In partnership with ZUMA photo agency, here is our selection of the top images for this week. From scenes of celebration in Gaza after a ceasefire deal was announced to a striking portrait of a Hindu pilgrim, and an awe-inspiring full moon in Dresden, Germany.
Palestinians rejoice at ceasefire deal
Jan. 15 – Palestinians in Deir Al Balah, Gaza, react to the announcement of a ceasefire after Israel and Hamas agreed on a hostage deal and truce, to be implemented in the coming days.
Fire keeps ravaging Los Angeles
Jan. 11 – A firefighting helicopter drops water on the hills behind Pacific Palisades as wildfires continue to rage in and around Los Angeles, California.
Maduro sworn in for third term as Venezuelan president
Jan.10 – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrives at the ceremony of his swearing-in for a third term as head of state of the South American country, after a disputed election marred by accusations of widespread voter fraud.
Hindu pilgrim heading to the Ganges
Jan. 14 – A Sadhu (i.e. a religious ascetic) arrives to take a holy dip in the Ganges river during the Maha Kumbh Mela festival, which started on Jan. 13 and is expected to draw more than 400 million people over the course of 45 days.
South Koreans celebrate impeached Yoon Suk Yeol’s arrest
Jan 15 – South Korean rotesters celebrate the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, after he was detained following a court warrant over his short-lived declaration of martial law last month.
Iranian paramilitary march in Tehran
Jan. 11 – Female members of the Iranian paramilitary forces march during an anti-Israel rally in the country’s capital, Tehran.
Back to the Moon we go
Jan. 15 – Texas-based Firefly Aerospace company successfully launched its first lunar mission for NASA from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The rocket is expected deliver 10 science and technology instruments meant to pave the way for humanity’s return to the Moon.
“Coming of Age” ceremony in Tokyo
Jan. 13 – At Meiji Jingu Shrine, young people turning 18 take part in the ceremony of Coming of Age Day (“Seiji no Hi”), a national holiday celebrating the transition into adulthood.
Moonset over Dresden, Germany
Jan.13 – An impressive full Moon, known as the Wolf Moon, sets over Radebeul, near Dresden, Germany.