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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

This photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows the exit of Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows a view of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a view of Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a vehicle on the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in Hejing County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Wang Fei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a view of Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a view of Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

This photo taken on December 20, 2025 shows a view of the rescue station of Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

An aerial drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows a view of Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World's Longest Expressway Tunnel - Urumqi

A drone photo taken on December 23, 2025 shows the entry of Tianshan Shengli Tunnel on Urumqi-Yuli Expressway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, the world's longest expressway tunnel, and the Urumqi-Yuli Expressway that traverses the Tianshan Mountains via the tunnel, will be open to traffic by the end of this year, enabling a new shortcut linking southern and northern parts of Xinjiang. The 22.13-kilometer tunnel will reduce the time it takes to drive across the middle section of the Tianshan Mountains from several hours to about 20 minutes. Once operational, the travel time from the regional capital of Urumqi, north of the Tianshan Mountains, to Korla, south of the Tianshan Mountains, will be shortened from seven hours to about three hours. Photo by Hu Huhu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

Passengers wait to board the G5356 train, the first train of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway, at Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

People watch the inauguration ceremony of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway at Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A bullet train runs on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A passenger poses for a group photo with staff members at Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A staff member helps a passenger buy tickets at Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A bullet train runs on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

G5356 train, the first train of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway, departs from Xingyi South Railway Station in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Nov. 28, 2025. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Panzhou-Xingyi High-speed Railway Inauguration - China

A drone photo taken on Nov. 28, 2025 shows a bullet train running on a grand bridge of the Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway in Xingyi, southwest China's Guizhou Province. With a design speed of 250 kilometers per hour, the 99-kilometer-long Panzhou-Xingyi high-speed railway officially opened to traffic on Friday, which will further enhance regional transportation networks and promote local economic development. (Photo by Long Jianrui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway

An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, November 16, 2025. The beam erection and track laying work of the southern part of the south-to-north extension of Weng'an-Machangping Railway has been successfully completed on Sunday. The 148-kilometer-long south-to-north extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway is a key project for resource-oriented railways in Guizhou Province. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway

An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of a bridge (above) along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, November 16, 2025. The beam erection and track laying work of the southern part of the south-to-north extension of Weng'an-Machangping Railway has been successfully completed on Sunday. The 148-kilometer-long south-to-north extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway is a key project for resource-oriented railways in Guizhou Province. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway

An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, November 16, 2025. The beam erection and track laying work of the southern part of the south-to-north extension of Weng'an-Machangping Railway has been successfully completed on Sunday. The 148-kilometer-long south-to-north extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway is a key project for resource-oriented railways in Guizhou Province. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway

Workers are pictured at the construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, November 16, 2025. The beam erection and track laying work of the southern part of the south-to-north extension of Weng'an-Machangping Railway has been successfully completed on Sunday. The 148-kilometer-long south-to-north extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway is a key project for resource-oriented railways in Guizhou Province. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway

An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, November 16, 2025. The beam erection and track laying work of the southern part of the south-to-north extension of Weng'an-Machangping Railway has been successfully completed on Sunday. The 148-kilometer-long south-to-north extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway is a key project for resource-oriented railways in Guizhou Province. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway

A worker is pictured at the construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, November 16, 2025. The beam erection and track laying work of the southern part of the south-to-north extension of Weng'an-Machangping Railway has been successfully completed on Sunday. The 148-kilometer-long south-to-north extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway is a key project for resource-oriented railways in Guizhou Province. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction site of a bridge along the southern extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway

An aerial drone photo shows the construction site of a bridge (L) along the south extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway in southwest China's Guizhou Province, November 16, 2025. The beam erection and track laying work of the southern part of the south-to-north extension of Weng'an-Machangping Railway has been successfully completed on Sunday. The 148-kilometer-long south-to-north extension project of Weng'an-Machangping Railway is a key project for resource-oriented railways in Guizhou Province. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Claus charity parade in Tokyo

People dressing as Santa Claus take part in a 2.5-kilometer charity parade in central Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. Participation fees collected from about 2,600 people will finance purchases of Christmas gifts for children with illnesses.

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Santa Claus charity parade in Tokyo

People dressing as Santa Claus take part in a 2.5-kilometer charity parade in central Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. Participation fees collected from about 2,600 people will finance purchases of Christmas gifts for children with illnesses.

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Santa Claus charity parade in Tokyo

People dressing as Santa Claus take part in a 2.5-kilometer charity parade in central Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. Participation fees collected from about 2,600 people will finance purchases of Christmas gifts for children with illnesses.

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Remains at Level 2 Alert

Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Friday evening, October 24, sending a plume 2 kilometers high and causing volcanic ash to fall in nearby areas. The volcano remains at an alert level 2, preventing access to the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone surrounding the crater.

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

A woman poses for a photo with the city wall in the background in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, October 13, 2025. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

A woman poses for a photo with the city wall in the background in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, October 13, 2025. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

A woman poses for a photo with the city wall in the background in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, October 13, 2025. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

People take photos of the city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, October 13, 2025. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

An aerial drone photo taken on October 13, 2025 shows people walking along the city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

A man takes a photo of the moss on the city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, October 13, 2025. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

People walk along the city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, October 13, 2025. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

A drone photo taken on October 13, 2025 shows a girl viewing the city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Plants Have Covered the City Walls with A Green Coat - China

People walk along the city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, October 13, 2025. After the continuous autumn rain, moss and other plants have covered the city wall with a green coat, attracting people to watch and take photos. The 13.74-kilometer-long ancient city wall that surrounds Xi'an is one of the longest and best-preserved of its kind in China. Photo by Xinhua/Shao Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hanoi urban railway construction starts

A groundbreaking ceremony for an urban railway project financed by Japan's yen loans is held in Hanoi on Oct. 9, 2025. The 12-kilometer railway project, which includes a subway section, is backed by Japanese railway technology.

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Hanoi urban railway construction starts

Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Naoki Ito speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for an urban railway project financed by Japan's yen loans in Hanoi on Oct. 9, 2025. The 12-kilometer railway project, which includes a subway section, is backed by Japanese railway technology.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Maria Perez (C) of Spain poses with her gold medal during the medal ceremony for the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside silver medalist Alegna Gonzalez (L) of Mexico and bronze medalist Nanako Fujii of Japan.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Bronze medalist Nanako Fujii (R) of Japan takes a selfie with gold medalist Maria Perez (C) of Spain and silver medalist Alegna Gonzalez of Mexico during the medal ceremony for the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan poses with her bronze medal during the medal ceremony for the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Caio Bonfim (C) of Brazil poses with his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside silver medalist Wang Zhaozhao (L) of China and bronze medalist Paul McGrath of Spain.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Caio Bonfim of Brazil poses with his gold medal during the medal ceremony for the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Maria Perez of Spain poses with her gold medal during the medal ceremony for the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Ecuador's David Hurtado is pictured after crossing the finish line in the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Ecuador's David Hurtado is pictured after crossing the finish line in the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Ecuador's David Hurtado (R) crosses the finish line in the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Caio Bonfim (C) of Brazil poses after winning gold in the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside silver medalist Wang Zhaozhao (R) of China and bronze medalist Paul McGrath of Spain.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Caio Bonfim (front, C) of Brazil competes en route to winning the men's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.