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Independent Energy Storage Power Station

ZHANGYE, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2025 - The staff conducted testing on the transmission equipment before grid connection and transmission at the 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station battery container warehouse work site in Beibutan New Energy Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 22, 2025.

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Independent Energy Storage Power Station

ZHANGYE, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2025 - The staff conducted testing on the transmission equipment before grid connection and transmission at the 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station battery container warehouse work site in Beibutan New Energy Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 22, 2025.

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Independent Energy Storage Power Station

ZHANGYE, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2025 - The staff conducted testing on the transmission equipment before grid connection and transmission at the 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station battery container warehouse work site in Beibutan New Energy Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 22, 2025.

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Independent Energy Storage Power Station

ZHANGYE, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2025 - The staff conducted testing on the transmission equipment before grid connection and transmission at the 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station battery container warehouse work site in Beibutan New Energy Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 22, 2025.

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Independent Energy Storage Power Station

ZHANGYE, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2025 - The staff conducted testing on the transmission equipment before grid connection and transmission at the 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station battery container warehouse work site in Beibutan New Energy Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 22, 2025.

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Independent Energy Storage Power Station

ZHANGYE, CHINA - DECEMBER 22, 2025 - The staff conducted testing on the transmission equipment before grid connection and transmission at the 300MW/1200MWh independent energy storage power station battery container warehouse work site in Beibutan New Energy Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 22, 2025.

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DUPLANTIS TRIBUTE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251003Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis raises to the world record height of 6.30 on the tribute bar that Avesta municipality had erected at the world's largest Dala horse on Highway 70 in Sweden October 03, 2025. Armand's connection to Avesta is through his mother Helena Duplantis who comes from the city. Armand has also competed for the Avesta club IK Stål, which his grandfather was one of the founders. Armand Duplantis stands in the skylift and admits that he is actually a little afraid of heights when he doesn't have a mat underneath him.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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DUPLANTIS TRIBUTE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251003Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis raises to the world record height of 6.30 on the tribute bar that Avesta municipality has erected at the world's largest Dala horse on Highway 70 in Sweden October 03, 2025. Armand's connection to Avesta is through his mother Helena Duplantis who comes from the city. Armand has also competed for the Avesta club IK Stål, which his grandfather was one of the founders.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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DUPLANTIS TRIBUTE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251003Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis raises to the world record height of 6.30 on the tribute bar that Avesta municipality has erected at the world's largest Dala horse on Highway 70 in Sweden October 03, 2025. Armand's connection to Avesta is through his mother Helena Duplantis who comes from the city. Armand has also competed for the Avesta club IK Stål, which his grandfather was one of the founders.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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DUPLANTIS TRIBUTE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251003Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis raises to the world record height of 6.30 on the tribute bar that Avesta municipality had erected at the world's largest Dala horse on Highway 70 in Sweden October 03, 2025. Armand's connection to Avesta is through his mother Helena Duplantis who comes from the city. Armand has also competed for the Avesta club IK Stål, which his grandfather was one of the founders. Armand Duplantis stands in the skylift and admits that he is actually a little afraid of heights when he doesn't have a mat underneath him.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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DUPLANTIS TRIBUTE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251003Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis raises to the world record height of 6.30 on the tribute bar that Avesta municipality had erected at the world's largest Dala horse on Highway 70 in Sweden October 03, 2025. Armand's connection to Avesta is through his mother Helena Duplantis who comes from the city. Armand has also competed for the Avesta club IK Stål, which his grandfather was one of the founders. Armand Duplantis stands in the skylift and admits that he is actually a little afraid of heights when he doesn't have a mat underneath him.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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DUPLANTIS TRIBUTE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251003Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis raises to the world record height of 6.30 on the tribute bar that Avesta municipality has erected at the world's largest Dala horse on Highway 70 in Sweden October 03, 2025. Armand's connection to Avesta is through his mother Helena Duplantis who comes from the city. Armand has also competed for the Avesta club IK Stål, which his grandfather was one of the founders.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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DUPLANTIS TRIBUTE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251003Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis raises to the world record height of 6.30 on the tribute bar that Avesta municipality has erected at the world's largest Dala horse on Highway 70 in Sweden October 03, 2025. Armand's connection to Avesta is through his mother Helena Duplantis who comes from the city. Armand has also competed for the Avesta club IK Stål, which his grandfather was one of the founders.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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DUPLANTIS TRIBUTE

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251003Pole vaulter Armand Duplantis raises to the world record height of 6.30 on the tribute bar that Avesta municipality has erected at the world's largest Dala horse on Highway 70 in Sweden October 03, 2025. Armand's connection to Avesta is through his mother Helena Duplantis who comes from the city. Armand has also competed for the Avesta club IK Stål, which his grandfather was one of the founders.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A technician is conducting testing and debugging of intelligent connection equipment for cutting and grinding steel in a production workshop of an intelligent equipment company in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on September 8, 2025.

