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  • A traditional Chinese opera peformer is seen wearing a face mask during an event before Chinese New Year celebrations in the Lhong 1919.
Located on the banks of the Chaophraya river in Bangkok, Lhong 1919 is a 19th-century Chinese mansion that has been restored. It has become a popular tourist attraction, featuring restaurants, stores and a shrine.A traditional Chinese opera peformer is seen wearing a face mask during an event before Chinese New Year celebrations in the Lhong 1919.
Located on the banks of the Chaophraya river in Bangkok, Lhong 1919 is a 19th-century Chinese mansion that has been restored. It has become a popular tourist attraction, featuring restaurants, stores and a shrine.
  • A Palestinian boy sits under the table inside the Al-Amal Hospital of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society to charge his mobile phone following the Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. Many Palestinians have sought refuge in a United Nations-run school in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing hostilities. The conflict began on Oct 7, when Palestinian Hamas militants based in Gaza launched a surprise attack in southern Israel, prompting Israel to declare war on Hamas in Gaza. The situation in the Gaza Strip and Israel has led to a significant loss of life, with thousands of people from both sides affected since the surprise attack.A Palestinian boy sits under the table inside the Al-Amal Hospital of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society to charge his mobile phone following the Israeli airstrike in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. Many Palestinians have sought refuge in a United Nations-run school in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing hostilities. The conflict began on Oct 7, when Palestinian Hamas militants based in Gaza launched a surprise attack in southern Israel, prompting Israel to declare war on Hamas in Gaza. The situation in the Gaza Strip and Israel has led to a significant loss of life, with thousands of people from both sides affected since the surprise attack.
  • A protester chants slogans during the anti-government protest. A month ago, protests erupted across Kenya after President William Ruto proposed the Finance Bill. Despite Ruto withdrawing the legislation and dismissing almost all of his cabinet, protesters continue to demand his resignation and call for systemic changes to tackle corruption and improve governance.A protester chants slogans during the anti-government protest. A month ago, protests erupted across Kenya after President William Ruto proposed the Finance Bill. Despite Ruto withdrawing the legislation and dismissing almost all of his cabinet, protesters continue to demand his resignation and call for systemic changes to tackle corruption and improve governance.
  • Stefano Pioli Head Coach of ACF Fiorentina looks on during Serie A 2025/26 football match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at San Siro Stadium. Final result: FC Internazionale 3:0 ACF FiorentinaStefano Pioli Head Coach of ACF Fiorentina looks on during Serie A 2025/26 football match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at San Siro Stadium. Final result: FC Internazionale 3:0 ACF Fiorentina
  • (R-L) Marco Bezzecchi of Italy and Aprilia Racing leads the Sprint Race followed by Alex Marquez of Spain and BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP and Marc Marquez of Spain and Ducati Lenovo Team during the MotoGP GP16 Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera - Sprint Race at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.(R-L) Marco Bezzecchi of Italy and Aprilia Racing leads the Sprint Race followed by Alex Marquez of Spain and BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP and Marc Marquez of Spain and Ducati Lenovo Team during the MotoGP GP16 Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera - Sprint Race at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
  • A young man dressed as Donald Trump strikes a pose as demonstrators gather in Grosvenor Square, central London, ahead of the anti-Trump "Women's March", taking place in cities around the world, the day after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.A young man dressed as Donald Trump strikes a pose as demonstrators gather in Grosvenor Square, central London, ahead of the anti-Trump "Women's March", taking place in cities around the world, the day after Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.
  • Protesters clash with riot police agents during the demonstration.
People gathered for another day of protests against the extradition law in the Sha Tin district of Hong Kong with a growing list of grievances, maintaining pressure on Chief Executive Carrie Lam.Protesters clash with riot police agents during the demonstration.
People gathered for another day of protests against the extradition law in the Sha Tin district of Hong Kong with a growing list of grievances, maintaining pressure on Chief Executive Carrie Lam.
  • A paramilitary trooper stands guard outside the poling station during the first phase of local elections in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. Amid tight security arrangements, voting began for the first phase of the urban local bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir on 08 October.A paramilitary trooper stands guard outside the poling station during the first phase of local elections in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. Amid tight security arrangements, voting began for the first phase of the urban local bodies (ULB) elections in Jammu and Kashmir on 08 October.
  • Rain clouds over Marseille.Rain clouds over Marseille.
  • Temporary shelters provided to those who lost their homes in the earthquake. People in the Samandag district of Hatay are still recovering from their loss two months after the earthquake. On Feb 6, Turkey and Syria experienced the worst earthquakes to strike the region in almost a century. A 7.8-magnitude quake struck southeastern Turkey, which was followed by a second quake of 7.7 in northern Syria.Temporary shelters provided to those who lost their homes in the earthquake. People in the Samandag district of Hatay are still recovering from their loss two months after the earthquake. On Feb 6, Turkey and Syria experienced the worst earthquakes to strike the region in almost a century. A 7.8-magnitude quake struck southeastern Turkey, which was followed by a second quake of 7.7 in northern Syria.
  • Hong Kong-based Kim Jung-Un impersonator Howard X, and Trump lookalike Dennis Alan seen having photos taken with the singaporean locals as the real US president Donald Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jung Un touched down in Singapore for their historic summit.Hong Kong-based Kim Jung-Un impersonator Howard X, and Trump lookalike Dennis Alan seen having photos taken with the singaporean locals as the real US president Donald Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jung Un touched down in Singapore for their historic summit.
  • HONG KONG, CHINA, FEBRUARY 8, 2020:
Men fish while behind stands at large the Dream World cruiser docking at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. Authorities are keeping 3,600 passengers and crew members under quarantineHONG KONG, CHINA, FEBRUARY 8, 2020:
Men fish while behind stands at large the Dream World cruiser docking at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Kowloon Bay, Hong Kong. Authorities are keeping 3,600 passengers and crew members under quarantine
  • St. Nicholas is seen talking to the children from one of the oldest buildings of the city. The first Saturday after November 11th, the red-and-white-clad Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) arrives with great fanfare in several Dutch cities. In Nijmegen, the white-bearded legend makes his entrance into the city by sailing down the river and following a route through the city accompanied by his helpers, the Pieten (Peters) who were giving traditional candies to children and adults.St. Nicholas is seen talking to the children from one of the oldest buildings of the city. The first Saturday after November 11th, the red-and-white-clad Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas) arrives with great fanfare in several Dutch cities. In Nijmegen, the white-bearded legend makes his entrance into the city by sailing down the river and following a route through the city accompanied by his helpers, the Pieten (Peters) who were giving traditional candies to children and adults.
  • A Kashmiri man reads a newspaper as an Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard during restrictions imposed ahead of Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. 
Authorities today imposed restrictions in parts of the city in view of a strike and a march to the historic clock tower in city center Lal Chowk called by the separatists against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kashmir. Schools, shops and other businesses remained closed in the main city of Srinagar and other major towns of the Valley in protest at Modi's visit. Meanwhile there were reports of intermittent clashes between protesters and forces in some areas when people tried to march towards Lal Chowk.A Kashmiri man reads a newspaper as an Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard during restrictions imposed ahead of Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit in Srinagar, Indian administered Kashmir. 
Authorities today imposed restrictions in parts of the city in view of a strike and a march to the historic clock tower in city center Lal Chowk called by the separatists against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kashmir. Schools, shops and other businesses remained closed in the main city of Srinagar and other major towns of the Valley in protest at Modi's visit. Meanwhile there were reports of intermittent clashes between protesters and forces in some areas when people tried to march towards Lal Chowk.
  • Jannik Sinner seen in action during the Internazionali BNL d Italia 2025 at Foro Italico. Jannik Sinner of Italy won against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in their Round of 32 match with the final score of 6:4, 6:2.Jannik Sinner seen in action during the Internazionali BNL d Italia 2025 at Foro Italico. Jannik Sinner of Italy won against Jesper De Jong of the Netherlands in their Round of 32 match with the final score of 6:4, 6:2.
  • School children engage in a weapon display during the National Security Education Day at the Hong Kong Police College in Hong Kong, China of April 15, 2020. The former British colony is holding its first National Security Education Day.School children engage in a weapon display during the National Security Education Day at the Hong Kong Police College in Hong Kong, China of April 15, 2020. The former British colony is holding its first National Security Education Day.
  • The Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.The Supreme Court building in Washington, DC.
  • Vadim Vereshchagin, General Director of Central Partnership LLC at session Global Local within the framework of the X St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures, which is taking place in St. Petersburg.Vadim Vereshchagin, General Director of Central Partnership LLC at session Global Local within the framework of the X St. Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures, which is taking place in St. Petersburg.
  • A woman is seen winnowing rice seeds during the harvesting season.
A landlocked country of Nepal agricultural activities are an important economic resource, with wheat and rice being the main food crops.A woman is seen winnowing rice seeds during the harvesting season.
A landlocked country of Nepal agricultural activities are an important economic resource, with wheat and rice being the main food crops.
  • A 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC SUV vehicle is seen on media day at the 2025 New York International Auto Show in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The annual NYIAS featured various car companies, debuts of new vehicles and automobile industry professionals. The show is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The convention opens to the public on April 18 and ends on April 27 attracting thousands of car enthusiasts. The NYIAS began in 1900 showcasing automobiles and examples of future car technology.A 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450e 4MATIC SUV vehicle is seen on media day at the 2025 New York International Auto Show in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The annual NYIAS featured various car companies, debuts of new vehicles and automobile industry professionals. The show is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The convention opens to the public on April 18 and ends on April 27 attracting thousands of car enthusiasts. The NYIAS began in 1900 showcasing automobiles and examples of future car technology.
  • A man riding a horse tests the bravery of a Ramon Sanchez ranch fighting bull during the festival.
During the 'La Saca' festival, a 12th Century tradition, twelve 'Novillos' (young bulls) are led by people riding horses from the 'Valonsadero' mount to the La Chata bullring in the center of the city.A man riding a horse tests the bravery of a Ramon Sanchez ranch fighting bull during the festival.
During the 'La Saca' festival, a 12th Century tradition, twelve 'Novillos' (young bulls) are led by people riding horses from the 'Valonsadero' mount to the La Chata bullring in the center of the city.
  • Bangladesh's captain Tamim Iqbal (L) and West Indies' captain Jason Mohammed release balloons before the start of the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.Bangladesh's captain Tamim Iqbal (L) and West Indies' captain Jason Mohammed release balloons before the start of the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.
  • A Kashmiri nomadic woman poses for a photo on a cold autumn day at a village in Kulgam district about 60kms, south of Srinagar.A Kashmiri nomadic woman poses for a photo on a cold autumn day at a village in Kulgam district about 60kms, south of Srinagar.
  • Australian runners Claudia Hollingsworth, Abbey Caldwell and Catriona Bisset seen in action during the 2024 Maurie Plant Meet Melbourne at Lakeside Stadium. World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meet.Australian runners Claudia Hollingsworth, Abbey Caldwell and Catriona Bisset seen in action during the 2024 Maurie Plant Meet Melbourne at Lakeside Stadium. World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Meet.
  • People and Rugby World Cup posters are seen at the entrance to the Orange-Velodrome Stadium. France hosts the 2023 Rugby World Cup from September 8 to October 28, 2023. The South Africa - Tonga match will take place at the Orange-Vélodrome stadium in Marseille on October 1, 2023.People and Rugby World Cup posters are seen at the entrance to the Orange-Velodrome Stadium. France hosts the 2023 Rugby World Cup from September 8 to October 28, 2023. The South Africa - Tonga match will take place at the Orange-Vélodrome stadium in Marseille on October 1, 2023.

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