Venezuela: Crowd Floods Caracas Streets to Celebrate WBC Victory

The Venezuelan national team won the 2026 World Baseball Classic, defeating the United States 3–2 at LoanDepot Park in Miami on March 17, securing the country’s first professional baseball world title. The streets of Caracas and cities across Venezuela erupted in celebration, and Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared March 18 a national public holiday. The first part of the video was filmed on Bolívar Avenue.

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

Festive Atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Syria - Damascus

In Damascus, Syria, on December 25, 2025, festive scenes filled the streets and churches of the Bab Touma district, where thousands of people gathered to celebrate Christmas Eve amid holiday decorations and lights. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

French Farmers Protest in a Christmas-style - Liffre

Young farmers paraded through the town of Liffre, in Ille-et-Vilaine, for the holiday season. Amidst tensions between farmers and the government over Mercosur and bovine lumpy skin disease, this festive parade could bolster public support for livestock farmers before the resumption of agricultural protests planned after the holidays, on December 21, 2025, in Liffre, France. Photo by Yannick Billioux/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A flagpole is barely visible as thick smog and dust particles envelop the city and its buildings in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Air Pollution - Tehran

Air Pollution - Tehran

A view of the city and its buildings enveloped by thick smog and dust particles in Tehran, Iran, on November 24, 2025. Although Monday (November 24) was a public holiday in Iran, the pollution lingered, and the air pollution index in Tehran remained at the red level, classified as "dangerous for all members of society," which led to restrictive traffic measures and the closure of schools, universities, and offices for the following two days. Photo by Yar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Georgia: Independence Day Celebrated With Military Parade, Flyover

On May 26, Georgia marked Independence Day. A ceremony took place at Freedom Square in Tbilisi and featured a military personnel parade and a flyover by aircraft from the Air Defense and Aviation Command.

Daily Life In Tehran's Grand Bazaar

Daily Life In Tehran's Grand Bazaar

An elderly Iranian man stands just outside a mosque at a market in the Traditional Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on March 19, 2025, the day before the Iranian New Year holidays. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

Hanukkah celebration in Kyiv

Hanukkah celebration in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 25, 2024 - Member of the Supervisory Board of the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine, member of the Council on Freedom of Speech and Protection of Journalists under the President of Ukraine Maksym Krechetov partakes in the Hanukkah celebration, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

First lady Dr Jill Biden listens prior to making remarks to National Guard families from across the country, who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” When asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon, Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

First lady Dr Jill Biden, surrounded by children from National Guard families from across the country, makes remarks to the families who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” When asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon, Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

First Lieutenant ShyQuira Garden, Delaware National Guard, right, introduces first lady Dr Jill Biden who will make remarks to National Guard families from across the country, who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” When asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon, Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

First lady Dr Jill Biden, surrounded by children from National Guard families from across the country, makes remarks to the families who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” When asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon, Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

First lady Dr Jill Biden makes remarks to National Guard families from across the country, who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” When asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon, Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

First lady Dr Jill Biden makes remarks to National Guard families from across the country, who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” When asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon, Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

General Steven S. Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, right, speaks prior to first lady Dr Jill Bide, left,n delivering remarks to National Guard families from across the country, who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” When asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon, Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

___________during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois USA at the United Center on ______, August __, 2024. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP for NY PostFirst lady Dr Jill Biden makes remarks to National Guard families from across the country, who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” when asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s pardon. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

First lady Dr Jill Biden makes remarks to National Guard families from across the country, who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” When asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s presidential pardon, Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

2024 White House Christmas Decorations Preview

First lady Dr Jill Biden concludes her remarks to National Guard families from across the country, who are the first public members to view the 2024 White House Christmas decorations, as part of her “Joining Forces” initiative, following the press preview of the ornamentation in the in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Monday, December 2, 2024. This year’s holiday theme is “A Season of Peace and Light.” Dr. Biden responded “Of course I support the pardon of my son” when asked to comment on Hunter Biden’s pardon. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP