US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

The U.S. Capitol building is seen behind a fence in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct, 1. 2025. The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

The U.S. Capitol building is seen reflected on a notice of closure of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 1, 2025. The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

A notice of closure of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center is seen in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 1, 2025. The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

The U.S. Capitol building and traffic sign are seen in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct, 1. 2025. The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

A woman looks at a notice of closure posted on the entrance of Washington Monument's visitor center in Washington, D.C., the United States, on October 1, 2025. The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

The U.S. Capitol building and traffic lights are seen in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct, 1. 2025. The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

US Government Enters Shutdown After Last-Ditch Vote Fails in Senate

The U.S. Capitol building and traffic lights are seen in Washington, D.C., the United States, Oct, 1. 2025. The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown at the start of Wednesday as partisan divisions prevented Congress from passing a funding bill, which marks the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. Photo by Xinhua/Li Rui/ABACAPRESS.COM

Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

People are cheering happily during the rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The event’s central message called for national unity amid ongoing political divisions, marking the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga Forces Undergo Command Training - Iraq

Peshmerga fighters participate in the 18th Command Course for the 80th Forces at the Infantry Training Base in Erbil on July 27, 2025. The training marks a key step in the ongoing reform and unification process of the Ministry of Peshmerga in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. As part of this strategic reform, military units from the 70th and 80th Forces are being reorganized and integrated into unified divisions under the ministry’s command structure. The Ministry of Peshmerga plans to restructure into two regional military commands and 11 infantry divisions to enhance professionalism, effectiveness, and cohesion across the force. This transformation is supported by the United States and allied nations aiming to modernize the Kurdish military apparatus and ensure greater regional stability. The training in Erbil reflects a broader effort to depoliticize and standardize Kurdish military institutions. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (L, Rear) speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (L) speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

Antonio Guterres At World Economic Forum Annual Meeting - Davos

- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, on Jan. 22, 2025. The United Nations (UN) chief on Wednesday issued a stark warning about the mounting challenges facing humanity, including the climate crisis and geopolitical divisions, and urged the global community to work together to tackle them. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelenskyy Visits Fronline Troops - Zaporizhzhia

Zelenskyy Visits Fronline Troops - Zaporizhzhia

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (2nd R) visiting one of the divisions of the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade named after Petro Kalnyshevskyi in the Zaporizhzhia region,December 12, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelenskyy Visits Fronline Troops - Zaporizhzhia

Zelenskyy Visits Fronline Troops - Zaporizhzhia

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (2nd R) visiting one of the divisions of the 27th Rocket Artillery Brigade named after Petro Kalnyshevskyi in the Zaporizhzhia region,December 12, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against US and Israel - Tehran

Protest Against US and Israel - Tehran

People attend a rally in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 3, 2024. Iranians took to the streets on Sunday, staging a march to the premises of the former U.S. embassy, chanting slogans against the U.S. and Israel. TO GO WITH "Top Iranian commander blames U.S. for 'terrorism, divisions in Muslim world'" Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against US and Israel - Tehran

Protest Against US and Israel - Tehran

People attend a rally in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 3, 2024. Iranians took to the streets on Sunday, staging a march to the premises of the former U.S. embassy, chanting slogans against the U.S. and Israel. TO GO WITH "Top Iranian commander blames U.S. for 'terrorism, divisions in Muslim world'" Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest Against US and Israel - Tehran

Protest Against US and Israel - Tehran

People attend a rally in Tehran, Iran, Nov. 3, 2024. Iranians took to the streets on Sunday, staging a march to the premises of the former U.S. embassy, chanting slogans against the U.S. and Israel. TO GO WITH "Top Iranian commander blames U.S. for 'terrorism, divisions in Muslim world'" Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

Italy marks Republic Day with calls for unity

STORY: Italy marks Republic Day with calls for unity SHOOTING DATE: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations in Rome 2. various of Mattarella laying a traditional laurel wreath STORYLINE: Italy on Sunday celebrated the 78th anniversary of its founding as a republic, with President Sergio Mattarella calling for unity in Italy and across Europe. In his remarks, Mattarella said the creation of the Italian Republic created "an Italy open to Europe" and he called for unity in Italy and across Europe. He also cited the importance of Italian multilateral cooperation, including within the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The Italian president's remarks come with an increase in violence across the world as well as increasing political divisions between European Union states. It also comes days before citizens in 27 European Union states including Italy go to the polls to select new members of the

Pakistan successfully test-fires Fatah-II rocket system

STORY: Pakistan successfully test-fires Fatah-II rocket system SHOOTING TIME: May 15, 2024/File DATELINE: May 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the training launch of Fatah-II rocket system on May 15, 2024 2. various of the test firing of Fatah-II rocket system in December 2023 3. various of the Fatah-I rocket system during a military parade in March 2024 STORYLINE: The Pakistani army conducted a successful training launch of the Fatah-II guided rocket system with a range of 400 km on Wednesday, the military said in a statement. The launch was aimed at perfecting the launch drills and procedures, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the army said in the statement. "Equipped with the state-of-the-art navigation system, unique trajectory, and maneuverable features, Fatah-II is capable of engaging targets with high precision," the ISPR added. The rocket system is being inducted in Pakistan's artillery divisions for sta

Heatwave Sweeps Across The Bangladesh

Heatwave Sweeps Across The Bangladesh

rickshaw puller drinks from a water bottle during the heatwave in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19 April 2024. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on 15 April warned that the mild to moderate heatwave that has been sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions will continue for the next five days. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heatwave Sweeps Across The Bangladesh

Heatwave Sweeps Across The Bangladesh

rickshaw puller drinks from a water bottle during the heatwave in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19 April 2024. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on 15 April warned that the mild to moderate heatwave that has been sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions will continue for the next five days. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heatwave Sweeps Across The Bangladesh

Heatwave Sweeps Across The Bangladesh

rickshaw puller drinks from a water bottle during the heatwave in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19 April 2024. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on 15 April warned that the mild to moderate heatwave that has been sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions will continue for the next five days. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heatwave Sweeps Across The Bangladesh

Heatwave Sweeps Across The Bangladesh

rickshaw puller drinks from a water bottle during the heatwave in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 19 April 2024. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on 15 April warned that the mild to moderate heatwave that has been sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions will continue for the next five days. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM