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Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on December 26, 2025 at the Vatican. The pope greets pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the day traditionally known by Christians as Saint Stephen’s birthday. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on December 26, 2025 at the Vatican. The pope greets pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the day traditionally known by Christians as Saint Stephen’s birthday. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on December 26, 2025 at the Vatican. The pope greets pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the day traditionally known by Christians as Saint Stephen’s birthday. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace on December 26, 2025 at the Vatican. The pope greets pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square on the day traditionally known by Christians as Saint Stephen’s birthday. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students do the cleaning at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfill

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students head for the canteen after class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 shows a view of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and c

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Zhang Guimei (C) watches students exercising during the break at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher grades exam papers at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, ful

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students have meals at the canteen of Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servant

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students practice chorus at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfill

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher tutors a student during the evening self-study class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teacher

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Two students have meals outdoors at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants,

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Zhang Guimei (3rd L) checks meal service at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil s

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students have a class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfilling

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Flash Flood Aftermath In Aceh Tamiang - Indonesia

The carcass of a cow is seen among piles of logs that were carried away by the flash floods caused by Tropical Cyclone Senyar in Aceh Tamiang, Aceh, Indonesia, on December 25, 2025. According to data from the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), this devastating disaster resulted in at least 1,135 fatalities in Indonesia and triggered a similar humanitarian crisis in several Asia-Pacific countries, bringing the total death toll to over 2,200. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM