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China Expands Green Belt Around Its Largest Desert

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Visitors sing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025. (Kyodo)

World Exposition opens in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a large crowd lining up at an entrance gate of the 2025 World Exposition on the opening day of the six-month event in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025. (Kyodo)

Number of visitors reaches 22 million at Osaka expo

Number of visitors reaches 22 million at Osaka expo

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with people on Sept. 27, 2025, as the number of visitors since the event's start on April 13 reaches an estimated 22 million.

Number of visitors reaches 22 million at Osaka expo

Number of visitors reaches 22 million at Osaka expo

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with people on Sept. 27, 2025, as the number of visitors since the event's start on April 13 reaches an estimated 22 million.

Osaka expo daily visitors hit 200,000

Osaka expo daily visitors hit 200,000

World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Sept. 7, 2025. An estimated 200,000 people visited the event the previous day, which was the first time the threshold had been reached since its opening on April 13.

Osaka expo daily visitors hit 200,000

Osaka expo daily visitors hit 200,000

World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Sept. 7, 2025. An estimated 200,000 people visited the event the previous day, which was the first time the threshold had been reached since its opening on April 13.

Osaka expo visitors hit 200,000

Osaka expo visitors hit 200,000

World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Sept. 7, 2025. An estimated 200,000 people visited the event the previous day, which was the first time the threshold had been reached since its opening on April 13.

Osaka expo visitors hit 200,000

Osaka expo visitors hit 200,000

World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Sept. 7, 2025. An estimated 200,000 people visited the event the previous day, which was the first time the threshold had been reached since its opening on April 13.

Osaka expo visitors hit 200,000

Osaka expo visitors hit 200,000

World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Sept. 7, 2025. An estimated 200,000 people visited the event the previous day, which was the first time the threshold had been reached since its opening on April 13.

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

A MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea store in Handan, Hebei Province, China on April 13, 2025.

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

A MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea store in Handan, Hebei Province, China on April 13, 2025.

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

A MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea store in Handan, Hebei Province, China on April 13, 2025.

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

A MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea store in Handan, Hebei Province, China on April 13, 2025.

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

A MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea store in Handan, Hebei Province, China on April 13, 2025.

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

A MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea store in Handan, Hebei Province, China on April 13, 2025.

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea Revenue Growth

A MIXUE Ice Cream&Tea store in Handan, Hebei Province, China on April 13, 2025.

Village Super League - China

Village Super League - China

( People participate in the "Village T," an ethnic costume show, in Taijiang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, April 13, 2025. Xinhua/Yang Wenbin/ABACAPRESS.CO

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Family members pose for a photo during a ceremony at the World Exposition in Osaka on June 29, 2025, after one of them became the 10 millionth visitor since the event began on April 13.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

The World Exposition in Osaka is congested throughout the day on May 31, 2025, with the daily number of visitors topping 150,000 for the first time since the expo's opening on April 13.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Access to Osaka Metro Chuo Line's Yumeshima Station is restricted on May 31, 2025, as the World Exposition in the western Japan city is congested throughout the day, with the daily number of visitors topping 150,000 for the first time since the expo's opening on April 13.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on May 31, 2025, congested throughout the day with the daily number of visitors topping 150,000 for the first time since the expo's opening on April 13.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

The World Exposition in Osaka is congested throughout the day on May 31, 2025, with the daily number of visitors topping 150,000 for the first time since the expo's opening on April 13.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

The World Exposition in Osaka is congested throughout the day on May 31, 2025, with the daily number of visitors topping 150,000 for the first time since the expo's opening on April 13.

World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Access to Osaka Metro Chuo Line's Yumeshima Station is restricted on May 31, 2025, as the World Exposition in the western Japan city is congested throughout the day, with the daily number of visitors topping 150,000 for the first time since the expo's opening on April 13.

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Photo taken on May 22, 2025, shows Angola's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka. The pavilion has been shut since opening for just a short time on the first day of the expo on April 13, as it was found that the construction firm in charge of the pavilion built the facility without obtaining a construction permit from authorities.

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Photo taken on May 22, 2025, shows Angola's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka. The pavilion has been shut since opening for just a short time on the first day of the expo on April 13, as it was found that the construction firm in charge of the pavilion built the facility without obtaining a construction permit from authorities.

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Angola's expo pavilion closed

Photo taken on May 22, 2025, shows Angola's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka. The pavilion has been shut since opening for just a short time on the first day of the expo on April 13, as it was found that the construction firm in charge of the pavilion built the facility without obtaining a construction permit from authorities.

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian Leaves The Court - Paris

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner leave the court after the trial for the 2016 robbery and kidnapping at the Assize Court of Paris, France on May 13, 2025. Kim Kardashian testified about the multi-million dollar jewelry heist committed in 2016 at gunpoint. The trial of this jewelry theft, worth nine million euros, opened in Paris on April 28, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM