Nurkerim and his bride pose for photos at home in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 30, 2026. This summer, happiness filled the air around the home of herdsman Duri Jarman. His youngest son Nurkerim tied the knot with his beloved woman. Weddings of the Tajik ethnic group usually last three days. Inscribed on the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008, the wedding customs of the Tajik ethnic group maintain unique traditions and are always described as festivals of music, dance and food to showcase the resplendent newlyweds and their propitious marriage. (Xinhua/Hu Huhu)
People view exhibits during an exhibition at the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival in Arles, France, July 8, 2026. The 57th Rencontres d'Arles photography festival lasts from July 6 to October 4. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)
An aerial drone photo taken on July 9, 2026 shows the scenery of the Qairhan salt lake in Golmud, northwest China's Qinghai Province. The Qairhan salt lake, with a total area of 5,856 square kilometers, has been the largest potash fertilizer producing base in China. (Xinhua/Wang Yan)
Young artists create artworks in downtown Cairo, Egypt, July 9, 2026. Egypt's government recently launched the "Street of Art" initiative, aiming to transform the streets and squares of the capital, Cairo, into open-air cultural spaces. Every Thursday through Saturday evening, the public can enjoy free cultural activities such as poetry readings, musical performances, and visual art exhibitions, attracting active participation from both citizens and tourists. (Xinhua/Xin Mengchen)
People attend the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, Iran, July 9, 2026. Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was laid to rest in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad on Thursday. (Xinhua/Shadati)
A fire truck works after a fire broke out at a shoe factory in Jiangtou Village, Chendai Township of Jinjiang City, southeast China's Fujian Province, on July 9, 2026. Twenty-eight people have been killed following a fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang City on Thursday, local authorities said. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)
A drone photo taken on July 6, 2026 shows a view of China Three Gorges Corporation's 180 MW Dongshan Xingchen offshore solar farm in Zhangzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province.
The province of Fujian is rich in high-quality clean energy resources like wind power, solar energy, hydro power and nuclear power.
In recent years, Fujian has relied on its local clean energy endowment and geographical advantages to build its smart new power grids and develop the region as a major clean energy hub in southeast China. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)
An aerial drone photo shows rescuers evacuating trapped students in Guigang City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, July 9, 2026. Recent extreme rainstorms triggered by Typhoon Maysak, the 10th typhoon of the year, have caused severe flooding in parts of Guangxi in the Pearl River basin.
Guangxi is continuing its search and rescue operations for missing persons, enhancing resettlement services for affected residents and advancing post-disaster reconstruction. (Xinhua/Cao Yiming)
