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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A tourist enjoys leisure time at a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Tourists visit the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABA

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025 shows an interior view of a factory of the Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased o

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

People watch a rocket blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 12, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafes. (Photo by Liu Jianqiu

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows an aerospace supercomputing center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Jin Yuchang, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the movie camera he purchased to film the rocket launch in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, Ch

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xia

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A homestay owner works at her reception desk in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABAC

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the construction site of the second phase of the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site (below), with its first phase and the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the background (above), in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breat

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 on the beach in Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province shows a view of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site and the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesRelease

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This long-exposure photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a Long March-12 carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, res

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Yang Hao, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the aerospace commemorative philatelic collections he purchased in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchan

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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Heavy Snowfall Blankets Duhok - Iraq

Aerial view shows the Duhok Stadium and the surrounding city center blanketed in white after a heavy snowfall in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The rare winter storm has transformed the mountainous city into a picturesque winter landscape just two days before the 2026 New Year celebrations. Snowfall in the city centers of the Kurdistan Region is a significant seasonal event that attracts residents and tourists alike. , on December 29, 2025 in Duhok, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Snowfall Blankets Duhok - Iraq

Aerial view shows the Duhok Stadium and the surrounding city center blanketed in white after a heavy snowfall in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The rare winter storm has transformed the mountainous city into a picturesque winter landscape just two days before the 2026 New Year celebrations. Snowfall in the city centers of the Kurdistan Region is a significant seasonal event that attracts residents and tourists alike. , on December 29, 2025 in Duhok, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Snowfall Blankets Duhok - Iraq

Aerial view shows the Duhok Stadium and the surrounding city center blanketed in white after a heavy snowfall in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The rare winter storm has transformed the mountainous city into a picturesque winter landscape just two days before the 2026 New Year celebrations. Snowfall in the city centers of the Kurdistan Region is a significant seasonal event that attracts residents and tourists alike. , on December 29, 2025 in Duhok, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Atmosphere Around Louvres Museum Following Robbery - Paris

Two tourists photograph the Venus de Milo in The Louvre Museum in Paris, France on October 27, 2025. Photo by Axelle de Russe/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

Tourists visit the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

Tourists visit the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

Tourists visit the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

Tourists take photos while visiting the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire on Greek Island of Crete Forces Evacuation of 1,500

Firefighters battle the flames that keep burning forests and farmland near Ierapetra on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 3, 2025. Two major wildfires, one on the island of Crete and another near the port town of Rafina east of Athens, have forced the evacuation of more than 5,000 residents and tourists, Greek authorities said on Thursday. Photo by Stefanos Repanis/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heatwave in Brussels - Belgium

Tourists and locals seeking coolness in Cinquantenaire Park during a heatwave. People lying on the lawns in the shade of the trees. Two young women on the grass and electric bikes. Belgium, Brussels, July 1, 2025. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heatwave in Brussels - Belgium

Tourists and locals seeking coolness in Cinquantenaire Park during a heatwave. People lying on the lawns in the shade of the trees. Two young women on the grass and electric bikes. Belgium, Brussels, July 1, 2025. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heatwave in Brussels - Belgium

Tourists and locals seeking coolness in Cinquantenaire Park during a heatwave. People lying on the lawns in the shade of the trees. Two young women on the grass and electric bikes. Belgium, Brussels, July 1, 2025. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Two Full-Arc Rainbows Appear Over Sayram Lake

This is the stunning moment that a group of tourists captured when two full-arc rainbows appeared fully above Sayram Lake, following a rain shower on June 16, 2025. The larger primary rainbow displayed full spectral intensity, while the secondary arc, fainter yet clearly visible, added to the scene’s enchantment.

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Indian paramilitary soldiers keeping vigil at the commercial hub in city center Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 02,2025. Tensions are mounting between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, were killed. The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions" Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate talks with India's foreign minister and Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday and called on them to "maintain peace and security in South Asia". Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Indian paramilitary soldiers remain alert at the commercial hub in city center Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 02,2025. Tensions are mounting between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, were killed. The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions" Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate talks with India's foreign minister and Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday and called on them to "maintain peace and security in South Asia". Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

A bus carrying diciples moves as Indian paramilitary soldiers keeping vigil in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 02,2025. Tensions are mounting between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, were killed. The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions" Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate talks with India's foreign minister and Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday and called on them to "maintain peace and security in South Asia". Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the military ''complete operational freedom'' to respond after a deadly attack on tourists in the Kashmir Valley on April 22, which killed 26 tourists. The attack, called by regional authorities the most serious attack on civilians in recent years, took place in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, where gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists. India and Pakistan exchange fire daily along the Line of Control (LoC), which separates the two sides of Kashmir. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

