Farmers Protest Against CAP and Mercosur Cuts - Spain

Farmers Protest Against CAP and Mercosur Cuts - Spain

Demonstrator carries a banner with the slogan 'Young people with illusion in danger of extinction' during a tractorada, 16 January 2026, in Oviedo, Asturias (Spain). Unión de Uniones de Agricultores y Ganaderos has called for several mobilisations throughout Spain against trade policies and agreements that harm them, such as cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the European Union's agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Juan Vega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the young people of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026. The meeting, held just days after the conclusion of the Jubilee Year, brought together thousands of young people accompanied by priests, religious, and educators. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the young people of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026. The meeting, held just days after the conclusion of the Jubilee Year, brought together thousands of young people accompanied by priests, religious, and educators. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the young people of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026. The meeting, held just days after the conclusion of the Jubilee Year, brought together thousands of young people accompanied by priests, religious, and educators. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the young people of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026. The meeting, held just days after the conclusion of the Jubilee Year, brought together thousands of young people accompanied by priests, religious, and educators. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the young people of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026. The meeting, held just days after the conclusion of the Jubilee Year, brought together thousands of young people accompanied by priests, religious, and educators. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the young people of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026. The meeting, held just days after the conclusion of the Jubilee Year, brought together thousands of young people accompanied by priests, religious, and educators. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Meets With Young People From Rome - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends a meeting with the young people of the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026. The meeting, held just days after the conclusion of the Jubilee Year, brought together thousands of young people accompanied by priests, religious, and educators. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/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

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

President Claudia Sheinbaum Press Conference - Mexico

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, speaks during a briefing about the high school program for 2026, the expansion of enrollment, which seeks to provide opportunities to more young people. on January 7, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. Photo by Carlos Santiago/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

American actress Ji-young Yoo (SunHee Seo) arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'People We Meet On Vacation' held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

American actress Ji-young Yoo (SunHee Seo) arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'People We Meet On Vacation' held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

American actress Ji-young Yoo (SunHee Seo) arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'People We Meet On Vacation' held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs SSC Napoli

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs SSC Napoli

Rome, Italy - January 4, 2025: A minute of silence for the massacre of young people in Switzerland before the Serie A Enilive 2025-2026 football match between S.S. Lazio vs S.S.C. Napoli at Olympic Stadium.

Farmers procession through the streets of Toulouse

Farmers procession through the streets of Toulouse

Two young people wearing CR caps and carrying CR flags Deposits of personalized crosses at the gates of the Toulouse Courthouse. Action by the farmers union against the government s management of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) and the slaughter of herds. Joint mobilization bringing together the Coordination Rurale (CR), the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA), the Young Farmers (JA) and the Confederation Paysanne. Palais de Justice, Capitole, and Prefecture: symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis. France, Toulouse, January 3, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Action By The Inter-Union Group Of Farmers In Toulouse

Action By The Inter-Union Group Of Farmers In Toulouse

Two young people with the Coordination Rurale (CR) flag sitting on a hard plastic cow, with the Capitol in the background. Action and meals at the Capitole in Toulouse. Action by the farmers union against the government s management of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) and the slaughter of herds. Joint mobilization bringing together the Coordination Rurale (CR), the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA), the Young Farmers (JA) and the Confederation Paysanne. Palais de Justice, Capitole, and Prefecture: symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis. France, Toulouse, January 3, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers procession through the streets of Toulouse

Farmers procession through the streets of Toulouse

Two young people wearing CR caps and carrying CR flags Deposits of personalized crosses at the gates of the Toulouse Courthouse. Action by the farmers union against the government s management of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) and the slaughter of herds. Joint mobilization bringing together the Coordination Rurale (CR), the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA), the Young Farmers (JA) and the Confederation Paysanne. Palais de Justice, Capitole, and Prefecture: symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis. France, Toulouse, January 3, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Action By The Inter-Union Group Of Farmers In Toulouse

Action By The Inter-Union Group Of Farmers In Toulouse

Two young people carry a final cross named Victoire to the front of the Prefecture building, surrounded on both sides by law enforcement officers who let them pass. Symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis are placed in front of the closed door of the Toulouse Prefecture. Action by the farmers union against the government s management of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) and the slaughter of herds. Joint mobilization bringing together the Coordination Rurale (CR), the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA), the Young Farmers (JA) and the Confederation Paysanne. Palais de Justice, Capitole, and Prefecture: symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis. France, Toulouse, January 3, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Action By The Inter-Union Group Of Farmers In Toulouse

Action By The Inter-Union Group Of Farmers In Toulouse

Two young people carry a final cross named Victoire to the front of the Prefecture building, surrounded on both sides by law enforcement officers who let them pass. Symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis are placed in front of the closed door of the Toulouse Prefecture. Action by the farmers union against the government s management of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) and the slaughter of herds. Joint mobilization bringing together the Coordination Rurale (CR), the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA), the Young Farmers (JA) and the Confederation Paysanne. Palais de Justice, Capitole, and Prefecture: symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis. France, Toulouse, January 3, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Action By The Inter-Union Group Of Farmers In Toulouse

Action By The Inter-Union Group Of Farmers In Toulouse

Two young people carry a final cross named Victoire to the front of the Prefecture building, surrounded on both sides by law enforcement officers who let them pass. Symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis are placed in front of the closed door of the Toulouse Prefecture. Action by the farmers union against the government s management of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) and the slaughter of herds. Joint mobilization bringing together the Coordination Rurale (CR), the Departmental Federation of Farmers Unions (FDSEA), the Young Farmers (JA) and the Confederation Paysanne. Palais de Justice, Capitole, and Prefecture: symbolic crosses for the 106 cows slaughtered due to contagious nodular dermatitis. France, Toulouse, January 3, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to victims at Le Constellation bar - Crans Montana

Tribute to victims at Le Constellation bar - Crans Montana

Two young people embrace after laying their candles at the spot where flowers and votive lights are brought near the Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire caused deaths and injuries during New Year’s celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, January 2, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to victims at Le Constellation bar - Crans Montana

Tribute to victims at Le Constellation bar - Crans Montana

Two young people embrace after laying their candles at the spot where flowers and votive lights are brought near the Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire caused deaths and injuries during New Year’s celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, January 2, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Tribute to victims at Le Constellation bar - Crans Montana

Tribute to victims at Le Constellation bar - Crans Montana

Two young people embrace after laying their candles at the spot where flowers and votive lights are brought near the Le Constellation bar, where a devastating fire caused deaths and injuries during New Year’s celebrations in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Friday, January 2, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 3

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Hooded demonstrators burn a Spanish flag during a demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Hooded demonstrators burn a Spanish flag during a demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Hooded demonstrators burn a Spanish flag during a demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Hooded demonstrators burn a Spanish flag during a demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Hooded demonstrators burn a Spanish flag during a demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Hooded demonstrators burn a Spanish flag during a demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Hooded demonstrators burn a Spanish flag during a demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Demonstration for Independence Called by Ernai - Bilbao

Hooded demonstrators burn a Spanish flag during a demonstration called by Ernai in favor of the independence of the Basque Country, at Plaza Moyua, on December 20, 2025, in Bilbao, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). Ernai, Sortu's youth, has gathered hundreds of young people under the banner "Ekinez egina. Gazteok independentzia" in a demonstration in favor of independence, the "anti-fascist and anti-capitalist" feminist struggle and the Basque youth. Photo by David de Haro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Kurdish Kung Fu Master Kawlokei's Discipline - Iraq

Master Abdulqader Soran Abdulsamad Kawlokei (L) instructs a Kung Fu training session for youth inside a local hall in Soran, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Kawlokei, dedicated to the discipline since 2014, uses martial arts as a non-institutional platform to instill self-confidence, resilience, and discipline among young people. His initiative offers a positive, purposeful outlet in a region facing persistent economic and political instability. The training focuses on mental and physical coordination, emphasizing the art's philosophical value beyond combat, on July 11, 2025 in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Sabur Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESS.COM