"enduring skill"

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20 January 2026

On January 20, 2026, in Incheon, South Korea, a view of the Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva at Bomunsa Temple on Ganghwa Island, South Korea, is observed. Dancheong, ornate designs painted in striking reds, blues, greens, and golds, not only enhance the aesthetic beauty of the sacred space but also symbolize protection and spiritual harmony. The craftsmanship reflects centuries of cultural heritage, offering visitors a glimpse into Korea's enduring artistic and religious traditions. Bomunsa Temple, located on Seokmodo Island in South Korea, traces its origins back to the year 635 during the reign of Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. According to historical accounts, the temple is founded by the monk Hyejeong, who, while practicing asceticism on Mount Geumgang, is said to witness a divine manifestation of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Moved by the vision, he journeys to Ganghwa Island and establishes the temple. Legend holds that the temple's history begins when a sacred stone is retrieved from the sea and enshrined as a representation of the Buddha. This act of reverence marks the beginning of Bomunsa's spiritual legacy, which continues to draw pilgrims and visitors to this day.

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31 October 2025

Nepali nurses working at a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 31, 2025, take part in a protest expressing solidarity with those demanding fair pay and benefits. In a phased manner, nurses from hospitals across the Himalayan nation stage protests demanding assurance of minimum salary, allowances, and benefits. Nurses working in government hospitals now come forward expressing solidarity with those demanding pay, allowances, and benefits equal to government standards. A 15-point demand is put forward by the Nursing Association. Their demands include implementing the Ministry of Health and Population's directive dated October 10, 2025, ensuring that the minimum remuneration of health workers is not lower than that of government employees, providing allowances for additional work, ending daily-wage employment, and paying salaries and allowances through the banking system. The protesting nurses also demand recognition of skilled nursing professionals, who have long been treated as laborers, to be formally recognized and managed under the Health Act.

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31 October 2025

Nepali nurses working at a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 31, 2025, take part in a protest expressing solidarity with those demanding fair pay and benefits. In a phased manner, nurses from hospitals across the Himalayan nation stage protests demanding assurance of minimum salary, allowances, and benefits. Nurses working in government hospitals now come forward expressing solidarity with those demanding pay, allowances, and benefits equal to government standards. A 15-point demand is put forward by the Nursing Association. Their demands include implementing the Ministry of Health and Population's directive dated October 10, 2025, ensuring that the minimum remuneration of health workers is not lower than that of government employees, providing allowances for additional work, ending daily-wage employment, and paying salaries and allowances through the banking system. The protesting nurses also demand recognition of skilled nursing professionals, who have long been treated as laborers, to be formally recognized and managed under the Health Act.

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31 October 2025

Nepali nurses working at a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 31, 2025, take part in a protest expressing solidarity with those demanding fair pay and benefits. In a phased manner, nurses from hospitals across the Himalayan nation stage protests demanding assurance of minimum salary, allowances, and benefits. Nurses working in government hospitals now come forward expressing solidarity with those demanding pay, allowances, and benefits equal to government standards. A 15-point demand is put forward by the Nursing Association. Their demands include implementing the Ministry of Health and Population's directive dated October 10, 2025, ensuring that the minimum remuneration of health workers is not lower than that of government employees, providing allowances for additional work, ending daily-wage employment, and paying salaries and allowances through the banking system. The protesting nurses also demand recognition of skilled nursing professionals, who have long been treated as laborers, to be formally recognized and managed under the Health Act.

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31 October 2025

Nepali nurses working at a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 31, 2025, take part in a protest expressing solidarity with those demanding fair pay and benefits. In a phased manner, nurses from hospitals across the Himalayan nation stage protests demanding assurance of minimum salary, allowances, and benefits. Nurses working in government hospitals now come forward expressing solidarity with those demanding pay, allowances, and benefits equal to government standards. A 15-point demand is put forward by the Nursing Association. Their demands include implementing the Ministry of Health and Population's directive dated October 10, 2025, ensuring that the minimum remuneration of health workers is not lower than that of government employees, providing allowances for additional work, ending daily-wage employment, and paying salaries and allowances through the banking system. The protesting nurses also demand recognition of skilled nursing professionals, who have long been treated as laborers, to be formally recognized and managed under the Health Act.

