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  • A visitor takes a selfie at the dried and snow-less field during a sunny winter day in Sonamarg hill station, about 100kms from Srinagar. A prolonged dry spell is sweeping across Kashmir valley during the harshest phase of winter. Tourist resorts such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg would typically have accumulated ample snow by now. But this year, the Kashmir valley is dry with no snow anywhere to be seen. While the tourism sector has got hit badly, as tourists, who had planned to visit the Valley during January to enjoy snow, are cancelling their trips.A visitor takes a selfie at the dried and snow-less field during a sunny winter day in Sonamarg hill station, about 100kms from Srinagar. A prolonged dry spell is sweeping across Kashmir valley during the harshest phase of winter. Tourist resorts such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg would typically have accumulated ample snow by now. But this year, the Kashmir valley is dry with no snow anywhere to be seen. While the tourism sector has got hit badly, as tourists, who had planned to visit the Valley during January to enjoy snow, are cancelling their trips.
  • People seen entering the rally's area. Reportedly 1.7 million people gathered for the electoral rally of the Justice and Development Party (AKP Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi) Party at Ataturk airport’s garden in Istanbul. On May 14th, Presidential and Parliamentary elections will be held in Turkey. Conservative and religious supporters of the AKP Party and its allies (Nationalist Movement Party -MHP Party, the Free Cause Party - HÜDA-PAR, the New Welfare Party -YRF) were seen at the event at the presence of the current president and presidential candidate for AKP, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.People seen entering the rally's area. Reportedly 1.7 million people gathered for the electoral rally of the Justice and Development Party (AKP Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi) Party at Ataturk airport’s garden in Istanbul. On May 14th, Presidential and Parliamentary elections will be held in Turkey. Conservative and religious supporters of the AKP Party and its allies (Nationalist Movement Party -MHP Party, the Free Cause Party - HÜDA-PAR, the New Welfare Party -YRF) were seen at the event at the presence of the current president and presidential candidate for AKP, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
  • Blood dialysis tubes are seen amongst other medical wastes at Gioto garbage site in Nakuru. A new study by Dutch scientists has found human blood now polluted with microplastics. The study says 77 per cent of those tested had Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastic particles in their bloodstream. During the 5th session of United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA5.2) a landmark resolution to establish a global plastics treaty by the year 2024 was agreed.Blood dialysis tubes are seen amongst other medical wastes at Gioto garbage site in Nakuru. A new study by Dutch scientists has found human blood now polluted with microplastics. The study says 77 per cent of those tested had Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastic particles in their bloodstream. During the 5th session of United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA5.2) a landmark resolution to establish a global plastics treaty by the year 2024 was agreed.
  • A penguin seen during the press conference at the zoo. In Gdansk Zoo appeared a new inhabitant. Worldwide unique African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is an albinos and has amazing white feathering. This bird usually has black surface of the body with clear white brow and can be up to 63cm tall. The penguin was presented on a specially convened press conference at the Zoo.A penguin seen during the press conference at the zoo. In Gdansk Zoo appeared a new inhabitant. Worldwide unique African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus) is an albinos and has amazing white feathering. This bird usually has black surface of the body with clear white brow and can be up to 63cm tall. The penguin was presented on a specially convened press conference at the Zoo.
  • Protesters listening to the closing speech during the commemoration. Family members, various human rights organizations and political parties commemorated the victims of the military dictatorship 45 years after the civil-military coup in Argentina. The event is referred to as the national day for Memory, Truth and Justice.Protesters listening to the closing speech during the commemoration. Family members, various human rights organizations and political parties commemorated the victims of the military dictatorship 45 years after the civil-military coup in Argentina. The event is referred to as the national day for Memory, Truth and Justice.
  • Protesters holding signs march from Union Square to Washington Square Park. A protest against Donald Trump's attempted takeover of the government on Presidents Day during the National Day of Protest.Protesters holding signs march from Union Square to Washington Square Park. A protest against Donald Trump's attempted takeover of the government on Presidents Day during the National Day of Protest.
  • A sticker with Xi Jinping as the cartoon character, Winnie the Poo during the demonstration. Defying the gathering ban that followed the covid 19 pandemic, protesters demonstrate against Hong Kong government and Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Labour Day, 1st May.A sticker with Xi Jinping as the cartoon character, Winnie the Poo during the demonstration. Defying the gathering ban that followed the covid 19 pandemic, protesters demonstrate against Hong Kong government and Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Labour Day, 1st May.
  • Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) walk as they celebrate the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's special status during a public meeting in Srinagar. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government repealed Article 370 on 5th August 2019, ending the region's special semi-autonomous status.Supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) walk as they celebrate the fourth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir's special status during a public meeting in Srinagar. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government repealed Article 370 on 5th August 2019, ending the region's special semi-autonomous status.
  • An Extinction Rebellion symbol seen during the demonstration. Climate change protest group Extinction Rebellion organized a protest in Central London calling on everyone to stand together for the final push in the plan to end fossil fuels. They believe that people's reliance on fossil fuels is funding wars, driving the cost of living scandal and leading to climate breakdown. This is why they are demanding an immediate end to all new fossil fuel investment.An Extinction Rebellion symbol seen during the demonstration. Climate change protest group Extinction Rebellion organized a protest in Central London calling on everyone to stand together for the final push in the plan to end fossil fuels. They believe that people's reliance on fossil fuels is funding wars, driving the cost of living scandal and leading to climate breakdown. This is why they are demanding an immediate end to all new fossil fuel investment.
  • Dwellers at the fire devastated slum in Baunia badh area of Kalshi at Dhaka’s Mirpur. A fire gutted over 100 shanties at a slum in Baunia badh area of Kalshi at Dhaka’s Mirpur.Dwellers at the fire devastated slum in Baunia badh area of Kalshi at Dhaka’s Mirpur. A fire gutted over 100 shanties at a slum in Baunia badh area of Kalshi at Dhaka’s Mirpur.
  • Protester returns a teargas canister during the demonstration. Protesters attend a Global Anti-Totalitarianism March in Hong Kong - Demonstrations continue in Hong Kong marking one of the worst days of violence in 4 months of unrest.Protester returns a teargas canister during the demonstration. Protesters attend a Global Anti-Totalitarianism March in Hong Kong - Demonstrations continue in Hong Kong marking one of the worst days of violence in 4 months of unrest.
  • Slum girls reading a book while wearing face masks as a precaution during the Coronavirus pandemic at Korail slum. The biggest slum in the capital of Dhaka, Korail has almost fifty thousand dwellers who remain unaware of the deadly disease. The slums are posing a great health risk of extreme outcomes as crowded places are highly susceptible to the Covid-19 outbreak.Slum girls reading a book while wearing face masks as a precaution during the Coronavirus pandemic at Korail slum. The biggest slum in the capital of Dhaka, Korail has almost fifty thousand dwellers who remain unaware of the deadly disease. The slums are posing a great health risk of extreme outcomes as crowded places are highly susceptible to the Covid-19 outbreak.
  • Traders display various types of fish in the traditional markets of Lhokseumawe City. The Indonesian government raised its fisheries target in 2018 by 9.45 million tons from the previous year's target of only 7.8 million tons.Traders display various types of fish in the traditional markets of Lhokseumawe City. The Indonesian government raised its fisheries target in 2018 by 9.45 million tons from the previous year's target of only 7.8 million tons.
  • Protester with a banner being escorted by police during the demonstrations. Around 200 radical independents tried to block the central station of Sants in the city of Barcelona on the occasion of the Resolution of the Procés Judgment. They demand freedom of Catalonia political prisoners. The autonomous police of Catalonia called Mossos de Esquadra had to evict one by one.Protester with a banner being escorted by police during the demonstrations. Around 200 radical independents tried to block the central station of Sants in the city of Barcelona on the occasion of the Resolution of the Procés Judgment. They demand freedom of Catalonia political prisoners. The autonomous police of Catalonia called Mossos de Esquadra had to evict one by one.
