carried by the sea breeze condensed on street lamps, rails and other objects, forming icicles and icefall, the landmark landscape of the winter here. Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

This photo take on Dec. 19, 2025 shows icicle formations near a harbor in Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. The water vapor carried by the sea breeze condensed on street lamps, rails and other objects, forming icicles and icefall, the landmark landscape of the winter here. Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

This photo take on Dec. 19, 2025 shows icicle formations near a harbor in Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. The water vapor carried by the sea breeze condensed on street lamps, rails and other objects, forming icicles and icefall, the landmark landscape of the winter here. Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

Icicles Hang Over Scenic Views - Vladivostok

This photo take on Dec. 19, 2025 shows icicle formations near a harbor in Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. The water vapor carried by the sea breeze condensed on street lamps, rails and other objects, forming icicles and icefall, the landmark landscape of the winter here. Photo by Andrey Matveenko/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

ICE FLOWER

ICE FLOWER

TAIYUAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 14, 2025 - The "ice flower" phenomenon appearing at the crack on the frozen water surface of Fenhe Park under low temperature in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province on December 14, 2025.

China: Dog Pulled to Safety After Falling Into Freezing Lake in Lanzhou

A video from December 13, 2025, in Lanzhou, Gansu, shows a man rescuing a dog trapped in a freezing lake. The dog struggled in the icy water as the man repeatedly threw a lifebuoy from the shore, adjusting his aim each time. The rescue ended successfully when the dog grabbed the lifebuoy and was pulled safely onto land, shaken but alive.

China: Dramatic Ice Rescue Saves Man from Freezing Lake in Liaoning

A video from December 7, 2025, in Fushun, Liaoning, shows residents rescuing a young man who fell through thin ice into freezing water. One man carefully crawled across the ice to pass him a rope, and with help from others, they pulled him to safety as onlookers watched anxiously.

Japan: Large Swarm of Fish Appears in Osaka’s Dotonbori River

An unusual sight was seen in the Dotonbori River, Minami district of central Osaka, on Thursday, December 18, as a large number of fish filled the river. According to experts, "It is possible that mullet, which are sensitive to temperature changes, have escaped to a relatively warmer place in response to the drop in water temperature."

Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads The General Audience - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drinks water during the weekly general audience in Saint Peter’s square at the Vatican on December 17, 2025. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), and the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca (left), during a meeting at La Moncloa Palace, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the President of the Government and the President of the Generalitat after the investiture of Pérez Llorca last December 2. During his meeting, the president of the Valencian executive has asked for a Water Pact and to "respect" the rules approved in Les Corts as the Law of Coasts. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (left), and the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca (right), during a meeting at La Moncloa Palace, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the President of the Government and the President of the Generalitat after the investiture of Pérez Llorca last December 2. During his meeting, the president of the Valencian executive has asked for a Water Pact and to "respect" the rules approved in Les Corts as the Law of Coasts. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, goes out to receive the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, in the Palace of La Moncloa, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the President of the Government and the President of the Generalitat after the investiture of Pérez Llorca last December 2. During his meeting, the president of the Valencian executive has asked for a Water Pact and to "respect" the rules approved in Les Corts as the Law of Coasts. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (left), and the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca (right), during a meeting at La Moncloa Palace, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the President of the Government and the President of the Generalitat after the investiture of Pérez Llorca last December 2. During his meeting, the president of the Valencian executive has asked for a Water Pact and to "respect" the rules approved in Les Corts as the Law of Coasts. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), and the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca (left), during a meeting at La Moncloa Palace, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the President of the Government and the President of the Generalitat after the investiture of Pérez Llorca last December 2. During his meeting, the president of the Valencian executive has asked for a Water Pact and to "respect" the rules approved in Les Corts as the Law of Coasts. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (right), and the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca (left), during a meeting at La Moncloa Palace, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the President of the Government and the President of the Generalitat after the investiture of Pérez Llorca last December 2. During his meeting, the president of the Valencian executive has asked for a Water Pact and to "respect" the rules approved in Les Corts as the Law of Coasts. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (left), and the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca (right), during a meeting at La Moncloa Palace, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the President of the Government and the President of the Generalitat after the investiture of Pérez Llorca last December 2. During his meeting, the president of the Valencian executive has asked for a Water Pact and to "respect" the rules approved in Les Corts as the Law of Coasts. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

Sanchez Meets Pérez Llorca After Investiture - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez (left), and the President of the Generalitat Valenciana, Juanfran Pérez Llorca (right), during a meeting at La Moncloa Palace, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This is the first meeting between the President of the Government and the President of the Generalitat after the investiture of Pérez Llorca last December 2. During his meeting, the president of the Valencian executive has asked for a Water Pact and to "respect" the rules approved in Les Corts as the Law of Coasts. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ ABACAPRESS.COM

Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Adobe structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel are reflected in water in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Arg-e Bam Citadel - Iran

Adobe structures of the Arg-e Bam citadel are reflected in water in Bam, Iran on December 14, 2025. Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest adobe structure in the world and dates back to at least the Achaemenid period. The historic fortress once served as a key stop along Silk Road trade routes and was a major center for regional commerce. Photo by Bahram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Man Jumps Into Muddy Pit to Rescue Trapped Bird

A man in Guangdong, China, rushed to the aid of a small bird that had fallen into a deep, muddy water pit on December 1, 2025. The footage shows the man jumping into the pit and using both hands to safely lift the bird and bring it back onto ground.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A building surrounded by water is pictured in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

Canada Suffers Severe Flooding and Thousands Evacuated

A building surrounded by water is pictured in Abbotsford B.C., on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Photo by Ethan Cairns /The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Massive Water Column Shoots Up From Burst Pipe in Shanxi

On November 9, in Taiyuan, Shanxi, a water pipe for heating supply burst in the middle of the road. The footage showed a massive column of water shooting several meters high.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 12

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 10

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 11

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 9

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes

Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes

A Thai police officer splashes water to control fire at a house damaged by artillery in Surin province, Thailand, December 11, 2025. Thai Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said on Thursday that the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia have left nine Thai soldiers dead and more than 120 people injured. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes

Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes

A Thai police officer splashes water to control fire at a house damaged by artillery in Surin province, Thailand, December 11, 2025. Thai Defense Ministry spokesperson Surasant Kongsiri said on Thursday that the ongoing border clashes with Cambodia have left nine Thai soldiers dead and more than 120 people injured. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 8

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 7

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 6

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 5

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.