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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Demonstration Against Overtourism - Naples

A demonstration promoted by network activists, remain residents, against the uncontrolled increase in mass tourism, which has led to an increase in the number of holiday homes and an insufficient number of housing offers for residents, who demand a regulation against the increase in holiday homes, a stop to the speculation of ever higher house rents and evictions. Naples, Italy, on March 28, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/Kontrolab/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Mysterious Cloud Spotted Over Sky Of Jinan, Shandong

This is the unusual moment that a perfectly rectangular "bilayer cloud" floating solo in a clear sky, resembling a "placed" object. On November 26, 2024, in Jinan, Shandong, the video clearly showed the cloud’s edges sharply defined against the backdrop of blue, sparking intrigue and speculation. Experts suggested that the shape might have been due to the contrails of a high-speed aircraft. When aviation fuel, primarily composed of hydrocarbons, burned, the hydrogen in the fuel combined with oxygen to form water vapor. This vapor rapidly condensed into ice crystals in the cold upper atmosphere, creating a streaking effect that from the ground appeared smooth and thread-like. While the exact cause was still a topic of discussion, it left a lasting impression on those who saw it.

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Ishiba suspected of falling asleep during Diet session to select PM

Shigeru Ishiba, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is seen with his eyes shut during a plenary session of the House of Representatives in which he was reelected as prime minister on Nov. 11, 2024, in Tokyo. The scene caused speculation that he had fallen asleep.

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China: Mysterious Glowing Object Falls From Sky In Qionghai

On the night of October 15, 2024, in Qionghai, located in southern China’s Hainan province, a strange, glowing orange object was spotted falling rapidly from the sky through thick clouds. The object appeared briefly and then vanished, seemingly dropping like a ball. Speculation has given rise to various theories: some believe it was a meteor, others suggest a rocket, and some even suspect an unidentified flying object (UFO). A few speculated it might have been a sky lantern, but its speed left observers puzzled.

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Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani reappears in public after weeks of speculation

Esmaeil Qaani (C front), commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, attends a funeral for the senior commander of IRGC Abbas Nilforoushan, in Tehran, Iran, Oct. 15, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani reappears in public after weeks of speculation

Esmaeil Qaani (C front), commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, attends a funeral for the senior commander of IRGC Abbas Nilforoushan, in Tehran, Iran, Oct. 15, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iran’s Quds Force chief Qaani reappears in public after weeks of speculation

Esmaeil Qaani, commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, attends a funeral for the senior commander of IRGC Abbas Nilforoushan, in Tehran, Iran, Oct. 15, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/Shadati/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025

STORY: Indian govt imposes stock limits on wheat till March 2025 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of Indian government buildings 3. various of wheat crop fields 4. various of crop harvesting 5. various of grain markets STORYLINE: Indian government Monday imposed stock limits on the quantity of wheat that retailers and processors can hold. The step has been taken to keep prices in check and prevent hoarding of wheat. "In order to manage the overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India has decided to impose stock limits on wheat applicable to traders/wholesaler, retailers, big chain retailers and processors for all states," the federal ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution in a statement said. According to the ministry, the limit is 3,000 metric ton (MT) for wholesalers, 10 MT for retailers, 10 MT per

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Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures

STORY: Tokyo stocks close mixed on rising interest rates, positive U.S. futures SHOOTING TIME: May 28, 2024 DATELINE: May 29, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:51 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo 2. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange 3. various of securities company STORYLINE: Tokyo stocks closed mixed on Tuesday amid concerns over rising long-term interest rates in Japan, while the market's downside was buoyed by positive U.S. stock futures. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 44.65 points, or 0.11 percent, from Monday at 38,855.37. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 2.14 points, or 0.08 percent, higher at 2,768.50. Market watchers here noted the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond briefly rose 0.015 percentage point from Monday's close to 1.035 percent, its highest level since April 2012, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is shifting away from monetary easing measures. The Nikk

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[Breaking News]Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

Tokyo,Japan, May 22 Kyodo -A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond hitting 1 percent for the first time in 11 years on May 22, 2024, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy.(Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks end lower over higher Japanese interest rates

STORY: Tokyo stocks end lower over higher Japanese interest rates SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo 2. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange STORYLINE: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by concern over higher borrowing costs after Japan's benchmark bond yield touched the 1 percent threshold for the first time in around 11 years. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 329.83 points, or 0.85 percent, from Tuesday at 38,617.10. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 22.36 points, or 0.81 percent, lower at 2,737.36. The yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hit 1 percent on Wednesday for the first time since May 2013 amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy, sending stocks lower by fueling concern over higher borrowing costs, analysts said. Market watchers here noted stocks

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Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond hitting 1 percent for the first time in 11 years on May 22, 2024, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy.

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Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond hitting 1 percent for the first time in 11 years on May 22, 2024, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy.

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Japan's benchmark bond yield hits 1%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond hitting 1 percent for the first time in 11 years on May 22, 2024, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy.

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Dollar drops to 153 yen range

A screen in Tokyo shows on the morning of May 2, 2024, the U.S. dollar trading in the lower 153 yen range, down sharply from the 157 yen range seen before the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy decision announcement, with speculation mounting that Japanese authorities carried out yen-buying intervention.

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Dollar drops to 153 yen range

Screens at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo on the morning of May 2, 2024, show the U.S. dollar trading in the lower 153 yen range, down sharply from the 157 yen range seen before the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy decision announcement, with speculation mounting that Japanese authorities carried out yen-buying intervention.

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Top currency official

Vice Japanese Finance Minister for International Affairs Masato Kanda meets the press in Tokyo on April 29, 2024, after the dollar turned sharply down against the yen following its surge to a new 34-year high above 160 yen, unleashing speculation that the government intervened in the currency market.

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Top currency official

Vice Japanese Finance Minister for International Affairs Masato Kanda meets the press in Tokyo on April 29, 2024, after the dollar turned sharply down against the yen following its surge to a new 34-year high above 160 yen, unleashing speculation that the government intervened in the currency market.

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Top currency official

Vice Japanese Finance Minister for International Affairs Masato Kanda meets the press in Tokyo on April 29, 2024, after the dollar turned sharply down against the yen following its surge to a new 34-year high above 160 yen, unleashing speculation that the government intervened in the currency market.

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Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Zelensky Sacks Ukraine's Commander-In-Chief Zaluzhnyi

Handout file photo dated December 28, 2022 shows Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine general Valerii Zaluzhnyi attending a session of the Verkhovna Rada parliament in Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukraine's president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi. It follows speculation about a rift between the president and Gen Zaluzhnyi, who has led Ukraine's war effort since the conflict began. Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Jüri Ratas leaves Center Party to join Isamaa

29.01.2024, Tallinn. Deputy Riigikogu Speaker Jüri Ratas announced leaving the Center Party, citing values differences with its leadership. He had been in the party for nearly quarter of a century, joining in 2000. He will join opposition party Isamaa. Ratas, who was himself Center leader until last September and is a former prime minister, made the announcement on Monday, ending speculation about his political future after a wave of departures from the party. This leaves the Center Party with six Riigikogu seats whereas a year ago it had over 20. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

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Political fundraising scandals

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (far R) meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2023, with speculation mounting he plans to replace all ministers from the Liberal Democratic Party faction previously led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in response to a series of political fundraising scandals.

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Political fundraising scandals

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2023, with speculation mounting he plans to replace all ministers from the Liberal Democratic Party faction previously led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in response to a series of political fundraising scandals.

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Political fundraising scandals

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Dec. 11, 2023, with speculation mounting he plans to replace all ministers from the Liberal Democratic Party faction previously led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in response to a series of political fundraising scandals.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2023, amid speculation that he could dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap election at the start of the upcoming extraordinary session of parliament.

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Japan PM Kishida

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2023, amid speculation that he could dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap election at the start of the upcoming extraordinary session of parliament.

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Beninese President visits Nigerian counterpart amid uncertainty in Niger

STORY: Beninese President visits Nigerian counterpart amid uncertainty in Niger DATELINE: July 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of arrival of President of the Republic of Benin Patrice Talon 2. various of President Tinubu welcoming President Talon 3. various of President Talon signing 4. various of both presidents addressing officials 5. various of departure of President Talon STORYLINE: President of the Republic of Benin Patrice Talon on Wednesday visited his Nigerian counterpart Bola Tinubu amid uncertainty in the West African country of Niger where an attempted coup was brewing. Tinubu briefly told reporters after the meeting in Abuja, the Nigerian capital, that efforts were underway by West African leaders to halt the situation in Niger where President Mohamed Bazoum is allegedly held hostage by the military, fueling speculation of an attempted coup. In a personally signed statement earlier, the Nigerian leader said that the leadership of the Eco

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Kishida speaks regarding N. Korea's "satellite" launch plan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at his office in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after the Japan Coast Guard was notified that North Korea plans to launch "a satellite" between May 31 and June 11. The plan sparked speculation that a ballistic missile test by Pyongyang may be impending.

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Kishida speaks regarding N. Korea's "satellite" launch plan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at his office in Tokyo on May 29, 2023, after the Japan Coast Guard was notified that North Korea plans to launch "a satellite" between May 31 and June 11. The plan sparked speculation that a ballistic missile test by Pyongyang may be impending.

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Ayakekumu Lake in NW China's Xinjiang grows in size

STORY: Ayakekumu Lake in NW China's Xinjiang grows in size DATELINE: March 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ayakekumu Lake 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU CHENGGANG, Associate Researcher at Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences STORYLINE: Through remote sensing observations, researchers have discovered that over the past 30 years, the water area of Ayakekumu Lake in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has expanded to 1127.72 square kilometers. Researchers say the expansion is connected to climate change. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): ZHU CHENGGANG, Associate Researcher at Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography, Chinese Academy of Sciences "Based on our scientific speculation, rising temperatures and increased precipitation in mountainous areas both could have contributed to the significant increase in the water area of the mountain lakes." The expert said that further research is needed to reveal w

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N. Korea's Kim calls for increase in grain production in key meeting

People wearing face masks walk in Pyongyang on March 3, 2023. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for increasing grain production at a key four-day ruling party meeting through Wednesday focused on agricultural development, state-run media reported, amid speculation that the country has been suffering from a chronic food shortage. At the plenary meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea, which followed the previous plenum by an unusually short interval of two months, Kim said it is "important to concentrate on increasing the per-hectare yield at all the farms," the official Korean Central News Agency said Thursday. He also stressed the need to enhance the role of the provincial, city and county guidance organs and all the farms in attaining the long-term objective of agricultural development, KCNA said.