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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025, shows the Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium, the venue of ski jumping competitions and the jumping segment of the Nordic combined events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025, shows the Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium, the venue of ski jumping competitions and the jumping segment of the Nordic combined events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025, shows the Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium, the venue of ski jumping competitions and the jumping segment of the Nordic combined events at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, in Predazzo, Italy.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 16 Kyodo - Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, is pictured at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that he and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China the following month. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 17 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura attend a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 16 Kyodo - IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements. (Kyodo)

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025, shows the official logo of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on display in Milan, Italy.

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Baseball:veteran pitcher Maeda joins Rakuten Eagles

SENDAI, Japan, Dec. 24 Kyodo - Right-hander Kenta Maeda poses for a photo with fans at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 16, 2025, as he holds his first news conference after joining the Pacific League pro baseball team Rakuten Eagles. He returned to Japan after playing for 10 years in the U.S. majors.

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World's Giant Glaciers Could Disappear By 2050 - Antarctica

An iceberg is seen near the coast of Spert Island in Antarctica, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Yang Shu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Giant Glaciers Could Disappear By 2050 - Antarctica

People take photos of an iceberg near the coast of Spert Island in Antarctica, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Yang Shu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Giant Glaciers Could Disappear By 2050 - Antarctica

This photo shows a view of Deception Island in Antarctica, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Yang Shu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Giant Glaciers Could Disappear By 2050 - Antarctica

An iceberg is seen near the coast of Spert Island in Antarctica, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Yang Shu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the winter scenery in Puzhehei national wetland park in Qiubei County of southwest China's Yunnan Province. Photo by Xiong Pingxiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the winter scenery in Humble Administrator's Garden in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Yang Suping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees receive food at a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the winter scenery of Jingfeng Park in Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the winter scenery in Xishuanghu national wetland park in Donghai County, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Shao Guangming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows winter cherry blossoms in Nanjian Yi Autonomous County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Photo by Liang Zhiqiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Winter Scenery in China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the winter scenery in Slender West Lake scenic spot in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Qi Liguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Trucks bound for Afghan returnees' home provinces from a temporary camp are seen at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake and snow mountain in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

A boat is seen on the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows the Sayram Lake with snow mountain in the background in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists have fun by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Xu Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Sayram Lake - Xinjiang

Tourists take selfies by the Sayram Lake in Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CORRECTED: Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Carolina Kostner, an Italian former figure skater and 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, gives an interview to Kyodo News on Dec. 16, 2025, in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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CORRECTED: Figure skating: Carolina Kostner

Carolina Kostner, an Italian former figure skater and 2014 Olympic bronze medalist in the women's event, gives an interview to Kyodo News on Dec. 16, 2025, in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Israeli Drone Attack Reported In Sebline - Lebanon

This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows soldiers from the Lebanese army standing in front of a truck that was targeted by an Israeli drone in Sebline, Lebanon. Two people were killed and five others injured Tuesday afternoon in Israeli airstrikes targeting vehicles in southern Lebanon and the Chouf area of Mount Lebanon, according to official and security sources. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Drone Attack Reported In Sebline - Lebanon

This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows soldiers from the Lebanese army standing in front of a truck that was targeted by an Israeli drone in Sebline, Lebanon. Two people were killed and five others injured Tuesday afternoon in Israeli airstrikes targeting vehicles in southern Lebanon and the Chouf area of Mount Lebanon, according to official and security sources. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

A beam of sunlight shines on a woman before noon as people gather to celebrate the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People participate in a celebration of the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Held In Bethlehem - Palestine

Mourners and relatives gather around the body of Palestinian boy Ammar Ta'amra, who was shot dead by Israeli army, during his funeral in the town of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2025. The 16-year-old Palestinian, Ammar Ta'amra, was shot dead, by the Israeli army during a military raid on Tuqu' on Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People participate in a celebration of the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People wait to see the sun shining on the Cenotaph around noon on the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People wait to see the sun shining on the Cenotaph around noon on the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Held In Bethlehem - Palestine

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian boy Ammar Ta'amra, who was shot dead by Israeli army, during his funeral in the town of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2025. The 16-year-old Palestinian, Ammar Ta'amra, was shot dead, by the Israeli army during a military raid on Tuqu' on Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Drone Attack Reported In Sebline - Lebanon

This photo taken on Dec. 16, 2025 shows soldiers from the Lebanese army standing in front of a truck that was targeted by an Israeli drone in Sebline, Lebanon. Two people were killed and five others injured Tuesday afternoon in Israeli airstrikes targeting vehicles in southern Lebanon and the Chouf area of Mount Lebanon, according to official and security sources. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Of Day Of Reconciliation - Pretoria

People wait to see the sun shining on the Cenotaph around noon on the Day of Reconciliation at the Voortrekker Monument in Pretoria, South Africa, on Dec. 16, 2025. December 16 was called the Day of the Vow in South Africa. It was renamed the Day of Reconciliation in 1994 after the end of apartheid, with the intention of fostering reconciliation and national unity. Photo by Chen Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Held In Bethlehem - Palestine

Mourners and relatives gather around the body of Palestinian boy Ammar Ta'amra, who was shot dead by Israeli army, during his funeral in the town of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2025. The 16-year-old Palestinian, Ammar Ta'amra, was shot dead, by the Israeli army during a military raid on Tuqu' on Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Held In Bethlehem - Palestine

Mourners and relatives gather around the body of Palestinian boy Ammar Ta'amra, who was shot dead by Israeli army, during his funeral in the town of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2025. The 16-year-old Palestinian, Ammar Ta'amra, was shot dead, by the Israeli army during a military raid on Tuqu' on Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Held In Bethlehem - Palestine

Mourners carry the body of Palestinian boy Ammar Ta'amra, who was shot dead by Israeli army, during his funeral in the town of Tuqu', southeast of Bethlehem in the West Bank, on Dec. 16, 2025. The 16-year-old Palestinian, Ammar Ta'amra, was shot dead, by the Israeli army during a military raid on Tuqu' on Monday, the Palestinian health ministry said. Photo by Mamoun Wazwaz/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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School in Nangarhar - Afghanistan

Students attend an outdoor class at a makeshift roadside school without proper shelters beside a highway junction in Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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School in Nangarhar - Afghanistan

Students attend an outdoor class at a makeshift roadside school without proper shelters beside a highway junction in Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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School in Nangarhar - Afghanistan

Students attend an outdoor class at a makeshift roadside school without proper shelters beside a highway junction in Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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School in Nangarhar - Afghanistan

Students attend an outdoor class at a makeshift roadside school without proper shelters beside a highway junction in Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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School in Nangarhar - Afghanistan

Students take part in traditional games at a makeshift roadside school without proper shelters beside a highway junction in Nangarhar province, eastern Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Subway museum stations in Rome

The ruins of a dwelling in ancient Rome are on display on Dec. 16, 2025, in a new subway station in the city, one of two stations designed to showcase the finds unearthed during more than a decade of construction.

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Subway museum stations in Rome

A person takes a photo of archaeological finds from ancient Rome on display on Dec. 16, 2025, in a new subway station in the city, one of two stations designed to showcase the finds unearthed during more than a decade of construction.