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  • Hindu devotees offer prayers at Bagmati River during the Swasthani Brata Katha festival. During this month-long festival, devotees recite Holy Scriptures dedicated to Hindu goddess Swasthani and Hindu God Lord Shiva. Unmarried women pray to get a good husband while those married pray for the longevity of their husbands by observing month long fast.Hindu devotees offer prayers at Bagmati River during the Swasthani Brata Katha festival. During this month-long festival, devotees recite Holy Scriptures dedicated to Hindu goddess Swasthani and Hindu God Lord Shiva. Unmarried women pray to get a good husband while those married pray for the longevity of their husbands by observing month long fast.
  • Women shop in Al-Hamidiyah Souq, in the old city of Damascus. Despite the ongoing conflict in Syria, life in government-held parts of Damascus still carries on relatively peacefully. Damascus, the capital city of war-torn Syria, is mostly under control by the official Syrian government led by president Bashar al-Assad.Women shop in Al-Hamidiyah Souq, in the old city of Damascus. Despite the ongoing conflict in Syria, life in government-held parts of Damascus still carries on relatively peacefully. Damascus, the capital city of war-torn Syria, is mostly under control by the official Syrian government led by president Bashar al-Assad.
  • Relatives of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo confront police officers over his disappearance at Lake Nakuru National Park. Witnesses allege that Odhiambo was arrested by Nakuru National Park rangers before he went missing on January 18, 2025. Since the anti-government protests in June 2024, Kenya has seen a rise in abductions, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.Relatives of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo confront police officers over his disappearance at Lake Nakuru National Park. Witnesses allege that Odhiambo was arrested by Nakuru National Park rangers before he went missing on January 18, 2025. Since the anti-government protests in June 2024, Kenya has seen a rise in abductions, enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings.
  • A woman looks at her phone on Primrose Hill as dusk begins to fall over London.A woman looks at her phone on Primrose Hill as dusk begins to fall over London.
  • People seen at the restaurant during the festival. Oktoberfest 2018 is a Germany beer festival in Blumenau, a Brazilian city founded by German immigrants. Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil.People seen at the restaurant during the festival. Oktoberfest 2018 is a Germany beer festival in Blumenau, a Brazilian city founded by German immigrants. Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
  • The exterior view of the Safeway supermarket. In the recent days, people have been shopping at Safeway, a supermarket in the United Sates as they prepare for the Halloween.The exterior view of the Safeway supermarket. In the recent days, people have been shopping at Safeway, a supermarket in the United Sates as they prepare for the Halloween.
  • A member of Spanish Red Cross is seen carrying a migrant child after his arrival at the Port of Malaga. Spain's Maritime Rescue service rescued 60 migrants aboard a dinghy crossing the Alboran Sea and brought them to Malaga harbour, where they were assisted by the Spanish Red Cross. A total of 280 migrants were rescued this week from various dinghies trying to arrive toward the Spanish coasts, about 137 migrants this Sunday and others 143 during the Saturday.A member of Spanish Red Cross is seen carrying a migrant child after his arrival at the Port of Malaga. Spain's Maritime Rescue service rescued 60 migrants aboard a dinghy crossing the Alboran Sea and brought them to Malaga harbour, where they were assisted by the Spanish Red Cross. A total of 280 migrants were rescued this week from various dinghies trying to arrive toward the Spanish coasts, about 137 migrants this Sunday and others 143 during the Saturday.
  • Protesters hold placards outside of the Pennsylvania Capitol during a 50501 protest. The 50501 Movement planned to hold 50 protests in 50 states on one day to protest Trump administration policies and Project 2025.Protesters hold placards outside of the Pennsylvania Capitol during a 50501 protest. The 50501 Movement planned to hold 50 protests in 50 states on one day to protest Trump administration policies and Project 2025.
  • A protester holds a placard which says Arrested For Highlighting Women's Vulnerability in the Climate Crisis during the demonstration in Cheapside. Extinction Rebellion protesters marched through the City of London to the Bank of England, part of their two-week Impossible Rebellion campaign calling on the UK Government to act meaningfully on the climate and ecological crisis.A protester holds a placard which says Arrested For Highlighting Women's Vulnerability in the Climate Crisis during the demonstration in Cheapside. Extinction Rebellion protesters marched through the City of London to the Bank of England, part of their two-week Impossible Rebellion campaign calling on the UK Government to act meaningfully on the climate and ecological crisis.
  • A car is seen parked among the rubble of a wall that was torn down by high water in Begunje. Heavy continuous torrential rain and storms have caused major flooding throughout Slovenia. Roads and railroads were closed, several areas had no electricity or drinking water, and fatalities were reported.A car is seen parked among the rubble of a wall that was torn down by high water in Begunje. Heavy continuous torrential rain and storms have caused major flooding throughout Slovenia. Roads and railroads were closed, several areas had no electricity or drinking water, and fatalities were reported.
  • A woman wearing a face mask walks past a Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) warning signpost in Jakarta.A woman wearing a face mask walks past a Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) warning signpost in Jakarta.
  • A mother and daughter get out of an ambulance at the emergency ward of the dedicated covid-19 patient hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.A mother and daughter get out of an ambulance at the emergency ward of the dedicated covid-19 patient hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Hong Kong during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • A Nazarene from the Brotherhood of Our Father Jesus the Divine Captive carries a candelabra through the streets of Madrid during the procession of the Divine Captive on Good Friday. Seven processions took to the streets of Madrid on Good Friday night.A Nazarene from the Brotherhood of Our Father Jesus the Divine Captive carries a candelabra through the streets of Madrid during the procession of the Divine Captive on Good Friday. Seven processions took to the streets of Madrid on Good Friday night.
