China: Winter Rescue After Car Falls Into Frozen Water in Shandong

On January 21, 2026, in Shandong, located in eastern China, a video recorded a car that had fallen into icy water surrounded by floating ice. The temperature was visibly cold, and the water surface was partially frozen. A rescuer from the Zheng’an rescue team jumped directly into the freezing water to reach the trapped person. Another team member broke the ice from above to assist. Despite the harsh conditions, the rescuers worked quickly to save the driver. The scene highlighted an urgent winter rescue effort.

China: “Shepherd Pig” Follows Flock of Sheep in Inner Mongolia

On January 6, 2026, in Inner Mongolia, located in northern China, a video captured an unusual sight on a prairie road. A flock of sheep ran ahead while a small pig trotted behind them at a steady pace. Its determined steps made it look as though it were acting as a shepherd dog, keeping pace with the flock.

China: Goose Flies Alongside Motorcycle on Highway

On January 12, 2026, in Jiangsu Province, located in eastern China, a video showed a striking scene on a highway. A woman rode a motorcycle with her friend seated behind her, while a black-gray goose flew right beside the moving bike. The goose flapped its wings steadily, matching the motorcycle’s speed for several seconds before soaring ahead of it. Its controlled, confident flight stunned many who watched the clip.

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino's historic atelier located in Piazza Mignanelli in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 19, 2026. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino's historic atelier located in Piazza Mignanelli in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 19, 2026. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino's historic atelier located in Piazza Mignanelli in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 19, 2026. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino's historic atelier located in Piazza Mignanelli in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 19, 2026. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino's historic atelier located in Piazza Mignanelli in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 19, 2026. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino s Historic Atelier Located In Piazza Mignanelli - Rome

Valentino's historic atelier located in Piazza Mignanelli in Rome. Rome, Italy, January 19, 2026. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Large Dog Demands Piggyback Ride During Man’s Work Shift

On September 26, 2024, in Nanning, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a video recorded a humorous moment inside a bar. As a man was preparing to clean, his pet dog walked over and demanded to be carried. The man crouched down, allowing the large dog to climb onto his back. He then continued tidying tables while supporting the dog’s full weight.

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire and smoke rages at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire and smoke rages at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

A firefighter tries to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Fire Destroys Shopping Mall - Pakistan

Firefighters try to extinguish a fire breaking out at a shopping mall in Karachi, Pakistan, on Jan. 18, 2026. At least six people were killed and over 20 others injured after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi late Saturday night, officials said on Sunday. Spokesperson of the southern Sindh province, Sadia Javed, told Xinhua that the blaze erupted at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey shopping mall located on the MA Jinnah Road, which houses over 1,200 shops. Photo by Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors makes a stop at the roundabout located at the bottom of Pierre-Brossolette Avenue. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors makes a stop at the roundabout located at the bottom of Pierre-Brossolette Avenue. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors makes a stop at the roundabout located at the bottom of Pierre-Brossolette Avenue. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors makes a stop at the roundabout located at the bottom of Pierre-Brossolette Avenue. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors makes a stop at the roundabout located at the bottom of Pierre-Brossolette Avenue. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors makes a stop at the roundabout located at the bottom of Pierre-Brossolette Avenue. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors makes a stop at the roundabout located at the bottom of Pierre-Brossolette Avenue. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

Farmers Protest - Aix-en-Provence

The convoy of tractors makes a stop at the roundabout located at the bottom of Pierre-Brossolette Avenue. Many farmers who are members of the FNSEA and JA unions in the Bouches-du-Rhone expressed their dissatisfaction in the streets of the city of Aix-en-Provence. France, Bouches-du-Rhone, Aix-en-Provence, January 16, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Dog Enjoys Underwater Scenery Inside Small Diving Capsule

On May 20, 2025, in Nanning, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a woman placed her white dog inside a small diving capsule. She then lowered the capsule into shallow water, allowing the dog to observe the underwater scenery.

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

NISHINOOMOTE, Japan, Jan. 13 Kyodo - Video taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

China: Students Use Bamboo Pole and Mats to Rescue Stranded Kitten

On December 26, 2025, in Henan Province, located in central China, students rescued a kitten stranded on a platform between the second and third floors of a dormitory building. Several on the third floor used a long bamboo pole to gently nudge the kitten downward. Below, other students held several thick sports mats to catch the falling cat.

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows students in Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows students in Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows students in Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Students attend a class at Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Al-Shamal Educational School in Jabalia Refugee Camp - Gaza

Students attend a class at Al-Shamal Educational School, located just 100 meters from the "Yellow Line" in Jabalia Refugee Camp, northern Gaza Strip, January 12, 2026. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

New SDF base on island for U.S. fighter jet drills

Photo taken from a drone on Jan. 10, 2026, shows Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote. Construction started in January 2023 for a Japan Self-Defense Forces base to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific. ==Kyodo

Protest against new SDF base for U.S. fighter jet drills

Protest against new SDF base for U.S. fighter jet drills

People protest against the construction of a Japan Self-Defense Forces base on Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote, on Jan. 10, 2026. Construction started in January 2023 for the base, to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

Protest against new SDF base for U.S. fighter jet drills

Protest against new SDF base for U.S. fighter jet drills

People protest against the construction of a Japan Self-Defense Forces base on Mage Island, located about 990 kilometers southwest of Tokyo in the East China Sea and part of the Kagoshima Prefecture city of Nishinoomote, on Jan. 10, 2026. Construction started in January 2023 for the base, to be used as a site for U.S. fighter jet drills relocated from Iwoto Island in the Pacific.

Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone Construction

Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone Construction

ANQING, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The construction site of the Anqing Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone project, one of the first 13 civil unmanned aerial experimental bases (experimental zones) in China, is located in Yuexi County, Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on January 10, 2026.

Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone Construction

Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone Construction

ANQING, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The construction site of the Anqing Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone project, one of the first 13 civil unmanned aerial experimental bases (experimental zones) in China, is located in Yuexi County, Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on January 10, 2026.

Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone Construction

Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone Construction

ANQING, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The construction site of the Anqing Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone project, one of the first 13 civil unmanned aerial experimental bases (experimental zones) in China, is located in Yuexi County, Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on January 10, 2026.

Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone Construction

Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone Construction

ANQING, CHINA - JANUARY 10, 2026 - The construction site of the Anqing Civil Unmanned Aerial Experimental Zone project, one of the first 13 civil unmanned aerial experimental bases (experimental zones) in China, is located in Yuexi County, Anqing City, Anhui Province, China on January 10, 2026.

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania of Jordan Tours Wadi Rum - Jordan

Queen Rania Al Abdullah, accompanied by her daughter Princess Salma bint Abdullah II, visits Wadi Rum, where they met with local tour operators and explored a range of experiences the site offers visitors from Jordan and around the world, on January 7th, 2026, in Wadi Rum, Jordan. The site, also known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’, is a UNESCO Heritage Site and protected area located in southern Jordan. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM