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Law to establish National Intelligence Council enacted

Japan's House of Councillors approves a bill to establish a new National Intelligence Council during a plenary session in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, marking enactment of the law to create an entity to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

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Law to establish National Intelligence council enacted

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows after the House of Councillors approved a bill to establish a new National Intelligence Council during a plenary session in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, marking enactment of the law to create an entity to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats.

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Law to establish National Intelligence Council enacted

Japan's House of Councillors approves a bill to establish a new National Intelligence Council during a plenary session in Tokyo on May 27, 2026, marking enactment of the law to create an entity to centralize information gathering in response to overseas threats. ==Kyodo

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japan's House of Representatives passes a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) smiles after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japan's House of Representatives passes a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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Bill to create new Japan intelligence committee passes lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) smiles after the House of Representatives passed a bill to establish a national intelligence committee during a plenary session in Tokyo on April 23, 2026.

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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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US: Massive Ice Volcano Forms at Letchworth State Park Amid Winter Weather Advisories

A massive "ice volcano" was formed at Letchworth State Park, spanning Livingston and Wyoming counties, in upstate New York, as a frozen fountain inched upward to create a spectacular icy geyser. The phenomenon occurred amid a Cold Weather Advisory for western New York, where dangerously low wind chills posed a severe risk of frostbite.

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US: Extreme Cold Watch in Effect in Iowa as Strong Gusts Create Dangerous Conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Iowa, warning of high winds, snow, and an extended period of low temperatures. A wind advisory remained in effect until 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, for several counties. In northern and northeastern Iowa, strong gusts caused blowing snow and reduced visibility, potentially triggering blizzard conditions.

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US: Fast-Moving Snow Bands Prompt Snow Squall Warnings in Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service issued Snow Squall Warnings for several counties in Pennsylvania on Sunday, January 11, as fast-moving snow bands create hazardous whiteout conditions and treacherous travel.

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US: Snow Squalls Prompt Alerts in Northern New Jersey

Snow alerts were issued Sunday, January 11, for six counties in northern New Jersey as snow squalls and strong winds threatened to reduce visibility and create hazardous road conditions through the evening.

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US: Strong Winds, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Threaten Northern Illinois

Strong winds, plunging temperatures and light snow are forecast to create hazardous conditions across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana through Monday, December 29, with gusts up to 55 mph, icy roads and reduced visibility.

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Production of Paper Mache Christmas Ornaments - India

On December 18,2025 papier-mâché artists in Srinagar ,Jammu and Kashmir create Christmas decorations as the holiday season approaches. However, the industry faces fresh hurdles after the US increases import duties. Artisans fear that the higher tariffs will decrease demand for their products, particularly Christmas ornaments, which make up a large part of exports. Kashmir’s papier-mâché items are sent to markets in the US, Europe, Australia, and the UAE. Exporters warn that these higher costs could harm both sales and the livelihoods of local artisans.(Photo by Danish Showkat/Eyepix group)

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China: Strong Autumn Gusts Create “Leaf Vortex” in Henan Province

On November 24, 2025, in Henan, China, powerful gusts gathered fallen leaves into a circular motion, forming a swirling vortex on the pavement.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Offshore Grain Warehouse Construction in Lianyungang

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 17, 2025 - The construction site of the soon to be put into use Phase I project, captured at the International Grain Distribution Center in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 17, 2025. The inner diameter of the single warehouse reaches 16.5 meters, and the height is as high as 52.5 meters. Both adopt a reinforced concrete circular warehouse structure, covering an area of over 11000 square meters. The positioning is to create a nationally renowned "offshore grain warehouse" of tens of millions of tons.

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Foundation Louis Vuitton - Paris

FRANCE. ILE DE FRANCE. PARIS (75) 16TH ARRONDISSEMENT. THE LOUIS VUITTON FOUNDATION, DESIGNED BY ARCHITECT FRANCK GEHRY, IS LOCATED IN THE JARDIN D'ACLIMATATION IN THE BOIS DE BOULOGNE. THE PURPOSE OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO CREATE A MUSEUM Photo by Bernard Jaubert/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Huelva Estuary in Spain

Handout photo dated on November 16, 2025 shows Huelva Estuary in Spain. On 16 November 2025, one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites acquired this image of the Huelva estuary in south-western Spain, where the Tinto and Odiel rivers converge before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. Recent rainfall has increased surface runoff and sediment transport, strengthening the contrasting outflow from the two rivers. The image shows distinct colour variations produced by differences in water chemistry and suspended materials. As these waters mix with tidal currents, they create gradual transitions and clearly defined plumes, highlighting the estuary’s dynamic behaviour. Copernicus Sentinel satellite data enables continuous monitoring of river plumes, estuarine dynamics, and land-sea interactions. This information is important for assessing the environmental impact of sediment transport, supporting water quality monitoring, and informing coastal zone management in fragile ecosystems. Photo by European Union, Copernicu