16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

Lila Mokhtari arrives at the 16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 held at the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Kay Qiao/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

Lila Mokhtari arrives at the 16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 held at the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Kay Qiao/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

Lila Mokhtari arrives at the 16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 held at the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Kay Qiao/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

Lila Mokhtari arrives at the 16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 held at the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Kay Qiao/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 - LA

Lila Mokhtari arrives at the 16th Annual Thirst Gala 2025 held at the SLS Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Beverly Hills on June 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Kay Qiao/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Vatican, December 22, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Cardinal Pietro Parolin during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Vatican, December 22, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Vatican, December 22, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Vatican, December 22, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Vatican, December 22, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis Receives Iranian Ambassador - Vatican

Pope Francis during the Presentation of Letters of Credence of H.E. Mr. Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Vatican, December 22, 2023. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM . RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINESE BOOKSHELF-UNVEILING

ALGERIA-ALGIERS-CHINESE BOOKSHELF-UNVEILING

(230605) -- ALGIERS, June 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rector of Algiers 1 University Fares Mokhtari addresses the unveiling ceremony of "Chinese Bookshelf" at Algiers 1 University in Algiers, Algeria on June 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Algiers University unveils 'Chinese Bookshelf' to foster cultural exchange" (Xinhua)

"Chinese Bookshelf" project unveiled at Algerian university

STORY: "Chinese Bookshelf" project unveiled at Algerian university DATELINE: June 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the unveiling ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): FARES MOKHTARI, Rector of Algiers 1 University STORYLINE: The "Chinese Bookshelf" project was unveiled at Algiers 1 University on Sunday, which aimed at strengthening cultural exchange and educational cooperation between China and Algeria. The "Chinese Bookshelf" consists of 460 books written in Arabic, French, and English, covering political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of China. All the books are provided by China's energy and chemical giant Sinopec. Chinese Ambassador to Algeria Li Jian said he is confident that the donated books will serve as a window into the extensive knowledge of China and help the students attain a deeper understanding of China. Rector of Algiers 1 University Fares Mokhtari said the bookshelf "will pave the way for establishing broader cooperation in the futu

Chinese acupuncture treatment benefits Algerian patients

STORY: Chinese acupuncture treatment benefits Algerian patients DATELINE: May 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of patients 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): HOCINE CHERID, Head of physical medicine and rehabilitation department of Azur Plage Hospital 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): Patient 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): MOKHTARI, Specialist in rehabilitation 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): ZHOU WEI, Chief acupuncturist of the 27th Chinese medical aid team to Algeria STORYLINE: A Chinese medical team has been offering free acupuncture treatment to Algerian patients at Azur Plage Hospital in western Algiers. The initiative is received with enthusiasm by both patients and medical staff at the hospital. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): HOCINE CHERID, Head of physical medicine and rehabilitation department of Azur Plage Hospital "These acupuncture treatment sessions are very beneficial as the patients don't have to take any medicine. There is a set of techniques based mainly on what we call 'meridia