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China: Snow Leopard Rescued After Wandering Into Desert in Xinjiang

A snow leopard, a nationally protected animal in China, was rescued after wandering into the Kumtag Desert in Turpan, Xinjiang on March 21, 2026. The footage shows the animal resting motionless on the sand and later inside a transport cage following the rescue. Officials confirmed it had no visible external injuries and was in good physical condition before being handed over to the forestry department for further care and observation.

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China: Exhausted Snow Leopard Found in Desert Rescued by Wildlife Team in Xinjiang

A weakened snow leopard was rescued after being found wandering in the Kumtag Desert in Turpan, Xinjiang, on March 21, 2026 — far from its usual mountainous habitat. Rescuers carefully guided the calm but exhausted animal into a transport cage before transferring it to a wildlife rescue center. Authorities confirmed it would be released back into the Tianshan Mountains if no injuries were found.

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China: Tourists Spot Rare Snow Leopard Roaming Desert in Xinjiang

A rare snow leopard was spotted wandering in the Kumtag Desert in Turpan, Xinjiang, on March 21, 2026, far from its typical high-altitude habitat. Surprised tourists filmed the animal as it moved across the sandy terrain before alerting local authorities.

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US: Rare Snow Falls in Las Vegas Valley

Light snow fell across parts of the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday, February 18, as a storm moved into southern Nevada. Flurries were reported in western areas, including Summerlin, briefly dusting neighborhoods and surprising residents more accustomed to desert conditions.

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Drone shot of Yemen

Drone shot of Yemen

In Seiyun, Yemen on January 09, 2026, aerial drone footage shows the city of Seiyun in southern Yemen amidst ongoing military unrest and conflict. The city faces significant tension during the power struggle between the government-backed Yemeni Armed Forces and the Southern Transitional Council (STC) following recent military operations in the region. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People enjoy performance in front of an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

This photo taken on January 15, 2026 shows an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

A man views an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

Art Exhibition Desert X AlUla - Saudi Arabia

People view an artwork exhibited during a preview of the art exhibition Desert X AlUla held in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, January 15, 2026. Running from January 16 to Feb. 28, Desert X AlUla opens its fourth edition here on Friday, showcasing 11 site-responsive artworks across valleys, canyons, and oases under the theme "Space Without Measure." Photo by Xinhua/Xin Mengchen/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Winter Scenery At Crescent Spring - Dunhuang

Winter Scenery At Crescent Spring - Dunhuang

Tourists visit the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area in Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China, on January 10, 2026, as visitors enjoy the winter scenery at one of the regions most iconic desert landscapes. Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

ZHONGWEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - A train loaded with goods on the Baotou Lanzhou Railway crosses the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia, China on December 27, 2025.

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Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

ZHONGWEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - A train loaded with goods on the Baotou Lanzhou Railway crosses the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia, China on December 27, 2025.

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Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

ZHONGWEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Trucks loaded with goods near the Baotou-Lanzhou Railway cross the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia on December 27, 2025.

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Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

ZHONGWEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - A train loaded with goods on the Baotou Lanzhou Railway crosses the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia, China on December 27, 2025.

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Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

ZHONGWEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - A train loaded with goods on the Baotou Lanzhou Railway crosses the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia, China on December 27, 2025.

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Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

ZHONGWEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - Trucks loaded with goods near the Baotou-Lanzhou Railway cross the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia on December 27, 2025.

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Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

ZHONGWEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - A train loaded with goods on the Baotou Lanzhou Railway crosses the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia, China on December 27, 2025.

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Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

Baotou-Lanzhou Railway Cross Tengger Desert

ZHONGWEI, CHINA - DECEMBER 27, 2025 - A train loaded with goods on the Baotou Lanzhou Railway crosses the Tengger Desert in Zhongwei, Ningxia, China on December 27, 2025.

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Starry Sky Over The Desert In Wadi Al-Hitan - Egypte

Starry Sky Over The Desert In Wadi Al-Hitan - Egypte

This long exposure photo taken on December 26, 2025 shows the starry sky over the desert in Wadi Al-Hitan of Fayoum, Egypt. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Starry Sky Over The Desert In Wadi Al-Hitan - Egypte

Starry Sky Over The Desert In Wadi Al-Hitan - Egypte

This long exposure photo taken on December 26, 2025 shows the starry sky over the desert in Wadi Al-Hitan of Fayoum, Egypt. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Starry Sky Over The Desert In Wadi Al-Hitan - Egypte

Starry Sky Over The Desert In Wadi Al-Hitan - Egypte

This long exposure photo taken on December 26, 2025 shows the starry sky over the desert in Wadi Al-Hitan of Fayoum, Egypt. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Egypt

Illustration - Egypt

Pyramids Of Giza in Giza, Egypt on December 22, 2025. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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