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Princes visit Osaka expo

Princes visit Osaka expo

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (C) and his son Prince Hisahito visit the World Exposition's Bhutan pavilion in Osaka on Sept. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princes visit Osaka expo

Princes visit Osaka expo

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (C) and his son Prince Hisahito visit the World Exposition's Bhutan pavilion in Osaka on Sept. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

GELEPHU 20250331 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City will attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Pictured: Lila Maya Poudel and Kamala Chhetri at their house in Dechenpeiri, where Gelephu Mindfulness City will be created. Then they will have to move.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

THIMPU 20250331After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City is set to attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Picture: People praying at the National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

GELEPHU 20250331 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City will attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

THIMPU 20250331After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City is set to attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Pictured: 22-year-old Namgay Pelmo. We meet her at a rooftop bar in Thimpu on a Saturday night as she plays billiards with her friends.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

THIMPU 20250331 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City is set to attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Picture: Lotay Tshering, the country's former prime minister and now governor of the enormous futururistic project, shows the plans for the new city on a large map.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

THIMPU 20250331After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City will attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Image: National Memorial Chorten in Thimphu.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

GELEPHU 20250331 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City will attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Pictured: Lila Maya Poudel at her house in Dechenpelri in Gelephu district, which will become Gelephu Mindfulness City.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

PARO 20250331 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision of the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City is set to attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Image: Viewpoint outside Paro. The Taktshang monastery "the tiger's nest" can be seen in the background, located 3,000 meters above sea level.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

THIMPU 20250403 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City will attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Image: Ujjwal Deep Dahal, CEO of Druk Holding Investment, DHI.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

GELEPHU 20250331 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City will attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Image: The viewpoint that will become Gelephu Mindfulness City.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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BHUTAN

BHUTAN

GELEPHU 20250331 After decades of self-imposed isolation, Bhutan is now opening its doors to the outside world - with a bold vision for the future. The hypermodern city of Gelephu Mindfulness City will attract AI experts, entrepreneurs and young Bhutanese back home. Image: The viewpoint that will become Gelephu Mindfulness City.Photo: Eva Tedesjö / DN / TT / Code: 3504

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Nepal: Powerful Earthquake In Tibet Jolts Kathmandu And Surrounding Areas

A powerful earthquake, magnitude 7.1, according to USGS, reportedly killed at least 95 people in Tibet on Tuesday, January 7. Tremors were also felt in neighboring Nepal, Bhutan and India.

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Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony

Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony

A boat carrying Bhutan's delegation cruises on the Seine River during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024.

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-OPENING CEREMONY

(240726) -- PARIS, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the delegation of Bhutan are seen during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Guo Yu)

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Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French president Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French president Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French president Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French president Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French president Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French president Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French president Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

Paris 2024 - Reception At Elysee Prior Opening Ceremony

French president Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan's Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck and Brigitte Macron attending reception organized at Elysee Palace prior Paris 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, in Paris, France on July 26 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Crown Prince Hussein And Princess Rajwa Expecting Their First Child

Crown Prince Hussein And Princess Rajwa Expecting Their First Child

Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa of Jordan are going to be parents! The Royal Hashemite Court announced on April 10 that Queen Rania and King Abdullah II’s firstborn and his wife are expecting their first child this summer - FILE - Kings and Queens and Princes pose with Jordan’s Royal Family just before banquet dinner held for Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II and his bride Rajwa Al Hussein’s wedding at Al Husseiniya Palace, in Amman, Jordan, on June 1st, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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General election in Bhutan

General election in Bhutan

A voter (R) comes to a polling station in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Jan. 9, 2024, during a general election.

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General election in Bhutan

General election in Bhutan

Voters line up to enter a polling station in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Jan. 9, 2024, for a general election.

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CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-BHUTAN-FM-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-BHUTAN-FM-MEETING (CN)

(231024) -- BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-BHUTAN-FM-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-BHUTAN-FM-MEETING (CN)

(231024) -- BEIJING, Oct. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng meets with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-BHUTAN-FM-MEETING (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-BHUTAN-FM-MEETING (CN)

(231023) -- BEIJING, Oct. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, meets with Bhutanese Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji who is in China for boundary talks, in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Yan Yan)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Khendrup of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Team Quarterfinal Match of Archery between Bhutan and India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Khendrup of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Team Quarterfinal Match of Archery between Bhutan and India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Younten Jamtsho of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Team Quarterfinal Match of Archery between Bhutan and India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY(CN)

(231005) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tandin Dorji (R) of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Team Quarterfinal Match of Archery between Bhutan and India at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Shan Yuqi)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tandin Dorji of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination of Archery at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Khendrup of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination of Archery at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Khendrup (R) of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Individual 1/16 Elimination of Archery at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tandin Dorji (L) of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Individual 1/8 Elimination of Archery at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARCHERY (CN)

(231002) -- HANGZHOU, Oct. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tandin Dorji of Bhutan competes during the Compound Men's Individual 1/8 Elimination of Archery at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Meng Chenguang)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(230923) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegation of Bhutan parade into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(230923) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Members of the delegation of Bhutan parade into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Du yu)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)

(230923) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Delegation of Bhutan parade into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 23, 2023. (Xinhua/Yang Lei)

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China fosters regional economic ties through expos

STORY: China fosters regional economic ties through expos DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:25 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Korean): KIM DONG-PIL, Chairman of Nexpharm Korea 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): GHAZARYAN KORYUN, Economic counselor, Armenian embassy in China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHAMARA UDUGAMA, Exhibitor from Sri Lanka 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): CHOKI DORJI, Exhibitor from Bhutan STORYLINE: In the face of the challenges of a post-pandemic global landscape, several offline exhibitions targeting neighboring countries have been organized in China this year, as part of its efforts to drive the revitalization and growth of both the domestic and global economies. The 14th China-Northeast Asia Expo, which concluded on Sunday in Changchun, capital of northeast China's Jilin Province, saw the offline participation of over 20,000 merchants from 123 countries and regions. Investment deals worth 84.48 billion yuan (about 11.59 billion U.S. dollars) we

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Exhibitors' impressions of China-South Asia Expo

STORY: Exhibitors' impressions of China-South Asia Expo DATELINE: Aug. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: KUNMING, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the China-South Asia Exposition 2. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): CHAMARA UDUGAMA, Exhibitor from Sri Lanka 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ASIF, Exhibitor from Pakistan 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): CHOKI DORJI, Exhibitor from Bhutan STORYLINE: The ongoing seventh China-South Asia Exposition in Kunming, capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province, has attracted more than 30,000 exhibitors, representatives, and guests from 85 countries and regions to attend online and onsite. Some exhibitors have shared their views on the five-day expo that opened Wednesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CHAMARA UDUGAMA, Exhibitor from Sri Lanka "We have been visiting Kunming (for) the China-South Asia Expo many times. We have seen the Kunming fair growing larger, and we have been getting a lot of support from the Yunnan government and the people, the organizers. It has been a v

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New Photos Released of Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

New Photos Released of Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

Jetsun Pema, Queen of Bhutan, poses as she attends Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II’s Royal Wedding Banquet at Al Husseinieh Palace in Amman, Jordan, on June 1st, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

Queen Sofia of Spain and Jetsun Pema, Queen of Bhutan salute Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II’s Royal Wedding Banquet at Al Husseinieh Palace in Amman, Jordan, on June 1st, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

Jordan's Royal Wedding - Amman

Queen of Bhutan Jetsun Pema (right) attends Jordan’s Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II’s Royal Wedding at Zahran Palace in Amman, Jordan, on June 1st, 2023. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kimono symbolizing 6 nations for 2020 Olympic hospitality

Kimono symbolizing 6 nations for 2020 Olympic hospitality

TOKYO, Japan - Six models wearing Japanese kimono which were designed based on images of Qatar, Lithuania, Tuvalu, Bhutan, Brazil and South Africa (from L) pose for photographs in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2014. They were designed for part of planned hospitality activities at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and garments symbolizing other nations may follow suit.

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Bhutan NGO head says drug addiction is mental disorder

Bhutan NGO head says drug addiction is mental disorder

THIMPHU, Bhutan - Tshewang Tenzin, a former marihuana addict who heads a nongovernmental organization in Bhutan's capital Thimphu, talks about the difficulty of curing drug dependence, which he says is a mental disorder, at his office in June 2014.

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Drug addiction increasing in Bhutan

Drug addiction increasing in Bhutan

THIMPHU, Bhutan - Drug addicts study by themselves at a rehabilitation center outside Thimphu, Bhutan, in June 2014. The number of drug addicts, especially among young people, is rising in the country.

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