Russia 10 hours ago Thousands in central Russia plagued by flooding as rivers start to recede Flooding remains widespread in central Russia as water levels of some overflowing rivers have started to decrease; 5,000 properties are flooded in Russia's Kurgan region.
China 13 hours ago 4 dead, 10 missing as torrential rains drench southern China At least 4 people have been killed and 10 others are missing after torrential rain swept across southern China; Zhaoqing city and Shaoguan city are among the hardest hit areas.
Earthquakes 2 days ago Is the East Coast on the brink of a major earthquake — and are we prepared? A 4.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the East Coast earlier this month but what are the odds of a more powerful quake rocking the East Coast? And if it does, are we prepared?
Middle East 4 days ago Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour Meteorologists have said that while cloud seeding may bring rain, it doesn't typically cause pouring rain or flooding like the recent deluge that drenched the United Arab Emirates.
Turkey 4 days ago An earthquake measuring 5.6 hits central Turkey. No immediate reports of casualties or damage A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has struck central Turkey in the town of Sulusaray, damaging some buildings; there were no immediate reports of serious injuries or deaths.
Texas 4 days ago Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.
Middle East 5 days ago A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday attempted to dry out after Dubai International Airport was flooded out and flights were disrupted; this follows the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country.
Asia 5 days ago 11,000 ordered to evacuate as volcanic eruptions, tsunami warnings rock Indonesian island Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert on Wednesday following eruptions at Ruang mountain, and ordered the evacuation of over 11,000 people.
South America 6 days ago Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes Ecuador's main cities began to ration electricity on Tuesday as a drought is depleting reservoirs and limiting output at hydroelectric plants that produce a majority of the country's power.
Brazil 6 days ago Boat containing decomposing bodies of 9 African migrants washes up in Brazil A boat containing the bodies of nine migrants from Mali and Mauritania was found adrift Saturday in the Atlantic Ocean off Brazil's coast.