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Protests Continue in Iran

Security forces detain protesters outside a commercial building on Ahmadabad Street in Mashhad, Iran on January 3, 2026. Iran has experienced recurrent waves of protests in recent years driven by political repression, economic hardship, rising living costs, and restrictions on civil and social freedoms, including women’s rights. Demonstrations have frequently been met with arrests, heavy security deployments, internet disruptions, and, according to activists and rights groups, the killing of protesters, as authorities move to suppress dissent. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A tourist enjoys leisure time at a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Tourists visit the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABA

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025 shows an interior view of a factory of the Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased o

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

People watch a rocket blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 12, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafes. (Photo by Liu Jianqiu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows an aerospace supercomputing center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Jin Yuchang, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the movie camera he purchased to film the rocket launch in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, Ch

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xia

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A homestay owner works at her reception desk in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABAC

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the construction site of the second phase of the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site (below), with its first phase and the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the background (above), in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breat

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 on the beach in Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province shows a view of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site and the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesRelease

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This long-exposure photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a Long March-12 carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, res

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Yang Hao, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the aerospace commemorative philatelic collections he purchased in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchan

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 6

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 7

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 5

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 4

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 3

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings 2

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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US: Bomb Cyclone Batters Midwest and Northeast, Millions Under Weather Warnings

A powerful winter storm driven by a bomb cyclone battered the Midwest and Northeast, bringing strong winds, snow, ice and dangerous travel conditions. Buffalo, New York, recorded wind gusts of up to 75 mph, prompting officials to urge drivers to stay off the roads due to near-zero visibility. Millions were placed under winter storm and high wind advisories, with lake-effect snow, icy roads and whiteout conditions reported in several states.

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Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the China State Shipbuilding Corporation Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. conducting shipbuilding work at the Haixi Bay Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows a shipbuilding enterprise conducting shipbuilding and maintenance work in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the marine engineering equipment conducting building work at the construction base of CIMC Raffles in Yantai, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Tang Ke/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows the China State Shipbuilding Corporation Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. conducting shipbuilding work at the Haixi Bay Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Guo Xulei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows a shipbuilding enterprise conducting shipbuilding work in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Economy Industry - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 24, 2025 shows an offshore work platform under construction at the Haixi Bay Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Yu Fangping/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Economy Industry - China

A drone photo taken on Nov. 15, 2025 shows the delivery of a 150,000-ton class smart fishery breeding workboat at the Haixi Bay Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Industrial Base in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province. In recent years, Shandong has been committed to building a high-end industrial cluster integrating shipbuilding and marine engineering equipment in Shandong Peninsula, embarking on a high-quality development path driven by the marine economy. Photo by Zhang Jingang/Xinhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Grass Fire Forces Evacuations Near Cheyenne, Wyoming

A fast-moving grass fire driven by strong winds broke out Wednesday, December 17 near Cheyenne, southeast Wyoming, forcing evacuations in the Winchester Hills area. The blaze threatened nearby homes, and firefighters continue to respond. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit around a table during a communal meal at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit in a discussion circle during a group session at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit together in a public space in Old Aleppo during a group tour as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women stand inside a mosque during a guided visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women perform music during a cultural activity at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women walk inside a church during a group visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

A woman arranges a table ahead of a communal meal during a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

A facilitator addresses participants during a training session at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women stand in a discussion circle during a workshop session at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women organize workshop materials during a group activity at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit around a table during a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women arrange a table ahead of a communal meal during a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women pose for a photograph during a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cluj-Napoca in Romania

Handout photo dated on October 17, 2025 shows Cluj-Napoca in Romania. On 17 October 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of Cluj-Napoca, a major urban centre in north-western Romania. Surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural land, the city is noted for its dynamic growth and strategic role in regional development. Cluj-Napoca also received the label of the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities in 2023. Cluj-Napoca is currently one of ten pilot cities selected for the Horizon Europe CLMS-Cities project, which combines satellite-based products from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service (CLMS) with additional environmental and urban data to improve modelling of urban-scale CO₂ emissions. These integrated datasets help local authorities in tracking changes and designing more effective climate strategies, thereby supporting the development of data-driven urban policies aligned with the European Green Deal. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via AB

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Deadly Floods Hit Southern Thailand After Heavy Rains

A man checks a flood-hit area in the suburb of Hat Yai, Songkhla province, Thailand, November 25, 2025. Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared a state of emergency in Songkhla province on Tuesday as severe flooding ravaged the southern region. The monsoon-driven floods have impacted nine provinces in Thailand's southern region, specifically, affecting millions of people and resulting in casualties across the provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Hit Southern Thailand After Heavy Rains

Rescuers evacuate residents in the suburb of Hat Yai, Songkhla province, Thailand, November 25, 2025. Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared a state of emergency in Songkhla province on Tuesday as severe flooding ravaged the southern region. The monsoon-driven floods have impacted nine provinces in Thailand's southern region, specifically, affecting millions of people and resulting in casualties across the provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Hit Southern Thailand After Heavy Rains

This photo shows a flood-hit area in the suburb of Hat Yai, Songkhla province, Thailand, November 25, 2025. Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared a state of emergency in Songkhla province on Tuesday as severe flooding ravaged the southern region. The monsoon-driven floods have impacted nine provinces in Thailand's southern region, specifically, affecting millions of people and resulting in casualties across the provinces. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM