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  • Chinese tourists are welcomed by Thai traditional puppet dance performance after arriving at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport during a welcoming ceremony to mark the first day of the government's visa-free scheme. In an attempt to boost tourism, starting Sept. 25, the Thailand government is granting Chinese and Kazakh tourists a temporary visa exemption for 30-day visits. The waiver is due to expire at the end of February.Chinese tourists are welcomed by Thai traditional puppet dance performance after arriving at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport during a welcoming ceremony to mark the first day of the government's visa-free scheme. In an attempt to boost tourism, starting Sept. 25, the Thailand government is granting Chinese and Kazakh tourists a temporary visa exemption for 30-day visits. The waiver is due to expire at the end of February.
  • A kid wearing a face mask holds a placard during the demonstration. Hundreds of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip joined several protests against the reduction of services decided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine organized the protests in front of UNRWA's food distribution centers in several refugee camps in the besieged Gaza Strip, home of over 2 million Palestinians.A kid wearing a face mask holds a placard during the demonstration. Hundreds of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip joined several protests against the reduction of services decided by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine organized the protests in front of UNRWA's food distribution centers in several refugee camps in the besieged Gaza Strip, home of over 2 million Palestinians.
  • Armed police officers are seen walking on the disputed land in Nakuru trying to maintaining law and order. The Nakuru Government has been engaged in a month-long dispute with a privately run War Memorial Hospital over a 25-acre lot. The government wants to reclaim the land for public use, alleging that the hospital fraudulently extended its lease for another 50 years.Armed police officers are seen walking on the disputed land in Nakuru trying to maintaining law and order. The Nakuru Government has been engaged in a month-long dispute with a privately run War Memorial Hospital over a 25-acre lot. The government wants to reclaim the land for public use, alleging that the hospital fraudulently extended its lease for another 50 years.
  • Men's Semifinal, Men's Singles, Jannik Sinner (ITA) in action during his match against Tommy Paul (USA) at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2025, part of the ATP Masters 1000 circuit, held at Foro Italico in Rome. Final result match: Jannik Sinner 2 Tommy Paul 1. (1-6, 6-0, 6-3)Men's Semifinal, Men's Singles, Jannik Sinner (ITA) in action during his match against Tommy Paul (USA) at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia 2025, part of the ATP Masters 1000 circuit, held at Foro Italico in Rome. Final result match: Jannik Sinner 2 Tommy Paul 1. (1-6, 6-0, 6-3)
  • A face painted protester mouth is taped to symbolise silencing the Venezuelan people. Venezuelan diaspora gathered on the Parliament Square in London to show their solidarity with their people back at home. Soon after the presidential elections results were released civil unrest started in Venezuela against the Nicolas Maduro administration because of the Venezuelans think the election was controlled and unfair.A face painted protester mouth is taped to symbolise silencing the Venezuelan people. Venezuelan diaspora gathered on the Parliament Square in London to show their solidarity with their people back at home. Soon after the presidential elections results were released civil unrest started in Venezuela against the Nicolas Maduro administration because of the Venezuelans think the election was controlled and unfair.
  • DC Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon to its newly renovated regional headquarters during the Grand Opening of JPMorgan Chase at Chase Bank in Washington DC, USA.DC Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon to its newly renovated regional headquarters during the Grand Opening of JPMorgan Chase at Chase Bank in Washington DC, USA.
  • Supporters of Defend Our Juries hold placards during the protest outside court. Supporters of the Filton 18 gather outside the Old Bailey in solidarity with the Palestine Action prisoners being accused under counter terrorism powers of destroying Israeli weaponry being made at Elbit Systems’s Filton facility in Bristol. Several activists marched into the factory in an adapted prison van in August 2024 and damaged property, including quadcopter drones worth over £1 million. Police arrested the suspects under the Terrorism Act, allowing them to hold and question the suspects for an extended time, and they have all been remanded to prison ever since. The event occurred as it was revealed this week after a freedom of information request that counter terrorism police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are communicating with the Israeli embassy, giving them access to interfere in Palestine Actionists’ prosecutions.Supporters of Defend Our Juries hold placards during the protest outside court. Supporters of the Filton 18 gather outside the Old Bailey in solidarity with the Palestine Action prisoners being accused under counter terrorism powers of destroying Israeli weaponry being made at Elbit Systems’s Filton facility in Bristol. Several activists marched into the factory in an adapted prison van in August 2024 and damaged property, including quadcopter drones worth over £1 million. Police arrested the suspects under the Terrorism Act, allowing them to hold and question the suspects for an extended time, and they have all been remanded to prison ever since. The event occurred as it was revealed this week after a freedom of information request that counter terrorism police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) are communicating with the Israeli embassy, giving them access to interfere in Palestine Actionists’ prosecutions.
  • A protester waving a Black Lives Matter flag takes part during the demonstration. Hundreds of Pittsburgh residents march down E Carson Street on the city's south side following news that Joe Biden won the 2020 Presidential Election on Saturday, November 7, 2020. The rally was originally scheduled as a "Count Our Votes" event similar to ones that have occurred throughout the city, state and nation.A protester waving a Black Lives Matter flag takes part during the demonstration. Hundreds of Pittsburgh residents march down E Carson Street on the city's south side following news that Joe Biden won the 2020 Presidential Election on Saturday, November 7, 2020. The rally was originally scheduled as a "Count Our Votes" event similar to ones that have occurred throughout the city, state and nation.
  • Debris and branches of trees seen in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Jasper in the northern beaches suburb of Holloways Beach in Cairns. Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall over the Cairns region as a Category 2 System on Wednesday 13 December, bringing widespread flooding, debris and powerful winds. Many in Far North Queensland are familiar with tropical storms, but varying terrain and prior ground and coastal conditions continue to bring new problems such as flash flooding and erosion. Some areas such as the suburbs of the Northern Beaches can become flooded, as is the case in Holloways Beach.Debris and branches of trees seen in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Jasper in the northern beaches suburb of Holloways Beach in Cairns. Tropical Cyclone Jasper made landfall over the Cairns region as a Category 2 System on Wednesday 13 December, bringing widespread flooding, debris and powerful winds. Many in Far North Queensland are familiar with tropical storms, but varying terrain and prior ground and coastal conditions continue to bring new problems such as flash flooding and erosion. Some areas such as the suburbs of the Northern Beaches can become flooded, as is the case in Holloways Beach.
  • A child seen transferring some items from his submerged house to a shelter center in Sunamganj town area. Flash floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream water, have inundated Sunamganj town and 11 upazilas of the district, rendering thousands of people marooned.A child seen transferring some items from his submerged house to a shelter center in Sunamganj town area. Flash floods, triggered by heavy rains and upstream water, have inundated Sunamganj town and 11 upazilas of the district, rendering thousands of people marooned.
  • A protester raises a placard that reads, "ABOLISH ICE" during the protest. Protests broke out in Portland, Oregon when only one of three officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death was indicted with first-degree wanton endangerment charges.A protester raises a placard that reads, "ABOLISH ICE" during the protest. Protests broke out in Portland, Oregon when only one of three officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death was indicted with first-degree wanton endangerment charges.
  • A billboard encourages people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Marion, the county seat of McDowell County. Only 48 percent of the population in the county is fully vaccinated.A billboard encourages people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Marion, the county seat of McDowell County. Only 48 percent of the population in the county is fully vaccinated.
  • Several visitors seen at Hatirjheel park during the Eid holidays.Several visitors seen at Hatirjheel park during the Eid holidays.
  • Palestinian youths throw stones at a military bulldozer during a military operation by the Israeli army in the village of Rojib, east of the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army bombed a house in which Palestinian gunmen were held up during this operation, and the Palestinian gunmen surrendered to the Israeli army forces after clashes that lasted for several hours.Palestinian youths throw stones at a military bulldozer during a military operation by the Israeli army in the village of Rojib, east of the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank. The Israeli army bombed a house in which Palestinian gunmen were held up during this operation, and the Palestinian gunmen surrendered to the Israeli army forces after clashes that lasted for several hours.
  • Stelios Andreu of Widzew seen during the Polish PKO Ekstraklasa League match between Widzew Lodz and Pogon Szczecin at Widzew Lodz Municipal Stadium. Final score; Widzew Lodz 1:2 Pogon Szczecin.Stelios Andreu of Widzew seen during the Polish PKO Ekstraklasa League match between Widzew Lodz and Pogon Szczecin at Widzew Lodz Municipal Stadium. Final score; Widzew Lodz 1:2 Pogon Szczecin.
  • A construction worker next to the construction site at AsiaWorld-Expo where the Community Treatment Facility extension is being built in Hong Kong. A new Covid-19 Community Treatment Facility is ready to operate and start to receive patients at the AsiaWorld-Expo near the Hong Kong International Airport to face the spread and growing number of confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Hong Kong.A construction worker next to the construction site at AsiaWorld-Expo where the Community Treatment Facility extension is being built in Hong Kong. A new Covid-19 Community Treatment Facility is ready to operate and start to receive patients at the AsiaWorld-Expo near the Hong Kong International Airport to face the spread and growing number of confirmed COVID-19 coronavirus cases in Hong Kong.
  • NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 21, 2020: A shopper exits a Trader Joes supermarket after stock up on supplies. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the United States, New Yorkers continue with daily routines limited to shopping and other essential tasks. On March 21, 2020 Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced that New York City has become the epicenter of the coronavirus surpassing 10,000 cases.NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 21, 2020: A shopper exits a Trader Joes supermarket after stock up on supplies. As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the United States, New Yorkers continue with daily routines limited to shopping and other essential tasks. On March 21, 2020 Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York announced that New York City has become the epicenter of the coronavirus surpassing 10,000 cases.
  • The Soluxe Hotel Moscow where general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping stayed during his state visit to Russia. Russia became the first country the Chinese leader chose to visit after reelection.The Soluxe Hotel Moscow where general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping stayed during his state visit to Russia. Russia became the first country the Chinese leader chose to visit after reelection.
  • Maersk Sealand logo seen on a Railway Cargo Coach in Kharagpur.Maersk Sealand logo seen on a Railway Cargo Coach in Kharagpur.
  • A lonely road is covered with snow. Because of the low temperatures and snow showers during the nights, this week, some parts of the center-east of the country dawned with spectacular white landscapes. In the Dutch city of Nijmegen, young people had fun on the frozen lakes.A lonely road is covered with snow. Because of the low temperatures and snow showers during the nights, this week, some parts of the center-east of the country dawned with spectacular white landscapes. In the Dutch city of Nijmegen, young people had fun on the frozen lakes.
  • The Oso seen fighting against its owner and some Trapajeros during the celebration. La Vijanera is a fiesta of festive nature that takes place in the town of Silió (Molledo), Cantabria (Spain) on the first Sunday of each year. Due to its popularity and tradition, it has been declared a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest.The Oso seen fighting against its owner and some Trapajeros during the celebration. La Vijanera is a fiesta of festive nature that takes place in the town of Silió (Molledo), Cantabria (Spain) on the first Sunday of each year. Due to its popularity and tradition, it has been declared a Fiesta of National Tourist Interest.
  • Protesters hold banners and flags during the demonstration. At the call of several unions and political parties, demonstrators marched on the streets of Marseille against the disputed pension reform of the French government. President Emmanuel Macron has enacted the reform with changes that should come into force before the end of this year 2023.Protesters hold banners and flags during the demonstration. At the call of several unions and political parties, demonstrators marched on the streets of Marseille against the disputed pension reform of the French government. President Emmanuel Macron has enacted the reform with changes that should come into force before the end of this year 2023.
  • A man sprays water to several horses during the celebration of 'La Saca' in Soria, north of Spain, where high temperatures reached 38º degrees Celsius at the afternoon hours. The first heatwave of summer continues in Spain. Spanish's weather agency AEMET said that seven regions is with a red alert for Friday as very high temperatures could pose a danger for life during the next days.A man sprays water to several horses during the celebration of 'La Saca' in Soria, north of Spain, where high temperatures reached 38º degrees Celsius at the afternoon hours. The first heatwave of summer continues in Spain. Spanish's weather agency AEMET said that seven regions is with a red alert for Friday as very high temperatures could pose a danger for life during the next days.
  • Railway crossing sign seen in Melbourne.Railway crossing sign seen in Melbourne.
  • Pharrell Williams, Artist and Entrepreneur, arrives at the opening night of the Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon. Web Summit is an annual technology conference featuring high profile individuals. The event was founded in 2009 by Irish entrepreneur Paddy Cosgrave, alongside David Kelly, and Daire Hickey, Web Summit was originally held in Dublin, Ireland. It moved to Lisbon in 2016.Pharrell Williams, Artist and Entrepreneur, arrives at the opening night of the Web Summit 2024 in Lisbon. Web Summit is an annual technology conference featuring high profile individuals. The event was founded in 2009 by Irish entrepreneur Paddy Cosgrave, alongside David Kelly, and Daire Hickey, Web Summit was originally held in Dublin, Ireland. It moved to Lisbon in 2016.

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