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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Large Dog Demands Piggyback Ride During Man’s Work Shift

On September 26, 2024, in Nanning, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a video recorded a humorous moment inside a bar. As a man was preparing to clean, his pet dog walked over and demanded to be carried. The man crouched down, allowing the large dog to climb onto his back. He then continued tidying tables while supporting the dog’s full weight.

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Between Yemeni Forces and STC - Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 04, 2026, soldiers of the Yemeni Armed Forces take full control of the city following the withdrawal of the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces. The military deployment comes after a series of strikes by the Royal Saudi Air Force against STC positions, marking a significant shift in the conflict within the Hadramaut region. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conflict Erupts Between SDF and Syrian Army in Aleppo - Syria

In Aleppo, Syria on January 10, 2026, a burned flag of the SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces) lies discarded on the ground after being set on fire. This follows the Syrian Army's successful military operation to take full control of the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh neighborhoods, resulting in the withdrawal of Kurdish groups to eastern Syria. Aleppo, Syria on January 10, 2026. Photo by Daher Mohammad/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Rises Over Erbil Skyline - Iraq

A view of the first full moon of 2026, also called the "Wolf Moon," seen over the skyline of Erbil city, Iraq Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Rises Over Erbil Skyline - Iraq

A view of the first full moon of 2026, also called the "Wolf Moon," seen over the skyline of Erbil city, Iraq Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

A cinematic view shows the first full moon of the year, traditionally called the "Wolf Moon," rising majestically behind the snowy summit of Mount Safeen in the Shaqlawa district of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The astronomical event provides a stunning contrast between the luminous lunar surface and the rugged winter landscape of the Zagros mountain range , on January 3, 2026 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

A cinematic view shows the first full moon of the year, traditionally called the "Wolf Moon," rising majestically behind the snowy summit of Mount Safeen in the Shaqlawa district of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The astronomical event provides a stunning contrast between the luminous lunar surface and the rugged winter landscape of the Zagros mountain range , on January 3, 2026 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

A cinematic view shows the first full moon of the year, traditionally called the "Wolf Moon," rising majestically behind the snowy summit of Mount Safeen in the Shaqlawa district of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The astronomical event provides a stunning contrast between the luminous lunar surface and the rugged winter landscape of the Zagros mountain range , on January 3, 2026 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wolf Moon Supermoon - Iraq

A cinematic view shows the first full moon of the year, traditionally called the "Wolf Moon," rising majestically behind the snowy summit of Mount Safeen in the Shaqlawa district of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The astronomical event provides a stunning contrast between the luminous lunar surface and the rugged winter landscape of the Zagros mountain range , on January 3, 2026 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM