Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Women sit on a sidewalk along the dried-up riverbed of Zayanderud near Si-o-se-pol, the largest bridge over the river in Isfahan, Iran, on December 1, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snow Falls Over Canada

Snow Falls Over Canada

Karen O'Connor shovels snow from her sidewalk in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snow Falls Over Canada

Snow Falls Over Canada

Karen O'Connor shovels snow from her sidewalk in Cremona, Alta., Monday, November 24, 2025. Environment Canada says up to 15 centimetres of snow was expected to fall in the Calgary area throughout the day. Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Homeless in Portland - Oregon

Homeless in Portland - Oregon

A homeless person is seen resting on the sidewalk outside a free meal distribution facility in Portland, Oregon, the United States, November 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling/ABACAPRESS.CO

Homeless in Portland - Oregon

Homeless in Portland - Oregon

A homeless person changes clothes on the sidewalk in Portland, Oregon, the United States, November 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling/ABACAPRESS.CO

Homeless in Portland - Oregon

Homeless in Portland - Oregon

Homeless persons are seen on the sidewalk in Portland, Oregon, the United States, November 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling/ABACAPRESS.CO

Homeless in Portland - Oregon

Homeless in Portland - Oregon

A homeless person is seen on the sidewalk in Portland, Oregon, the United States, November 5, 2025. On Wednesday, the U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, surpassing the previous 35-day record set during the 2018-2019 shutdown, making it the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling/ABACAPRESS.CO

Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season

A wild bear was spotted running on the sidewalk in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

China: Man Escapes Seconds Before Wind Blows Shed Onto Sidewalk

A dramatic video from Xinxiang, Henan, on June 15, 2025, shows a man trying to protect his potted plant during a fierce windstorm—only to flee seconds before a metal shed crashes down on the spot. Identified as Mr. Yang, the man clung to the plant outside his store before running inside just in time. The shed landed where he had stood moments earlier. Debris was left scattered across the street, but he was unharmed.

Collapsed road, sidewalk in Fukuoka

FUKUOKA, Japan, June 10 Kyodo - Video taken on June 10, 2025, shows a collapsed road and a sidewalk near downtown Tenjin in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka. (Kyodo)

Collapsed road, sidewalk in Fukuoka

Collapsed road, sidewalk in Fukuoka

Photo taken on June 10, 2025, shows a collapsed road and a sidewalk near downtown Tenjin in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

Collapsed road, sidewalk in Fukuoka

Collapsed road, sidewalk in Fukuoka

Photo taken on June 10, 2025, shows a collapsed road and a sidewalk near downtown Tenjin in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

Collapsed road, sidewalk in Fukuoka

Collapsed road, sidewalk in Fukuoka

Photo taken on June 10, 2025, shows a collapsed road and a sidewalk near downtown Tenjin in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

Shooting Incident in North York - Toronto

Shooting Incident in North York - Toronto

People sit on a sidewalk near the scene of a shooting in the North York area of Toronto on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Photo by Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Newspapers at a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran, on April 13, 2025 highlight the optimism from Iran-U.S. nuclear talks one day after they were held in Oman. The frontpage of the Reformist Shargh Newspaper reads "Hope for Real Discussions". Photo by AO/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

Daily Life In Tehran as Iran and US Hold Nuclear Talks - Tehran

The frontpages of Iran's newspapers in a sidewalk newsstand in Tehran, Iran on April 13, 2025 show a widespread optimism in Iran towards the nuclear talks with the administration of US President Donald Trump, one day after the first leg of the talks were held in Oman. Photo by Alireza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Journalists' Daily Life in Gaza

Journalists' Daily Life in Gaza

A press vehicle is parked along a sidewalk in northern Gaza on April 4, 2025. Daily life from the workplace for journalists in northern Gaza as they continue to cover the ongoing conflict, with difficult coverage conditions due to limited internet access and electricity. This is why they continue to report from inside the hospital. Photo by Hamed Sbeata/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

1 Palestinian killed, several detained in Israel raid in northern West Bank

1 Palestinian killed, several detained in Israel raid in northern West Bank

Israeli soldiers take positions next to a sidewalk storefront in Kafr Saba, Qalqilya, West Bank on March 25, 2025. The forces raid the home of Palestinian prisoner Ibrahim Houtari, vandalizing its contents and arresting his brother Mohammed. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

1 Palestinian killed, several detained in Israel raid in northern West Bank

1 Palestinian killed, several detained in Israel raid in northern West Bank

Israeli soldiers take positions next to a sidewalk storefront in Kafr Saba, Qalqilya, West Bank on March 25, 2025. The forces raid the home of Palestinian prisoner Ibrahim Houtari, vandalizing its contents and arresting his brother Mohammed. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

1 Palestinian killed, several detained in Israel raid in northern West Bank

1 Palestinian killed, several detained in Israel raid in northern West Bank

Israeli soldiers take positions next to a sidewalk storefront in Kafr Saba, Qalqilya, West Bank on March 25, 2025. The forces raid the home of Palestinian prisoner Ibrahim Houtari, vandalizing its contents and arresting his brother Mohammed. Photo by Mohammad Nazal/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

Nezha 2 Theme Wall Painting in Yichang

YICHANG, CHINA - MARCH 4, 2025 - A wall painting with the theme of Nezha 2 is seen on a sidewalk wall in Yichang, Hubei province, China, March 4, 2025.