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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows Qin Haiyang of China competing during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 3, 2025 shows Yu Zidi of China competing during the women's 400m individual medley final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh (top) of Canada competing during the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A house sealed by police is seen on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. The property is one of 14 apartments targeted under a sealing order issued by local authorities in the Konak district, officially citing efforts to combat prostitution. However, LGBTQ+ advocates say the crackdown is part of a broader campaign of institutional repression against the transgender community, which is densely concentrated in this area of the Alsancak neighborhood. Trans women living on Bornova Street report increasing levels of harassment, including violence by civilians and police raids, amid a political climate that has grown more hostile since the government designated 2025 as the “Year of the Family.” The sealing orders have forced many from their homes, deepening fears of displacement and discrimination in a city where safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals are rapidly shrinking. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans women Cigdem (L), Ozlem (C), and Helin (R) speak together outside their home on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Located in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is known as a densely populated area for transgender individuals, many of whom face growing hostility amid increasing state and societal pressure on LGBTQ+ communities. Trans women living here report frequent harassment, including physical assaults by civilians and police raids. A recent sealing order targeting 14 apartments has further disrupted lives under the official justification of combating prostitution. The Turkish government’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the Family” has coincided with intensified crackdowns on LGBTQ+ visibility and spaces. Despite this climate of fear, Cigdem, Ozlem, and Helin continue to build community and resist marginalization in a city where their identities remain under threat. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans women Cigdem (L), Ozlem (C), and Helin (R) speak together outside their home on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Located in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is known as a densely populated area for transgender individuals, many of whom face growing hostility amid increasing state and societal pressure on LGBTQ+ communities. Trans women living here report frequent harassment, including physical assaults by civilians and police raids. A recent sealing order targeting 14 apartments has further disrupted lives under the official justification of combating prostitution. The Turkish government’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the Family” has coincided with intensified crackdowns on LGBTQ+ visibility and spaces. Despite this climate of fear, Cigdem, Ozlem, and Helin continue to build community and resist marginalization in a city where their identities remain under threat. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A house sealed by police is seen on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. The property is one of 14 apartments targeted under a sealing order issued by local authorities in the Konak district, officially citing efforts to combat prostitution. However, LGBTQ+ advocates say the crackdown is part of a broader campaign of institutional repression against the transgender community, which is densely concentrated in this area of the Alsancak neighborhood. Trans women living on Bornova Street report increasing levels of harassment, including violence by civilians and police raids, amid a political climate that has grown more hostile since the government designated 2025 as the “Year of the Family.” The sealing orders have forced many from their homes, deepening fears of displacement and discrimination in a city where safe spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals are rapidly shrinking. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans women Cigdem (L), Ozlem (C), and Helin (R) speak together outside their home on Bornova Street in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Located in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is known as a densely populated area for transgender individuals, many of whom face growing hostility amid increasing state and societal pressure on LGBTQ+ communities. Trans women living here report frequent harassment, including physical assaults by civilians and police raids. A recent sealing order targeting 14 apartments has further disrupted lives under the official justification of combating prostitution. The Turkish government’s declaration of 2025 as the “Year of the Family” has coincided with intensified crackdowns on LGBTQ+ visibility and spaces. Despite this climate of fear, Cigdem, Ozlem, and Helin continue to build community and resist marginalization in a city where their identities remain under threat. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

Trans woman Helin spends time at her home on Bornova Street in the Alsancak neighborhood of Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Bornova Street, located in the Konak district, is known as a densely inhabited area for transgender individuals, many of whom face mounting hostility amid an increasingly repressive climate for LGBTQ+ communities in Turkey. Residents report frequent harassment and violence, including raids and intimidation by both civilians and police. In a recent crackdown, authorities issued sealing orders for 14 apartments on the street, officially citing the fight against prostitution. However, activists argue that the move reflects a broader pattern of discrimination and systematic pressure, particularly during what the government has labeled the “Year of the Family.” In this atmosphere of fear and marginalization, trans women like Helin strive to maintain daily life and dignity within a community targeted by both social stigma and institutional hostility. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal

SHANGHAI, CHINA - AUGUST 2, 2025 - The international cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" fully loaded with passengers berthed at Wusongkou International Cruise Port Terminal in Shanghai, China on August 2, 2025. As of July 18th, the number of inbound and outbound passengers at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port has exceeded 1 million this year, an increase of about 55.2% compared to the same period last year.

