The U.S. faces a dangerous mix of rising tornadoes and fewer meteorologists, straining weather warning systems. Tornado counts are 35% above average this year, testing an understaffed National Weather Service amid growing climate-driven severe weather.
The United States is witnessing a surge in tornadoes this season, with the Storm Prediction Center recording 883 tornado reports nationwide as of May 20 — a 35% increase over the average for this period. Warmer-than-usual temperatures in the Gulf of Mexico are fueling more intense storms, raising concerns about the impact of shifting climate patterns on severe weather events.
At the same time, the National Weather Service (NWS) is facing critical staffing shortages. Cuts under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency have forced offices like Jackson, Kentucky, to shut down overnight, relying heavily on overtime to keep up with deadly storms recently sweeping from Kansas to Kentucky.
Experts and former NWS officials warn the agency is nearing a breaking point, with some offices experiencing vacancy rates above 30%. As climate change drives more frequent and severe tornadoes, the growing lack of meteorologists threatens the ability to issue timely, life-saving warnings.
The Israeli military on Wednesday urged residents in the Jabalia refugee camp and 13 neighborhoods in northern Gaza to evacuate “immediately,” ahead of what it described as planned military operations in the area.
Türkiye’s UN envoy Ahmet Yildiz has called for increased international efforts to support Syria’s rebuilding, praising recent steps by the US, UK, and EU to ease economic sanctions on the country.
At least 10 people have died and another 10 remain missing following a flash flood and landslide in Indonesia’s West Papua province.
The US State Department has approved a potential $180 million sale of precision-guided bombs to Poland, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.
Israel and Türkiye have agreed to establish a military hotline aimed at preventing any accidental clashes between their forces in Syria, following over a month of behind-the-scenes negotiations mediated by Azerbaijan.
The Israeli military on Wednesday urged residents in the Jabalia refugee camp and 13 neighborhoods in northern Gaza to evacuate “immediately,” ahead of what it described as planned military operations in the area.
Türkiye’s UN envoy Ahmet Yildiz has called for increased international efforts to support Syria’s rebuilding, praising recent steps by the US, UK, and EU to ease economic sanctions on the country.
At least 10 people have died and another 10 remain missing following a flash flood and landslide in Indonesia’s West Papua province.
The US State Department has approved a potential $180 million sale of precision-guided bombs to Poland, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.
Israel and Türkiye have agreed to establish a military hotline aimed at preventing any accidental clashes between their forces in Syria, following over a month of behind-the-scenes negotiations mediated by Azerbaijan.
Tensions flare in the India-France Rafale deal as France refuses to share the fighter jet’s source code, limiting India’s ability to integrate indigenous weapons and reducing its combat autonomy.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on May 15, with discussions reportedly focusing on upcoming peace talks between Ukrainian and Russian delegates in Istanbul.
France has rejected India’s request to share source codes needed to integrate indigenous weapons into Rafale fighter jets. Despite repeated appeals, French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has refused to compromise on the issue
Ukrainian and Russian delegations meet behind closed doors at Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace at 10:00 local time today to explore security guarantees, territorial integrity and a possible ceasefire.
The Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025, scheduled for May 18–19, will host 200 international guests, including 40 current and former European officials.
At least 10 people have died and another 10 remain missing following a flash flood and landslide in Indonesia’s West Papua province.
In 2024, global forest loss reached a historic peak, with wildfires—fueled by extreme climate conditions—destroying millions of hectares of tropical forests. Brazil, set to host COP30, was the hardest hit.
The North Atlantic right whale’s survival hangs by a thread as this year’s record-low birth numbers sound the alarm on a species racing against extinction.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing $50 million in a Eurobond issued by "Çimko Cimento ve Beton Sanayi", a joint stock company incorporated in Türkiye.
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has announced the issuance of a new $1 billion green bonds, bringing its cumulative green bond portfolio to $2.75 billion and reinforcing its global leadership in sustainable finance.
The Israeli military on Wednesday urged residents in the Jabalia refugee camp and 13 neighborhoods in northern Gaza to evacuate “immediately,” ahead of what it described as planned military operations in the area.
Türkiye’s UN envoy Ahmet Yildiz has called for increased international efforts to support Syria’s rebuilding, praising recent steps by the US, UK, and EU to ease economic sanctions on the country.
At least 10 people have died and another 10 remain missing following a flash flood and landslide in Indonesia’s West Papua province.
The US State Department has approved a potential $180 million sale of precision-guided bombs to Poland, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.
Israel and Türkiye have agreed to establish a military hotline aimed at preventing any accidental clashes between their forces in Syria, following over a month of behind-the-scenes negotiations mediated by Azerbaijan.
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