  • Malaysian professional, Aifa Azman plays against Alex Haydon from Australia (Not in View) during round 1 of the Easy Times Brewing Co Australian Open, at South Bank Piazza. Aifa Azman defeated Alex Haydon with; 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. She moves on to play 7 the seed Fayrous Aboelkheir in the second round.Malaysian professional, Aifa Azman plays against Alex Haydon from Australia (Not in View) during round 1 of the Easy Times Brewing Co Australian Open, at South Bank Piazza. Aifa Azman defeated Alex Haydon with; 11-5, 11-5, 11-5. She moves on to play 7 the seed Fayrous Aboelkheir in the second round.
  • A protester waits outside the stadium as police stand guard inside glass doors during the demonstration. Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elisabeth Stadium where Carrie Lam was scheduled to speak. Protesters chanted various slogans and heckled the police standing guard outside. Protesters continue to reaffirm the '5 Demands' as China's National Day inches closer.A protester waits outside the stadium as police stand guard inside glass doors during the demonstration. Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elisabeth Stadium where Carrie Lam was scheduled to speak. Protesters chanted various slogans and heckled the police standing guard outside. Protesters continue to reaffirm the '5 Demands' as China's National Day inches closer.
  • An exterior view of a Dunkin' Donuts restaurant in Danville, Pennsylvania.An exterior view of a Dunkin' Donuts restaurant in Danville, Pennsylvania.
  • Igor Babushkin, Governor of Astrakhan Region attends a Russia-Iran session in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022).Igor Babushkin, Governor of Astrakhan Region attends a Russia-Iran session in the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2022 (SPIEF 2022).
  • In this photo illustration, the Intuit company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.In this photo illustration, the Intuit company logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen.
  • General view of the Rixos Premium Dubrovnik, a luxury Resort on the Adriatic Sea in Dubrovnik.General view of the Rixos Premium Dubrovnik, a luxury Resort on the Adriatic Sea in Dubrovnik.
  • Thai-Chinese seen praying at Tai Hong Kong shrine. Lunar New Year begins on January 22, and welcomes the year of the Rabbit, celebrated by the Chinese around the world.Thai-Chinese seen praying at Tai Hong Kong shrine. Lunar New Year begins on January 22, and welcomes the year of the Rabbit, celebrated by the Chinese around the world.
  • A man is seen crossing the London Millennium Footbridge, a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians spanning Thames River in London. The bridge is nicknamed the "Wobbly Bridge" because of the swaying effect. The bridge was opened in June 2000.A man is seen crossing the London Millennium Footbridge, a steel suspension bridge for pedestrians spanning Thames River in London. The bridge is nicknamed the "Wobbly Bridge" because of the swaying effect. The bridge was opened in June 2000.
  • Tourists seen at Trevi Fountain during spring.Tourists seen at Trevi Fountain during spring.
  • Greta Bordey of the Hawks seen in action during the AFLW Round 5 game between Adelaide Crows and Hawthorn Hawks at Kinetic Stadium. Final score: Adelaide Crows 48 - 27 Hawthorn Hawks.Greta Bordey of the Hawks seen in action during the AFLW Round 5 game between Adelaide Crows and Hawthorn Hawks at Kinetic Stadium. Final score: Adelaide Crows 48 - 27 Hawthorn Hawks.
  • (L-R) Bollywood actress Chitrangda Singh and Sara Ali Khan pose for a photo to promote their upcoming film 'Gaslight' in Mumbai. The film will release on 31st March '23(L-R) Bollywood actress Chitrangda Singh and Sara Ali Khan pose for a photo to promote their upcoming film 'Gaslight' in Mumbai. The film will release on 31st March '23

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