Global Events Captured: Protests, Disasters, and Cultural Highlights from Around the World

In Tirana, Albania, police deployed tear gas to disperse an anti-government protest organized by students. Meanwhile, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, the aftermath of a collision between a lorry and a passenger bus left five dead and sixteen injured, with the wreckage of the lorry visible on a roadside embankment. Sydney, Australia, hosted the opening day of the Sculpture by the Sea outdoor exhibition, featuring Erica Zaino's 'ART (Artificial Real Time)' on Bondi Beach. Istanbul experienced significant disruption due to heavy rainfall. In Indonesia, a thick haze enveloped Palangkaraya in the Central Kalimantan area, a consequence of toxic smoke from wildfires in Borneo and Sumatra that has spread across much of South-East Asia. Palestinian children, displaced internally, watched a film at a makeshift open-air cinema near the ruins of destroyed buildings in Gaza city. Glasgow, Scotland, showcased 'Dromadaries' Caravan,' a 16th-century tapestry woven in Belgium, as part of an exhibition at The Burrell Collection. The Gulf of Oman saw a strike by US Central Command on an Iranian-affiliated dhow, resulting in smoke rising from a burning boat. Bogota, Colombia, witnessed violent clashes between demonstrators and police during a protest against President Abelardo de la Espriella, with one demonstrator seen throwing a Molotov cocktail. Los Angeles, California, hosted the world premiere of Sacha Baron Cohen's film 'Ali G: Who Iz I?', attended by the director and actor himself. In Kyiv, Ukraine, an injured woman was seen kneeling at the site of an apartment building struck by a Russian missile. Iguazu Falls in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil, experienced high water flow, leading to the closure of a walkway. A worker was observed performing maintenance at an abalone farm in Guanwu village, Fujian province, China. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Panama's southern coast caused a building to collapse in Penonome, central Panama. In central Gaza, a Palestinian man was pictured collecting olives at a farm. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, held a ceremony at Le Thi Rieng Park, where a soldier stood beside coffins containing the remains of fallen soldiers. On the outskirts of Multan, Pakistan, rescuers were present at the scene of the derailment of the Rehman Baba Express. In Kaohsiung Port, Taiwan, a Taiwanese Navy prototype submarine underwent testing operations off Taiwan, navigating towards open waters escorted by a tugboat. Vadodara, India, celebrated the annual Hindu festival of Navratri with a 'Garba' dance performance in traditional dress at the Laxmi Vilas Palace. In Gaza city, 6-year-old Sila Rifaat Abu Aqlein, the sole survivor of her family from an Israeli attack, attended a check-up at a prosthetics centre. Abu Dhabi featured a sunrise over the Eastern Mangroves. Long Beach, California, experienced coastal impact from Post-Tropical Cyclone Rachel, with a girl taking shelter from sea spray. Houthi media reported the surrender of Saudi-backed Yemeni government fighters to the Houthis in Yemen's south-western Taiz governorate. In central Gaza, an overnight air strike hit a housing block after the Israeli military had ordered residents to leave Al Zawayda. In Abs, Hajjah governorate, Yemen, a motorbike was used to collect water. New Delhi, India, saw the arrest of a supporter of India's Cockroach Janata Party during a protest concerning alleged electoral roll irregularities and demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Mandalika hosted the qualifiers for the Indonesian Motorcycling Grand Prix, where Honda's Diogo Moreira of Brazil was in action. Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany displayed a bookshelf art installation. In Sanaa, Yemen, Houthi supporters protested against Saudi Arabia. Dubai's Global Village opened for its 2026-2027 season.