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China: Dog’s Tail Becomes Calligraphy Brush

On January 3, 2026, in Shaanxi, China, a video showed a woman using her dog’s tail as a calligraphy brush to write the Chinese character “Fu,” symbolizing good fortune, on red paper. The dog remained calm as its ink-dipped tail formed the character, creating a playful and surprisingly neat work of art ahead of the festival.

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China: Heavy Snow Creates Dreamlike Night Scene in Heilongjiang

A video from November 8, 2025, in Heilongjiang, China, shows large snowflakes drifting through the night under glowing streetlights. Dense clusters of snow filled the dark sky, creating a calm, dreamlike winter scene as the city slowly turned white.

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China: Student Surprised by Five Peacocks Standing in “Perfect Line” at School

On December 8, 2025, in Kunming, Yunnan, the video captured the young man walking up a school stairwell when he suddenly came face-to-face with five peacocks standing in a straight line on the steps. The birds appeared calm and orderly, their identical spacing and posture making them look as if they had been copied and pasted into the hallway.

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War Scars Linger In Uvira - Congo

In eastern DR Congo's Uvira, war scars linger as calm cautiously returns. Members of the March 23 Movement (M23) stand guard in Uvira city, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on December 12, 2025. Photo by Str /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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War Scars Linger In Uvira - Congo

In eastern DR Congo's Uvira, war scars linger as calm cautiously returns. Locals are pictured in downtown Uvira city, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), on December 12, 2025. Photo by Str /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Construction Worker Encounters Wild Siberian Tiger in Jilin

This is the heart stopping moment that a Chinese woman narrowly avoided danger when she unexpectedly encountered a wild Siberian tiger during a late-night construction job. On November 30, 2025, in Jilin, China, the video captured a tense encounter inside the Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park as excavator operator Liu, a Chinese woman, was working outdoors at night. The footage showed a wild Siberian tiger walking steadily toward her work area. The massive animal moved with calm confidence, stopping several times as it fixed its gaze on Liu. Instead, it observed her silently for a prolonged moment before slowly turning around and walking back into the darkness of the forest. Liu later recalled that her heart nearly jumped out of her chest as the tiger stared at her under the night lights. The video ended with the tiger disappearing into the forest while Liu remained still, visibly shaken but unharmed

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CALCIO - FIFA Mondiali - Qualifiers - Italy vs Norway

Milan, Italy November 16, 2025: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy calm Erling Haaland of Norway during the match between Italy and Norway, Group I, valid for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will be played at the Giuseppe Meazza - San Siro stadium in Milan.

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CALCIO - FIFA Mondiali - Qualifiers - Italy vs Norway

Milan, Italy November 16, 2025: Gianluigi Donnarumma of Italy calm Erling Haaland of Norway during the match between Italy and Norway, Group I, valid for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, will be played at the Giuseppe Meazza - San Siro stadium in Milan.

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China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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China: Two Ducks Give Puppy Beak “Massage” in Zhanjiang, Guangdong

On October 8, 2025, in Zhanjiang, Guangdong, a video captured two black ducks gently pecking a small yellow puppy’s fur and ears. The puppy stayed calm, seeming to enjoy the “massage.” The lighthearted scene quickly went viral, with viewers joking that the ducks were giving the happiest spa treatment ever.

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China: White Tiger Attempts Sneak on Zoo Visitor in Beijing

On April 17, 2023, in Beijing, located in northern China, a man stood with his back to a white tiger while eating an ice cream roll at the zoo. The tiger moved closer step by step, creating tension among onlookers. Suddenly, the tiger leapt forward, crashing against the glass partition with force. The visitor remained calm as the barrier kept him safe. The realistic moment shocked viewers and highlighted how strong the animal appeared behind the glass.

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France: Mass Mobilization as “Block Everything” Movement Rallies Citizens

On Wednesday, September 10, French police arrested nearly 500 people as the “Block Everything” (“Bloquons tout”) protests aimed to disrupt transport and daily life across France following the collapse of Prime Minister François Bayrou’s government over unpopular austerity measures. Authorities reported around 200,000 participants nationwide, while the CGT union claimed over 250,000. The protests included blockades, fires, and barricades, particularly in Paris at locations such as Gare du Nord, Place du Châtelet, and Place des Fêtes. Police deployed 80,000 officers and used tear gas to disperse the crowds. Despite clashes and disruption on highways and public transport, the largest demonstrations remained relatively calm.

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, NOUVELLE AQUITAINE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, PAYS BASQUE, BAYONNE, ON THE BANKS OF THE NIVE, EVERYTHING IS CALM. THE HOUSES AND THE SPIERS OF THE CATHEDRAL ARE REFLECTED IN THE WATERS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, NOUVELLE AQUITAINE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, PAYS BASQUE, BAYONNE, ON THE BANKS OF THE NIVE, EVERYTHING IS CALM. THE HOUSES AND THE SPIERS OF THE CATHEDRAL ARE REFLECTED IN THE WATERS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

View of the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025, in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to access Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

View of the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025, in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to access Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

View of the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025, in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to access Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

Two Guardia Civil officers take two young men into custody at the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025, in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to reach Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

View of the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025, in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to access Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

Guardia Civil officers talk with two young men at the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025, in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to reach Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

