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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces stand in formation after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces demolish a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A view shows the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A Palestinian man stands among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces prevent Palestinians from reaching a factory as they prepare to demolish it in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A Palestinian man sits among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces launch tear gas after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A view shows the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A Palestinian man sits among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces stand in formation after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A view shows the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces launch tear gas after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

A view shows the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians walk among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces leave with military vehicles after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Palestinians sit among the debris of a factory demolished by Israeli forces with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Demolish Hebron Factory - Palestine

Israeli forces stand in formation after demolishing a factory with heavy machinery in the industrial area of Beit Ula village, near Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on December 3, 2025. The 3,000-square-meter facility, owned by Samir Ghanem, was razed for allegedly lacking building permits. Ghanem estimated losses at $2.5 million. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Total Output of Summer Grain Increase in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - A harvester harvests wheat at a winter wheat breeding test field at the Yantai Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Shandong province, China, June 18, 2024. On July 12, 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total output of summer grain in China was 149.78 million tons (299.6 billion jin), an increase of 3.627 million tons (7.25 billion jin) over 2023, an increase of 2.5%.

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The Total Output of Summer Grain Increase in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - A harvester harvests wheat at a winter wheat breeding test field at the Yantai Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Shandong province, China, June 18, 2024. On July 12, 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total output of summer grain in China was 149.78 million tons (299.6 billion jin), an increase of 3.627 million tons (7.25 billion jin) over 2023, an increase of 2.5%.

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The Total Output of Summer Grain Increase in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - A harvester harvests wheat at a winter wheat breeding test field at the Yantai Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Shandong province, China, June 18, 2024. On July 12, 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total output of summer grain in China was 149.78 million tons (299.6 billion jin), an increase of 3.627 million tons (7.25 billion jin) over 2023, an increase of 2.5%.

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The Total Output of Summer Grain Increase in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - A harvester harvests wheat at a winter wheat breeding test field at the Yantai Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Shandong province, China, June 18, 2024. On July 12, 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total output of summer grain in China was 149.78 million tons (299.6 billion jin), an increase of 3.627 million tons (7.25 billion jin) over 2023, an increase of 2.5%.

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The Total Output of Summer Grain Increase in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - A harvester harvests wheat at a winter wheat breeding test field at the Yantai Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Shandong province, China, June 18, 2024. On July 12, 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total output of summer grain in China was 149.78 million tons (299.6 billion jin), an increase of 3.627 million tons (7.25 billion jin) over 2023, an increase of 2.5%.

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The Total Output of Summer Grain Increase in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Farmers drive harvesters to harvest wheat in Lujia village, Dongting Street, Fushan district, Yantai city, East China's Shandong province, June 18, 2024. On July 12, 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total output of summer grain in China was 149.78 million tons (299.6 billion jin), an increase of 3.627 million tons (7.25 billion jin) over 2023, an increase of 2.5%.

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The Total Output of Summer Grain Increase in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Farmers drive harvesters to harvest wheat in Lujia village, Dongting Street, Fushan district, Yantai city, East China's Shandong province, June 18, 2024. On July 12, 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total output of summer grain in China was 149.78 million tons (299.6 billion jin), an increase of 3.627 million tons (7.25 billion jin) over 2023, an increase of 2.5%.

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The Total Output of Summer Grain Increase in 2024

YANTAI, CHINA - JUNE 18, 2024 - Farmers drive harvesters to harvest wheat in Lujia village, Dongting Street, Fushan district, Yantai city, East China's Shandong province, June 18, 2024. On July 12, 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that the total output of summer grain in China was 149.78 million tons (299.6 billion jin), an increase of 3.627 million tons (7.25 billion jin) over 2023, an increase of 2.5%.

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5,940 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran in 4 days

STORY: 5,940 Afghan refugees return home from Pakistan, Iran in 4 days SHOOTING TIME: April 26, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: ABRESHAM, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. Various of Afghan refugees returning from Iran to Afghanistan via Abraham border point in west Afghanistan's Nimroz Province. STORYLINE: A total of 5,940 Afghan refugees have returned to homeland from neighboring Pakistan and Iran over recent days, the country's commission on migrants affairs said Friday. The refugees returned from Pakistan and Iran via the Torkham, Spin Boldak, Islam Qala, Abresham and Angorada border crossing points to Afghanistan, the commission said on social media. The Pakistani government reportedly started the second phase of sending back Afghan migrants on April 15, and more than 550,000 Afghan refugees returned from Pakistan in the first phase, according to Afghan officials. Over 2.5 million Afghan refugees have reportedly been living in Pakistan and about the same number are

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PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-AFGHAN REFUGEES

(240318) -- ISLAMABAD, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Afghan refugees are seen at a makeshift school on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, March 17, 2024. More than 2.5 million Afghan refugees reportedly have been living in Pakistan. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-AFGHAN REFUGEES

(240318) -- ISLAMABAD, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Afghan refugee is seen at a makeshift school on the outskirts of Islamabad, Pakistan, March 17, 2024. More than 2.5 million Afghan refugees reportedly have been living in Pakistan. (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the landscape of earth forest in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Liu Wenbo)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the landscape of earth forest in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Liu Wenbo)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the landscape of earth forest in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Photo by Tenzin Norbu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the detail of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The landscape of earth forest is seen through the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 30, 2024. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)

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Global biz leader's 1st stop in 2024: German meter manufacturer confident on China's market prospect

STORY: Global biz leader's 1st stop in 2024: German meter manufacturer confident on China's market prospect SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 17, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of employees working at Zenner's factory in Shanghai 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ALEXANDER LEHMANN, President of Minol-ZENNER Group STORYLINE: Alexander Lehmann, chairman of a leading German meter manufacturer, said that his company has kept increasing its investment in China, as the country remains an outstanding investment destination with rosy innovation. Lehmann chose China as the destination of his first global business trip in 2024. In the first half of 2023, Minol-ZENNER Group established a foreign-funded research and development (R&D) center in Shanghai and continued to increase its investment on R&D in China. With strong R&D, production and manufacturing capabilities, the group's output value in China has reached about 2.5 billion yuan (about 349 million U.

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Record amount of green energy installed in Italy this year: data

STORY: Record amount of green energy installed in Italy this year: data SHOOTING DATE: Dec. 27, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of solar photovoltaic panels in Rome 2. various of windmill generators in Lampedusa STORYLINE: Italy installed a record amount of renewable energy this year, according to new data released on Tuesday by a monitoring group in the sector. The country installed 3.1 gigawatts of renewable energy over the first nine months of this year, a record high compared with the same period in previous years, said the Renewable Energy Sources (FER) Observatory. The total amount of new renewable energy -- enough to power around 2.5 million homes for one year -- represents an increase of 57 percent compared to the same period last year. The total amount of renewable energy produced in Italy as of Sept. 30 also increased to 63.8 gigawatts, or around 37 percent of the country's total energy needs, the Observatory said. Hydroelectr