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  • A view of a renovated old temple in Ayodhya. The Indian government has transformed the narrow streets and deteriorating roads of Ramnagari Ayodhya. Renovation efforts are underway, widening all roads and renovating buildings leading to the Ram Temple to ensure easier travel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will jointly inaugurate the Ram Temple on January 22. Around 8,000 dignitaries, including spiritual leaders, industrialists, prominent personalities, actors, and Padma Bhushan awardees, have received invitations to this grand event.A view of a renovated old temple in Ayodhya. The Indian government has transformed the narrow streets and deteriorating roads of Ramnagari Ayodhya. Renovation efforts are underway, widening all roads and renovating buildings leading to the Ram Temple to ensure easier travel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will jointly inaugurate the Ram Temple on January 22. Around 8,000 dignitaries, including spiritual leaders, industrialists, prominent personalities, actors, and Padma Bhushan awardees, have received invitations to this grand event.
  • Police officers surround women taking part during the demonstration. Women gathered at Taksim Square in Istanbul to protest the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Istanbul Convention, signed by 45 countries and the European Union, requires the prevention of all kinds of violence against women, protection of victims of violence and punishment of criminals.Police officers surround women taking part during the demonstration. Women gathered at Taksim Square in Istanbul to protest the withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention. Istanbul Convention, signed by 45 countries and the European Union, requires the prevention of all kinds of violence against women, protection of victims of violence and punishment of criminals.
  • The Kenya's Rapid Response Unit (RRU) patrolling along parliament road before the arrival of President William Ruto (not pictured), amidst security concerns, at the Parliament building for his annual State of the Nation address. While addressing the nation, the president of Kenya announced canceling the recently signed 30-year deal with India's Adani Group, including ongoing plans for Adani's takeover of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This came after the indictment of its founder in the United States on bribery and fraud charges.The Kenya's Rapid Response Unit (RRU) patrolling along parliament road before the arrival of President William Ruto (not pictured), amidst security concerns, at the Parliament building for his annual State of the Nation address. While addressing the nation, the president of Kenya announced canceling the recently signed 30-year deal with India's Adani Group, including ongoing plans for Adani's takeover of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). This came after the indictment of its founder in the United States on bribery and fraud charges.
  • A group of women dance and others play instruments on the street dressed in traditional flamenco clothes as they take part in the 2023 Malaga Fair. Thousands of people gathered in the city's main streets to take part in the Malaga Fair in a festive atmosphere. Over the course of a week, thousands of tourists and locals will enjoy concerts, flamenco dancing in the streets and other activities such as the bullfighting fair and horse shows.A group of women dance and others play instruments on the street dressed in traditional flamenco clothes as they take part in the 2023 Malaga Fair. Thousands of people gathered in the city's main streets to take part in the Malaga Fair in a festive atmosphere. Over the course of a week, thousands of tourists and locals will enjoy concerts, flamenco dancing in the streets and other activities such as the bullfighting fair and horse shows.
  • Neisi Dajomes shows off her gold medal in front of supporters at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium in Quito. Ecuadorians celebrate the return of three weightlifters who won two medals and one Olympic diploma in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, they were welcomed by authorities and supporters at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.Neisi Dajomes shows off her gold medal in front of supporters at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium in Quito. Ecuadorians celebrate the return of three weightlifters who won two medals and one Olympic diploma in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, they were welcomed by authorities and supporters at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium.
  • (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity) A counter protester holds a placard written on it 'Nazi Punks Fuck Off, Black Lives Matter' as a message against the 'Anti-Mask' protesters at Ohio Statehouse. Over 200 people gathered at the Ohio State House to protest against the face mask mandate that multiple counties are under in the state.(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity) A counter protester holds a placard written on it 'Nazi Punks Fuck Off, Black Lives Matter' as a message against the 'Anti-Mask' protesters at Ohio Statehouse. Over 200 people gathered at the Ohio State House to protest against the face mask mandate that multiple counties are under in the state.
  • Vendors seen selling next to shops on the ground floor of Wahed Mansion, ground zero of the Chawkbazar inferno, being worked on for reopening even though the building itself is at risk during the aftermath of a massive fire that was sparked from a huge chemical factory, the fire left 70 dead and many injured.Vendors seen selling next to shops on the ground floor of Wahed Mansion, ground zero of the Chawkbazar inferno, being worked on for reopening even though the building itself is at risk during the aftermath of a massive fire that was sparked from a huge chemical factory, the fire left 70 dead and many injured.
  • Oh Se-Hoon (3rd L), South Korean main opposition People Power Party's candidate for the April 7 Seoul mayoral by-election, participates in his campaign.Oh Se-Hoon (3rd L), South Korean main opposition People Power Party's candidate for the April 7 Seoul mayoral by-election, participates in his campaign.
  • In this photo illustration, a milk carton of Arla and its tethered cap seen displayed. An EU-wide mandate, implemented in 2024, aims to reduce plastic waste by ensuring that the new 'tethered caps' remain attached to bottles, making it more likely that they will be recycled together.In this photo illustration, a milk carton of Arla and its tethered cap seen displayed. An EU-wide mandate, implemented in 2024, aims to reduce plastic waste by ensuring that the new 'tethered caps' remain attached to bottles, making it more likely that they will be recycled together.
  • Security officers cleared the gazebo in the yard of PT Telkom's office which was destroyed by a windstorm in Kendari. Bad weather hit the city of Kendari on Sunday night local time and damaged several public facilities.Security officers cleared the gazebo in the yard of PT Telkom's office which was destroyed by a windstorm in Kendari. Bad weather hit the city of Kendari on Sunday night local time and damaged several public facilities.
  • Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar comes out from Central Bureau of Investigation / CBI office after interrogation. He was summoned at CBI Office, Kolkata as he is suspected in the Sarada Chit Fund Case.Former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar comes out from Central Bureau of Investigation / CBI office after interrogation. He was summoned at CBI Office, Kolkata as he is suspected in the Sarada Chit Fund Case.
  • People wearing face masks stand in a queue outside NESCO vaccination center to receive their COVID19 dose in Mumbai. Vaccination drive which was stopped for people above 45 years of age last week started again with the availability of vaccine stock.People wearing face masks stand in a queue outside NESCO vaccination center to receive their COVID19 dose in Mumbai. Vaccination drive which was stopped for people above 45 years of age last week started again with the availability of vaccine stock.
  • Migrant garment workers disembark from a ferry after their arrival at Mawa ferry ghat. The government of Bangladesh has eased the restrictions over transportation and reopened garment factories amid coronavirus crisis.Migrant garment workers disembark from a ferry after their arrival at Mawa ferry ghat. The government of Bangladesh has eased the restrictions over transportation and reopened garment factories amid coronavirus crisis.
  • A car parked on the side of the road seen destroyed by shelling. The city of Douma and the town of Mesraba in the countryside of Damascus were hit with high-explosive missiles, resulting in injuries, martyrs and injuries to civilians. There was great destruction resulting from the shellingA car parked on the side of the road seen destroyed by shelling. The city of Douma and the town of Mesraba in the countryside of Damascus were hit with high-explosive missiles, resulting in injuries, martyrs and injuries to civilians. There was great destruction resulting from the shelling
  • (L-R) Emilie Haavi of AS Roma and Tecla Pettenuzzo of Napoli seen in action during the friendly match between Roma women and Napoli women at Domenico Bartolani Stadium. Final score Roma women 1: 0 Napoli women(L-R) Emilie Haavi of AS Roma and Tecla Pettenuzzo of Napoli seen in action during the friendly match between Roma women and Napoli women at Domenico Bartolani Stadium. Final score Roma women 1: 0 Napoli women
  • In this photo illustration, the Japanese multinational banking and financial services corporation Mizuho Bank logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.In this photo illustration, the Japanese multinational banking and financial services corporation Mizuho Bank logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an economic stock exchange index graph in the background.
  • U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) speaks before Vice-President Mike Pence at a Latinos for Trump event at the Nation de Fe church. Diaz-Balart announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and is self-isolating.U.S. Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) speaks before Vice-President Mike Pence at a Latinos for Trump event at the Nation de Fe church. Diaz-Balart announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and is self-isolating.
  • German citizen Patrick Schobel, suspected of drug smuggling, sits in the defendant's cage in a courtroom in St. Petersburg. Patrick Schobel was detained at Pulkovo Airport for carrying gummy candies containing cannabis.German citizen Patrick Schobel, suspected of drug smuggling, sits in the defendant's cage in a courtroom in St. Petersburg. Patrick Schobel was detained at Pulkovo Airport for carrying gummy candies containing cannabis.
  • Mahendra Singh Dhoni being interviewed during the Panerai launch.Mahendra Singh Dhoni being interviewed during the Panerai launch.
  • France's education minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer is seen speaking to journalists during the visit to at a Center Sportif de Plein Air (UCPA) in Marseille. National Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer is currently accused of only returning from his stay in Ibiza on January 2, 2022, the day before the start of the school year and despite the worrying health situation. The Minister therefore announced from the Balearic Islands the protocol for schools applicable the next day.France's education minister, Jean-Michel Blanquer is seen speaking to journalists during the visit to at a Center Sportif de Plein Air (UCPA) in Marseille. National Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer is currently accused of only returning from his stay in Ibiza on January 2, 2022, the day before the start of the school year and despite the worrying health situation. The Minister therefore announced from the Balearic Islands the protocol for schools applicable the next day.
  • Chinese dancers are seen performing the dragon dance which symbolizes good luck during the event. Hundreds of people attend the celebrations for the coming of the Chinese New Year 2019 of the pig which symbolizes family and homes, they learn about Chinese traditions, the music, the acrobatics, the opera Kunu, kung fu and dances.Chinese dancers are seen performing the dragon dance which symbolizes good luck during the event. Hundreds of people attend the celebrations for the coming of the Chinese New Year 2019 of the pig which symbolizes family and homes, they learn about Chinese traditions, the music, the acrobatics, the opera Kunu, kung fu and dances.
  • Activists of an Islamic group hold placards during the demonstration. Activists of an Islamic group protest against an alleged gang rape and brutal torture of a woman in the southern district of Noakhali.Activists of an Islamic group hold placards during the demonstration. Activists of an Islamic group protest against an alleged gang rape and brutal torture of a woman in the southern district of Noakhali.
  • People walk through the morning fog in Plashet Park, Newham. Most parts of London were engulfed in fog.People walk through the morning fog in Plashet Park, Newham. Most parts of London were engulfed in fog.
  • Yuliana Lizarazo of Colombia practices for the Billie Jean King Cup matches with Kazakhstan and Australia. The winner of the three-country round robin (Group D) will progress to the finals to be held in Shenzhen later in the year.Yuliana Lizarazo of Colombia practices for the Billie Jean King Cup matches with Kazakhstan and Australia. The winner of the three-country round robin (Group D) will progress to the finals to be held in Shenzhen later in the year.
  • Britt Daniel, co-founder, lead singer and guitarist of the Rock band Spoon performs during the second day of the 2023 Mad Cool Festival in Villaverde, Madrid.Britt Daniel, co-founder, lead singer and guitarist of the Rock band Spoon performs during the second day of the 2023 Mad Cool Festival in Villaverde, Madrid.

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