View of the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025, in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to access Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

A patrol boat monitors and controls the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025 in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to access Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hundreds Of Migrants Try To Swim Into Ceuta On A Night Of High Migratory Pressure - Spain

View of the border between Spain and Morocco on August 16, 2025, in Ceuta, Spain. Hundreds of people have tried to access Ceuta after jumping into the sea from Morocco during a night of high migratory pressure. The fog this early morning has led to an increase in attempts at irregular entry after several nights of greater calm in which only one child entered last August 14. The newly arrived minors will be taken care of by the Autonomous City, whose reception resources have been saturated for months. Photo by Antonio Sempere/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Guilin River Transforms into Waterfall After Sudden Flash Flood

This video captured the moment when a calm river met a sudden flash flood at a small waterfall in Guilin, Guangxi, on August 6.

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China: Woman Keeps Sweeping Balcony as Earthquake Shakes Building

This astonishing moment captures a woman calmly sweeping her balcony as her home shakes violently during a 5.8-magnitude earthquake. On June 11, 2025, in Shantou, Guangdong, a surreal scene unfolded as tremors from an offshore earthquake near Taiwan rocked the region. Despite visible shaking — furniture swaying and walls trembling — a middle-aged woman continued sweeping her balcony floor, showing no signs of panic or hesitation. The earthquake struck at around 7:00 p.m., with its epicenter located off the coast of Taiwan’s Taitung County at a depth of 20 kilometers. Residents across parts of Guangdong, including Shantou, reported feeling the quake. The video ends with the woman still focused on cleaning, seemingly unfazed by the tremors around her.

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China: Dust Devil Spins Through Mount Wutai Scenic Area

On May 5, 2025, a dust devil rapidly formed and dissipated within seconds in the Mount Wutai scenic area of Shanxi. The swirling vortex moved swiftly across a path, creating a dramatic contrast against the otherwise calm, mountainous surroundings. According to local meteorological authorities, the dust devil was caused by intense localized surface heating, which triggered the rapid upward movement of warm air.

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

An Indian paramilitary soldier keeps vigil in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

A view of a market in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

Paramilitary soldiers patrol a market in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

People shop at a busy market in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

Children ride a swing in the commercial hub of Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

An Indian paramilitary soldier keeps vigil in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

A view of clock tower in the commercial hub of Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

Paramilitary soldiers patrol a market in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Truce Brings Calm to Kashmir - India

A general view of a market in Srinagar, India-administered Kashmir on May 12, 2025. After nearly a week of escalating military tensions, life across the Jammu and Kashmir is returning to normal following ceasefire announcement between the two nuclear powers of India and Pakistan. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian troops attack Kharkiv with ballistic missiles

A psychologist of Ukraines State Emergency Service tries to calm an elderly woman down after a Russian ballistic missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 18, 2025. Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with three ballistic missiles at dawn on Friday, April 18. The missile attack injured 87 people, including six children. Seventeen people were admitted to local hospitals, including a four-year-old girl, a one-year-old boy, and a 14-year-old girl. Currently, three of the injured are in critical condition. One person died. (Photo by Viacheslav Madiievskyi/Ukrinform)

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Russian troops attack Kharkiv with ballistic missiles

A psychologist of Ukraines State Emergency Service tries to calm an elderly woman down after a Russian ballistic missile attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on April 18, 2025. Russian troops attacked Kharkiv with three ballistic missiles at dawn on Friday, April 18. The missile attack injured 87 people, including six children. Seventeen people were admitted to local hospitals, including a four-year-old girl, a one-year-old boy, and a 14-year-old girl. Currently, three of the injured are in critical condition. One person died. (Photo by Viacheslav Madiievskyi/Ukrinform)

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China: Hilarious Wind Blast Knocks Woman Back After Opening Window

This hilarious and startling video captures the moment a young woman experienced the raw power of nature when a fierce gust of wind unexpectedly blasted through her window. The footage, taken on April 12, 2025, in Cangzhou, Hebei, shows the young woman opening her window on what appeared to be a calm day. Instantly, a powerful gust surged into the room, forcefully pushing her backward. The unexpected force of the wind not only shocked the woman but also elicited laughter from those watching. The Hebei Meteorological Station had issued a red alert for strong winds on April 13, warning that gusts could exceed force 13. Fortunately, no injuries were reported following the incident.

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 19, 2025 shows damaged houses after Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2025 shows damaged houses after Israeli airstrikes at Abu Yousef Al-Najjar Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

Palestinians are seen with destroyed buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 19, 2025. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

Palestinians are seen with destroyed buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 19, 2025. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

Palestinians are seen on a street with destroyed buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 19, 2025. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

A Palestinian is seen with destroyed buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 19, 2025. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

Palestinians are seen with destroyed buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 19, 2025. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 19, 2025 shows damaged houses after Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

A Palestinian is seen with destroyed buildings in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah, on Jan. 19, 2025. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 19, 2025 shows damaged houses after Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

This photo taken on Jan. 19, 2025 shows damaged houses after Israeli airstrikes at Abu Yousef Al-Najjar Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damaged Houses After Israeli Airstrikes In The Southern Gaza Strip City Of Rafah

An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 19, 2025 shows damaged houses after Israeli airstrikes in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah. A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM