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Japan: Angolan Staff Bring Joyful Farewell on One of Osaka Expo’s Last Trains

As the Osaka Expo came to a close, the final day left a mix of excitement and bittersweet emotions among the staff. On one of the last Osaka Metro trains departing the site, a group of staff from Angola brought the carriage to life, singing and dancing together. Their joyful celebration reflected both the exhilaration of the Expo’s successful conclusion and the tinge of sadness that comes with saying goodbye. Amid laughter, music, and shared camaraderie, the atmosphere became infectious, spreading throughout the train as everyone joined in the spontaneous farewell. In that moment, it seemed that the unspoken motto was clear: “Let’s all part with a smile.”

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hostage Families Demand Ceasefire and Deal - Tel Aviv

Families of hostages gather in Tel Aviv, Israel, on August 2, 2025, to call for a ceasefire and hostage release deal, marking day 666 since the October 7th attacks. Holding signs, photographs, and yellow ribbons symbolizing their missing loved ones, demonstrators demand urgent action from the Israeli government to secure the return of captives still held in Gaza. The protest forms part of an ongoing public campaign urging political leaders to prioritize negotiations, as the prolonged conflict continues to exact a heavy toll on both sides. Emotions run high during the rally, with participants expressing grief, frustration, and determination. The demonstration also draws support from civil society groups and peace advocates, amplifying calls for a humanitarian resolution. Photo by Ori Aviram/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city

STORY: Dancer from China's Taiwan pursues dream in mainland city SHOOTING TIME: June 16, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of dancer from China's Taiwan 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan STORYLINE: Born in China's Taiwan in 2000, Lin Chun-hsuan is now a classical Chinese dance teacher in Xiamen, Fujian Province. With 15 years of experience in classical Chinese dance, she is pursuing her dream in the Chinese mainland. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIN CHUN-HSUAN, Dancer from China's Taiwan "The most attractive part of classical Chinese dance is that it has a unique posture and charm, and it integrates the artistic essence of Chinese culture. The costumes worn in Chinese dance not only add beauty but also aid in expressing the emotions and narratives within the performance. With graceful and fluid movements, each step aims for perfection in beauty. That's why I find Chinese dance incredibly charming. Chinese

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Exhibition in Egypt sheds light on Palestine issue

STORY: Exhibition in Egypt sheds light on Palestine issue SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibition STORYLINE: The "I wish I was a candle" exhibition, a collaborative effort between Egyptian and Palestinian artists in Cairo, runs from May 7 till the end of the month in the Egyptian capital at Artox Gallery. Shedding light on the Palestinian cause, the display seeks to raise global awareness. Cairo is home to a large number of Gazan artists. Reflecting shared emotions towards the situation in Gaza, the artists from Gaza and Egypt join forces to denounce the ongoing hardships faced by the Palestinian people. Profits from the exhibition will be dedicated to supporting Palestinian artists and students in need of financial aid. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

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Dad Of Released Teen Gaza Hostage Speaks To The Press - Illinois

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY Uri Raanan, father of Natalie Raanan and ex-husband of Judith Raanan, speaks outside his home in Bannockburn, Illinois, USA, on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, to express his emotions after Natalie and Judith were released by Hamas. Raanan said he hopes Natalie will be home for her 18th birthday next week; brother will give her an ‘intense hug that is bigger than words’. Photo by Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Korean designer chasing dream in China

STORY: Korean designer chasing dream in China DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:06:37 LOCATION: DONGGUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Korean): LINA JU, Korean designer 2. various of Lina Ju's living and working in Dongguan STORYLINE: Korean designer Lina Ju has been living and working in China for 10 years. She is now the chief designer of a company in Dongguan City, south China's Guangdong Province. SOUNDBITE (Korean): LINA JU, Korean designer "I work as a chief designer at SUMS MODEL. The chief designer's job is to oversee and supervise the overall design. And I designed the character IP with my team members. Also, I am working hard on directing the entire process of advertising, marketing, and sales of the products. My main work is to take charge and lead the whole process. HUGY is an emotive toy. It's a kind of art toy that reflects the artist's emotions. When I made this, I had to put a lot of my emotions into it, so I thought of the sad part of my personal feelings, and I reme

