"ESSENTIAL"

#13229519

23 Jan 2026

In Xian of Mingshan, Sichuan Province, China, on April 13, 2025, a seasonal tea harvester climbs up from the valley to collect as many fresh young leaves as possible, which are essential to the quality of the prized local tea.

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#13229520

23 Jan 2026

In Xian of Mingshan, Sichuan Province, China, on April 13, 2025, a seasonal tea harvester climbs up from the valley to collect as many fresh young leaves as possible, which are essential to the quality of the prized local tea.

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#13229521

23 Jan 2026

In Xian of Mingshan, Sichuan Province, China, on April 13, 2025, a seasonal tea harvester climbs up from the valley to collect as many fresh young leaves as possible, which are essential to the quality of the prized local tea.

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#13229549

23 Jan 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 14, 2025, large jars at the Lao Tan Zi factory are filled with fermented chili peppers, opened, and carefully stirred--an essential step in the fermentation process. Exposed to sunlight and fresh air at regular intervals, the preparations develop complex aromas and the distinctive intensity of Sichuan cuisine. This practice, passed down through generations, produces key condiments such as doubanjiang and fermented chili pastes, pillars of the local gastronomy.

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#13229550

23 Jan 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 14, 2025, large jars at the Lao Tan Zi factory are filled with fermented chili peppers, opened, and carefully stirred--an essential step in the fermentation process. Exposed to sunlight and fresh air at regular intervals, the preparations develop complex aromas and the distinctive intensity of Sichuan cuisine. This practice, passed down through generations, produces key condiments such as doubanjiang and fermented chili pastes, pillars of the local gastronomy.

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#13229551

23 Jan 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 14, 2025, large jars at the Lao Tan Zi factory are filled with fermented chili peppers, opened, and carefully stirred--an essential step in the fermentation process. Exposed to sunlight and fresh air at regular intervals, the preparations develop complex aromas and the distinctive intensity of Sichuan cuisine. This practice, passed down through generations, produces key condiments such as doubanjiang and fermented chili pastes, pillars of the local gastronomy.

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#13229556

23 Jan 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, a woman stirs a chili fermentation vat at the Wang Feng factory, where chilies macerate slowly. She carefully monitors the subtle balance of heat, humidity, and resting time--conditions essential for the chilies to fully release their powerful, complex aromas. This precise gesture, repeated daily, embodies a patient alchemy at the heart of Sichuan's culinary traditions, preserving ancestral know-how.

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#13229557

23 Jan 2026

In Chengdu, China, on April 12, 2025, a man carefully stirs chili fermentation vats at the Wang Feng factory, where chilies macerate slowly. He closely monitors the subtle balance of heat, humidity, and resting time--conditions essential for the chilies to fully release their powerful, complex aromas. This precise gesture, repeated daily, embodies a patient alchemy at the heart of Sichuan's culinary traditions, preserving ancestral know-how.

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#13230166

23 Jan 2026

A woman walks with essentials during heavy snowfall in Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on January 23, 2026. The plains of Kashmir receive the season's first snowfall. Heavy snowfall in Kashmir leads to power outages as electricity lines are cut off. The Kashmir region experiences its first snowfall of the season, with the plains receiving moderate snow and higher reaches like Gulmarg and Sonamarg witnessing heavy snowfall

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#13219436

20 Jan 2026

A Deutsche Bahn regional train RB6 to Garmisch-Partenkirchen stands at a platform at Munich Central Station in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, on January 10, 2026. The railway company provides essential transit links between the city and the Alpine region.

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#13192231

14 Jan 2026

A street vendor carries a colorful display of beach towels for sale along the shore of Jurere in Florianopolis, Brazil, on January 3, 2026. These mobile displays are a characteristic sight on the island's beaches, offering tourists essential summer gear directly on the sand. The vibrant patterns of the towels add to the lively atmosphere of the northern district during the peak of the South American holiday season.

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#13173651

10 Jan 2026

In Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 27, 2025, the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Senyar and the climate crisis prompts the construction of Temporary (Huntara) and Permanent Housing (Huntap). This government initiative ensures the right to housing for affected Indonesians, providing essential support for sustainable living in the impacted communities.

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#13173652

10 Jan 2026

In Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 27, 2025, the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Senyar and the climate crisis prompts the construction of Temporary (Huntara) and Permanent Housing (Huntap). This government initiative ensures the right to housing for affected Indonesians, providing essential support for sustainable living in the impacted communities.

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#13173653

10 Jan 2026

In Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 27, 2025, the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Senyar and the climate crisis prompts the construction of Temporary (Huntara) and Permanent Housing (Huntap). This government initiative ensures the right to housing for affected Indonesians, providing essential support for sustainable living in the impacted communities.

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#13173654

10 Jan 2026

In Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 27, 2025, the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Senyar and the climate crisis prompts the construction of Temporary (Huntara) and Permanent Housing (Huntap). This government initiative ensures the right to housing for affected Indonesians, providing essential support for sustainable living in the impacted communities.

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#13173657

10 Jan 2026

In Aceh Tamiang, Indonesia, on December 27, 2025, the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Senyar and the climate crisis prompts the construction of Temporary (Huntara) and Permanent Housing (Huntap). This government initiative ensures the right to housing for affected Indonesians, providing essential support for sustainable living in the impacted communities.

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