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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Hanna Oberg of Sweden won the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup, finishing ahead of Lou Jeanmonnot of France in second place and Lisa Vittozzi of Italy in third, during the medal ceremony at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Hanna Oberg of Sweden won the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup, finishing ahead of Lou Jeanmonnot of France in second place and Lisa Vittozzi of Italy in third, during the medal ceremony at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Hanna Oberg of Sweden won the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup, finishing ahead of Lou Jeanmonnot of France in second place and Lisa Vittozzi of Italy in third, during the medal ceremony at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lou Jeanmonnot Finishes Second Place At Biathlon World Cup 7,5km Sprint - Germany

Lou Jeanmonnot of France finished second place at the women’s 7.5 km sprint at the BMW IBU Biathlon World Cup at the Chiemgau Arena in Ruhpolding, Germany on January 16, 2026. Photo by EXPA/Eibner-Pressefoto/Mateusz Jop/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nikkei finishes 2024 trading at year-end record high

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 30 Kyodo - Market officials perform a ceremonial hand-clapping at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on Dec. 30, 2024, the final trading session of the year, as the Nikkei stock index closed at a record year-end high. (Kyodo)

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

1. Lando Norris (Britain, Formula 1) Norris seized his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with seven wins, eight runner-up and three third-place finishes in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton also helped McLaren retain the constructors' championship. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrating after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Zhu Xingjian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Athletics: Fukuoka International Marathon

Japan's Yusuke Nishiyama finishes second at the Fukuoka International Marathon at Heiwadai Athletic Stadium in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2025.

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

race winner Paula Botet of France during the women 7, 5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum, Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

Sophie Chauveau of France during the women 7, 5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum, Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

left to right: race winner Paula Botet of France 3016 Fany Bertrand of France during the women 7,5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum in Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

Louise Roguet of France during the women 7, 5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum, Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

Sophie Chauveau of France during the women 7, 5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum, Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

Fany Bertrand of France during the women 7, 5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum, Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

race winner Paula Botet of France during the women 7, 5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum, Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

Sophie Chauveau of France during the women 7, 5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum, Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

third placed Voldiya Galmace Paulin of France during the women 7, 5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum, Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France Finishes Third in The 7.5 Km Sprint At IBU Cup - Austria

left to right: race winner Paula Botet of France 3016 Fany Bertrand of France during the women 7,5km sprint competition of the IBU Cup at the Biathlonzentrum in Obertilliach, Austria on December 4, 2025. Photo by Johann Groder/EXPA/Newspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND, SWEDEN 20251129Tereza Voborníková, Czech Republic, finishes third and is greeted by her teammates during the women's relay competition at the Biathlon World Cup at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden November 29, 2025.Photo: Hanna Brunlöf / TT / Kod 9200

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND, SWEDEN 20251129Tereza Voborníková, Czech Republic, finishes third and is greeted by her teammates during the women's relay competition at the Biathlon World Cup at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden November 29, 2025.Photo: Hanna Brunlöf / TT / Kod 9200

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND, SWEDEN 20251129Tereza Voborníková, Czech Republic, finishes third and is greeted by her teammates during the women's relay competition at the Biathlon World Cup at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden November 29, 2025.Photo: Hanna Brunlöf / TT / Kod 9200

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IBU BIATHLON WORLD CUP OSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND, SWEDEN 20251129Tereza Voborníková, Czech Republic, finishes third and is greeted by her teammates during the women's relay competition at the Biathlon World Cup at Östersund Ski Stadium, Östersund, Sweden November 29, 2025.Photo: Hanna Brunlöf / TT / Kod 9200

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Carlos Edriel Yulo of the Philippines finishes his performance in the men's floor exercise final en route to winning bronze at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 24, 2025.

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

George Russell (GBR), Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, #63, finishes second in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

Carlos Sainz (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing, #55, finishes third in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

Carlos Sainz (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing, #55, finishes third in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

George Russell (GBR), Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, #63, finishes second in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

George Russell (GBR), Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, #63, finishes second in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

George Russell (GBR), Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, #63, finishes second in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

Carlos Sainz (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing, #55, finishes third in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

Carlos Sainz (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing, #55, finishes third in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

George Russell (GBR), Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, #63, finishes second in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

Carlos Sainz (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing, #55, finishes third in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

Carlos Sainz (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing, #55, finishes third in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

Carlos Sainz (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing, #55, finishes third in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

Carlos Sainz (ESP), Atlassian Williams Racing, #55, finishes third in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025

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MOTORI - Formula 1 - United States Grand Prix 2025

George Russell (GBR), Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, #63, finishes second in the Sprint Race during United States Grand Prix 2025, Formula 1 Championship in Austin, USA, October 18 2025