Afghanistan floods leave 17 dead, thousands affected - AP
The National Disaster Management Authority said the severe weather has disrupted daily life across central, northern, southern, and western regions.
Environment & Climate Change
Meterological Service: 2025 was historic year in Israel's climate history
King tides to return to the Bay Area, possibly exposing ocean treasures
Colorado’s color-changing wildlife face new risks as snow vanishes
Police, volunteers conducting searches following fears Israeli swept away in river flooding
Israel Police and Etzion-Yehuda search and rescue volunteers are searching the Meitar River area after concerns that a person was swept away, authorities said Monday.
Rain, snow hit Israel as powerful winter system sparks flood warnings, road rescues
Israel braces for worsening conditions after a weekend of downpours, strong winds and rare stream surges in the South.
Refill era here to stay? Luxury hotels ditching bottled water
Refill stations now appear in lobbies, gyms, pool areas, and increasingly on guest floors.
Religiosity among Israelis determines what they're willing to do about climate crisis, study says
Trust in scientists is high among secular people and very low among the ultra-Orthodox, who are culturally isolated and have minimal or no exposure to the general media.
Taiwan rattled by 7.0 magnitude earthquake, no major damage reported
The Taipei city government reported no immediate reports of major damage as the National Fire Agency continues conducting damage assessments across the island.
US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to winter storm warnings
JetBlue Airways has canceled 225 flights, the most among the carriers, closely followed by Delta Air Lines canceling 177 flights and 153 by Republic Airways.
Southeastern Taiwan shaken by 6.1 magnitude quake, no immediate reports of damage
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake shook Taiwan's Taitung County, affecting Taipei but causing no immediate damage, according to local authorities and TSMC.
US House of Representatives passes bill to expedite permitting for big energy projects
The bill lost support from clean energy advocates after last-minute changes by a small group of Republicans aimed at preserving President Trump's ability to block permitted offshore wind farms.
Trump administration to dissolve key climate research agency
The move is the Trump administration's latest effort to gut US research related to climate change, as well as federal agencies that have previously worked on climate-related research.
Advanced pollution monitoring begins in the Yarkon River
The Yarkon River Authority is establishing an advanced monitoring system to detect and track pollution in the Yarkon River, supporting smarter management and cleaner waterways.