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Kashmiri potters work near a Furnace on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Noor Mohammad, a Shopkeeper sells earthen pots outside the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

A woman carries a basket filled with earthen Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) as she walk through an Aly on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Mohiuddin Kumar, a Kashmiri potter prepares furnace on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals.On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

A view of earthen Tumbaknari's (a Kashmiri musical drum) inside a furnace on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Abdul Rashid Kumar, a Kashmiri potter takes out earthen Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) from an furnace on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

A woman stands next to a Furnace which is filled with earthen Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Mohammad Yousuf Kumar, a Kashmiri potter works clay to make an Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

A Kashmiri potter works clay to make an Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

A general view of Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) which is been left for dry in the sun on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

A Kashmiri potter arranges earthen Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Kashmiri Potter cleaning clay to make fresh mud which is used to prepare earthen Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Mohammad Yousuf Kumar, a Kashmiri potter works clay to make an Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Mohiuddin Kumar (L) , a Kashmiri potter passes an earthen Tumbaknari (A Kashmiri musical drum) to his brother Zahoor Kumar, for heating process on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Mohammad Yousuf Kumar, a Kashmiri potter prepares fresh mud for making earthen Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Mohammad Yousuf Kumar, a Kashmiri potter works with their hands on mud which is used to prepare earthen Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

Kashmiri potter works with their feet on mud which is used to prepare earthen Tumbaknari (a Kashmiri musical drum) on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

A Kashmiri woman adjusts freshly made Tumbaknari at his workshop on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries.The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Production Of Clay Musical Drum - Kashimir

A woman spreads out clods of clay to dry in the sun before they are sculpted into Tumbaknari and other earthenware on the outskirts of Srinagar. In Kashmiri weddings, traditional music holds immense cultural significance, and the Tumbaknari—a musical instrument—takes centre stage in expressing the emotions of joy and love. Commonly used during weddings by womenfolk, Tumbaknari has its roots traced back to Central Asia but has found its home in Kashmir, where it has been cherished for centuries. The locally made Tumbaknari mainly consists of clay, with animal skin used at its bottom to produce a beautiful sound that complements the vocals. On August 10,2023 in Srinagar Kashmir, India. Photo by Firdous Nazir/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tearful reunions at Zimbabwe's airport as evacuees from Sudan arrive home

STORY: Tearful reunions at Zimbabwe's airport as evacuees from Sudan arrive home DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:42 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of evacuees being welcomed by their families at the airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Shona): SUSAN MUKANDO, Evacuee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PRIDE MUBAIWA, Evacuee 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Shona): ANNA MADEKUBVENI, Evacuee STORYLINE: The terminal building at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare has witnessed countless affectionate hugs, but Sunday evening was unlike any other day as emotions ran high when families received their loved ones evacuated from Sudan. Tears of joy ran down their faces as a group of 21 evacuees who had been caught in the middle of the crossfire emerged from the exit gate of the arrivals terminal. The first group of 44 evacuees from war-torn Sudan arrived in Zimbabwe on Friday. Susan Mukando, an evacuee, could not control her emotions as she narrated the ordeal she went through with her s

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Zimbabwe women own their narrative through paint and brush

STORY: Zimbabwe women own their narrative through paint and brush DATELINE: March 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:04 LOCATION: Harare CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Deodoris Mawanda's paintings 2. various of visitors 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DEODORIS MAWANDA, Nurse and artist 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): DEODORIS MAWANDA, Nurse and artist 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DEODORIS MAWANDA, Nurse and artist 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): PRUDENCE CHIMUTOVA, Mixed media artist 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): TANYSE VAN VAUUREN, Artist STORYLINE: At work, her hands provide comfort to the unwell. Outside work, her hands create visual masterpieces that nourish the eye. That is the life of Deodoris Mawanda, a nurse and artist from Zimbabwe. With just paint and brush, she creates expressive visuals that ignite imaginations and invoke emotions in the viewer. Two of her works titled "7 A.M." and "7 P.M." captures the day-to-day experience of nurses. The paintings are currently on display at the "We are all human" exhibition to mar