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A worker is producing intelligent connection products for cutting and grinding steel for export to the United States in the production workshop of an intelligent equipment company, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, on September 8, 2025.

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A worker is producing intelligent connection products for cutting and grinding steel for export to the United States in the production workshop of an intelligent equipment company, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, on September 8, 2025.

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A worker is producing intelligent connection products for cutting and grinding steel for export to the United States in the production workshop of an intelligent equipment company, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, on September 8, 2025.

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A worker is producing intelligent connection products for cutting and grinding steel for export to the United States in the production workshop of an intelligent equipment company, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on September 8, 2025.

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A worker is producing intelligent connection products for cutting and grinding steel for export to the United States in the production workshop of an intelligent equipment company, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on September 8, 2025.

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A worker is producing intelligent connection products for cutting and grinding steel for export to the United States in the production workshop of an intelligent equipment company, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on September 8, 2025.

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A worker is producing intelligent connection products for cutting and grinding steel for export to the United States in the production workshop of an intelligent equipment company, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China on September 8, 2025.

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China Manufacturing Exports

HUZHOU, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A worker is producing intelligent connection products for cutting and grinding steel for export to the United States in the production workshop of an intelligent equipment company, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, on September 8, 2025.

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trans Woman Finds Shelter Amid Crackdown - Turkey

A café on Bornova Street is seen in Izmir, Turkey, on July 27, 2025. Situated in the Alsancak neighborhood of the city’s Konak district, Bornova Street is home to a large transgender community that faces increasing marginalization amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment in the country. Once a space of refuge and social connection, local cafés now exist under the shadow of police surveillance and community-wide fear. In recent weeks, authorities have issued sealing orders for 14 apartments in the area, citing efforts to combat prostitution. Activists argue the crackdown is part of a wider campaign targeting LGBTQ+ individuals during what the government has declared the “Year of the Family.” For many trans residents, public places like cafés remain vital yet vulnerable spaces for community, resilience, and visibility in an increasingly hostile environment. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Leonor receives the "Title of Adoptive Daughter of Marin" - Marin

Family photo after Princess of Asturias Leonor received the title of "Adoptive Daughter of Marín" granted by the City Council of Marín, on July 14, 2025, in Marín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). He recognizes the historical link between the town and the Royal House, especially for being Marín the headquarters of the Naval School. This initiative seeks to strengthen the connection between the town and the Crown, and recognizes the importance of Doña Leonor's presence in the town, where she has made several visits. Photo by Beatriz Ciscar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Leonor receives the "Title of Adoptive Daughter of Marin" - Marin

Princess of Asturias Leonor greets Spain's Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz, before receiving the title of "Adoptive Daughter of Marín" awarded by the City Council of Marín, on July 14, 2025, in Marín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). He recognizes the historical link between the town and the Royal House, especially for being Marín the headquarters of the Naval School. This initiative seeks to strengthen the connection between the town and the Crown, and recognizes the importance of Doña Leonor's presence in the town, where she has made several visits. Photo by Beatriz Ciscar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Leonor receives the "Title of Adoptive Daughter of Marin" - Marin

Princess of Asturias Leonor (c) greets the audience behind the fence, next to the mayor of the City Council of Marin, Maria Pilar Ramallo Vazquez (l), on July 14, 2025, in Marin, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). The title recognizes the historical link between the town and the Royal House, especially as Marín is the seat of the Naval School. This initiative seeks to strengthen the connection between the town and the Crown, and recognizes the importance of Doña Leonor's presence in the town, where she has made several visits. Photo by Beatriz Ciscar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Leonor receives the "Title of Adoptive Daughter of Marin" - Marin

The Princess of Asturias Leonor receives the title of "Adoptive Daughter of Marín" granted by the City Council of Marín, together with the Mayoress of Marín, María Pilar Ramallo Vázquez, on July 14, 2025, in Marín, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). He recognizes the historical link between the town and the Royal House, especially as Marín is the seat of the Naval School. This initiative seeks to strengthen the connection between the town and the Crown, and recognizes the importance of Doña Leonor's presence in the town, where she has made several visits. Photo by Beatriz Ciscar/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM