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US: Wintry Weather Brings Snow Bursts and Gusts, Impacting Western NC Commute

A sudden burst of snow and gusty winds triggered school closures and significant travel delays across Western North Carolina on Thursday, January 15. The wintry weather severely complicated the morning commute, as blowing snow and icy roads created hazardous driving conditions throughout the Asheville area. Some areas saw rapid snow accumulation and slick surfaces, leading to several reported traffic incidents.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 7

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 6

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 5

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 4

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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RECAP: U-Haul Truck Plows Into Protesters Supporting Iranian People in Los Angeles

A U-Haul truck plowed into a group of protesters as they rallied in support of the Iranian people in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. The vehicle displayed a large sign reading, “No Shah, No Regime. USA: Don’t Repeat 1953. No Mullah.” Calor Madansecht was identified as the driver and was later arrested at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.

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Heavy Snow

Heavy Snow

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Vehicle driving in snow in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

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Heavy Snow

Heavy Snow

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Vehicle driving in snow in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

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Heavy Snow

Heavy Snow

YANTAI, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Vehicle driving in snow in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

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Bullet Hole Found In SUV After Fatal Shooting of Renee Nicole Good - Minneapolis

Bullet Hole Found In SUV After Fatal Shooting of Renee Nicole Good - Minneapolis

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - A bullet hole can be seen in the windshield of the SUV Renee Good was driving when she was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross. Photo by Alex Kormann/The Minnesota Star Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult driving conditions for cars, snow-covered road on Boulevard de la Liberté - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

Illustration - Snowstorm Affects Traffic In Essonne - France

A snowstorm is currently affecting the Île-de-France region, making driving very difficult. The images show traffic on roads in Essonne. January 4, 2026. Photo by Jean Pierre Nguyen Van Hai Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CES tech show in Las Vegas

CES tech show in Las Vegas

U.S. chip giant Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang talks about the self-driving AI platform Alpamayo that his company developed to improve automobile safety during a keynote speech in Las Vegas on Jan. 5, 2026, ahead of the four-day CES technology show opening in the U.S. city on Jan. 6.

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Netherlands: Winter Weather Warning Across Country, Over 500 Flights Affected

A Code Yellow warning is in effect until Sunday, January 4, as heavy snow blankets the Netherlands. Fresh overnight snowfall has created treacherous driving conditions and widespread travel disruptions, including over 500 flight cancellations at Schiphol Airport.

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Marine Ranching

Marine Ranching

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Fishermen driving boats face the sunrise for aquaculture operations at the Dongkou Marine Ranch on Zhifu Island in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

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Marine Ranching

Marine Ranching

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Fishermen driving boats face the sunrise for aquaculture operations at the Dongkou Marine Ranch on Zhifu Island in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

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Marine Ranching

Marine Ranching

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Fishermen driving boats face the sunrise for aquaculture operations at the Dongkou Marine Ranch on Zhifu Island in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

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Marine Ranching

Marine Ranching

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Fishermen driving boats face the sunrise for aquaculture operations at the Dongkou Marine Ranch on Zhifu Island in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

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Marine Ranching

Marine Ranching

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Fishermen driving boats face the sunrise for aquaculture operations at the Dongkou Marine Ranch on Zhifu Island in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

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Marine Ranching

Marine Ranching

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Fishermen driving boats face the sunrise for aquaculture operations at the Dongkou Marine Ranch on Zhifu Island in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

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Marine Ranching

Marine Ranching

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Fishermen driving boats face the sunrise for aquaculture operations at the Dongkou Marine Ranch on Zhifu Island in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

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Marine Ranching

Marine Ranching

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Fishermen driving boats face the sunrise for aquaculture operations at the Dongkou Marine Ranch on Zhifu Island in Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows a vehicle driving out from the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows a vehicle driving out from the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

New Expressway Tunnel Opens To Traffic In Xinjiang - China

An aerial drone photo shows a vehicle driving out from the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 26, 2025. The 22.13-km Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on Friday. Traversing the central Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the tunnel slashes what was once a several-hour mountain drive to just 20 minutes. As a vital artery linking city clusters in northern and southern Xinjiang, the G0711 Urumqi-Yuli Expressway, including the tunnel, entered operation on the same day. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: West Connecticut Sees Heavy Snowfall

Western Connecticut saw heavy snowfall on Tuesday, December 23, with more than 3 inches of snow recorded in New Fairfield, according to the National Weather Service. This video shows big snowflakes falling on the road in West Canaan..

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China: Malfunctioning Electric Car Spins Repeatedly in Traffic

A malfunctioning small electric vehicle spun uncontrollably in the middle of a public road in China, creating a dangerous situation for nearby drivers. The incident occurred on December 5, 2023, in Jiangsu Province. The video shows a low-speed electric car, commonly used by elderly drivers in China, suddenly losing control and repeatedly spinning in tight circles around another vehicle in the center of the roadway. Other vehicles were forced to slow down and keep their distance as the driver appeared unable to regain control. After spinning several times, the car struck the other vehicle and eventually came to a stop. No injuries were reported.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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China: Vehicle Spins 360 Degrees Into Oncoming Lane After Aggressive Cut-Off

On September 1, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a video filmed from inside a car shows the vehicle losing control after another driver abruptly cut in front of it. The sudden maneuver caused the driver to swerve, sending the car into a full 360-degree spin before skidding across the center line toward the oncoming lane. The spinning vehicle startled two small trucks approaching from the opposite direction, forcing both drivers to brake sharply. In the footage, the trucks appear frozen in place as the car spins to a halt just meters away.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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Canada: Near-Zero Visibility as Blizzard Hits Southern Manitoba

A fast-moving winter storm brought blizzard conditions to southern Manitoba, with winds up to 90 km/h and heavy blowing snow forcing highway and school closures, stranding drivers, and disrupting flights and essential services on Thursday, December 18. RCMP strongly discouraged travel as near-zero visibility led to multiple crashes and vehicles stuck on rural roads, while snowfall totals ranged from 8 cm in Winnipeg to nearly 19 cm in some areas. Conditions were further complicated by power outages and widespread delays as the storm swept across the Prairies.

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US: Blizzard Brings Near-Whiteout Conditions to Minnesota

A blizzard brought dangerous travel conditions to southern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Thursday, December 18, prompting no-travel advisories and blizzard warnings in several counties. Strong winds up to 50 mph and blowing snow caused near-whiteout visibility, especially in rural areas.

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A view shows a tree with dried branches on a sand dune in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A view shows a sand dune in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

Rezaabad Desert in Semnan - Iran

A lizard walks on sand in Rezaabad desert near Biarjomand, Iran, on April 1, 2025. The desert lies near Khar Turan National Park and has become a regional destination for hiking, off-road driving, and stargazing in northeastern Iran. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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