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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (C) prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (foreground, R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (foreground, 2nd from L) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inspect the guard of honor during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inspect the guard of honor during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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China-Russia summit

People's Liberation Army honor guards hold Chinese and Russian flags ahead of a welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 20, 2026, to be followed by a summit between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

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U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard holds a U.S. national flag during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026, ahead of a summit meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

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U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard holds a U.S. national flag during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026, ahead of a summit meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (R), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, receives a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (R), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, receives a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump receives a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump receives a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Donald Trump (R), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, receives a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026.

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Ceremony in Taiwan in memory of Japanese engineer

Akie Abe, the widow of slain Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, poses at a statue of Yoichi Hatta (1886-1942) during a ceremony in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on May 8, 2026, in honor of the Japanese engineer's contribution to the building of hydraulic facilities in then Japanese-ruled Taiwan.

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Ceremony in Taiwan in memory of Japanese engineer

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks during a memorial ceremony for Yoichi Hatta (1886-1942) in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on May 8, 2026, in honor of the Japanese engineer's contribution to the building of hydraulic facilities in then Japanese-ruled Taiwan.

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Mozambican President Chapo visits Beijing

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (R), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, receives a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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Uruguayan president in Beijing

Uruguayan President Yamandu Orsi (R) receives a guard of honor during his welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Feb. 3, 2026. Walking next to him is Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister and Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch, sit during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban officials sit in a hall during a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch receives a certificate of appreciation from Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister (L), talks to Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch (R) during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

From right to left, Mawlawi Hamdullah Naumani, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister, Mullah Mohammad Younis Akhundzada, Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, and another Taliban official stand on a stage During a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

From right to left, Mawlawi Hamdullah Naumani, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister, Mullah Mohammad Younis Akhundzada, Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, and another Taliban official stand on a stage During a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, gives a speech during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, gives a speech during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, gives a speech during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, gives a speech during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

A Taliban official speaks at a podium as attendees listen during a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Mullah Mohammad Younis Akhundzada, Minister of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, attends a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, gives a speech during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

A Taliban official speaks at a podium as attendees listen during a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani (L), the Taliban’s acting interior minister and Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch (C), sit during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister and Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch, sit during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, attends an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister and Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch, sit during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Uniformed Taliban officials sit during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch sits during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Uniformed Taliban officials sit during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister, sit during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban officials, including Sirajuddin Haqqani, the Taliban’s acting interior minister (L) and Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch (C), sit during an official ceremony at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Government Officials Honor Families of Victims

Ministers and high-ranking officials of the newly formed Syrian government attend a symbolic ceremony to honor the families of victims who lost their lives during the Syrian war. The event, held in the capital Damascus, aims to provide social and symbolic recognition to the relatives of those fallen during the conflict as part of the country's transitional or commemorative phase. Damascus, Syria on December 6, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Government Officials Honor Families of Victims

Ministers and high-ranking officials of the newly formed Syrian government attend a symbolic ceremony to honor the families of victims who lost their lives during the Syrian war. The event, held in the capital Damascus, aims to provide social and symbolic recognition to the relatives of those fallen during the conflict as part of the country's transitional or commemorative phase. Damascus, Syria on December 6, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Government Officials Honor Families of Victims

Ministers and high-ranking officials of the newly formed Syrian government attend a symbolic ceremony to honor the families of victims who lost their lives during the Syrian war. The event, held in the capital Damascus, aims to provide social and symbolic recognition to the relatives of those fallen during the conflict as part of the country's transitional or commemorative phase. Damascus, Syria on December 6, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Government Officials Honor Families of Victims

Ministers and high-ranking officials of the newly formed Syrian government attend a symbolic ceremony to honor the families of victims who lost their lives during the Syrian war. The event, held in the capital Damascus, aims to provide social and symbolic recognition to the relatives of those fallen during the conflict as part of the country's transitional or commemorative phase. Damascus, Syria on December 6, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Government Officials Honor Families of Victims

Ministers and high-ranking officials of the newly formed Syrian government attend a symbolic ceremony to honor the families of victims who lost their lives during the Syrian war. The event, held in the capital Damascus, aims to provide social and symbolic recognition to the relatives of those fallen during the conflict as part of the country's transitional or commemorative phase. Damascus, Syria on December 6, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Government Officials Honor Families of Victims

Ministers and high-ranking officials of the newly formed Syrian government attend a symbolic ceremony to honor the families of victims who lost their lives during the Syrian war. The event, held in the capital Damascus, aims to provide social and symbolic recognition to the relatives of those fallen during the conflict as part of the country's transitional or commemorative phase. Damascus, Syria on December 6, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM