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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A member of an Egyptian Tanoura dance group performs in an illuminated skirt in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A member of an Egyptian Tanoura dance group performs in an illuminated skirt in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cultural Festival in Zakho - Iraq

A member of an Egyptian Tanoura dance group performs in an illuminated skirt in Zakho, Iraq, on December 21, 2025. The event at the Corniche, organized by local authorities, is part of a cultural festival intended to increase tourism and night-time entertainment in the city. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) and the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries -- Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov (2nd from R), Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (far L), Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon (2nd from L), Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (3rd from L) and Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedow (far R) -- pose for a photo prior to their first-ever summit, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries -- Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov (2nd from R), Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (far L), Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon (2nd from L), Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (3rd from L) and Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedow (far R) -- pose for a photo prior to their first-ever summit, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press following Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025.

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press following Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025.

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press following Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025.

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press following Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025.

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) speaks during Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) attends Japan's first-ever summit with the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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China: Dog Crashes Wedding Photo for Adorable Family Moment

On October 12, 2025, in Yuncheng, located in northern China’s Shanxi province, a wedding video captured a heartwarming moment. As the family posed for a group photo, their dog ran onto the stage wanting to join. The groom kindly picked up the dog, letting it pose with everyone. Guests laughed and applauded the adorable interruption.

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Pakistan: 12 Dead in Suicide Blast Outside Islamabad Court

A suicide attack outside a district court in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Tuesday, November 11 killed 12 people and injured 27 others. The bomber attempted to enter the courthouse but, failing to do so, detonated near a police vehicle. Authorities are investigating the attack, and no group has claimed responsibility. Pakistani officials, including President Asif Ali Zardari, strongly condemned the blast. Eyewitnesses described chaos, with lawyers and visitors fleeing the scene.

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