Intelligent Agriculture

Intelligent Agriculture

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A crop protection drone demonstrates spraying pesticides in Kumquat Orchard in Hele Village, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China on January 12, 2026.

Intelligent Agriculture

Intelligent Agriculture

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A drone demonstrates spraying pesticides in Kumquat Orchard in Hele Village, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China on January 12, 2026.

Intelligent Agriculture

Intelligent Agriculture

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A drone demonstrates spraying pesticides in Kumquat Orchard in Hele Village, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China on January 12, 2026.

Intelligent Agriculture

Intelligent Agriculture

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A crop protection drone demonstrates spraying pesticides in Kumquat Orchard in Hele Village, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China on January 12, 2026.

Intelligent Agriculture

Intelligent Agriculture

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A drone demonstrates spraying pesticides in Kumquat Orchard in Hele Village, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China on January 12, 2026.

Intelligent Agriculture

Intelligent Agriculture

LIUZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 12, 2026 - A drone demonstrates spraying pesticides in Kumquat Orchard in Hele Village, Liuzhou City, Guangxi Province, China on January 12, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Ice Waterfall

Ice Waterfall

ZAOZHUANG, CHINA - JANUARY 11, 2026 - Tourists enjoy an ice waterfall under a cliff in Pengzhuang Village, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China on January 11, 2026.

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Lebanese soldiers inspect damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings and vehicles destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

A Lebanese soldier inspects damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo taken on January 12, 2026 shows residential buildings and vehicles destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

This photo shows an explosion during an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 11, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon over ten airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. Israel on Sunday launched wide-scale airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Jbaa and Jezzine. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The Israeli army has carried out frequent strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at removing Hezbollah "threats," despite a U.S.- and French-brokered ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel that has been in effect since Nov. 27, 2024. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon

A Lebanese soldier (1st R) inspects damage to residential buildings and cars following Israeli airstrikes in Kfar Hatta, southern Lebanon, January 12, 2026. The Israeli forces carried out on Sunday afternoon airstrikes on the village of Kfar Hatta in southern Lebanon's Litani River area, Lebanon's official National News Agency (NNA) reported. A Lebanese security source told Xinhua that Israeli warplanes carried out more than 35 airstrikes in three waves, firing around 70 missiles at Hezbollah positions and residential buildings in Kfar Hatta. The strikes caused extensive destruction, damaging dozens of homes. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab, after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (right) and her daughter Rima Rahbani attend funeral after the passing of the star’s youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz attends funeral after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese First Lady Nehmat Aoun after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab (1st from R), after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese First Lady Nehmat Aoun after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz attends funeral after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese First Lady Nehmat Aoun presents her condolences after the passing of Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of Fayrouz’ other son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (right) and her daughter Rima Rahbani attend funeral after the passing of the star’s youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz attends funeral after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz attends funeral after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz attends funeral after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz attends funeral after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese First Lady Nehmat Aoun after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab (1st from R), after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab (1st from R), after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (right) and her daughter Rima Rahbani attend funeral after the passing of the star’s youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz attends funeral after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz (left) receives condolences from Lebanese First Lady Nehmat Aoun after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Rare Appearance Of Lebanese Singer Fayrouz At Her Son s Funeral - Bikfaya

Lebanese singer, international diva and living legend Fayrouz attends funeral after the passing of her youngest son, Hali Rahbani, at church in the village of Bikfaya, 40 minutes from Beirut, Lebanon, on January 10, 2026, just few months after the passing of her son Ziad, in July 2025. Photo by Ammar Abd Rabbo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. The city center under snow - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult driving conditions for cars, snow-covered road on Boulevard de la Liberté - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: Snowfall over the city, the Hauts-de-France region is on orange alert for snow and ice. Difficult traffic conditions for cars and pedestrians, snow-covered roads - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: snowfall over the city. People stroll and walk in the snow in a city park. One woman walks her dog while another shelters from the snow under an umbrella - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowfall in Lille - France

Snowfall in Lille - France

Lille (59), January 7, 2026: snowfall over the city. Young people build snowmen - Photo by Badias JF//ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

In the isolated village of Bakhazner in the Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, two sisters, Mestan Rasul Muhiddin and Gustan Rasul Muhiddin, both over 85 years old, continue to embody a vanishing way of life. Born and raised in Bakhazner, the sisters have spent their entire lives on their family's land, witnessing decades of regional transformation without ever leaving. Living independently, they dedicate their lives to the arduous tasks of livestock farming and shepherding, traditions passed down through generations. Their self-sufficiency and deep-rooted connection to the rugged Zagros foothills landscape provide a rare insight into traditional Kurdish pastoral life, which is under threat from modernisation and rural-to-urban migration. Despite their advanced age, the Rasul Muhiddin sisters remain the primary caretakers of their flock, serving as the living memory of their community, on January 3, 2026, in Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region, in Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPR

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

In the isolated village of Bakhazner in the Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, two sisters, Mestan Rasul Muhiddin and Gustan Rasul Muhiddin, both over 85 years old, continue to embody a vanishing way of life. Born and raised in Bakhazner, the sisters have spent their entire lives on their family's land, witnessing decades of regional transformation without ever leaving. Living independently, they dedicate their lives to the arduous tasks of livestock farming and shepherding, traditions passed down through generations. Their self-sufficiency and deep-rooted connection to the rugged Zagros foothills landscape provide a rare insight into traditional Kurdish pastoral life, which is under threat from modernisation and rural-to-urban migration. Despite their advanced age, the Rasul Muhiddin sisters remain the primary caretakers of their flock, serving as the living memory of their community, on January 3, 2026, in Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region, in Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPR

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

In the isolated village of Bakhazner in the Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, two sisters, Mestan Rasul Muhiddin and Gustan Rasul Muhiddin, both over 85 years old, continue to embody a vanishing way of life. Born and raised in Bakhazner, the sisters have spent their entire lives on their family's land, witnessing decades of regional transformation without ever leaving. Living independently, they dedicate their lives to the arduous tasks of livestock farming and shepherding, traditions passed down through generations. Their self-sufficiency and deep-rooted connection to the rugged Zagros foothills landscape provide a rare insight into traditional Kurdish pastoral life, which is under threat from modernisation and rural-to-urban migration. Despite their advanced age, the Rasul Muhiddin sisters remain the primary caretakers of their flock, serving as the living memory of their community, on January 3, 2026, in Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region, in Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPR

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

In the isolated village of Bakhazner in the Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, two sisters, Mestan Rasul Muhiddin and Gustan Rasul Muhiddin, both over 85 years old, continue to embody a vanishing way of life. Born and raised in Bakhazner, the sisters have spent their entire lives on their family's land, witnessing decades of regional transformation without ever leaving. Living independently, they dedicate their lives to the arduous tasks of livestock farming and shepherding, traditions passed down through generations. Their self-sufficiency and deep-rooted connection to the rugged Zagros foothills landscape provide a rare insight into traditional Kurdish pastoral life, which is under threat from modernisation and rural-to-urban migration. Despite their advanced age, the Rasul Muhiddin sisters remain the primary caretakers of their flock, serving as the living memory of their community, on January 3, 2026, in Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region, in Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPR

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

The Ancient Guardians of Bakhazner - Iraq

In the isolated village of Bakhazner in the Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, two sisters, Mestan Rasul Muhiddin and Gustan Rasul Muhiddin, both over 85 years old, continue to embody a vanishing way of life. Born and raised in Bakhazner, the sisters have spent their entire lives on their family's land, witnessing decades of regional transformation without ever leaving. Living independently, they dedicate their lives to the arduous tasks of livestock farming and shepherding, traditions passed down through generations. Their self-sufficiency and deep-rooted connection to the rugged Zagros foothills landscape provide a rare insight into traditional Kurdish pastoral life, which is under threat from modernisation and rural-to-urban migration. Despite their advanced age, the Rasul Muhiddin sisters remain the primary caretakers of their flock, serving as the living memory of their community, on January 3, 2026, in Taq Taq district of the Kurdistan Region, in Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPR