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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 6

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 4

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 5

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 2

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival 3

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Thailand: Thousands of Lanterns Create Enchanting Scene at Yi Peng Festival

On November 5, 2025, Thailand celebrated the traditional Loy Krathong festival across the country. This year, many events were toned down or revised in accordance with the government’s request for restraint following the passing of Queen Mother Sirikit last month. In Chiang Mai, thousands of tourists gathered at a special venue outside the city, where they released countless sky lanterns (khom loi) simultaneously, creating a spectacular and enchanting scene in the night sky.

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Escalating Violence Among Tribes in Sweida - Syria

Tribal fighters take cover during clashes in the town of Wolgha, western countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, on July 18, 2025. The Syrian interim authorities on Friday issued a call for restraint amid escalating violence in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to deploy forces to contain the conflict. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escalating Violence Among Tribes in Sweida - Syria

Tribal fighters take positions during clashes in the town of Wolgha, western countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, on July 18, 2025. The Syrian interim authorities on Friday issued a call for restraint amid escalating violence in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to deploy forces to contain the conflict. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escalating Violence Among Tribes in Sweida - Syria

A bedouin fighter runs to cross a road in the town of Wolgha, western countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, on July 18, 2025. The Syrian interim authorities on Friday issued a call for restraint amid escalating violence in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to deploy forces to contain the conflict. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escalating Violence Among Tribes in Sweida - Syria

Smoke rises during clashes in the town of Wolgha, western countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, on July 18, 2025. The Syrian interim authorities on Friday issued a call for restraint amid escalating violence in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to deploy forces to contain the conflict. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escalating Violence Among Tribes in Sweida - Syria

Tribal fighters walk along a road near a frontline in the town of Wolgha, western countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, on July 18, 2025. The Syrian interim authorities on Friday issued a call for restraint amid escalating violence in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to deploy forces to contain the conflict. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escalating Violence Among Tribes in Sweida - Syria

Bedouin fighters advance through the town of Wolgha in the western countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, on July 18, 2025. The Syrian interim authorities on Friday issued a call for restraint amid escalating violence in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to deploy forces to contain the conflict. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Escalating Violence Among Tribes in Sweida - Syria

Tribal fighters gather on a road near a frontline in the town of Wolgha, western countryside of Sweida, southern Syria, on July 18, 2025. The Syrian interim authorities on Friday issued a call for restraint amid escalating violence in the southern province of Sweida, pledging to deploy forces to contain the conflict. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Young Khaled Qaraans Assassination - West Bank

A bloodstained fabric restraint lies on the ground following the execution of Khaled Qaraan by Israeli special forces in the Kafr Saba neighborhood of Qalqilya, in the occupied West Bank, March 18, 2025. Qaraan was shot inside a cafe, left to bleed out while medical teams were prevented from reaching him, as Israeli forces arrested and wounded several others during the raid. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenych is seen in the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, during the trial in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenych is seen in the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, during the trial in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich, accompanied by security guards, enters the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where the hearing will be held to choose a measure of restraint for him in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich, accompanied by security guards, enters the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where the hearing will be held to choose a measure of restraint for him in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich, accompanied by security guards, enters the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where the hearing will be held to choose a measure of restraint for him in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich, accompanied by security guards, enters the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where the hearing will be held to choose a measure of restraint for him in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - A judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court conducts the hearing to choose a measure of restraint for Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich in the case of seizing the Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - The building of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where a court hearing was held to choose a measure of restraint against Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control over the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - A prisoner transport vehicle is seen outside the building of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where a court hearing was held to choose a measure of restraint against Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control over the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - A judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court conducts the hearing to choose a measure of restraint for Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich in the case of seizing the Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenych is seen in the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, during the trial in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenych is seen in the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, during the trial in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich, accompanied by security guards, enters the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where the hearing will be held to choose a measure of restraint for him in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - A judge of the High Anti-Corruption Court conducts the hearing to choose a measure of restraint for Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich in the case of seizing the Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - A plaque on the facade of the building of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where a court hearing was held to choose a measure of restraint against Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control over the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenych is seen in the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, during the trial in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich, accompanied by security guards, enters the courtroom of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where the hearing will be held to choose a measure of restraint for him in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control of the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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HACC arrests deputy head of KCSA Petro Olenich

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - A prisoner transport vehicle is seen outside the building of the High Anti-Corruption Court, where a court hearing was held to choose a measure of restraint against Deputy Head of the Kyiv City State Administration Petro Olenich in the case of seizing Kyiv land and taking full control over the decision-making process for granting land rights, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

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