Underground Neutrino Observatory Operation - Chin

Underground Neutrino Observatory Operation - Chin

File photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows the central detector of the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in Jiangmen, south China's Guangdong Province. The world's largest transparent spherical detector began operation in China on Tuesday, making it the world's first operational ultra-large scientific facility dedicated to neutrino research with ultra-high precision. Having completed the filling of its 20,000-tonne liquid scintillator detector, JUNO in Guangdong began taking data after more than a decade of preparation and construction, on August 26, 2025 in Beijing, China. Photo by Jin Liwang Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

1st anniversary of Jan. 1 quake in central Japan

1st anniversary of Jan. 1 quake in central Japan

Combined photo shows a toppled building in Wajima in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 2, 2024 (top), following a powerful earthquake the previous day, and the same site on Dec. 16, ahead of the disaster's first anniversary.

China-Africa Liner

China-Africa Liner

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The China-Africa liner "Dahong 16" loaded with cargo sets sail for Nigeria from Longkou port area of Yantai Port in Shandong province, China, Dec 24, 2024.

China-Africa Liner

China-Africa Liner

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The China-Africa liner "Dahong 16" loaded with cargo sets sail for Nigeria from Longkou port area of Yantai Port in Shandong province, China, Dec 24, 2024.

China-Africa Liner

China-Africa Liner

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The China-Africa liner "Dahong 16" loaded with cargo sets sail for Nigeria from Longkou port area of Yantai Port in Shandong province, China, Dec 24, 2024.

China-Africa Liner

China-Africa Liner

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The China-Africa liner "Dahong 16" loaded with cargo sets sail for Nigeria from Longkou port area of Yantai Port in Shandong province, China, Dec 24, 2024.

China-Africa Liner

China-Africa Liner

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The China-Africa liner "Dahong 16" loaded with cargo sets sail for Nigeria from Longkou port area of Yantai Port in Shandong province, China, Dec 24, 2024.

China-Africa Liner

China-Africa Liner

YANTAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 24, 2024 - The China-Africa liner "Dahong 16" loaded with cargo sets sail for Nigeria from Longkou port area of Yantai Port in Shandong province, China, Dec 24, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

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ANYANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - A tree is covered with ice hangings in Anyang city, central China's Henan province, Dec 16, 2024.

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Builders work on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 16, 2024. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

Hubei Bridge Construction - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 16, 2024 shows builders working on the construction site of Yanji Yangtze River Bridge in central China's Hubei Province. Builders are busy constructing on working platforms at about 200 meters above the Yangtze River and making steady progress in the construction of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge. The bridge, which connects Huangzhou District of Huanggang City and Yanji Town of Ezhou City, has a main span of 1,860 meters. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

Farmer Entrepreneurship

Farmer Entrepreneurship

SUQIAN, CHINA - DECEMBER 16, 2024 - Villagers work at a production workshop of a textile company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, China, Dec 16, 2024.

UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen Visits Sednaya Prison - Damascus

UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen Visits Sednaya Prison - Damascus

UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen visits Saydnaya prison on December 16, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. On Dec 8, rebel forces in Syria retook the capital and several other cities from longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who fled the country for Moscow. The fall of the Assad regime marks a new chapter for Syria. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen Visits Sednaya Prison - Damascus

UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen Visits Sednaya Prison - Damascus

UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen visits Saydnaya prison on December 16, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. On Dec 8, rebel forces in Syria retook the capital and several other cities from longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who fled the country for Moscow. The fall of the Assad regime marks a new chapter for Syria. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen Visits Sednaya Prison - Damascus

UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen Visits Sednaya Prison - Damascus

UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen visits Saydnaya prison on December 16, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. On Dec 8, rebel forces in Syria retook the capital and several other cities from longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who fled the country for Moscow. The fall of the Assad regime marks a new chapter for Syria. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen Visits Sednaya Prison - Damascus

UN Syria Envoy Geir Pedersen Visits Sednaya Prison - Damascus

UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen visits Saydnaya prison on December 16, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. On Dec 8, rebel forces in Syria retook the capital and several other cities from longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who fled the country for Moscow. The fall of the Assad regime marks a new chapter for Syria. Photo by Ugur Yildirim/DIA Images/ABACAPRESS.COM