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US: Northern Arizona Battered by Winter Storm, Whiteout Conditions Hit High Country

A powerful winter storm has rocked Northern Arizona, damaging power lines and forcing school closures in Flagstaff and at the Grand Canyon. On February 18, the National Weather Service issued a High Wind Warning for gusts up to 60 mph, which combined with snowfall to create dangerous whiteout conditions. The Flagstaff Unified School District cancelled all classes as a result, and unsettled winter weather is expected to persist through the week.

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Children line up in the schoolyard outside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Children sit close together on wooden benches inside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Children drink from a water tap attached to a fence outside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Students sit together during a lesson inside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

A girl peers out from a tent window as children study inside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

A girl and a boy share a desk while taking notes in a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Children line up in the schoolyard outside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Children line up in the schoolyard outside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

A teacher leads a girl in a demonstration inside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Pupils gather outdoors, stretching their arms during morning activities outside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Children sit close together on wooden benches inside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Pupils gather outdoors, stretching their arms during morning activities outside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Gaza Children Face Education Disruption - Khan Yunis

Students sit together during a lesson inside a tent classroom in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip on September 8, 2025. Gaza is entering a third year with little to no formal schooling: the 2024–25 school year began with all classes in Gaza shut, and by mid-2025 around 97% of educational facilities had been damaged or destroyed by Israeli air strikes. Photo by Abdelrahman Rashad/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Evacuated residents play Chinese chess inside a badminton gymnasium of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Evacuated residents rest inside a badminton gymnasium of Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

An operation service suspension notice is put on a closed gate of an entrance of Shenzhen Futian Railway Station in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Fishing boats are docked to shelter from the wind in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, September 23, 2025. Typhoon Ragasa is expected to impact the island province of Hainan, with the provincial capital Haikou to suspend classes, ferry services, park operations, work and business activities starting later on Tuesday or Wednesday. All train services to and from the island will be canceled on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Adhesive strips are seen on windows of a shopping mall in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A staff member sticks adhesive strips on windows of a shopping mall in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A boat picks fishermen ashore at a fishing port on the Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A fisherman sails a fishing boat into a branch of a river to shelter from the wind in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, September 23, 2025. Typhoon Ragasa is expected to impact the island province of Hainan, with the provincial capital Haikou to suspend classes, ferry services, park operations, work and business activities starting later on Tuesday or Wednesday. All train services to and from the island will be canceled on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A woman rides against wind in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A fisherman fixates a fishing boat in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, September 23, 2025. Typhoon Ragasa is expected to impact the island province of Hainan, with the provincial capital Haikou to suspend classes, ferry services, park operations, work and business activities starting later on Tuesday or Wednesday. All train services to and from the island will be canceled on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A staff member sticks adhesive strips on windows of a hotel on Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A waiter of a restaurant arranges outdoor furniture in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A staff member of a hotel transfers trash bins on the seaside of the Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A drone photo taken on September 23, 2025 shows ships docking at a port in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. Typhoon Ragasa is expected to impact the island province of Hainan, with the provincial capital Haikou to suspend classes, ferry services, park operations, work and business activities starting later on Tuesday or Wednesday. All train services to and from the island will be canceled on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Adhesive strips are seen on windows of a shopping mall in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

An aerial drone photo taken on September 23, 2025 shows fishing boats berthing at a fishing port on the Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

A waiter of a restaurant arranges outdoor furniture in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Mao Siqian/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

(250923) -- JIANGMEN, September 23, 2025 Photo by Xinhua) -- A staff member reinforce installations at a service area of an expressway in Jiangmen City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

This photo taken on September 23, 2025 shows fishing boats berthing at a fishing port on the Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

An aerial drone photo taken on September 23, 2025 shows fishing boats berthing at a fishing port on the Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Cordons are pictured at a fishing port on Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

(250923) -- JIANGMEN, September 23, 2025 Photo by Xinhua) -- Boards are installed to resist wind on a glass door at a service area of an expressway in Jiangmen City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Boards are installed to resist wind at a restaurant on Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

An aerial drone photo taken on September 23, 2025 shows fishing boats berthing at a fishing port on Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Staff members of a hotel prepare sandbags on the Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province, September 23, 2025. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

Southern China Prepares for Typhoon Ragasa

An aerial drone photo taken on September 23, 2025 shows fishing boats berthing at a fishing port on the Hailing Island in Yangjiang City, south China's Guangdong Province. South China's Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to the highest level at 10 a.m. Tuesday, as Typhoon Ragasa is forecast to make landfall along the central or western coastal areas of the province as a strong or super strong typhoon within 24 hours. The provincial flood, drought and wind control headquarters have urged all localities and departments to act with the highest standards, strictest requirements and most concrete measures, and have ordered major affected areas to suspend classes, work, production, public transportation and business operations. Cities including Zhuhai, Shenzhen and Jiangmen have implemented these suspensions. Photo by Xinhua/Deng Hua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Mass Electrical Outage - Spain

Dozens of people wait at the Atocha-Almudena Grandes station on April 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Spain is gradually returning to normal after yesterday's 12:30 a.m. power blackout, which also hit Portugal and part of France. One day later, classes in schools in the Community of Madrid have been suspended and rail traffic has returned to the country with 99.9% of the electricity supply. Train stations such as Atocha and Chamartin have remained open all night for passengers who have not been able to return to their destinations. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A teacher (1st L) makes a point as students learn to play accordion in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Assoc

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist looks on as artists perform in an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Ass

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Tourists visit an accordion exhibition hall in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In recent years,

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In re

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Students play accordions at a middle school in preparation for an upcoming accordion art festival in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion socie

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CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

CHINA-XINJIANG-TACHENG-CULTURE-ACCORDION (CN)

(240725) -- TACHENG, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Citizens dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a multicultural community housing people of more than 20 ethnic groups including Kazakh, Hui, Uyghur, Mongolian, Tatar and Russian, boasts sound ecology and beautiful scenery. Accordion, the most popular folk musical instrument in Tacheng, is the name card of the city. Accordion classes are offered in all primary and secondary schools in Tacheng, and performances by accordion artists and enthusiasts of all ethnic groups can be seen everywhere specially in the streets and restaurants. The instrument is not only a popular source of daily recreation, but also an important element in social activites. In 2023, Tacheng was awarded the title of "Accordion City of China" by the accordion society of Chinese Musicians' Association. In re

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