India: Kargil Protesters Defy Severe Cold to Show Support for Islamic Leadership in Iran

Thousands gathered in the Kargil district of Ladakh on Friday, January 16, to demonstrate their support for the Islamic Republic of Iran and its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following weeks of domestic unrest in Iran. Organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), the peaceful rally featured protesters carrying both Indian and Iranian flags while chanting slogans in support of the Iranian leadership. Participants issued a strong denunciation of foreign interference, citing 'anti-Islamic' policies by the U.S. and Israel aimed at destabilizing Iran. Kargil is renowned for its severe winter conditions. Footage captures protesters chanting amid falling snow.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray during a memorial at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026, the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People pray during a memorial at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026, the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

31st anniv. of Great Hanshin Earthquake

People light lanterns during a memorial at a park in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 17, 2026, the 31st anniversary of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake that killed over 6,400 people.

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Queen Letizia and her daughter, Princess Leonor, leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Queen Letizia and her daughter, Princess Leonor, leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Queen Letizia and her daughter, Princess Leonor, leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

Funeral of Princess Irene of Greece

His Majesty King Felipe de Borbón and Queen Sofía leave the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Irini Fournier Vardinoyannis, with her father, Antonio Fornier leaving the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius where a memorial service was held for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Jose Ruiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows General View during Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows General View during Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Zelensky and Pavel Honor Memorial Wall - Kiev

Handout Photo dated on January 16, 2026 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Czech President Petr Pavel honor the memory of fallen soldiers at the Wall of Remembrance near St. Michael’s Cathedral. Kyiv, Ukraine, January 16, 2026. Photo by Presidency of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

The peoples hike of EDL Viru District

10.01.2026, Rakvere. The peoples hike of EDL Viru District. The hike started from the Viru-Jaagupi Youth Center to the memorial to the victims of the red terror on J. Kunderi Street in Rakvere, Palermo, mainly on light traffic and sidewalks. PHOTO: Marianne Loorents/Virumaa Teataja

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a lantern from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a candle from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a candle from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks at an event honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Wreath honoring slain United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick and members of his family at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park in South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Ken Sicknick, brother of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, delivers remarks at an event honoring the life of his brother at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) looks on from right. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Ken Sicknick, brother of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, delivers remarks at an event honoring the life of his brother at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) looks on from right. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Wreath honoring slain United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park in South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Wreath honoring slain United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park in South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks to the press pool after honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) delivers remarks at an event honoring the life of former US Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Brian Sicknick Remembrance

Ken Sicknick, brother of United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, delivers remarks at an event honoring the life of his brother at the Brian Sicknick Memorial Garden in Volunteer’s Park, South River, New Jersey, USA, January 9, 2026. The gathering, with members of his family and other elected officials in attendance, took place during the week of the five-year anniversary of Officer Sicknick’s death. Governor Phil Murphy (Democrat of New Jersey) looks on from right. Photo by Kyle Mazza / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM