Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Officials of the Union Election Commission count votes during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

Myanmar General Elections - Yangon

An official of the Union Election Commission displays a ballot to count during the general election at a polling station in Yangon, Myanmar, on December 28, 2025. Myanmar kicked off its 2025 multi-party democratic general election with the first phase held on Sunday. The general election is scheduled to be held in three phases, with the second phase set for Jan. 11, 2026, followed by the third phase on Jan. 25. Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China's first offshore new energy bulk carrier set sail from the West Port Area of Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China's first offshore new energy bulk carrier set sail from the West Port Area of Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China's first offshore new energy bulk carrier set sail from the West Port Area of Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China's first offshore new energy bulk carrier set sail from the West Port Area of Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China's first offshore new energy bulk carrier set sail from the West Port Area of Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China's first offshore new energy bulk carrier set sail from the West Port Area of Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China First Offshore New Energy Bulk Carrier

China's first offshore new energy bulk carrier set sail from the West Port Area of Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on December 27, 2025.

Gold price tops 25,000 yen

Gold price tops 25,000 yen

An electronic board at the flagship shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company (upper L) topping 25,000 yen per gram for the first time on Dec. 24, 2025.

Cargo Containers At Longtan Area of Nanjing Port - China

Cargo Containers At Longtan Area of Nanjing Port - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 12, 2025 shows the Longtan area of Nanjing Port under Jiangsu Port Group in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. Bolstered by dynamic new growth drivers, the Chinese economy has demonstrated significant resilience and vitality despite increasing headwinds as it enters the final quarter of 2025, staying on track to achieve its full-year development goals. A set of key indicators released Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reflected continued economic momentum. The country's industrial output for the first 10 months posted a steady 6.1 percent year-on-year increase, with the services production index up 5.7 percent. (Photo by Yang Suping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Cargo Containers At Longtan Area of Nanjing Port - China

Cargo Containers At Longtan Area of Nanjing Port - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 14, 2025 shows the Longtan area of Nanjing Port under Jiangsu Port Group in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province. Bolstered by dynamic new growth drivers, the Chinese economy has demonstrated significant resilience and vitality despite increasing headwinds as it enters the final quarter of 2025, staying on track to achieve its full-year development goals. A set of key indicators released Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reflected continued economic momentum. The country's industrial output for the first 10 months posted a steady 6.1 percent year-on-year increase, with the services production index up 5.7 percent. (Photo by Fang Dongxu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Cargo Containers At Longtan Area of Nanjing Port - China

Cargo Containers At Longtan Area of Nanjing Port - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 14, 2025 shows vessels moored at a container terminal in Jingtang area of Tangshan Port in Tangshan City, north China's Hebei Province. Bolstered by dynamic new growth drivers, the Chinese economy has demonstrated significant resilience and vitality despite increasing headwinds as it enters the final quarter of 2025, staying on track to achieve its full-year development goals. A set of key indicators released Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reflected continued economic momentum. The country's industrial output for the first 10 months posted a steady 6.1 percent year-on-year increase, with the services production index up 5.7 percent. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Maegashira Atamifuji poses alongside the River Thames while sightseeing in London, with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in the background, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (C) is pictured sightseeing in London with fellow sumo wrestlers on Oct. 14, 2025. About 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day tournament from Oct. 15 at the Royal Albert Hall in the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu (front R) is pictured sightseeing in London with fellow sumo wrestlers on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (L) poses with a fellow sumo wrestler alongside the River Thames in London, with the Houses of Parliament in the background, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato is pictured sightseeing around Big Ben in central London on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato is pictured sightseeing around Big Ben in central London on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato is pictured sightseeing around Big Ben, in central London, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato (C) walks around central London, with the London Eye in the background, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo grand champions Onosato (L) and Hoshoryu share a hotdog while sightseeing in London on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato poses with a fan for a photo near the Houses of Parliament in central London on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo grand champions Onosato (L) and Hoshoryu are pictured sightseeing around Big Ben in central London on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo wrestlers, including yokozuna Onosato (back row, 2nd from L), pose for a photo in front of Buckingham Palace in London on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato poses in front of Big Ben in central London on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo grand champions Hoshoryu (R) and Onosato pose in front of Big Ben, in central London, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo wrestlers, including yokozuna Onosato (2nd from L, back row), pose alongside the River Thames in London, with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in the background, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Onosato is pictured sightseeing around Big Ben, in central London, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

Sumo: London tournament

Sumo: London tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu poses alongside the River Thames in London, with the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in the background, on Oct. 14, 2025, as about 120 sumo wrestlers are set to take part in a five-day local tournament from Oct. 15, the Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibition tour in 20 years, with the Royal Albert Hall hosting the event.

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM

American Love Story Set - NYC

American Love Story Set - NYC

Actors Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Kelly are filming on the set of new TV series "American Love Story" in Tribeca, New York, NY on September 29, 2025. The first season of American Love Story will follow John and Carolyn’s romance from their meet-cute in 1992 through to their wedding in 1996 to their tragic end in 1999. Photo by Charles Guerin/ABACAPRESS.COM