China: Dramatic Mountain Mirage Captured Above Snowy Peak in Sichuan

A group of residents in Sichuan captured a dramatic mountain mirage on Tuesday, January 6, while admiring a snowcapped summit wrapped in thick mist. The fleeting scene showed clouds appearing to lift the peak into another realm as a shimmering mirage emerged above the snowy ridge.

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Como 1907

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Como 1907

Como players pose for a group photo before during the match of 21th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.Lazio and Como at the Olimpico Stadium on Jan 19, 2026 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs Como 1907, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, January 19 2026

Illustration - Grenoble City

Illustration - Grenoble City

The Cite de l Abbaye is a group of three HBM blocks. It is set to be rehabilitated by the city of Grenoble, which has begun the work. Illustrative image of the city of Grenoble. France, Isere, January 12, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Grenoble City

Illustration - Grenoble City

The Cite de l Abbaye is a group of three HBM blocks. It is set to be rehabilitated by the city of Grenoble, which has begun the work. Illustrative image of the city of Grenoble. France, Isere, January 12, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Grenoble City

Illustration - Grenoble City

The Cite de l Abbaye is a group of three HBM blocks. It is set to be rehabilitated by the city of Grenoble, which has begun the work. Illustrative image of the city of Grenoble. France, Isere, January 12, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Grenoble City

Illustration - Grenoble City

The Cite de l Abbaye is a group of three HBM blocks. It is set to be rehabilitated by the city of Grenoble, which has begun the work. Illustrative image of the city of Grenoble. France, Isere, January 12, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Grenoble City

Illustration - Grenoble City

The Cite de l Abbaye is a group of three HBM blocks. It is set to be rehabilitated by the city of Grenoble, which has begun the work. Illustrative image of the city of Grenoble. France, Isere, January 12, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surf in Carry-Le-Rouet - France

Illustration - Surf in Carry-Le-Rouet - France

A group of surfers warm up before entering the water. Illustration of Rouet Beach. France, Carry-le-Rouet, Bouches-du-Rhone, January 18, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Surf in Carry-Le-Rouet - France

Illustration - Surf in Carry-Le-Rouet - France

A group of surfers warm up before entering the water. Illustration of Rouet Beach. France, Carry-le-Rouet, Bouches-du-Rhone, January 18, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Buddhist Monks Reach North Carolina During 2,300-Mile Peace Walk to Washington

A group of Buddhist monks and their dog, Aloka, reached North Carolina on Wednesday, January 14, where supporters welcomed them as they continue a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to Washington, D.C. The 'Walk for Peace' began in October and aims to deliver a message of unity and kindness to the White House upon their expected arrival next month.

China: Group of Cats Takes Turns Running on Moving Treadmill

On September 1, 2023, in Xuzhou, China, a group of cats took turns stepping onto a moving treadmill to run. After one cat jumped off, another would immediately climb onto the belt to continue the activity in sequence.

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

Handout photo shows ISS003-E-7032 (23-31 October 2001) --- The Expedition Three crew (bottom) and the Soyuz Taxi crew assemble for a group photo in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). The Expedition Three crewmembers are astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. (center), mission commander, and cosmonauts Mikhail Tyurin (left) and Vladimir N. Dezhurov, both flight engineers. The Soyuz Taxi crewmembers are Commander Victor Afanasyev (left), French Flight Engineer Claudie Haignere, and Flight Engineer Konstantin Kozeev. Tyurin, Dezhurov, Afanasyev, and Kozeev represent Rosaviakosmos. Haignere represents ESA, carrying out a flight program for CNES, the French Space Agency, under a commercial contract with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. This image was taken with a digital still camera. Photo by Johnson Space Center/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

Handout photo shows ISS003-E-7036 (23-31 October 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. (foreground), Expedition Three mission commander, and the Soyuz Taxi crewmembers assemble for a group photo in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). From the left are Flight Engineer Konstantin Kozeev, Commander Victor Afanasyev, and French Flight Engineer Claudie Haignere. Afanasyev and Kozeev represent Rosaviakosmos, and Haignere represents ESA, carrying out a flight program for CNES, the French Space Agency, under a commercial contract with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. This image was taken with a digital still camera. Photo by Johnson Space Center/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

Handout photo shows ISS003-E-7037 (23-31 October 2001) --- Astronaut Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. (foreground), Expedition Three mission commander, and the Soyuz Taxi crewmembers assemble for a group photo in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). From the left are Flight Engineer Konstantin Kozeev, Commander Victor Afanasyev, and French Flight Engineer Claudie Haignere. Afanasyev and Kozeev represent Rosaviakosmos, and Haignere represents ESA, carrying out a flight program for CNES, the French Space Agency, under a commercial contract with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. This image was taken with a digital still camera. Photo by Johnson Space Center/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

Handout photo shows ISS003-E-7033 (23-31 October 2001) --- The Soyuz Taxi crewmembers assemble for a group photo in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). From the left are Flight Engineer Konstantin Kozeev, Commander Victor Afanasyev, and French Flight Engineer Claudie Haignere. Afanasyev and Kozeev represent Rosaviakosmos, and Haignere represents ESA, carrying out a flight program for CNES, the French Space Agency, under a commercial contract with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. This image was taken with a digital still camera. Photo by Johnson Space Center/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SSC Napoli vs Parma Calcio