An Indian paramilitary soldier remains alert at the commercial hub of Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 02,2025. Tensions are mounting between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, were killed. The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions" Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate talks with India's foreign minister and Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday and called on them to "maintain peace and security in South Asia". Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

An Indian paramilitary soldier remains alert in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 02,2025. Tensions are mounting between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, were killed. The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions" Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate talks with India's foreign minister and Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday and called on them to "maintain peace and security in South Asia". Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Paramilitary soldier stands guard along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the military ''complete operational freedom'' to respond after a deadly attack on tourists in the Kashmir Valley on April 22, which killed 26 tourists. The attack, called by regional authorities the most serious attack on civilians in recent years, took place in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, where gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists. India and Pakistan exchange fire daily along the Line of Control (LoC), which separates the two sides of Kashmir. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Indian paramilitary soldiers remain alert at the commercial hub in city center Lal Chowk in Srinagar, Kashmir on May 02,2025. Tensions are mounting between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people, mostly Indian tourists, were killed. The United States has urged both India and Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions" Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate talks with India's foreign minister and Pakistan's prime minister on Wednesday and called on them to "maintain peace and security in South Asia". Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the military ''complete operational freedom'' to respond after a deadly attack on tourists in the Kashmir Valley on April 22, which killed 26 tourists. The attack, called by regional authorities the most serious attack on civilians in recent years, took place in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, where gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists. India and Pakistan exchange fire daily along the Line of Control (LoC), which separates the two sides of Kashmir. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the military ''complete operational freedom'' to respond after a deadly attack on tourists in the Kashmir Valley on April 22, which killed 26 tourists. The attack, called by regional authorities the most serious attack on civilians in recent years, took place in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, where gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists. India and Pakistan exchange fire daily along the Line of Control (LoC), which separates the two sides of Kashmir. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Paramilitary soldiers patrol along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the military ''complete operational freedom'' to respond after a deadly attack on tourists in the Kashmir Valley on April 22, which killed 26 tourists. The attack, called by regional authorities the most serious attack on civilians in recent years, took place in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, where gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists. India and Pakistan exchange fire daily along the Line of Control (LoC), which separates the two sides of Kashmir. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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India-Pakistan Border Tensions Escalate

Paramilitary soldiers stand guard along a road in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 02, 2025. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the military ''complete operational freedom'' to respond after a deadly attack on tourists in the Kashmir Valley on April 22, which killed 26 tourists. The attack, called by regional authorities the most serious attack on civilians in recent years, took place in the popular tourist destination of Pahalgam, where gunmen opened fire on a group of tourists. India and Pakistan exchange fire daily along the Line of Control (LoC), which separates the two sides of Kashmir. Photo by Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tensions Escalate Between India and Pakistan - Srinagar

Indian policemen search a pedestrian's bag at a checkpoint in Srinagar, Kashmir on April 29, 2025, as India shuts tourist destination following the recent attack. Tensions escalate between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people mostly tourists were killed. The ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) was violated on the Pakistan side for the sixth straight night on April 29, prompting strong retaliation from the Indian Army. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tensions Escalate Between India and Pakistan - Srinagar

Indian policemen conduct searches at a security checkpoint in Srinagar, Kashmir on April 29, 2025, as India shuts tourist destination following the recent attack. Tensions escalate between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people mostly tourists were killed. The ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) was violated on the Pakistan side for the sixth straight night on April 29, prompting strong retaliation from the Indian Army. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tensions Escalate Between India and Pakistan - Srinagar

Indian policemen conduct searches at a security checkpoint in Srinagar, Kashmir on April 29, 2025, as India shuts tourist destination following the recent attack. Tensions escalate between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people mostly tourists were killed. The ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) was violated on the Pakistan side for the sixth straight night on April 29, prompting strong retaliation from the Indian Army. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tensions Escalate Between India and Pakistan - Srinagar

An Indian paramilitary soldier keeps vigil in Srinagar, Kashmir on April 29, 2025, as India shuts tourist destination following the recent attack. Tensions escalate between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people mostly tourists were killed. The ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) was violated on the Pakistan side for the sixth straight night on April 29, prompting strong retaliation from the Indian Army. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tensions Escalate Between India and Pakistan - Srinagar

An Indian paramilitary soldier stands alert as tourists are seen at the famed Clock Tower in commercial hub of Srinagar, Kashmir on April 29, 2025, as India shuts tourist destination following the recent attack. Tensions escalate between two nuclear powers India and Pakistan after a deadly attack which took place on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran area of Pahalgam in which 26 people mostly tourists were killed. The ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) was violated on the Pakistan side for the sixth straight night on April 29, prompting strong retaliation from the Indian Army. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM