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#12573541

22 July 2025

View of the German Bundesrat, the legislative body that represents the sixteen Lander (federated states) of Germany, seen from the Mall of Berlin, in Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 2025.

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#12573542

22 July 2025

The exterior of the German Bundesrat, the legislative body that represents the sixteen Lander (federated states) of Germany, is in Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 2025.

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#12563238

18 July 2025

A man walks next to the BYD showroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12563239

18 July 2025

A BYD showroom signboard is seen in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12563240

18 July 2025

A motorist holds his bike in front of a BYD showroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12556318

15 July 2025

A red sign in front of a retail clothing store announces a clearance sale with slogans such as ''Alles muss raus'' and ''Wir schliessen'' during the business closure in Gauting, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on July 15, 2025.

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#12556319

15 July 2025

A red banner in front of a retail clothing store announces a clearance sale with slogans such as ''Alles muss raus'' and ''Wir schliessen'' during the business closure in Gauting, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on July 15, 2025.

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#12556320

15 July 2025

A red sign in front of a retail clothing store announces a clearance sale with slogans such as ''Alles muss raus'' and ''Wir schliessen'' during the business closure in Gauting, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on July 15, 2025.

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#12556321

15 July 2025

A red banner in front of a retail clothing store announces a clearance sale with slogans such as ''Alles muss raus'' and ''Wir schliessen'' during the business closure in Gauting, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on July 15, 2025.

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#12467781

12 June 2025

A couple stands hand in hand in front of a Gucci store window, observing the illuminated luxury fashion display featuring mannequins and handbags in Vienna, Austria, on June 8, 2025.

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#12454544

8 June 2025

An emergency ambulance from Berufsrettung Wien is stationed at the Keplerplatz U-Bahn entrance during an active response in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025. Crowds pass by the busy shopping street while emergency personnel are on site, highlighting the coordination of public services in a densely frequented urban area.

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#12454545

8 June 2025

An emergency ambulance from Berufsrettung Wien is stationed at the Keplerplatz U-Bahn entrance during an active response in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025. Crowds pass by the busy shopping street while emergency personnel are on site, highlighting the coordination of public services in a densely frequented urban area.

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8 June 2025

An emergency ambulance from Berufsrettung Wien is stationed at the Keplerplatz U-Bahn entrance during an active response in Vienna, Austria, on June 7, 2025. Crowds pass by the busy shopping street while emergency personnel are on site, highlighting the coordination of public services in a densely frequented urban area.

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#12448022

6 June 2025

A live streaming screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai, India, on June 6, 2025, shows that in a surprise move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashes the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% during its second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on June 6.

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#12448023

6 June 2025

A live streaming screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai, India, on June 6, 2025, shows that in a surprise move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashes the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% during its second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on June 6.

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#12448025

6 June 2025

A live streaming screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai, India, on June 6, 2025, shows that in a surprise move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) slashes the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5% during its second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on June 6.

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