"hardstone"

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26 Jun 2025

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 26, 2025: An art handler holds Greek gold necklace from the Hellenistic period, late 2nd-early 1st century B.C., featuring a butterfly pendant inlaid with hardstone and glass, reputedly from Olbia and once part of the Kofler-Truniger Collection, estimate: GBP25,000 - 35,000 during a photocall at Christie's auction house ahead of Antiquities Sale in London, United Kingdom on June 26, 2025.

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#13475119

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475120

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475121

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475122

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475123

20 Mar 2026

Locals in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities wearing raincoats after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475124

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475125

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475126

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, continue their daily activities using umbrellas after heavy rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Many districts across the country witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475127

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475128

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, run to take shelter from sudden rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the country, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475129

20 Mar 2026

People in Kathmandu, Nepal, run to take shelter from sudden rainfall on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the country, accompanied by strong winds. Several districts witness days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility cause difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13475130

20 Mar 2026

Rain clouds cover the skyline of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, on March 20, 2026. Nepal experiences a sudden change in weather with rain and snowfall in many parts of the Himalayan nation, accompanied by strong winds. Numerous districts across the country see days turning dark due to thick clouds brought by the storm. The sudden weather change and reduced visibility create difficulties for vehicles, commuters, and pedestrians. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, the weather system causing the rain is gradually moving toward the northeast. The Division urges the public to remain cautious, as there is still a possibility of rain, hail, and windstorms in various parts of the country. It also advises people to avoid unnecessary travel and take necessary precautions to minimize potential damage caused by the adverse weather conditions.

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#13425981

10 Mar 2026

A veiled Iranian woman walks past a grave of an Iranian man, Gholam-Hassan Kheirkhah, who is killed during the U.S.-Israeli military campaign, at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in southern Tehran, Iran, on March 9, 2026.

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#13068101

7 Dec 2025

On December 5, 2025, in Tanjung Pura, North Sumatra, Indonesia, a severe hydrometeorological disaster follows Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Floodwaters inundate the area, leaving behind debris in residential zones, while a mosque with a damaged minaret stands as a reminder of the devastation. Submerged cemetery headstones symbolize the community's grief. This disaster results in at least 836 fatalities and displaces over 645,000 individuals in Indonesia, reflecting a broader crisis in the Asia Pacific region, where the total death toll surpasses 1,600. The landscape is marked by mud, debris, and profound loss.

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#13068102

7 Dec 2025

On December 5, 2025, in Tanjung Pura, North Sumatra, Indonesia, a severe hydrometeorological disaster follows Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Floodwaters inundate the area, leaving behind debris in residential zones, while a mosque with a damaged minaret stands as a reminder of the devastation. Submerged cemetery headstones symbolize the community's grief. This disaster results in at least 836 fatalities and displaces over 645,000 individuals in Indonesia, reflecting a broader crisis in the Asia Pacific region, where the total death toll surpasses 1,600. The landscape is marked by mud, debris, and profound loss.

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