Ukraine talks about ways to end conflict with Russia, Kazakhstan urges Germany to abandon idea it can defeat Moscow
Báo Quốc Tế•23/09/2024
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06:27 | 09/23/2024
The Russia-Ukraine conflict, the war in Gaza, US Vice President Harris's "special" campaign, unprecedented attacks on the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon, floods in Poland... are impressive photos of the week compiled by CNN, Reuters, The Guardian ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission on the Development of Specialized Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAVs) in Moscow on September 19. According to the Russian President, products produced by small businesses, including drones, are not inferior in quality to those produced by large enterprises. Therefore, these small organizations need support, including technologically. (Source: TASS)
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (right) welcomes German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Astana on September 16. Speaking during talks with Scholz, the Central Asian nation's leader Tokayev urged Berlin to abandon the idea that Russia can be defeated on the front line. Stating that "Russia is militarily invincible," Tokayev said: "A further escalation of the conflict will lead to irreparable consequences for all of humanity and, above all, for the countries involved in the Russia-Ukraine conflict." (Source: Nikkei Asia)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (right) and European Council President Ursula von der Leyen at a joint press conference in Kiev, September 20. Mr. Zelensky affirmed that he wanted to end the conflict with Russia in 2024, pointing out that, to do so, it is necessary to “help Ukraine as much as possible to organize the second peace summit this year”. The leader also added that his “peace formula” is the only real way to end the conflict. (Source: DPA)
Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with TV queen Oprah Winfrey during a virtual campaign rally on September 19 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The campaign, which was considered very special, attracted the attention of many voters due to the presence of many famous stars, including TV legend Oprah Winfrey as the host. Hollywood stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Chris Rock and Ben Stiller also participated in the event via live remote broadcast to support Ms. Harris. (Source: AFP/Getty Images)
House Speaker Mike Johnson attends a news conference with Republican leaders in Washington, DC, on September 18. The House failed to pass a six-month spending bill with voting requirements, an effort pushed by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The failure of the bill exposed the party’s divisions, but also gave Johnson an opportunity to move to Plan B as a government shutdown looms. (Source: Getty Images)
Police barricades are set up outside the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on September 16, a day after an assassination plot against former US President Donald Trump was uncovered. The FBI is investigating the incident. This is the second time in two months that Mr. Trump has been targeted for assassination. The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was caught before he could act. Mr. Trump said he needed more security personnel to protect him. (Source: The New York Times/Redux)
An Israeli armored vehicle drives past damaged buildings in Gaza on September 13. The Israel-Hamas conflict in the Palestinian Gaza Strip has been ongoing since October 7, 2023, despite international efforts to call for a ceasefire. (Source: Reuters)
Israeli soldiers evacuate wounded people by helicopter after an anti-tank missile was fired into northern Israel from Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country would expand its targets and return northern residents who had been evacuated because of Hezbollah attacks launched from Lebanon. (Source: Reuters)
People gather outside the American University Medical Center in Beirut, Lebanon, on September 17. Hundreds of pagers carried by Hezbollah members in Lebanon exploded almost simultaneously in an unprecedented attack that killed many people and injured thousands. According to CNN, Israel was behind the attack, which was a joint operation between the Israeli military and intelligence services. The Israeli military has declined to comment publicly on the explosions. The next day, Lebanon's Health Ministry said dozens of walkie-talkies exploded in the country, killing more than 20 people and injuring more than 600. (Source: Reuters)
Residents and military personnel inspect the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on September 20. The incident killed the commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan unit. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani condemned the attack while U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed new concerns about the escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. (Source: Reuters)
A man takes a picture of a forest fire near Povoa de Montemuro, Portugal, on September 18. Last week, the country's unprecedented forest fire disaster burned more than 121,000 hectares of forest land, killing seven people. As of the end of September 20, there were still two large fires that had not been controlled. (Source: Reuters)
Smoke rises from a forest fire that affected the Brasilia National Park in Brazil on September 16. This is the largest fire that Brasilia has seen this year, as the city recorded a streak of 145 days without rain. (Source: AFP/Getty)
People are evacuated from a flooded area as the Nysa Klodzka river rose after heavy rains, in Lewin Brzeski, Poland, on August 17. Flooding has affected several European countries over the past week, including the Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary. (Source: Reuters)
“Shōgun” star Hiroyuki Sanada holds up his award after the series was honored in the category of outstanding drama series at the 2024 Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles, USA, on September 15. With 25 nominations and 18 wins at this year's Emmys, "Shōgun" set a record for the most Emmy wins in a season in television history. At the event, Sanada also won the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series. (Source: AP)
A soldier with an eagle prepares to take part in a military parade in Mexico City on September 16 - Mexico's Independence Day. (Source: AFP/Getty Images)
Engineers check the progress of the Bromford Tunnel in Water Orton, England, on September 17, as construction of the high-speed rail tunnel reached 50%. (Source: Getty Images)
A man lifts his daughter's skirt in the Casco Viejo neighborhood of Panama City, Panama, September 15. (Source: AP)
A girl attends Eid-e-Milad-ul-Nabi celebrations, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad, in Karachi, Pakistan, on September 17. (Source: Reuters)
A woman holds a baby and plays in a flower field in Dhaka, Bangladesh, September 13. (Source: Reuters)
This impressive photo shows artists performing during the Mid-Autumn Festival at a night market in Beijing, China, on September 17. (Source: AP)
Atthapon Nundee takes a picture of a 2-month-old pygmy hippo named Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand, on September 16. With rosy cheeks and natural charisma, Moo Deng has attracted millions of online fans and attracted large crowds to the zoo. (Source: Reuters)
A great blue heron eats fish in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, USA, September 12. (Source: USA Today Network/Imagn Images)
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