Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Civil Defense members work on setting up large makeshift tents in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Civil Defense members work on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Civil Defense members work on setting up large makeshift tents in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Civil Defense members work on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

A Civil Defense member works on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Civil Defense members work on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

A Civil Defense member works on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Civil Defense members work on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

Civil Defense members work on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Lantern Festival At Chateau Castel Novel In Varetz - France

Varetz (19) - the Lantern Festival at Castel Novel Castle, a sensory experience and magical setting with lights, colors, music, and light projections in a setting inspired by Alice in Wonderland - Photo by Perrogon F/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows staff at the Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo, setting up a net to recapture a wolf shortly after noon on Dec. 28, 2025, following its escape from an enclosure. The European wolf was caught at around 2:20 p.m.

Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows staff at the Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo, setting up a net to recapture a wolf shortly after noon on Dec. 28, 2025, following its escape from an enclosure. The European wolf was caught at around 2:20 p.m.

Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Wolf escapes at western Tokyo zoo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows staff at the Tama Zoological Park in Hino, western Tokyo, setting up a net to recapture a wolf shortly after noon on Dec. 28, 2025, following its escape from an enclosure. The European wolf was caught at around 2:20 p.m.

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. Red Bull's Verstappen still made history by setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history in 1:18.792 during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix. Away from the circuit, the sport also made waves on the big screen. The film "F1 The Movie" grossed more than 600 million U.S. dollars worldwide, setting a new global box office record for sports movies. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's Lando Norris celebrating with crew after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

3. Ilia Malinin (United States, figure skating) Malinin defended his World Championships title and secured his third consecutive crown at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Notably, he became the first figure skater in history to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the Grand Prix Final, setting a new world record of 238.24 points in the men's free skating. This file photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows Ilia Malinin of the United States greeting the spectators after the men's free skating at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Yue Chenxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 19 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent. (Kyodo)

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 20, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

BOJ raises key rate to 30-year-high of 0.75%

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, following the second day of a two-day policy-setting meeting at which the BOJ raised its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent from 0.50 percent.

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, for the first day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, for the first day of a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Pool photo)

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting.

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting.

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2025, for the second day of a two-day monetary policy meeting.

BOJ policy-setting meeting

BOJ policy-setting meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda arrives at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2025, for the first day of a two-day policy-setting meeting. (Pool photo)