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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

Burning debris lies next to an overturned dumpster in the middle of a street during unrest amid demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

Rocks, tree branches, and a toppled charity box remain on a street during unrest amid demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

Burning debris lies next to an overturned dumpster in the middle of a street during unrest amid demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

Rocks, tree branches, and a toppled charity box remain on a street during unrest amid demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

A protester flashes victory signs as traffic slows during demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

A protester flashes victory signs as traffic slows during demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest in Iran - Hamedan

A person uses a lighter to set fire to a banner during demonstrations in Hamedan, Iran, on January 1, 2026. The demonstrations erupted after shopkeepers in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar shut their businesses to protest the sharp fall of Iran’s currency and worsening economic conditions, with clashes reported in several provinces and Iranian media and rights groups saying multiple people were killed in the violence, marking the largest protests to hit the Islamic Republic in three years. Photo by Mobina /Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kenya: Nationwide Anti-Government Protests Mark Deadly 2024 Anniversary 3

This video shows tires and other objects burning on a street in Makongeni, Thika. Major cities across Kenya came to a standstill on Wednesday, June 25, as thousands protested to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Gen Z-led demonstrations last year. Protesters marched through Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Kisii, Nyeri, and Nakuru, demanding justice, police reform, and government accountability. Clashes broke out between demonstrators and riot police, especially in Nairobi's CBD and along major roads like Thika Road. Roads were barricaded, bonfires lit, and businesses shut down. Police responded with tear gas and live ammunition in some cases, leaving multiple people injured.

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Kuwait grapples with power outages amid high temperatures

STORY: Kuwait grapples with power outages amid high temperatures SHOOTING TIME: June 19, 2024 DATELINE: June 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Kuwait City CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of power outages in Kuwait STORYLINE: Multiple areas in Kuwait faced power cuts on Wednesday as scorching temperatures pushed the electricity grid to its limits during peak hours. The Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy (MEWRE) said in a press release, carried by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), that power generation stations struggled to meet the surge in demand, leading to outages in parts of all six governorates. "Precautionary measures, including scheduled power cuts for periods ranging from one to two hours at most, have been taken to safeguard the stability of the electrical system," the ministry explained. MEWRE urged residents and businesses to conserve electricity during peak hours, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, to ease the strain on the grid. Local newspaper Al-Rai repor

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1st commercial UAV delivery route in Shanghai launched

STORY: 1st commercial UAV delivery route in Shanghai launched DATELINE: April 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the process of UAV delivering goods STORYLINE: Shanghai's first commercial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) delivery route was launched on Wednesday. This route is a collaboration between Bailian Jinshan Shopping Center and the UAV delivery service of Chinese food delivery platform Meituan. The route starts from the Bailian Jinshan Shopping Center, covering residents living within 3 kilometers and offering a 15-minute delivery service. Multiple coffee and catering businesses in the shopping center have adopted the drone delivery service. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China. (XHTV)

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Kenyan president calls for measures to curb high inflation

STORY: Kenyan president calls for measures to curb high inflation DATELINE: Sept. 29, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:07 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of street shots in Nairobi 2. various of Kenya president at press conference 3. various of Telcos and banks executives 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President 5. various of street shots 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English) PATRICK NJOROGE, Central bank governor, Kenya 7. various of street shots STORYLINE: Kenya's President William Ruto on Wednesday asked financial institutions to come up with a credit model that will allow small businesses to access affordable loans to cushion them from the harsh effects of high inflation. During a meeting with financial institutions, Ruto said lowering the cost of credit is part of multiple interventions to lower the cost of living. SOUNDBITE 1(English): WILLIAM RUTO, Kenya's President "I'm very confident that if we give shiku (common Kenyan) and her team and many of them in Kenya the opportunity to bo

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Musashi Seimitsu Kogyo's AI Visual Inspection System

Currently, the company is introducing the inspection machine in the mass production line of its own plant, and when it sells the machine externally, it intends to make the price of the machine equivalent to the labor cost for inspection. In the future, Musashi Seimitsu will further improve the versatility of the AI algorithm so that multiple types of parts can be inspected with a single device. Musashi Seimitsu's mainstay products are gears, ball joints and other automotive drive components. In recent years, the company has been focusing on new businesses and is accelerating its efforts in the AI field, including the establishment of a joint venture with an Israeli AI venture in 2019. In the future, the company aims to achieve sales of 100 billion yen through new businesses. Photo taken on February 21, 2020, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Applied's HPC solution booth

Applied has set up a permanent booth in its store with the latest information and communication equipment, including artificial intelligence (AI) systems and flying robots (drones), to meet the needs of IoT (Internet of Things) product development. In Fukuoka, where entrepreneurship is thriving, the goal is to create a point of contact where venture businesses and university developers can easily come into contact with the equipment. The booth, named "HPC (High Performance Computing) Solutions," was first set up at the Applied Hakata branch (Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City) (photo). The company will exhibit its own high-performance PCs and AI-based software specialized for deep learning, high-definition 4K and 8K image editing, CAD, and other applications. The company is also considering opening multiple stores. The store will also hold seminars where representatives from manufacturers and trading companies will introduce their products. Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images