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Supporters anguished as former S. Korean President Park arrested

SEOUL, South Korea, March 31 Kyodo - Supporters of ousted South Korean President Park Geun Hye show their emotions after seeing off a car carrying her to a Seoul detention center in the early hours of March 31, 2017. Park was detained after a Seoul court issued an arrest warrant in connection with the corruption and abuse-of-power scandal that ended her presidency.

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Softbank's humanoid robot

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows "Pepper," a humanoid robot that can communicate with people and sense emotions, as it makes a debut as a clerk at a mobile phone sales store of Softbank Corp. in Osaka on July 18, 2014, its first introduction in stores in areas other than the Tokyo metropolitan area since it was unveiled on June 5.

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Sega's 'emotion-expressing' toy shown at Tokyo show

TOKYO, Japan - Sega Toys Co. displays "Heart Energy Poochi" (L) that shows "emotions" when touched and enables "conversation" with the use of Nintendo Co.'s 3DS console at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2014 in Tokyo on June 12, 2014.

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Sega displays 'Heart Energy Poochi' at Tokyo toy show

TOKYO, Japan - Sega Toys Co.'s "Heart Energy Poochi" toys, displayed at the International Tokyo Toy Show in Tokyo on June 12, 2014, show "emotions" when touched.

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Softbank to launch humanoid robot for households

URAYASU, Japan - Softbank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son unveils shows off "Pepper," a humanoid robot for households that can communicate with people and sense emotions, in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on June 5, 2014. Softbank will start selling the product next February.

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Softbank to launch humanoid robot for households

URAYASU, Japan - Softbank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son (far R) shows off "Pepper," a humanoid robot for households that can communicate with people and sense emotions, in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on June 5, 2014. Softbank will start selling the product next February.

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Ichiro's father says son's success due to effort

NAGOYA, Japan - Nobuyuki Suzuki, the father of Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, shows his writing of a proverb on endeavor, in Ichiro's hometown of Toyoyama, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 24, 2010, after the 10-time All Star set a new record for major league baseball of 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons. Suzuki said he cannot contain his emotions and attributed his son's achievement to hard work.

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Toyota chief apologizes for recalls

WASHINGTON, United States - Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda holds back emotions during a town hall meeting with Toyota employees and dealers in Washington on Feb. 24, 2010, after testifying at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Relief law enacted for hepatitis C sufferers

TOKYO, Japan - Plaintiffs in a hepatitis C damages case show their emotions Jan. 11 after the House of Councillors at a plenary session unanimously passed into law a bill that will offer blanket relief to people with hepatitis C caused by tainted blood products.

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(2)Scandal-tainted lawmaker Koga vows to remain in Diet

FUKUOKA, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) lawmaker Junichiro Koga tries to suppress his emotions as he speaks to people in his constituency in Fukuoka on Jan. 27. Koga, who won a lower house seat from Fukuoka in the Nov. 9 general election, said he will not resign from the Diet despite growing calls to step down over allegations of lying about his academic background.

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(1)Joy, doubt grip kin of 5 abductees on news of homecoming

TOKYO, Japan - Relatives (seated on the left side) of five Japanese citizens North Korea abducted in 1978 are briefed by government officials Oct. 9 that the abductees will make a temporary homecoming beginning Oct. 15. They reacted to the news with mixed emotions.

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Guinness book calls Japan's robotic seal Paro most soothing

LONDON, Britain - The Guinness World Records book has named the robotic seal Paro developed by Japan's National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology as the world's most soothing therapeutic robot. Paro can express emotions such as looking happy when patted on the head and showing anger when ignored.