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17 October 2025

A portion of Kathmandu, Nepal, is covered by a thin layer of smog that shrouds the atmosphere of the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley on October 17, 2025, with the Air Quality Index measuring above 100. The average readings of Kathmandu's pollution exceed the annual average concentrations of PM2.5 of 5 ug/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 ug/m3 more than 3-4 days per year, as prescribed by the World Health Organization. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter (solid or liquid droplets) in the air less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. It is among the most dangerous pollutants that can get past the nose and throat to penetrate the lungs and even the bloodstream. PM2.5 particles are small and are also likely to stay suspended in the air for long, increasing the chances of people inhaling them. According to Nepal's Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, an air quality reading of 151-200 is considered unhealthy, causing everyone to experience problems and sensitive groups to feel more severe effects. When air quality reaches 201-300, it is considered a very unhealthy level, and health risks increase for everyone in the area. When it crosses 300, it becomes hazardous, meaning that the air is of extremely poor quality and poses serious health risks to everyone.

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17 October 2025

Smoke billows from a residential area in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 17, 2025, as a thin layer of smog shrouds the atmosphere of the bowl-shaped valley, with the Air Quality Index measuring above 100. The average readings of Kathmandu's pollution exceed annual average concentrations of PM2.5 of 5 ug/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 ug/m3 more than 3-4 days per year, as prescribed by the World Health Organization. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter (solid or liquid droplets) in the air less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. It is among the most dangerous pollutants that can get past the nose and throat to penetrate the lungs and even the bloodstream. PM2.5 particles are small and are also likely to stay suspended in the air for long, increasing the chances of people inhaling them. According to Nepal's Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, an air quality reading of 151-200 is considered unhealthy, causing everyone to experience problems and sensitive groups to feel more severe effects. When air quality reaches 201-300, it is considered a very unhealthy level, and health risks increase for everyone in the area. When it crosses 300, it becomes hazardous, meaning that the air is of extremely poor quality and poses serious health risks to everyone.

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#12871974

17 October 2025

Smoke billows from a residential area in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 17, 2025, as a thin layer of smog shrouds the atmosphere of the bowl-shaped valley, with the Air Quality Index measuring above 100. The average readings of Kathmandu's pollution exceed annual average concentrations of PM2.5 of 5 ug/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 ug/m3 more than 3 to 4 days per year, as prescribed by the World Health Organization. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter (solid or liquid droplets) in the air less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. It is among the most dangerous pollutants that can get past the nose and throat to penetrate the lungs and even the bloodstream. PM2.5 particles are small and are also likely to stay suspended in the air for long, increasing the chances of people inhaling them. According to Nepal's Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, an air quality reading of 151-200 is considered unhealthy, causing everyone to experience problems and sensitive groups to feel more severe effects. When air quality reaches 201-300, it is considered a very unhealthy level, and health risks increase for everyone in the area. When it crosses 300, it becomes hazardous, meaning that the air is of extremely poor quality and poses serious health risks to everyone.

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#12871975

17 October 2025

A portion of Kathmandu, Nepal, is covered by a thin layer of smog that shrouds the atmosphere of the bowl-shaped Kathmandu Valley on October 17, 2025, with the Air Quality Index measuring above 100. The average readings of Kathmandu's pollution exceed the annual average concentrations of PM2.5 of 5 ug/m3, while 24-hour average exposures should not exceed 15 ug/m3 more than 3-4 days per year, as prescribed by the World Health Organization. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter (solid or liquid droplets) in the air less than 2.5 micrometres in diameter. It is among the most dangerous pollutants that can get past the nose and throat to penetrate the lungs and even the bloodstream. PM2.5 particles are small and are also likely to stay suspended in the air for long, increasing the chances of people inhaling them. According to Nepal's Environmental Protection Agency's air quality index, an air quality reading of 151-200 is considered unhealthy, causing everyone to experience problems and sensitive groups to feel more severe effects. When air quality reaches 201-300, it is considered a very unhealthy level, and health risks increase for everyone in the area. When it crosses 300, it becomes hazardous, meaning that the air is of extremely poor quality and poses serious health risks to everyone.

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#10141870

9 June 2023

Victoria Tolosa Paz: Minister of Social Development of the Argentine Nation; candidate for governor of the province of Buenos Aires, 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Victoria Tolosa Paz: candidate for governor of the province of Buenos Aires Daniel Scioli: pre-candidate for the presidency of Argentina, 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Daniel Scioli: pre-candidate for the presidency of Argentina, 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Daniel Scioli: pre-candidate for the presidency of Argentina, 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Daniel Scioli: pre-candidate for the presidency of Argentina, 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Daniel Scioli: pre-candidate for the presidency of Argentina, 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Victoria Tolosa Paz: candidate for governor of the province of Buenos Aires Daniel Scioli: pre-candidate for the presidency of Argentina 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Victoria Tolosa Paz: Minister of Social Development of the Argentine Nation; candidate for governor of the province of Buenos Aires 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Daniel Scioli: pre-candidate for the presidency of Argentina 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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9 June 2023

Daniel Scioli: pre-candidate for the presidency of Argentina 2023, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 9, 2023.

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22 June 2022

Flat tire is seen in a car in Krakow, Poland on June 22, 2022.

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#710181

29 July 2015

WANDERING the streets of South Korea’s capital of Seoul one quickly appreciates what a cultural and active city it is. There’s little doubt it’s a vibrant world city. Food, the arts and shopping dominate, however, a glaring feature of the city is the number of elderly citizens aimlessly wandering the streets. Half of South Koreans senior citizens live below the poverty line. in 2013, the OECD showed that South Korea rank first amongst 34 nations for impoverish elderly people. A frightening statistic when one considers more than 12% of South Korea’s 50 million population are over the age of 65 — at the same time the country’s birth rate continues to drop alarmingly. One woman in her 70s said that she walked, and walked the city seeking “ujeong” or friendship. “I have no family at home they have moved out of Seoul and staying home is boring. At least I can look at other people on the street, see what they are buying and maybe even get a ‘miso’ (smile).” She at least still has her own small flat. Elderly dependency is worsened by the lack of social welfare support. Elderly woman using prostitution as a means to an end is frequent, however, has moved from parks around Seoul to cafes. The sight of churches handing out 500 WON (equivalent to USD 50 cents) to long lines of elderly citizens is a regular occurrence around Seoul’s suburbs. Due to expensive rents in the South Korean capital, homelessness amongst the elderly has also become a major issue in Seoul. Elderly people are frequently seen begging, sleeping rough or collecting anything of value such as used cardboard boxes to sell to recyclers. More than 50% of South Korea’s homeless people estimated conservatively at more than 200,000 are over 60. One elderly woman is seen on her daily grind pushing a heavy steal trolley almost as large as her small bent frame. She says she is in her 80s and spends her days collecting boxes to sell for small change to supplement her meagre government pens

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