Photo Highlights Around the World
Experience the diverse cultures and significant events captured through stunning photography. From vibrant celebrations to solemn moments, these images reflect the human experience globally.
A man stands with his dog Friday, March 18, during a competition at the Shanghai International Pet Expo in Shanghai, China.
U.S. President Barack Obama, left, and first lady Michelle Obama, right, tango with dancers during a state dinner in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, March 23.
Rescuers on the Greek island of Lesbos try to revive an unconscious man who arrived on a dinghy with other migrants on Sunday, March 20. Hospital authorities later said the man, a Syrian, didn’t survive.
A reveler’s face is smeared with colored powder as he dances during Holi celebrations in Gauhati, India, on Thursday, March 24. The Holi festival of colors is a Hindu celebration marking the arrival of spring.
Radovan Karadzic, second from right, sits in a courtroom in The Hague, Netherlands, before he was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Thursday, March 24. Karadzic, nicknamed the “Butcher of Bosnia,” was found guilty of genocide for the 1995 Srebrenica massacre.
Riot police detain a pro-Kurdish demonstrator in Istanbul, where some people were celebrating the spring festival of Newroz despite a ban from the governorship on Sunday, March 20.
Air Force One flies over a neighborhood in Havana, Cuba, before landing in the island country on Sunday, March 20. U.S. President Barack Obama visited Cuba with his wife and daughters.
On Wednesday, March 23, a day after the deadly bombings in Brussels, a vigil was held at the Place de la Bourse in the Belgian capital. “Everybody should come together and stay positive,” said participant Anne Manteleers.
Photographers take pictures of a Soyuz rocket on Saturday, March 19, as it takes off from Kazakhstan carrying three astronauts to the International Space Station.
Police in Aceh, Indonesia, display tiger fur and bones seized on Monday, March 21, highlighting the illegal wildlife trafficking issue in the region.
Conclusion
The captured images reveal both the beauty and the struggles faced in various cultures across the globe. While some photos depict joyful celebrations, others serve as sober reminders of the challenges that many face. Together, they provide a window into the world’s diverse human experience.