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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a briefing about the "A High School Close to Your Home" program promoted by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Palace. on October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a briefing about the "A High School Close to Your Home" program promoted by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Palace. on October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a briefing about the "A High School Close to Your Home" program promoted by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Palace. on October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a briefing about the "A High School Close to Your Home" program promoted by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Palace. on October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s Minister of Public Education, Mario Delgado Carrillo speaks during a briefing about the "A High School Close to Your Home" program promoted by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Palace. on October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is seen behind while Mexico’s Minister of Public Education, Mario Delgado Carrillo speaking during a briefing about the "A High School Close to Your Home" program promoted by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Palace. on October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is seen behind while Mexico’s Minister of Public Education, Mario Delgado Carrillo speaking during a briefing about the "A High School Close to Your Home" program promoted by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Palace. on October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum News Conference - Mexico

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a briefing about the "A High School Close to Your Home" program promoted by the Ministry of Public Education at the National Palace. on October 28, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 100000 Afghan Refugees Return Home in 1 Week

Refugees are seen on a truck near a makeshift refugee camp in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, September 7, 2025. A total of 107,037 Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland from neighboring Iran and Pakistan over the past week, according to a report from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation issued on Sunday. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Over 100000 Afghan Refugees Return Home in 1 Week

Refugees are seen on a truck near a makeshift refugee camp in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, September 7, 2025. A total of 107,037 Afghan refugees have returned to their homeland from neighboring Iran and Pakistan over the past week, according to a report from the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation issued on Sunday. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Man Killed In Israeli Raid - Palestine

A Palestinian man is seen at the home of Palestinian man Hamza Muhammad Saeed Khammash after an Israeli forces' raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine on April 2, 2025. Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man in the old city of Nablus on Wednesday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The ministry identified the man as Hamza Muhammad Saeed Khammash, 33. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Man Killed In Israeli Raid - Palestine

A Palestinian boy is seen at the home of Palestinian man Hamza Muhammad Saeed Khammash after an Israeli forces' raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine on April 2, 2025. Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man in the old city of Nablus on Wednesday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The ministry identified the man as Hamza Muhammad Saeed Khammash, 33. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Man Killed In Israeli Raid - Palestine

A Palestinian man is seen at the home of Palestinian man Hamza Muhammad Saeed Khammash after an Israeli forces' raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine on April 2, 2025. Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man in the old city of Nablus on Wednesday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The ministry identified the man as Hamza Muhammad Saeed Khammash, 33. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Man Killed In Israeli Raid - Palestine

A Palestinian man inspects the home of Palestinian man Hamza Muhammad Saeed Khammash after an Israeli forces' raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine on April 2, 2025. Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man in the old city of Nablus on Wednesday, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said. The ministry identified the man as Hamza Muhammad Saeed Khammash, 33. Photo by Nidal Eshtayeh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar-Bangkok Earthquake Aftermath - Mandalay

This photo shows the collapsed home of a missing child named Shin Shin at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carried out a joint search and rescue operation for a missing child named Shin Shin at the Sky Villa residence on Tuesday. The 5-year-old girl has been missing since the earthquake last week. Photo by Xinhua/Cai Yang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar-Bangkok Earthquake Aftermath - Mandalay

This photo shows the collapsed home of a missing child named Shin Shin at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carried out a joint search and rescue operation for a missing child named Shin Shin at the Sky Villa residence on Tuesday. The 5-year-old girl has been missing since the earthquake last week. Photo by Xinhua/Cai Yang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Myanmar-Bangkok Earthquake Aftermath - Mandalay

Father of Shin Shin draws a sketch of their home for the rescue team in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carried out a joint search and rescue operation for a missing child named Shin Shin at the Sky Villa residence on Tuesday. The 5-year-old girl has been missing since the earthquake last week. Photo by Xinhua/Cai Yang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

The traffic jams during during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

The traffic jams during during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

Passengers carry their luggage while boarding a bus during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

Police personnel seen on the traffic guards during during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

The traffic jams during during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