Parma players pose for a group photo before during the match of 16th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.C. Napoli and Parma at the Maradona Stadium on Jan 14, 2026 in Naples, Italy. during SSC Napoli vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Naples, Italy, January 14 2026

RECAP: U-Haul Truck Plows Into Protesters Supporting Iranian People in Los Angeles

A U-Haul truck plowed into a group of protesters as they rallied in support of the Iranian people in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11. The vehicle displayed a large sign reading, “No Shah, No Regime. USA: Don’t Repeat 1953. No Mullah.” Calor Madansecht was identified as the driver and was later arrested at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen posing at 'The Dictator' photocall at the Carlton Hotel, as part of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen posing at 'The Dictator' photocall at the Carlton Hotel, as part of the 65th Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Guignebourg-Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Guignebourg-Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs US Sassuolo

CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs US Sassuolo

Roma players pose for a group photo before during the match of 20th day of the Serie A Championship between A.S.Roma and U.S.Sassuolo at the Olimpico Stadium on Jan 10, 2026 in Rome, Italy. during AS Roma vs US Sassuolo, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, January 10 2026

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Guignebourg-Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Laurene Favier/ABACAPRESS.COM

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Laurene Favier/ABACAPRESS.COM

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File - Jessica Moretti at Cannes 2012

File picture dated May 2012 of Jessica Moretti (right) with Sacha Baron Cohen as The Dictator at the Cannes Film Festival; in 2012, Moretti was among a group of models hired to appear alongside Baron Cohen for a publicity stunt promoting the film, while the Moretti couple are now the main figures under investigation following the New Year’s Eve bar fire that left 40 people dead and 116 injured - Sacha Baron Cohen at a photocall for the film "The Dictator" held at Carlton hotel as part of the 65th Cannes international film festival, southern France, on May 16, 2012. Photo by Guignebourg-Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs ACF Fiorentina

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs ACF Fiorentina

Fiorentina players pose for a group photo before during the match of 19th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S.Lazio and A.C. Fiorentina at the Olimpico Stadium on Jan 7, 2026 in Rome, Italy. during SS Lazio vs ACF Fiorentina, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, January 07 2026

NIO's 1 Millionth Vehicle - China

NIO's 1 Millionth Vehicle - China

Staff members pose for a group photo with NIO's 1 millionth vehicle at the NIO Second Advanced Manufacturing Base in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, on January 6, 2026. Chinese electric carmaker NIO saw its 1 millionth vehicle roll off the production line in Hefei on Tuesday. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Bohan/ABACAPRESS.COM

Symposium on N. Korea's abductions

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 14 Kyodo - Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks at a government-sponsored symposium on the issue in Tokyo on Dec. 13, 2025. He called for the early return of abductees including his older sister Megumi, who was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13. (Kyodo)

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

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

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

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

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the seventh day of the nationwide protests by the people of Iran, referred to the protesters as "a group of instigated enemy mercenaries" who "chanted slogans against Islam and the Islamic Republic" and said: "We talk with the protester, but talking with the rioter is of no use. The rioter must be put in his place. Ali Khamenei on Saturday urged authorities to confront and suppress ongoing demonstrations across the country. Tehran, Iran, January 3, 2026. Photo by Salampix/ABACAPRESS.COM

New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

New High-Speed Railway Opens In Hubei - China

Railway constructors pose for a group photo on the platform of the Yichang North Railway Station in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 26, 2025. The Wuhan-Yichang section of a high-speed railway linking east China's Shanghai, southwest China's Chongqing and Chengdu of southwest China's Sichuan Province was officially put into operation on Friday. With a total length of 314 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour, the Wuhan-Yichang section of the railway is a part of China's high-speed rail network along the Yangtze River. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Vicenza vs Triestina

CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Vicenza vs Triestina

LR Vicenza players pose for a group photo before during the match of 6th day of the Serie A Championship between LR Vicenza - US Triestina Calcio at the Romeo Menti Stadium on 21 December 2025 in Vicenza , VI. during Vicenza vs Triestina, Italian football Serie C match in Vicenza, Italy, December 22 2025

CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Vicenza vs Triestina

CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Vicenza vs Triestina

LR Vicenza players pose for a group photo before during the match of 6th day of the Serie A Championship between LR Vicenza - US Triestina Calcio at the Romeo Menti Stadium on 21 December 2025 in Vicenza , VI. during Vicenza vs Triestina, Italian football Serie C match in Vicenza, Italy, December 22 2025

Xi Jinping Promotion Ceremony - Beijing

Xi Jinping Promotion Ceremony - Beijing

Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), and other leaders pose for a group photo with the promoted military officers in Beijing, capital of China, Dec. 22, 2025. Xi on Monday presented certificates of order to promote two military officers to the rank of general. Photo by Li Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

Japan-Central Asia summit

Japan-Central Asia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) and the leaders of a group of five Central Asian countries -- Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov (2nd from R), Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (far L), Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon (2nd from L), Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (3rd from L) and Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedow (far R) -- pose for a photo prior to their first-ever summit, held in Tokyo on Dec. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)