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Snowboard champ Fukada enters Toyota

Milan Cortina Olympics snowboard champion Mari Fukada poses with her women's slopestyle gold medal after attending a Toyota Motor Corp. ceremony to welcome its new employees in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026.

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Lawson ceremony for new employees

An AI robot version of convenience store chain Lawson Inc.'s mascot character Ponta chats with new employees (L) during a ceremony to welcome them in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. The robot was trained to learn the thinking of President Sadanobu Takemasu (R), according to Lawson.

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ANA ceremony for new employees

A ceremony to welcome new employees of All Nippon Airways group companies is held in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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JAL ceremony for new employees

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani appears in a video message at a ceremony to welcome new employees of Japan Airlines group companies in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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JAL ceremony for new employees

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani appears in a video message at a ceremony to welcome new employees of Japan Airlines group companies in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Kenta Kon, new president of Toyota Motor Corp., delivers a speech at a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, the first day of the new business year.

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Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Kenta Kon, new president of Toyota Motor Corp., delivers a speech at a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, the first day of the new business year.

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Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Kenta Kon, new president of Toyota Motor Corp., delivers a speech at a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, the first day of the new business year.

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Toyota Motor's ceremony for new employees

Toyota Motor Corp. holds a ceremony to welcome new employees in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026, with its new president Kenta Kon making a speech on the stage.

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US: Thousands Gather at Lincoln Memorial as Monks End 2,300-Mile Peace Journey

About 19 Buddhist monks completed a 108-day, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, D.C., ending with a ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, February 11. Thousands gathered to welcome them as they concluded the pilgrimage with a message of peace.

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Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. Xi held talks with Lee, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. Xi held talks with Lee, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Huanchi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese President Meets President of the Republic of Korea - Beijing

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Lee Jae Myung in the Northern Hall of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 5, 2026. Xi held talks with Lee, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday. Photo by Xinhua/Shen Hong/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Notre Dame De La Garde Inauguration - Marseille

Volunteers welcome worshippers to Saint Victor Abbey during the inauguration ceremony for the renovated and regilded statue of the Virgin Mary from the Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde (commonly known as La Bonne Mère) in Marseille, France, on December 7, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia's President Putin On State Visit To India

Russian President Vladimir Putin (C), Indian President Droupadi Murmu (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for a group photo during a welcome ceremony in New Delhi, India, December 5, 2025. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Macron in China

French President Emmanuel Macron (R) attends the welcome ceremony with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Dec. 4, 2025, ahead of their talks.

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French President Macron in China

French President Emmanuel Macron (C, R) receives a guard of honor before the welcome ceremony with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Dec. 4, 2025, ahead of their talks.

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

, Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. on December 1, 2025 in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/NLBeeld/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

, Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. on December 1, 2025 in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/NLBeeld/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

, Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. on December 1, 2025 in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/NLBeeld/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

, Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. on December 1, 2025 in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/NLBeeld/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat, on December 1, 2025, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/ NLBeeld/Bruno PRess/ABACAPRESS.COM NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat, on December 1, 2025, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/ NLBeeld/Bruno PRess/ABACAPRESS.COM NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat, on December 1, 2025, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/ NLBeeld/Bruno PRess/ABACAPRESS.COM NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat, on December 1, 2025, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/ NLBeeld/Bruno PRess/ABACAPRESS.COM NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Presidential Palace. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat, on December 1, 2025, in Paramaribo, Suriname. Photo by Patrick van Emst/ NLBeeld/Bruno PRess/ABACAPRESS.COM NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst Credit: NL Beeld / Patrick van Emst

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. December 1, 2025. President Simons and her husband will welcome the Royal Couple at the Presidential Palace with an official welcome ceremony, followed by a private chat. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/Bruno Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during his first Apostolic Journey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during his first Apostolic Journey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan attend a welcome ceremony for Pope Leo XIV at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during his first Apostolic Journey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during his first Apostolic Journey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during his first Apostolic Journey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife Emine Erdogan during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during his first Apostolic Journey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a welcome ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during his first Apostolic Journey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy during an official welcome ceremony at Esenboga International Airport in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during the first foreign trip of his papacy. In the center: Portrait of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of the Republic of Turkey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACARESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy (C) during an official welcome ceremony at Esenboga International Airport in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during the first foreign trip of his papacy. Left: Portrait of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of the Republic of Turkey. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACARESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV attends an official welcome ceremony at Esenboga International Airport in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during the first foreign trip of his papacy. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACARESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV attends an official welcome ceremony at Esenboga International Airport in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during the first foreign trip of his papacy. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACARESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkey - Day 1

Pope Leo XIV steps from the aircraft for an official welcome ceremony at Esenboga International Airport in Ankara, Turkey on November 27, 2025 during the first foreign trip of his papacy. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACARESS.COM