  • Female activists and students hold a banner, placards and lit candles during the demonstration. Female activists and classmates take part in a candlelight protest demanding justice for the schoolgirl who died due to excessive bleeding after she was raped in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Female activists and students hold a banner, placards and lit candles during the demonstration. Female activists and classmates take part in a candlelight protest demanding justice for the schoolgirl who died due to excessive bleeding after she was raped in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
  • Milan Škriniar of Fenerbahce reacts during the UEFA Europa League match between GNK Dinamo and Fenerbahce at the Maksimir Stadium. Final Score; GNK Dinamo 3 : 1 Fenerbahçe SKMilan Škriniar of Fenerbahce reacts during the UEFA Europa League match between GNK Dinamo and Fenerbahce at the Maksimir Stadium. Final Score; GNK Dinamo 3 : 1 Fenerbahçe SK
  • The government officials take photos with the award winners. The award presentation ceremony of Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence was held by Hong Kong government at Central Government Offices. The purpose of the award is to praise the teachers who do excellent work. The Acting Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Mr Chan Kwok-ki and other government officials attend the ceremony.The government officials take photos with the award winners. The award presentation ceremony of Chief Executive's Award for Teaching Excellence was held by Hong Kong government at Central Government Offices. The purpose of the award is to praise the teachers who do excellent work. The Acting Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Mr Chan Kwok-ki and other government officials attend the ceremony.
  • A nurse gives a crew member from the Carnival Liberty cruise ship a shot of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Port Canaveral, the first U.S. port to sponsor COVID-19 vaccine distribution to port workers and vessel crew members. After all sailings were suspended in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ship docked at the port to enable 109 crew members to be vaccinated at the one-day clinic in preparation for the expected resumption of cruises in July 2021.A nurse gives a crew member from the Carnival Liberty cruise ship a shot of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at Port Canaveral, the first U.S. port to sponsor COVID-19 vaccine distribution to port workers and vessel crew members. After all sailings were suspended in March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ship docked at the port to enable 109 crew members to be vaccinated at the one-day clinic in preparation for the expected resumption of cruises in July 2021.
  • Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation, attends a session on the Russian Economy: Current Challenges and Footholds in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022).Anton Siluanov, Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation, attends a session on the Russian Economy: Current Challenges and Footholds in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022).
  • A man is seen watching a horse-drawn sleigh illuminated. Light sculptures in different shapes were placed around the city center to celebrate Christmas. This year, a light mural honored the life of Dutch artists, Van Lymborch Brothers, born in Nijmegen, in the mid-14th century.A man is seen watching a horse-drawn sleigh illuminated. Light sculptures in different shapes were placed around the city center to celebrate Christmas. This year, a light mural honored the life of Dutch artists, Van Lymborch Brothers, born in Nijmegen, in the mid-14th century.
  • The passenger cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.The passenger cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas arrives at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille.
  • Bangladesh has a very long history of traditional circus. Now a days few large circus troops are performing around the country. Most of the troop members took his profession hereditary or are working from childhood. Major events of the performances are mostly balance on rope, cycling, jump from top, walk the tightrope etc. Some shows animal games also. People of our environs enjoy circus once a year. In recent decades, this tradition has slashed down due to the invasion of globalization.Bangladesh has a very long history of traditional circus. Now a days few large circus troops are performing around the country. Most of the troop members took his profession hereditary or are working from childhood. Major events of the performances are mostly balance on rope, cycling, jump from top, walk the tightrope etc. Some shows animal games also. People of our environs enjoy circus once a year. In recent decades, this tradition has slashed down due to the invasion of globalization.
  • A meteor from the Perseids meteor shower streaks as the northern lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the night sky above Lithuania's capital Vilnius.A meteor from the Perseids meteor shower streaks as the northern lights (aurora borealis) illuminate the night sky above Lithuania's capital Vilnius.
  • Vehicles are seen parked at the world famed ski resort of Gulmarg on a sunny winter day in Baramulla district. Gulmarg, a key tourist attraction in Kashmir renowned globally for its ski resorts, is experiencing an unprecedented dry spell this year, leaving its ski slopes and scenic landscapes devoid of winter snow. Both weather experts and those dependent on tourism for their livelihood are expressing concern over extended dry spell, impacting the region's economy and the expectations of winter enthusiasts. However the valley is currently experiencing an exceptional drought, with a 79% rainfall shortfall from December 2023. Experts warn that reduction in rain and snowfall might lead to water scarcity and a potential food catastrophe in the region.Vehicles are seen parked at the world famed ski resort of Gulmarg on a sunny winter day in Baramulla district. Gulmarg, a key tourist attraction in Kashmir renowned globally for its ski resorts, is experiencing an unprecedented dry spell this year, leaving its ski slopes and scenic landscapes devoid of winter snow. Both weather experts and those dependent on tourism for their livelihood are expressing concern over extended dry spell, impacting the region's economy and the expectations of winter enthusiasts. However the valley is currently experiencing an exceptional drought, with a 79% rainfall shortfall from December 2023. Experts warn that reduction in rain and snowfall might lead to water scarcity and a potential food catastrophe in the region.
  • Kusini Yengi of Australia (R) and with Hassan Al Tambakti of Saudi Arabia (L) seen in action during the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Saudi Arabia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Final score; Australia 0:0 Saudi ArabiaKusini Yengi of Australia (R) and with Hassan Al Tambakti of Saudi Arabia (L) seen in action during the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Australia Socceroos and Saudi Arabia at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium. Final score; Australia 0:0 Saudi Arabia
  • People seen watching fireworks during the celebration of the new year 2023 The celebration was enlivened with fireworks and the community also celebrated the new year 2023.People seen watching fireworks during the celebration of the new year 2023 The celebration was enlivened with fireworks and the community also celebrated the new year 2023.

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