'Day turned into night': Watch giant wall of dust swallowing China's Harbin as rare sandstorm darkens skies with 13-level winds, flying debris and near-zero visibilityHarbin, China, was struck by a severe sandstorm on Sunday, with winds reaching level 13, uprooting trees and reducing visibility to under 1...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Global fire outbreaks hit record high as 'unprecedented' heat extremes loom, scientists sayRecord fires are burning across Africa and Asia this year. Scientists warn conditions will worsen as summer arrives and El Nino develops. T...
12 May, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Trump is seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st state, and leaders worldwide are completely lost for wordsTrump's declaration that he is seriously considering making Venezuela the 51st US state has sent shockwaves through global diplomacy and en...
11 May, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Why travellers are turning to the zodiac for vacation planningPeople are increasingly using astrocartography to guide major life choices. This practice, which maps planetary influences on locations, he...
08 May, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
How El Nino could impact the world's weather in 2026/27Forecasters predict a strong El Nino developing in late 2026. This phenomenon is expected to bring hotter and drier weather to much of Asia...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Monsoon and renewables cool India’s emissionsIndia’s carbon emissions dipped slightly in 2025, marking the first decline during normal economic conditions, driven by a strong monsoon, ...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Kolkata temperature: Why 'City of Joy' is experiencing unusual chill for the past few days and how long will winter last. Here's what IMD forecast saysKolkata temperature: Is Kolkata under a cold wave? The City of Joy has been witnessing unusual, rare chilly weather conditions for the past...
06 Jan, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Western Europe just went through its hottest June. Ever.Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record, fueled by intense heatwaves and record-high sea temperatures in the western Mediterr...
09 Jul, 2025, 12.38 PM IST
China's Shanghai braces for torrential rain as Typhoon Kong-rey advancesShanghai prepares for the worst rains in over 40 years as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches. Authorities have alerted citizens to stock up on ess...
01 Nov, 2024, 07.23 AM IST
China's cold snap reaches Shanghai with chilliest year-end in 40 yearsThe city's lowest temperatures on Thursday will be minus 4 to minus 6 degrees Celsius (21 to 24 degrees Fahrenheit) in Shanghai's suburbs, ...
21 Dec, 2023, 12.15 PM IST
China's smog-covered north on highest pollution alert as visibility dropsNorthern province Hebei launched an anti-pollution emergency response, listing traffic safety controls for when necessary including suspend...
31 Oct, 2023, 08.17 AM IST
From rice to palm oil, Asian crops output forecast lower as El Nino strengthensWhile wheat output forecasts are being revised lower due to dry weather in Australia, the world's second largest exporter, record-low monso...
06 Sep, 2023, 02.55 PM IST
Indian farmers being extra cautious with their wheat crops after last year's lessonsSeveral parts of India are witnessing unusually warm weather for this time of the year, including in the biggest wheat-growing areas. The p...
22 Feb, 2023, 03.09 PM IST
China logs hottest August since records began: State mediaSouthern China last month sweltered under what experts said may have been one of the worst heat waves in global history, with parts of Sich...
06 Sep, 2022, 04.16 PM IST
Beijing, New Delhi need greater wisdom to improve ties, suggests China’s state-run Global TimesDuring Indian or Chinese festivals, it has been a customary for both sides to show goodwill to each other, Lin Minwang, a professor at the ...
05 Jan, 2022, 09.58 AM IST
Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed has rejected Beijing’s call to prevent the practice of Islam in ChinaAt a recently held ‘Second National Conference on Religion’ in the Chinese capital, President Xi Jinping cautioned citizens to be vigilant ...
31 May, 2016, 05.41 AM IST
Xi Jinping's deferring of Pakistan visit may help ties with India, PakPreviously, Chinese leaders would visit India and Pakistan in one trip, but those trips did not come off well, Hu said referring to the lon...
10 Sep, 2014, 04.24 PM IST