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[breaking News]Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 9 Kyodo - Firefighters attend to a blaze in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

ZHANJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

ZHANJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

ZHANJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

ZHANJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

ZHANJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

ZHANJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

ZHANJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Zhanjiang Cultural Center

Zhanjiang Cultural Center

ZHANJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - Aerial view of the new landmark Zhanjiang Cultural Center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, China on December 25, 2025.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighting vehicles gather around a building in which a fire broke out on Jan. 9, 2026, near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighting vehicles gather around a building in which a fire broke out on Jan. 9, 2026, near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Firefighters attend to a blaze in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising after a fire broke out in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Fire near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows smoke rising after a fire broke out in a building near Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Zodiac transition ceremony

OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 26 Kyodo - A corn snake and a pony are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 26, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse. (Kyodo)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows tourists having fun on ice in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 1, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows people visiting an ice lantern art fair in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A contestant works on an ice sculpture at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 3, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A drone photo shows workers collecting ice at the Harbin section of Songhua River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 9, 2025. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Songhua River Ice and Snow Carnival in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 5, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Sydney Rings in 2026 With Annual Fireworks Display 2

Sydney welcomed the New Year with the annual fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.

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Taiwan: Taipei 101 Fireworks Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown 3

Tens of thousands packed the plaza outside Taipei City Hall on Wednesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, highlighted by a six-minute fireworks display from Taipei 101 welcoming 2026.

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UAE: Dubai Welcomes New Year With Burj Khalifa Fireworks 2

Fireworks illuminated the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the city welcomed the New Year on January 1.

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UAE: Dubai Welcomes New Year With Burj Khalifa Fireworks

Fireworks illuminated the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as the city welcomed the New Year on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 3

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower 2

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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Taiwan: Taipei 101 Fireworks Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown

Tens of thousands packed the plaza outside Taipei City Hall on Wednesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, highlighted by a six-minute fireworks display from Taipei 101 welcoming 2026.

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Australia: Sydney Rings in 2026 With Annual Fireworks Display

Sydney welcomed the New Year with the annual fireworks display over Sydney Harbour.

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South Korea: Seoul Rings in 2026 With Fireworks at Lotte World Tower

Fireworks lit up the Lotte World Tower as Seoul rang in 2026 on January 1.

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Taiwan: Taipei 101 Fireworks Light Up New Year’s Eve Countdown 2

Tens of thousands packed the plaza outside Taipei City Hall on Wednesday night for the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, highlighted by a six-minute fireworks display from Taipei 101 welcoming 2026.

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New Year Decorations in Astana - Kazakhstan

New Year Decorations in Astana - Kazakhstan

New Year-themed decorations are displayed in front of a landmark building in Astana, Kazakhstan, Dec. 25, 2025. Astana has been adorned in festive decorations recently as the New Year approaches. Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zodiac transition ceremony

Zodiac transition ceremony

A corn snake and a pony are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 26, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse.

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Zodiac transition ceremony

Zodiac transition ceremony

A corn snake and a pony are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 26, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse.

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A collapsed arched entrance is seen at the Pasha’s Palace in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Pasha’s Palace, a prominent historical landmark dating back to the Mamluk era, was heavily damaged as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A damaged tower stands amid the ruins of the Pasha’s Palace in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Pasha’s Palace, a prominent historical landmark dating back to the Mamluk era, was heavily damaged as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Piles of stones and debris fill the courtyard of the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Rubble covers the courtyard of the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A damaged marble mihrab and staircase are seen amid rubble at the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A view shows the damaged facade of the Pasha’s Palace in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Pasha’s Palace, a prominent historical landmark dating back to the Mamluk era, was heavily damaged as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A damaged marble mihrab and staircase are seen amid rubble at the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Piles of stones and debris fill the courtyard of the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A damaged entrance is seen inside the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Rubble surrounds the damaged remains of the Pasha’s Palace in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Pasha’s Palace, a prominent historical landmark dating back to the Mamluk era, was heavily damaged as a result of Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A damaged stone arch and wall are seen at the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Piles of stones and debris fill the courtyard of the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Piles of stones and debris fill the courtyard of the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A view shows the minaret of the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Rubble and debris surround a damaged archway at the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

Gaza Omari Mosque and Pasha Palace After Israeli Airstrikes - Gaza

A damaged stone arch and blocked doorway are seen inside the Great Omari Mosque in Gaza City on December 19, 2025. The Great Omari Mosque, the oldest mosque in Gaza and a key historical and religious landmark dating back to the 7th century CE, was heavily damaged during Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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