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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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China: Black Swan Seen Scooping Leaves in Reverse at Zhaotong University

On November 15, 2025, in Zhaotong, Yunnan, a video captured the unusual sight of a black swan at Zhaotong University moving backward across a pond while repeatedly scooping leaves toward the shore.

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US: Hailstorm Hits Phoenix, Coating Roads and Triggering Flash Floods 3

A hailstorm swept through the Phoenix area Wednesday afternoon (November 19), coating roads in white and triggering flash floods.

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US: Hailstorm Hits Phoenix, Coating Roads and Triggering Flash Floods 2

A hailstorm swept through the Phoenix area Wednesday afternoon (November 19), coating roads in white and triggering flash floods.

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US: Hailstorm Hits Phoenix, Coating Roads and Triggering Flash Floods

A hailstorm swept through the Phoenix area Wednesday afternoon (November 19), coating roads in white and triggering flash floods.

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Farmers Dry Almonds in Harvest Season - India

A Kashmiri farmer dries almonds during the harvesting season at a village in Pulwama district, south of Srinagar, on August 3, 2025. Almond cultivation is a key agricultural activity in the Kashmir Valley, contributing to the livelihoods of thousands of families. After harvesting, almonds are spread out under the sun to dry, a traditional method used to preserve and prepare the nuts for local markets and export. The season is labor-intensive, requiring manual effort for collection, sorting, and sun-drying. Despite challenges from erratic weather and limited infrastructure, farmers in the region continue to rely on almond production as a vital source of income. The annual harvest is also a symbol of rural resilience and cultural heritage in this conflict-affected region of northern India. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - INDRE ET LOIRE (37) - CASTLE OF AZAY LE RIDEAU : AERIAL VIEW FROM NORTHEAST ON RISING SUN. ON FOREGROUND AND ON BACKGROUND, THE INDRE RIVER. THIS JEWEL OF THE RENAISSANCE HAS UNDERGONE IMPRESSIVE WORKS, COMPLETED IN THE SUMMER OF 2017. THE FACADES HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY RESTORED AND THE INTERIORS CAREFULLY RECONSTRUCTED, BECAUSE THE TIME IS FOR THE COMPLETE RESTITUTION OF THE DECORATIONS, CARRIED BY A SCRUPULOUS CARE OF THE LEAST HISTORICAL DETAIL. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Summer Activities

FRANCE. HAUTE-CORSE (2B) GR 20 NORTH. HIKE TO THE MANGANELLU VALLEY. RISING SUN ON MONTE D'ORO 2389 M Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE, 04, UBAYE VALLEY, SAINT-PAUL-SUR-UBAYE MALJASSET, COL DU LONGET SOURCE OF UBAYE ITALIAN ALPS, BLUE LAKE BLUE AND AT THE BOTTOM, MONTE VISO Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE. HAUTES-ALPES (05) CHAMPSAUR VALLEY. ORCIERES 1850. ECRINS NATIONAL PARK. COTTONGRASS NEAR LAC JUMEAUX AND THE ROC DIOLON MASSIF Photo by Bertrand Bodin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - MAINE ET LOIRE (49) - CASTLE OF SAUMUR : AERIAL VIEW FROM THE EAST AT RISING SUN. ALL AROUND, THE CITY OF SAUMUR. ON LEFT, THE VINEYARDS. ON FIRST BACKGROUND CENTER, THE CHURCH OF ST. PETER. ON SECOND BACKGROUND CENTER, THE CHURCH OF SAINT NICOLAS. ON RIGHT, THE LOIRE RIVER AND THE CESSARD BRIDGE. REBUILT BY RENE D'ANJOU (1409 - 1480) AND THE ONLY PRINCELY PALACE REMAINING IN FRANCE, IT APPEARS IN THE FAMOUS "VERY RICH HOURS OF THE DUKE OF BERRY" (FOLIO OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER THERE REPRESENTING THE HARVEST). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial View of France

FRANCE. LOIRE VALLEY. MAINE ET LOIRE (49) CHATEAU DE BRISSAC. AERIAL VIEW FROM THE NORTH-EAST, IN THE RISING SUN. AT 48 METRES HIGH, WITH 7 STOREYS AND 204 ROOMS, IT IS THE TALLEST CASTLE IN FRANCE AND WELL DESERVES ITS NICKNAME OF THE ?GIANT OF THE LOIRE VALLEY?. ACQUIRED IN 1502 BY RENE DE COSSE, 1ST LORD OF BRISSAC, IT IS NOW THE RESIDENCE OF THE 13TH DUKE OF BRISSAC. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Major Fire Erupts at Recycling Warehouse in Rushden

A major fire broke out at a recycling warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire, on Friday, May 23. Nearby residents were advised to avoid the area and stay indoors with windows closed.

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Olivia Culpo Promotes Neutrogena - Indio

Olivia Culpo, Model and Actress, stops by a Neutrogena sunscreen station at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA, USA on April 13, 2024, highlighting the importance of sun protection during festival season. Photo by Michael Simon/Startraks/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Olivia Culpo Promotes Neutrogena - Indio

Olivia Culpo, Model and Actress, stops by a Neutrogena sunscreen station at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, CA, USA on April 13, 2024, highlighting the importance of sun protection during festival season. Photo by Michael Simon/Startraks/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Great North American Solar Eclipse As Seen From Indiana

A total solar eclipse crossed through North America on Monday, April 8. This footage was captured by an international student studying in Indiana. Credit to Maxwell Sun.

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US: Eastbound Of Interstate 40 Closed After Fiery Crash In Sun Valley, Arizona

Eastbound of Interstate 40 in Sun Valley, Arizona, northeast of Holbrook was closed temporarily after a fiery crash on Sunday, March 16. The accident took place on east of state Route 77. The eastbound lane was since reopened.

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Traffics are seen at the foot of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 7, 2023. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the south ring road in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Traffics are seen in a street in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023, Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man plays the guitar in front of the Princess Wencheng Theatre in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 6, 2023. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People perform Guozhuang, a bonfire dance of Tibetans, at a park in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 14, 2023. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 7, 2023 shows the Potala Palace at sunrise in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The outdoor musical "Princess Wencheng" is staged in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial panoramic photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows a view of the Lhasa City in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People select clothes at a Tibetan-style fashion store in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 18, 2023. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-CULTURE (CN)

(230619) -- LHASA, June 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A "Fuxing" high-speed train is seen at a preparedness center in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Jan. 11, 2023. Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-RONGBUK GLACIER (CN)

(230517) -- LHASA, May 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 15, 2023 shows Central Rongbuk glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. With the east, central, and west branches, Rongbuk glacier is the biggest and most famous compound valley glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-RONGBUK GLACIER (CN)

(230517) -- LHASA, May 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 15, 2023 shows Central Rongbuk glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. With the east, central, and west branches, Rongbuk glacier is the biggest and most famous compound valley glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-RONGBUK GLACIER (CN)

(230517) -- LHASA, May 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 15, 2023 shows Central Rongbuk glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. With the east, central, and west branches, Rongbuk glacier is the biggest and most famous compound valley glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-RONGBUK GLACIER (CN)

(230517) -- LHASA, May 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 16, 2023 shows Mount Qomolangma and Rongbuk glacier in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. With the east, central, and west branches, Rongbuk glacier is the biggest and most famous compound valley glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-RONGBUK GLACIER (CN)

(230517) -- LHASA, May 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 15, 2023 shows Central Rongbuk glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. With the east, central, and west branches, Rongbuk glacier is the biggest and most famous compound valley glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-RONGBUK GLACIER (CN)

(230517) -- LHASA, May 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial panorama photo taken on May 16, 2023 shows Central Rongbuk glacier (L) and West Rongbuk glacier (R) at the foot of Mount Qomolangma, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. With the east, central, and west branches, Rongbuk glacier is the biggest and most famous compound valley glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-RONGBUK GLACIER (CN)

(230517) -- LHASA, May 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 15, 2023 shows Central Rongbuk glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. With the east, central, and west branches, Rongbuk glacier is the biggest and most famous compound valley glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-TIBET-MOUNT QOMOLANGMA-RONGBUK GLACIER (CN)

(230517) -- LHASA, May 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on May 15, 2023 shows Central Rongbuk glacier (front) and West Rongbuk glacier (rear) at the foot of Mount Qomolangma, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. With the east, central, and west branches, Rongbuk glacier is the biggest and most famous compound valley glacier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)