The traffic jams during during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

The traffic jams during during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

Police personnel seen on the traffic guards during during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

Police personnel seen on the traffic guards during during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indonesia's Annual 'Mudik' Exodus

Passengers carry their luggage while boarding a bus during the Eid Mubarak 1446 Hijri 'Mudik,' or homecoming, in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, on March 28, 2025. Indonesian authorities are preparing for the annual homecoming exodus, as 146 million people -over half of the population- will travel home for Eid al-Fitr. Officials expect the peak travel day to be Friday, with 12 million people on the road. Approximately 33 million travelers will use private cars, 25 million will take buses, and 23 million will rely on trains, according to the transportation ministry. To manage the surge in travel, over 164,000 security and transport personnel have been deployed across nearly 3,000 locations. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Again Open Fire In Lebanon

A Lebanese soldier looks at Israeli soldiers gathering behind rubble in a southern Lebanese village on January 27, 2025. Lebanon’s health ministry reported two fatalities and 17 injuries for a second consecutive day. Israeli troops again open fire in southern Lebanon for a second consecutive day. At least 22 killed, 124 injured as residents try to go home. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/aBACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Again Open Fire In Lebanon

Soldiers from the Lebanese army stand next to each other in Aitaroun, Lebanon, on January 27, 2025. Lebanon’s health ministry reported two fatalities and 17 injuries for a second consecutive day. Israeli troops again open fire in southern Lebanon for a second consecutive day. At least 22 killed, 124 injured as residents try to go home. Photo by Courtney Bonneau/Middle East Images/aBACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Forces Kill 22 People In South Lebanon As Residents Try To Return

Lebanese people transport the wounded who fell while returning to their home in Mays al-Jabal, Lebanon, on Jan. 26, 2025. The death toll from Israeli attacks on crowds of Lebanese trying to return to their homes in southern Lebanon has risen to 22, including six women, with 124 others injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry said Sunday. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Death Toll Nears 45,000

Family members and friends gather in mourning around a shrouded body outside a home in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on December 24, 2024. The gathering follows an airstrike that struck an aid delivery vehicle, resulting in casualties. The overall death toll since last year rose to 45,338, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Tuesday. A ministry statement added that some 107,764 others were injured in the ongoing assault. Israel has continued a the bloodbath on the Gaza Strip since a Hamas attack on October 7 last year despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Death Toll Nears 45,000

Family members and friends gather in mourning around a shrouded body outside a home in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on December 24, 2024. The gathering follows an airstrike that struck an aid delivery vehicle, resulting in casualties. The overall death toll since last year rose to 45,338, the Health Ministry in the enclave said on Tuesday. A ministry statement added that some 107,764 others were injured in the ongoing assault. Israel has continued a the bloodbath on the Gaza Strip since a Hamas attack on October 7 last year despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire. Photo by Youssef Alzanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 - Gaza

Palestinians inspects a collapsed house following an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 16, 2024. The attack left the home in ruins and displaced families. The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said Monday. The Gaza Health Ministry said the real toll is likely higher because thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access. Almost 107,000 have been injured since the start of the war, the ministry added. It does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 - Gaza

Palestinians inspects a collapsed house following an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 16, 2024. The attack left the home in ruins and displaced families. The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said Monday. The Gaza Health Ministry said the real toll is likely higher because thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access. Almost 107,000 have been injured since the start of the war, the ministry added. It does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 - Gaza

Palestinians inspects a collapsed house following an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 16, 2024. The attack left the home in ruins and displaced families. The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said Monday. The Gaza Health Ministry said the real toll is likely higher because thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access. Almost 107,000 have been injured since the start of the war, the ministry added. It does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 - Gaza

Palestinians inspects the upper floors of a collapsed house following an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 16, 2024. The attack left the home in ruins and displaced families. The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said Monday. The Gaza Health Ministry said the real toll is likely higher because thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access. Almost 107,000 have been injured since the start of the war, the ministry added. It does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 - Gaza

Palestinians inspects a collapsed house following an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 16, 2024. The attack left the home in ruins and displaced families. The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said Monday. The Gaza Health Ministry said the real toll is likely higher because thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access. Almost 107,000 have been injured since the start of the war, the ministry added. It does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 - Gaza

Palestinians inspects the upper floors of a collapsed house following an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 16, 2024. The attack left the home in ruins and displaced families. The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said Monday. The Gaza Health Ministry said the real toll is likely higher because thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access. Almost 107,000 have been injured since the start of the war, the ministry added. It does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Death Toll Tops 45,000 - Gaza

Palestinians inspects a collapsed house following an Israeli airstrike in Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on December 16, 2024. The attack left the home in ruins and displaced families. The death toll in the Gaza Strip from the 14-month war between Israel and Hamas militants has topped 45,000 people, Palestinian health officials said Monday. The Gaza Health Ministry said the real toll is likely higher because thousands of bodies are still buried under rubble or in areas that medics cannot access. Almost 107,000 have been injured since the start of the war, the ministry added. It does not distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count, but it has said that more than half of the fatalities are women and children. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Home Appliance Trade-in Event in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 5, 2024 - Customers participated in the home appliance trade in event at an ROBAM store on October 5, 2024, in Yichang, Hubei, China. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, since the implementation of the policy of increasing support for the trade in of household appliances in August 2024, the number of participants in the trade in of household appliances in China has exceeded 5 million. Driven by policies, the consumption potential of the domestic home appliance market continues to be released. As of 0:00 on September 29th, 5.11 million consumers have purchased 7.11 million units of eight major categories of household appliances, enjoying a central subsidy of 6.403 billion yuan and driving sales of over 33.5 billion yuan.

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Home Appliance Trade-in Event in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 5, 2024 - Customers participated in the home appliance trade in event at an ANGEL store on October 5, 2024, in Yichang, Hubei, China. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, since the implementation of the policy of increasing support for the trade in of household appliances in August 2024, the number of participants in the trade in of household appliances in China has exceeded 5 million. Driven by policies, the consumption potential of the domestic home appliance market continues to be released. As of 0:00 on September 29th, 5.11 million consumers have purchased 7.11 million units of eight major categories of household appliances, enjoying a central subsidy of 6.403 billion yuan and driving sales of over 33.5 billion yuan.

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Home Appliance Trade-in Event in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - OCTOBER 5, 2024 - Customers participated in the home appliance trade in event at an VOTTI store on October 5, 2024, in Yichang, Hubei, China. According to the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, since the implementation of the policy of increasing support for the trade in of household appliances in August 2024, the number of participants in the trade in of household appliances in China has exceeded 5 million. Driven by policies, the consumption potential of the domestic home appliance market continues to be released. As of 0:00 on September 29th, 5.11 million consumers have purchased 7.11 million units of eight major categories of household appliances, enjoying a central subsidy of 6.403 billion yuan and driving sales of over 33.5 billion yuan.

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Three young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The town's cultural vibrancy is a testament to the community's resilience. On this final d

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women wearing red on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. Th

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Muslim families gathered on the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim population. The to

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two young women taking a selfie in front of the beach in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim po

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

A Muslim woman in the water cares for her child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim populati

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The Beach A Temporary Escape for Muslims - Sri Lanka

Two Muslim women in the water together care for a child in Weligama, Sri Lanka, on January 2nd, 2022. In Sri Lanka, the Muslim community has faced increasing challenges since the 2019 Easter bombings, when coordinated attacks on churches and hotels by a local Islamist extremist group claimed over 250 lives. In the aftermath, anti-Muslim sentiment surged across the island, leading to heightened discrimination and hostility. The situation worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, as the government introduced a series of stringent policies impacting the Muslim community. These measures included banning the burqa and niqab in public spaces, closing over 1,000 madrasas, and requiring all Islamic texts entering the country to be reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Defense. These actions have raised significant concerns about religious freedom and the marginalization of Muslims in Sri Lankan society. Weligama, a picturesque coastal town located approximately three hours south of Colombo, is home to a large Muslim