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Typhoon Co-May Makes Landfall in Eastern China

Rescuers work to drain water from a flooded road in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2025. Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, made landfall for the second time in east China's Shanghai Municipality on Wednesday afternoon after it made landfall in Zhejiang Province in early Wednesday morning, according to the Shanghai central meteorological observatory. Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces have taken actions to step up hazard inspection and disaster prevention efforts while evacuating residents from dangerous places. (Photo by Hu Xuejun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Co-May Makes Landfall in Eastern China

Staff members verify the stability of rooftop railings at Shanghai Railway Station in Shanghai, east China, July 30, 2025. Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, made landfall for the second time in east China's Shanghai Municipality on Wednesday afternoon after it made landfall in Zhejiang Province in early Wednesday morning, according to the Shanghai central meteorological observatory. The center of Typhoon Co-May (tropical storm level) made second landfall on the coast of Fengxian District, Shanghai around 4: 40 p.m. At the time of landfall, the maximum wind speed near the center was 23 meters per second, accompanied by a central minimum pressure of 978 hectopascals. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Co-May Makes Landfall in Eastern China

Travellers walk in the rain near Shanghai Railway Station in Shanghai, east China, July 30, 2025. Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, made landfall for the second time in east China's Shanghai Municipality on Wednesday afternoon after it made landfall in Zhejiang Province in early Wednesday morning, according to the Shanghai central meteorological observatory. The center of Typhoon Co-May (tropical storm level) made second landfall on the coast of Fengxian District, Shanghai around 4: 40 p.m. At the time of landfall, the maximum wind speed near the center was 23 meters per second, accompanied by a central minimum pressure of 978 hectopascals. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Xiang/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Co-May Makes Landfall in Eastern China

Staff members check flood control facilities along the railway in Shanghai, east China, July 30, 2025. Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, made landfall for the second time in east China's Shanghai Municipality on Wednesday afternoon after it made landfall in Zhejiang Province in early Wednesday morning, according to the Shanghai central meteorological observatory. The center of Typhoon Co-May (tropical storm level) made second landfall on the coast of Fengxian District, Shanghai around 4: 40 p.m. At the time of landfall, the maximum wind speed near the center was 23 meters per second, accompanied by a central minimum pressure of 978 hectopascals. (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Co-May Makes Landfall in Eastern China

Staff members partrol at an area with high risk of geological disasters in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2025. Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to the provincial meteorological observatory. The typhoon, with the maximum wind force near its center reaching 23 meters per second, churned ashore at Zhoushan City of Zhejiang. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Co-May Makes Landfall in Eastern China

Locals take shelter at a stadium-turned relocation site in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2025. Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to the provincial meteorological observatory. The typhoon, with the maximum wind force near its center reaching 23 meters per second, churned ashore at Zhoushan City of Zhejiang. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Co-May Makes Landfall in Eastern China

Staff members partrol at an area with high risk of geological disasters in Zhoushan City, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 30, 2025. Co-May, the eighth typhoon of this year, made landfall in east China's Zhejiang Province at about 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to the provincial meteorological observatory. The typhoon, with the maximum wind force near its center reaching 23 meters per second, churned ashore at Zhoushan City of Zhejiang. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Han/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Devotees Carry Ganga Water in Pilgrimage - India

Kanwariyas carry water collected from the Ganga in Sheoraphuli, West Bengal, during the Kanwar Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each year in the sacred month of Sawan, millions of devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect holy water from the Ganges River and carry it back to their local temples in honor of Lord Shiva. In this leg of the pilgrimage, the participants make their way toward Tarakeswar, a key spiritual destination in West Bengal, before returning to their hometowns. The Kanwar Yatra represents devotion, endurance, and spiritual cleansing. This vibrant religious event also involves singing, chanting, and coordinated group travel, often in decorated processions. The photo was taken on July 27, 2025, in Sheoraphuli, India. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM