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  • People enjoy as they take part in annual Paddy Day celebration in Bhaktapur.
Nepal annually has been celebrating the15 Ashar (29 June) as the National Paddy since 18 years which is also known as the festival that links people with the soil.People enjoy as they take part in annual Paddy Day celebration in Bhaktapur.
Nepal annually has been celebrating the15 Ashar (29 June) as the National Paddy since 18 years which is also known as the festival that links people with the soil.
  • The Turkish flag is projected on the stage in Taksim Square in Istanbul during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Turkish people and tourists celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Streets in Istanbul are decorated with Turkish flags during the celebration. Modern Turkey's inception traces back to the establishment of the republic on October 29, 1923, with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk assuming the role of its inaugural president. The government was forged from the revolutionary faction headquartered in Ankara under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his associates.The Turkish flag is projected on the stage in Taksim Square in Istanbul during the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Turkish people and tourists celebrated the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Turkey. Streets in Istanbul are decorated with Turkish flags during the celebration. Modern Turkey's inception traces back to the establishment of the republic on October 29, 1923, with Mustafa Kemal Atatürk assuming the role of its inaugural president. The government was forged from the revolutionary faction headquartered in Ankara under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his associates.
  • The Kenya Airway plane seen parked at Hanger 2, Kenya Airways Headquarters in Nairobi.The Kenya Airway plane seen parked at Hanger 2, Kenya Airways Headquarters in Nairobi.
  • A woman wearing a face mask walks past an NHS sign outside the Oxford Circus Underground Station.
Most places have closed as the second month-long national lockdown takes hold in England.A woman wearing a face mask walks past an NHS sign outside the Oxford Circus Underground Station.
Most places have closed as the second month-long national lockdown takes hold in England.
  • A girl looks at the camera while two companions hold a banner in front of the National Congress during the demonstration. Seven years after the first historical mobilisation against femicides and gender-based violence, the “Not one Less” march returned to the streets of the City of Buenos Aires, with thousands of women protesting against sexist violence and under the slogan “Alive, free and debt-free, we love each other!”A girl looks at the camera while two companions hold a banner in front of the National Congress during the demonstration. Seven years after the first historical mobilisation against femicides and gender-based violence, the “Not one Less” march returned to the streets of the City of Buenos Aires, with thousands of women protesting against sexist violence and under the slogan “Alive, free and debt-free, we love each other!”
  • Dan Amboyer attends the "Treasure" Premiere during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at Village East Cinema.Dan Amboyer attends the "Treasure" Premiere during the 2024 Tribeca Festival at Village East Cinema.
  • Bulls run through the streets during the San Fermin festival. The event is held at Cebada Gago cattle ranch and section on merchants' curve.Bulls run through the streets during the San Fermin festival. The event is held at Cebada Gago cattle ranch and section on merchants' curve.
  • The deputy secretary of Institutional Regeneration of the Popular Party Cuca Gamarra speaks at a press conference after the PP Steering Committee . Gamarra has announced that the Popular Group of the Senate will request the appearance of the two managers and the two secretaries of the PSOE pointed out in the UCO report on Abalos.The deputy secretary of Institutional Regeneration of the Popular Party Cuca Gamarra speaks at a press conference after the PP Steering Committee . Gamarra has announced that the Popular Group of the Senate will request the appearance of the two managers and the two secretaries of the PSOE pointed out in the UCO report on Abalos.
  • The citizens of Chichigalpa are slowly dying as the conditions have been linked to the fields of sugar cane, which produce molasses for rum to an epidemic kidney disease.
An epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause (CKDu) is now living in the Chichigalpa community of the Nicaraguan Pacific Coast. This disease mainly affects the younger men who work in the cane plantations. Some scientists suggest that the disease is related to the use of pesticides and fungicides with toxic substances (such as glyphosate) and the extreme working conditions such as high temperatures, excessive physical effort, dehydration, hours under the sun, without right to somba spaces. This is a reality throughout the Central American coast with Nicaragua is the most affected country. According to the Pan American Health Organization, 3,442 men died between 2005 and 2009.The citizens of Chichigalpa are slowly dying as the conditions have been linked to the fields of sugar cane, which produce molasses for rum to an epidemic kidney disease.
An epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown cause (CKDu) is now living in the Chichigalpa community of the Nicaraguan Pacific Coast. This disease mainly affects the younger men who work in the cane plantations. Some scientists suggest that the disease is related to the use of pesticides and fungicides with toxic substances (such as glyphosate) and the extreme working conditions such as high temperatures, excessive physical effort, dehydration, hours under the sun, without right to somba spaces. This is a reality throughout the Central American coast with Nicaragua is the most affected country. According to the Pan American Health Organization, 3,442 men died between 2005 and 2009.
  • Forest mass burned in the River Park urbanization, Pont Vilomara, Barcelona. Vegetation and houses were burned down after a forest fire on July 17. The forest fire devastated 1,500 hectares leaving some houses destroyed or badly damaged in Pont de Vilomara (Barcelona) at the gates of the Sant Llorenç del Munt i I'Obac natural park.Forest mass burned in the River Park urbanization, Pont Vilomara, Barcelona. Vegetation and houses were burned down after a forest fire on July 17. The forest fire devastated 1,500 hectares leaving some houses destroyed or badly damaged in Pont de Vilomara (Barcelona) at the gates of the Sant Llorenç del Munt i I'Obac natural park.
  • Sripad Bhaktivedanta Muni Maharaj from India sings during the procession.
The Festival of the Chariots, also known as Ratha Yatra, is a timeless festival, originating in the ancient city of Jagannatha Puri in India. For thousands of years, people have been traveling to Jagannatha Puri in India to participate in the oldest Festival in the world called Ratha-yatra, "the Wagon Festival". Now Ratha-yatra is held every year in dozens of cities around the world. The Ratha Yatra festival has become a common sight in most major cities of the world since 1968 through the ISKCON, Hare Krishna movement. In Rotterdam, the Bhakti Yoga Center Foundation is organizing the annual Ratha Yatra festival in the center of Rotterdam in collaboration with the Gau Seva Dham Foundation. Opening the ceremony, was the Holy Indian man, Sripad Bhaktivedanta Muni Maharaj.Sripad Bhaktivedanta Muni Maharaj from India sings during the procession.
The Festival of the Chariots, also known as Ratha Yatra, is a timeless festival, originating in the ancient city of Jagannatha Puri in India. For thousands of years, people have been traveling to Jagannatha Puri in India to participate in the oldest Festival in the world called Ratha-yatra, "the Wagon Festival". Now Ratha-yatra is held every year in dozens of cities around the world. The Ratha Yatra festival has become a common sight in most major cities of the world since 1968 through the ISKCON, Hare Krishna movement. In Rotterdam, the Bhakti Yoga Center Foundation is organizing the annual Ratha Yatra festival in the center of Rotterdam in collaboration with the Gau Seva Dham Foundation. Opening the ceremony, was the Holy Indian man, Sripad Bhaktivedanta Muni Maharaj.
  • Supermarket employees wear surgical masks while replenishing rice goods after stock has been sold out in Hong Kong due to preventative measure after a Wuhan's Coronavirus outbreak spread across Southeast Asia.Supermarket employees wear surgical masks while replenishing rice goods after stock has been sold out in Hong Kong due to preventative measure after a Wuhan's Coronavirus outbreak spread across Southeast Asia.
  • Children rest in front of the Kashmiri Muslim devotees offering noon-prayers at the Hazratbal shrine, during special prayers to observe the martyr day of Hazrat Ali (RA), the fourth caliph of Islam in Srinagar. Muslims throughout the world are marking the month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar in which devotees fast from dawn till dusk.Children rest in front of the Kashmiri Muslim devotees offering noon-prayers at the Hazratbal shrine, during special prayers to observe the martyr day of Hazrat Ali (RA), the fourth caliph of Islam in Srinagar. Muslims throughout the world are marking the month of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar in which devotees fast from dawn till dusk.
  • A Kashmiri girl seen holding a placard as she stands next to a concertina wire during the protest.
Life in Kashmir valley came to a standstill due to a complete shutdown called by the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) against the legal challenge in the Supreme Court on the validity of Article 35-A, which bars people from outside Jammu and Kashmir from acquiring any immovable property in the state. Traders staged a sit-down at the historic clock tower in Lal Chowk to protest the "legal onslaught" on the Article 35-A. Protestors carrying placards shouted pro-freedom slogans and warned of serious consequences if Article 35A is removed.A Kashmiri girl seen holding a placard as she stands next to a concertina wire during the protest.
Life in Kashmir valley came to a standstill due to a complete shutdown called by the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) against the legal challenge in the Supreme Court on the validity of Article 35-A, which bars people from outside Jammu and Kashmir from acquiring any immovable property in the state. Traders staged a sit-down at the historic clock tower in Lal Chowk to protest the "legal onslaught" on the Article 35-A. Protestors carrying placards shouted pro-freedom slogans and warned of serious consequences if Article 35A is removed.
  • Nurmyradov Selim (L) of Turkmenistan and Jasim Ahmed Alshaikh of Bahrain in action during the AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers match between Bahrain and Turkmenistan at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil. Final score; Bahrain 1:0 Turkmenistan.Nurmyradov Selim (L) of Turkmenistan and Jasim Ahmed Alshaikh of Bahrain in action during the AFC Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers match between Bahrain and Turkmenistan at the National Stadium Bukit Jalil. Final score; Bahrain 1:0 Turkmenistan.
  • A young girl performs on the balance beam, with red banners in the background. Children practice in the training venue of the gymnastics team at the sports school. They usually come here for training from 6 pm to 9 pm after finishing their regular academic studies during the day. Gymnastics is a hobby for these children. Even as amateur athletes, they practice extremely diligently and have achieved excellent results.A young girl performs on the balance beam, with red banners in the background. Children practice in the training venue of the gymnastics team at the sports school. They usually come here for training from 6 pm to 9 pm after finishing their regular academic studies during the day. Gymnastics is a hobby for these children. Even as amateur athletes, they practice extremely diligently and have achieved excellent results.
  • A girl holds a photo of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh during the rally. Hundreds of people participated in the "Rise up for Palestine" rally in San Francisco after Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead on May 11, 2022 as she was covering the storming of Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.A girl holds a photo of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh during the rally. Hundreds of people participated in the "Rise up for Palestine" rally in San Francisco after Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead on May 11, 2022 as she was covering the storming of Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank.
  • Speakers, attends a session on E-commerce: How to Build Your Business in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2024 (SPIEF 2024).Speakers, attends a session on E-commerce: How to Build Your Business in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2024 (SPIEF 2024).
  • In this photo illustration, Donald J Trump's X Page is seen displayed on a smartphone with a Flag of Russia in the background.In this photo illustration, Donald J Trump's X Page is seen displayed on a smartphone with a Flag of Russia in the background.
  • The cable layer Ile de Sein sets off at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The cable layer Ile de Sein sets off at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • People are seen in the perimeter of Prince Gong's Mansion.
Prince Gong's Mansion, also known as the Prince Kung Mansion, is a museum and tourist attraction located in Xicheng District, in the north of the Shichahai Lake. It consists of large siheyuan-style mansions and gardens. Originally constructed for Heshen, an official highly favoured by the Qianlong Emperor, it was later renamed after Prince Gong, a Manchu prince and influential statesman of the late Qing dynasty, who inhabited the mansion in the late 19th century.People are seen in the perimeter of Prince Gong's Mansion.
Prince Gong's Mansion, also known as the Prince Kung Mansion, is a museum and tourist attraction located in Xicheng District, in the north of the Shichahai Lake. It consists of large siheyuan-style mansions and gardens. Originally constructed for Heshen, an official highly favoured by the Qianlong Emperor, it was later renamed after Prince Gong, a Manchu prince and influential statesman of the late Qing dynasty, who inhabited the mansion in the late 19th century.
  • A man seen holding the petrol nozzle at a Petronas oil and gas station at Kuala Lumpur.

National Petroleum Limited or known as Petronas is a Malaysian oil and gas company founded on 17 August 1974 and its owned by the Malaysia government.A man seen holding the petrol nozzle at a Petronas oil and gas station at Kuala Lumpur.

National Petroleum Limited or known as Petronas is a Malaysian oil and gas company founded on 17 August 1974 and its owned by the Malaysia government.
  • Two people walk their dog through the moat of La Cuidadela at the park of La Vuelta del Castillo amidst dense fog.
Pamplona is a small town north of Spain dawned under a dense fog with a temperature of only three degrees Celsius.Two people walk their dog through the moat of La Cuidadela at the park of La Vuelta del Castillo amidst dense fog.
Pamplona is a small town north of Spain dawned under a dense fog with a temperature of only three degrees Celsius.
  • Number 5 LCR Honda Castrol rider Johann Zarco seen in action during the practice 2 at the 2025 Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.Number 5 LCR Honda Castrol rider Johann Zarco seen in action during the practice 2 at the 2025 Liqui Moly Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.
  • Joseph Mount of Metronomy performs during the main act of the band's concert at Hard Club in Porto.Joseph Mount of Metronomy performs during the main act of the band's concert at Hard Club in Porto.

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