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Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Tourists from Taiwan pose for a photo in front of a statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, a famed 19th-century historic figure who played a key role in Japan's transition from feudal rule to modern statehood during the Meiji Restoration, in Kochi, western Japan, on Dec. 15, 2025.

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Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Tourists from Taiwan pose for a photo in front of a statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, a famed 19th-century historic figure who played a key role in Japan's transition from feudal rule to modern statehood during the Meiji Restoration, in Kochi, western Japan, on Dec. 15, 2025.

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Taiwanese tourists to Japan

Tourists from Taiwan listen to a guide in front of a statue of Ryoma Sakamoto, a famed 19th-century historic figure who played a key role in Japan's transition from feudal rule to modern statehood during the Meiji Restoration, in Kochi, western Japan, on Dec. 15, 2025. ==Kyodo

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Pope Leo XIV leads The Christmas Midnight Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV came outside St Peter’s basilica to greet people who watched the service on screens from St. Peter's Square under the rain, before the celebration of the Christmas Eve Mass in Saint Peter’s basilica at the Vatican on December 24, 2025. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Maine on Christmas Eve

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to Maine from Tuesday evening, December 23, into Wednesday morning, December 24, raising the likelihood of a white Christmas.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 2

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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Japan government's growth strategy meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from front) speaks during a meeting of a government council to formulate Japan's growth strategy at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2025.

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Japan government's growth strategy meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from front) speaks during a meeting of a government council to formulate Japan's growth strategy at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2025.

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, addresses the crowd gathered in front of the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Photo by Oriane Zerah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, addresses the crowd gathered in front of the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Photo by Oriane Zerah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, addresses the crowd gathered in front of the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Photo by Oriane Zerah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, leads the messa in the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Photo by Oriane Zerah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, leads the messa in the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Photo by Oriane Zerah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, addresses the crowd gathered in front of the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Photo by Oriane Zerah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, in front of the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Oriane Zerah /Abaca Press

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, leads the messa in the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Photo by Oriane Zerah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem - Palestine

EDITORIAL USE ONLY - Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, s Patriarchaa of Jerusalem Having just returned from Gaza, leads the messa in the Church of the Nativity, Manger Square, Bethlehem, Palestine on December 24, 2025. During the 2 previous years, due to the war, Christmas celebrations were not held in Bethlehem. Photo by Oriane Zerah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf together with the new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting from Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia together with their new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting frin Drottningholm Palade, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia together with their new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting from Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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Demolition Reports From Nablus - Palestine

Palestinians inspect the damage after a house was bulldozed by an Israeli bulldozer in the town of Bizzariya, northwest of Nablus in the West Bank, on Dec. 24, 2025. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demolition Reports From Nablus - Palestine

A Palestinian inspects the damage after a house was bulldozed by an Israeli bulldozer in the town of Bizzariya, northwest of Nablus in the West Bank, on Dec. 24, 2025. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demolition Reports From Nablus - Palestine

Palestinians inspect the damage after a house was bulldozed by an Israeli bulldozer in the town of Bizzariya, northwest of Nablus in the West Bank, on Dec. 24, 2025. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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Argentina: Flash Flooding Paralyzes Buenos Aires After Intense Storm 2

A sudden and violent storm struck Buenos Aires and the surrounding metropolitan area on Tuesday afternoon, December 23, triggering severe flash flooding after a day of extreme heat. Up to 80 millimeters of rain fell in under an hour in some areas, submerging cars, flooding streets, and paralyzing major routes including the Pan-American Highway and General Paz Avenue. At least 30 people were rescued from trapped vehicles, while emergency services received hundreds of calls. The Unicenter shopping mall in Martínez was evacuated as images of the flooding spread rapidly on social media.

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PRINCESS SOFIA BIRTHDAY

Crown Princess Sofia turned 41 on her birthday December 6, 2025.The picture was taken earlier this year.Stockholm, Sweden.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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PRINCESS SOFIA BIRTHDAY

Crown Princess Sofia turned 41 on her birthday December 6, 2025.The picture was taken earlier this year.Stockholm, Sweden.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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QUEEN SILVIA BIRTHDAY

STOCKHOLMQueen Silvia turns 82 on her birthday 23 December 2025. The photo was taken earlier this year. Stockholm, Sweden 23 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The photo comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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QUEEN SILVIA BIRTHDAY

STOCKHOLMQueen Silvia turns 82 on her birthday 23 December 2025. The photo was taken earlier this year. Stockholm, Sweden 23 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The photo comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA CHRISTMAS

Crown Princess Victoria will be reading the Christmas Gospel in a Christmas greeting from Ulriksdal's Palace Chapel that will be broadcasted on Swedish television, SVT, on Christmas Eve.Stockholm, Sweden, 3 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/ Kungliga Hovstaterna / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers** *** SWEDEN OUT ***

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China: Chubby Cat Squeezes Into Bag, Becomes a “Pillow”

On December 9, 2025, in Henan, located in central China’s Henan province, a video captured a chubby cat squeezing into a white transparent non-woven bag. As the cat settled inside, the bag ballooned into a rounded, cushion-like shape. From the outside, the filled bag looked like a plump tabby pillow resting on the floor. The cat’s body pressed against the sides, stretching the material into a smooth, firm surface. The owner laughed while opening the bag to let the cat out and joked to Chinese netizens that this was a simple way to “make” a fat-cat pillow at home. Viewers commented that the cat’s size made the effect especially convincing.

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China: Trees Seem Lush in Winter, Revealed to Be Covered in Birds

On December 15, 2025, in Xuzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, a video showed several trees that looked unusually lush for winter. From a distance, their branches appeared thick with leaves, even though most nearby trees were bare. As the camera moved closer, the “leaves” were revealed to be small, round birds packed tightly along the branches. They filled almost every twig, giving the trees a dense, full appearance. Occasionally, a few birds shifted or fluttered, but the overall outline remained like a giant canopy. Chinese netizens admired the scene, saying the living “bird trees” reflected the area’s improving environment.

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

A Palestinian child rests her chin on her hand and holds a cooking pot while waiting with others during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Men pour food ingredients into large cauldrons over open wood fires to prepare for a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold empty cooking pots and containers while waiting in line for food in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers as others wait behind them during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

People hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near pots filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near pots filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near a pot filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers as others wait behind them during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near pots filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

People hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians extend metal pots and other containers toward volunteers during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Yunis Receives Aid From Turkey - Gaza

Palestinians hold cooking pots and containers while waiting behind a barrier near pots filled with food during a food distribution in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on December 23, 2025. Turkish charities and relief organizations distribute humanitarian aid to displaced people in the Al-Mawasi area amid a fragile ceasefire and shortages of basic supplies. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM