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Photos: Earth in rear-view of Artemis II astronauts

Apr 05, 2026 15:46 By Al Jazeera 7 photos

Crew nears moon on historic flyby and sends back striking images of Earth.

Gallery Photos: Earth in rear-view of Artemis II astronauts
Credit: Handout/NASA via Reuters
A view of the Orion capsule taken with a camera mounted on one of its solar array wings during a routine external inspection of the spacecraft on the second day of the Artemis II mission towards the Moon. [Handout/NASA via Reuters]

Photos: Thousands rally in Iraq against ‘senseless’ US-Israel war on Iran

Apr 05, 2026 08:06 By Al Jazeera 9 photos

Protesters chant against the US and Israel, urging the global community to confront their actions in the Middle East.

Gallery Photos: Thousands rally in Iraq against ‘senseless’ US-Israel war on Iran
Credit: Hadi Mizban/AP Photo
Iraq has been unwillingly drawn into the regional tension, suffering attacks targeting US interests and pro-Iranian factions within its territory. [Hadi Mizban/AP Photo]

Mourners vow resistance as Iran marks Islamic Republic’s 47th anniversary

Apr 02, 2026 07:38 By Al Jazeera 9 photos

Thousands gathered in Tehran to honour a commander, vowing resistance amid heightened tension with US and Israel.

Gallery Mourners vow resistance as Iran marks Islamic Republic’s 47th anniversary
Credit: AFP
People attend Alireza Tangsiri's funeral, holding his portrait and that of Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, right. [AFP]

Photos: Iraq celebrates after qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026

Apr 01, 2026 11:19 By Al Jazeera 9 photos

The Lions of Mesopotamia secured their World Cup spot with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Bolivia amid war backdrop.

Gallery Photos: Iraq celebrates after qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026
Credit: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters
Iraqis celebrate after Iraq defeated Bolivia 2-1 in the inter-confederation playoff to qualify for the World Cup. [Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters]

A home of love for 400 stray lives

Apr 01, 2026 07:36 By CGTN 5 photos

In a small courtyard in Deqing County, Huzhou, east China

Gallery A home of love for 400 stray lives
Credit: CGTN
A home of love for 400 stray lives

Photos: Lebanon’s Catholics observe Palm Sunday under looming threat of war

Mar 29, 2026 19:36 By Al Jazeera 9 photos

Lebanese Christians mark Palm Sunday with prayers, stressing shared hardships for all communities amid Israel's war.

Gallery Photos: Lebanon’s Catholics observe Palm Sunday under looming threat of war
Credit: Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo
Worshipers walk in a procession during a Palm Sunday mass at the Our Lady of Hadat Church in Beirut, Lebanon. [Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo]

‘No Kings’ protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus

Mar 28, 2026 18:16 By Al Jazeera 26 photos

Saturday's rallies mark the third round of 'No Kings' protests since President Trump took office for a second term.

Gallery ‘No Kings’ protests erupt across the US, with a Minnesota focus
Credit: Tom Baker/AP Photo
'No Kings' organisers have made the metropolis of Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota, the site of their flagship protest on Saturday. [Tom Baker/AP Photo]

Photos: Manila’s streets empty as fuel prices surge amid Hormuz crisis

Mar 26, 2026 22:30 By Al Jazeera 10 photos

Empty streets expose another crisis as Filipinos battle soaring oil prices, dwindling incomes, and a stagnating economy.

Gallery Photos: Manila’s streets empty as fuel prices surge amid Hormuz crisis
Credit: Ted Regencia/Al Jazeera
In a bid to ease the economic pain for commuters due to the fuel price increase, the government has slashed train fares in half. [Ted Regencia/Al Jazeera]

Photos: More than one million displaced by Israel’s evacuations in Lebanon

Mar 26, 2026 17:40 By Al Jazeera 10 photos

More than 250,000 people flee Lebanon in two weeks, with 125,000 crossing into Syria, including 7,000 Lebanese citizens.