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31 October 2025

Nepali nurses working at a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 31, 2025, take part in a protest expressing solidarity with those demanding fair pay and benefits. In a phased manner, nurses from hospitals across the Himalayan nation stage protests demanding assurance of minimum salary, allowances, and benefits. Nurses working in government hospitals now come forward expressing solidarity with those demanding pay, allowances, and benefits equal to government standards. A 15-point demand is put forward by the Nursing Association. Their demands include implementing the Ministry of Health and Population's directive dated October 10, 2025, ensuring that the minimum remuneration of health workers is not lower than that of government employees, providing allowances for additional work, ending daily-wage employment, and paying salaries and allowances through the banking system. The protesting nurses also demand recognition of skilled nursing professionals, who have long been treated as laborers, to be formally recognized and managed under the Health Act.

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31 October 2025

Nepali nurses working at a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 31, 2025, take part in a protest expressing solidarity with those demanding fair pay and benefits. In a phased manner, nurses from hospitals across the Himalayan nation stage protests demanding assurance of minimum salary, allowances, and benefits. Nurses working in government hospitals now come forward expressing solidarity with those demanding pay, allowances, and benefits equal to government standards. A 15-point demand is put forward by the Nursing Association. Their demands include implementing the Ministry of Health and Population's directive dated October 10, 2025, ensuring that the minimum remuneration of health workers is not lower than that of government employees, providing allowances for additional work, ending daily-wage employment, and paying salaries and allowances through the banking system. The protesting nurses also demand recognition of skilled nursing professionals, who have long been treated as laborers, to be formally recognized and managed under the Health Act.

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31 October 2025

Nepali nurses working at a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 31, 2025, take part in a protest expressing solidarity with those demanding fair pay and benefits. In a phased manner, nurses from hospitals across the Himalayan nation stage protests demanding assurance of minimum salary, allowances, and benefits. Nurses working in government hospitals now come forward expressing solidarity with those demanding pay, allowances, and benefits equal to government standards. A 15-point demand is put forward by the Nursing Association. Their demands include implementing the Ministry of Health and Population's directive dated October 10, 2025, ensuring that the minimum remuneration of health workers is not lower than that of government employees, providing allowances for additional work, ending daily-wage employment, and paying salaries and allowances through the banking system. The protesting nurses also demand recognition of skilled nursing professionals, who have long been treated as laborers, to be formally recognized and managed under the Health Act.

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31 October 2025

Nepali nurses working at a government hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, on October 31, 2025, take part in a protest expressing solidarity with those demanding fair pay and benefits. In a phased manner, nurses from hospitals across the Himalayan nation stage protests demanding assurance of minimum salary, allowances, and benefits. Nurses working in government hospitals now come forward expressing solidarity with those demanding pay, allowances, and benefits equal to government standards. A 15-point demand is put forward by the Nursing Association. Their demands include implementing the Ministry of Health and Population's directive dated October 10, 2025, ensuring that the minimum remuneration of health workers is not lower than that of government employees, providing allowances for additional work, ending daily-wage employment, and paying salaries and allowances through the banking system. The protesting nurses also demand recognition of skilled nursing professionals, who have long been treated as laborers, to be formally recognized and managed under the Health Act.

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6 August 2025

A couple sits side by side on the edge of the Rhine promenade and quietly watches the river in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on August 3, 2025.

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25 July 2025

A senior woman waits on the platform at Gauting S-Bahn station in Upper Bavaria, Germany, on July 17, 2025. The station is part of the Munich suburban train network.

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25 July 2025

A senior woman with a walking aid stands on a platform at Gauting S-Bahn station, in front of a suburban train toward Munich in Gauting, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on July 17, 2025. The train belongs to the S-Bahn Munchen network, part of the region's local public transportation system.

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23 July 2025

Venus Williams returns to the tennis court and wins her doubles match at the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2025. This marks her first competitive appearance in over a year as she showcases her skill and determination in front of a crowd.

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23 July 2025

Venus Williams returns to the tennis court and wins her doubles match at the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2025. This marks her first competitive appearance in over a year as she showcases her skill and determination in front of a crowd.

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23 July 2025

Venus Williams returns to the tennis court and wins her doubles match at the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2025. This marks her first competitive appearance in over a year as she showcases her skill and determination in front of a crowd.

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23 July 2025

Venus Williams returns to the tennis court and wins her doubles match at the Mubadala Citi Open in Washington, D.C., on July 22, 2025. This marks her first competitive appearance in over a year as she showcases her skill and determination in front of a crowd.

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