Week in Photos: From Storms to Sports

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - From the intensity of international sports competitions to the aftermath of natural disasters, this week's selection of photographs captures the pulse of events around the globe.

In Beijing, China, Ma Long faces Hugo Calderano in a high-stakes table tennis match, while Taiwan grapples with the devastation caused by Typhoon Krathon.

Other moments include Japan’s new prime minister delivering his inaugural address, and severe flooding sweeping through Mali's capital.

There was a significant escalation of conflict in the Middle East, with Hezbollah's leader killed in an Israeli military strike, followed by Iran launching a second barrage of missiles targeting Israel.

Each image tells a powerful story of triumph, resilience, and the unpredictable forces shaping our world today.

Beijing, China - China’s Ma Long serves to Brazil’s Hugo Calderano during their men’s singles quarterfinal match at the China Smash table tennis tournament in Beijing on October 4, 2024.

Kaohsiung, Taiwan - A man checks the wreckage of a restaurant after Typhoon Krathon landed in Kaohsiung on October 4, 2024. Workers removed felled trees and swept up shattered glass in southern Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Krathon was downgraded to a tropical depression after killing two and injuring hundreds.

Tokyo, Japan - Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (C) bows as he returns to his seat after delivering his inaugural policy address in the lower house of parliament in Tokyo on October 4, 2024.

Bamako, Mali - This aerial view shows houses submerged in water in the flooded area of the Badalabougou district in Bamako on October 3, 2024. Heavy rains have recently led to severe flooding across the Sahel, affecting people in multiple countries.

Nairobi, Kenya - People gather to follow the performance of 27-year-old Paul Mwangi, also known as Dj Boboss, on his self-made DJ deck in downtown Nairobi on September 21, 2024. A spoon, towel hooks, a piece of kettle and a plastic cap -it's all you need to make a mixing desk if you have the rare combo of technical and musical skills of DJ Boboss. 27-year-old Paul Mwangi, also known as Dj Boboss, has been building up a fanbase online and on the streets of Kenya with the one-of-a-kind desk that he put together himself.

ISLA DE PASCUA, Chile - This combination of pictures shows different stages of the solar eclipse as seen from Easter Island in the Pacific Ocean, Chile, on October 2, 2024.

North Korea - This picture taken on October 2, 2024 and released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) via KNS on October 4, 2024 shows troops taking part in training at a base of the Korean People's Army's special operations forces in the western region, at an undisclosed location in North Korea. North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un said his forces would use nuclear weapons "without hesitation" if Pyongyang's territory was attacked by the South and its ally the United States, state media reported on October 4.

Nice, France - A man holds an umbrella as he on the "Promenade des anglais" on the French riviera city of Nice, on October 3, 2024.

Baracoa, Cuba - Graphic content / Residents look at rescuers removing a dead whale calf from the sea at the coast of the town of Baracoa, Artemisa province, Cuba, on October 3, 2024.

Kuwait City, Kuwait - A commercial aircraft flies in front of the sun over Kuwait City on October 3, 2024.

El Khiâm, Lebanon - Smoke billows during an Israeli airstrike on the the southern Lebanese village of Khiam near the border with Israel on October 3, 2024.

Keaton Beach, United States - A view of damaged homes affected by Hurricane Helene near Keaton Beach, Florida, on October 3, 2024, as Marine One and US President Joe Biden take an aerial tour of the area.

Bogotá, Colombia - North Korea players celebrate with the trophy after winning the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup final match between North Korea and Japan at the Nemesio Camacho 'El Campin' stadium in Bogota, on September 22, 2024.

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Fans of Boca Juniors cheer for their team during the 2024 Argentine Professional Football League tournament match between Boca Juniors and River Plate at the Alberto Jose Armando 'La Bombonera' stadium, in Buenos Aires on September 21, 2024.

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Partial view of the solar annular eclipse is pictured behind an Angels monument at the National Congress building in Buenos Aires, taken on October 2, 2024. Part of the southern hemisphere will witness this Wednesday an annular eclipse that will occur when the Moon almost totally covers the Sun, leaving a luminous ring visible, a spectacle that will be seen in its maximum splendor from the Chilean and Argentinean Patagonia.

Panama City, Panama - Aerial view of the shadows of several skyscrapers in the bay of Panama City, October 2, 2024.

Uthai Thani, Thailand - A relative cries in front of the portrait and coffin of a victim of a school bus fire at Wat Khao Phraya Sangkharam School in Uthai Thani, on October 3, 2024. Grieving families wept as they offered prayers for 23 children and their teachers killed in a horrifying Thai school bus fire, as the government vowed a crackdown on unsafe vehicles.

Uruguay - Aerial view of the 'Chagdud Gonpa Sengue Dzong' Buddhist Temple in Aguas Blancas village, Lavalleja Department, Uruguay, taken on September 8, 2024. In the most secular country in Latin America, 'La Fortaleza del Leon' is one of the few monasteries in the region of the international network of Buddhist centres whose origin is Chagdud Gonpa, founded in Tibet in the 15th century.

Sawākin, Sudan - Members of local tribes gather to welcome a delegation from Port Sudan which inaugurated a water station for eastern Sudan's Suakin Locality in the Red Sea State on September 1, 2024, following last month's collapse of the Arbaat Dam, which was a major source for the region. The war-torn country has experienced an intense rainy season since last month, with intermittent torrential flooding mainly in the country's north and east.

Arghandab, Afghanistan - Afghan farmers spread pomegranate seeds to sun-dry at a field in Arghandab district of Kandahar province on October 2, 2024.

Arad, Israel - People stand on top of the remains of an Iranian missile in the Negev desert near Arad, on October 2, 2024, in the aftermath of an Iranian missile attack on Israel. Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on October 2 it would launch an even bigger attack it is targeted.

Strasbourg, France - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange raises his fist after a debate focused on his detention and conviction and their chilling effects on human rights at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, eastern France, on October 2, 2024. Julian Assange said on October 1, 2024 he was released after years of incarceration only because he pleaded guilty to doing "journalism", warning that freedom of expression was now at a "dark crossroads".

Sydney, Australia - An aircraft flies past clouds at sunset on a spring day in Sydney on October 2, 2024.

Vatican City, Holy See - Prelates attend a holy mass for the opening of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, on October 2, 2024 at St Peter's square in The Vatican.

Manacapuru, Brazil - Riverbank dwellers carry banana produce over the dry Solimoes riverbed in the Pesqueiro community in Manacapuru, Amazonas state, northern Brazil, on September 30, 2024. Several tributaries of the Amazon River, one of the longest and most abundant in the world, are in a "critical situation of water scarcity" due to the historic drought affecting Brazil, authorities reported on September 30.

Novo Airão, Brazil - Aerial view of a sandbank on the bed of the Negro River, in the Anavilhanas Archipelago, in Novo Airao, Amazonas state, northern Brazil, on October 1, 2024. Several tributaries of the Amazon River, one of the longest and most abundant in the world, are in a "critical situation" due to the historic drought affecting Brazil, authorities reported on September 30.

Buzëliqen, Albania - An aerial photo taken on September 12, 2024, shows the Little Prespa Lake, some 170kms South East of Tirana, near the village of Buzeliqen, which is suffering from the recent drought. Plants and reeds have sprouted up as the waters of Little Prespa Lake on the Albanian-Greek border recede, their beauty overshadowing the painful truth that the lake is slowly dying. The once crystal-clear lake has mostly been transformed into a marshy watering hole in this corner of southeastern Albania.

Varanasi, India - Hindu devotees take a bath after performing rituals to honour the souls of their departed ancestors on the last day of the 'Pitru Paksha' on the banks of river Ganges at Assi Ghat in Varanasi on October 2, 2024.

Jerusalem, Undefined - This picture shows projectiles above Jerusalem, on October 1, 2024. Iran has launched a missile attack on Israel's commercial hub Tel Aviv, state media reported on October.

Beijing, China - Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka serves during the women’s singles match against Madison Keys of US at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 2, 2024.

New York, United States - US Senator and Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance (C) and Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz (R) participate in the Vice Presidential debate hosted by CBS News at the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City on October 1, 2024.

Macau, China - Italy’s team set off fireworks during the 32nd Macau International Fireworks Contest on the occasion of China’s National Day, marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, at the Macau Tower shorefront in Macau on October 1, 2024.

Lviv, Ukraine - People visit graves of fallen Ukrainian soldiers at the Lychakiv cemetery on the national "Defenders Day" in Lviv, on October 1, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Seoul, South Korea - Soldiers march during a military parade to celebrate South Korea’s 76th Armed Forces Day in Seoul on October 1, 2024. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would face the end of his regime if he ever used his isolated country's nuclear weapons against the South, Seoul's president Yoon Suk Yeol said October 1, during an event to mark the anniversary of the founding of South Korea's armed forces.

La Paz, Bolivia - Bolivia's national soccer team players train during a practice session in La Paz, Bolivia on September 30, 2024. Bolivia will face Colombia in El Alto for a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on October 10.

Beirut, Lebanon - People check the rubble of buildings which were levelled on September 27 by Israeli strikes that targeted and killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in the Haret Hreik neighbourhood of Beirut's southern suburbs, on September 29, 2024. Israel killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a huge air strike in Lebanon, dealing the movement a seismic blow that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on September 28 called a "turning point" for his country.