Gallery Photos: More than one million displaced by Israel’s evacuations in Lebanon
Credit: Raghed Waked/Reuters
A displaced family sits next to a bonfire in a temporary encampment, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, in Beirut. [Raghed Waked/Reuters]

Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

Mar 25, 2026 23:52 By Al Jazeera 9 photos

The march comes as a court in the US suggests there may be a secret deportation agreement between the US and Mexico.

Gallery Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions
Credit: Juan Manuel Blanco/EPA
Migrants and asylum seekers hold a sign reading 'Caravana Genesis 2026', a reference to the name of their march. [Juan Manuel Blanco/EPA]

Photos: Iran fires new waves of missiles at Israel

Mar 24, 2026 10:05 By Al Jazeera 8 photos

Israel’s Magen David Adom emergency medical service said 'six people were lightly injured' in the missile strikes.

Gallery Photos: Iran fires new waves of missiles at Israel
Credit: Jack Guez/AFP
Israeli emergency service personnel inspect a building damaged in an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv. [Jack Guez/AFP]

Photos: Aftermath of Iranian missile strikes near Israel’s nuclear facility

Mar 22, 2026 10:34 By Al Jazeera 8 photos

It was the first time Iranian missiles had penetrated Israeli air defence systems in the area around a key nuclear site.

Gallery Photos: Aftermath of Iranian missile strikes near Israel’s nuclear facility
Credit: Ohad Zwigenberg/AP Photo
Buildings damaged by an Iranian missile strike in Arad, southern Israel. [Ohad Zwigenberg/AP Photo]

Huamo: The perfect blend of tradition and craftsmanship

Dec 24, 2025 01:23 By CGTN 6 photos

As the New Year approaches, are you gearing up for your festive feast? In China, people have their own traditional holiday treats of choice, among which Huamo, or shaped steamed buns, stand out. The delicately dough creations are essentially edible folk

Gallery Huamo: The perfect blend of tradition and craftsmanship
Credit: CGTN
Huamo: The perfect blend of tradition and craftsmanship

Beijing

Dec 22, 2025 04:27 By CGTN 6 photos

On the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, thousands gather to celebrate the winter solstice as the golden light of sunset pierces through the arches of the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Beijing. Stretching across Kunming Lake, the centuries-old bridge stands in quiet anticipation, waiting once again for this annual moment of wonder.

Gallery Beijing
Credit: CGTN
Beijing

The 21st Inner Mongolia Ice and Snow Naadam Fair opens

Dec 22, 2025 03:42 By CGTN 5 photos

The 21st Ice and Snow Naadam Fair of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region officially opened on Sunday. More than just a festival, the Naadam is a living tradition of the northern Chinese grasslands.This year

Gallery The 21st Inner Mongolia Ice and Snow Naadam Fair opens
Credit: CGTN
The 21st Ice and Snow Naadam Fair of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region officially opens, in Hailar District of Hulun Buir, north China. /VCG

A list of 21 scenic sites newly granted top rating in China

Feb 07, 2024 06:52 By CGTN 8 photos

A list of 21 scenic sites that were newly granted a 5A rating, the highest level in China

Gallery A list of 21 scenic sites newly granted top rating in China
Credit: CGTN
Aerial view of Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area in Lishui City, east China

Lucky fish flower buns in Qingdao ready for Spring Festival plates

Jan 31, 2024 10:14 By CGTN 4 photos

Bakers in the Jimo District of Qingdao, Shandong Province, have been perfecting decorative flower buns in the shape of fish, dragons, flowers and other lucky symbols.

Gallery Lucky fish flower buns in Qingdao ready for Spring Festival plates
Credit: CGTN
A photo shows fish-shaped red flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

What are the Feitian?

Sep 02, 2023 11:17 By CGTN 7 photos

Feitian, also known as the Flying Apsaras, are often considered a symbol of the Mogao Grottoes. It is estimated that there are more than 4,500 Feitian figures painted in the Mogao caves. What exactly are the Feitian? Where did they come from? What are

Gallery What are the Feitian?
Credit: CGTN
What are the Feitian?