Our world in photos: February 10
Brooklyn Eagle Staff
February 10, 2025
DAMASCUS — In any language you choose, that’s a ‘YES!’: A child reacts as people attend a protest organized to celebrate the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza at Yarmouk camp in Syria, Jan. 17, 2025. On Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed that a deal has been agreed upon with Hamas to release the hostages held in Gaza. The agreement, which U.S. officials expect to take effect Sunday, would pause fighting in Gaza and progress to a multi-phased release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the ceasefire and urged the progress of humanitarian aid, including food, water, food and medicine into Gaza, the Associated Press reported. Putin also called for the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, specifically naming the Two-State solution.
INDIA — They call it a festival, but it’s really a knife fight: Roosters attack each other during a cockfight as part of Jonbeel festival near Jagiroad, in Morigaon district, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Cockfights remain popular during these festivals throughout India, with men coming long distances to watch them and even place bets on which rooster wins. The full and preferred, polite form of the word is cockerel.
However, people from other cultures consider the staged fights to be a form of animal cruelty. One Louisiana state senator, Art Lentini, fought to ban the practice during his time in the legislature. However, lawmakers in other states, such as Oklahoma, have fought to decriminalize the popular sport.
MELBOURNE — Just let me soak this up for a moment: Olga Danilovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Jessica Pegula of the U.S. in their third-round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Australia, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
Danilovic now advances to the Fourth Round, where she will play Spain’s Paula Badosa, who has been ranked world No. 2 champion in women’s singles.
ITALY — To quote Peter Pan and friends, ‘I’m flying …’: United States’ Lindsey Vonn speeds down the course during an alpine ski, women’s World Cup downhill training, in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Vonn did not finish her training on Thursday for having crashed toward the end of her run, reporting that she wasn’t seriously hurt except for a “sore bum,” the Associated Press and San Antonio TV station KSAT-12 reported.
Vonn returned last month after nearly six years of retirement and has finished 14th, sixth and fourth in her opening three races. She is scheduled to participate in a downhill and a super-G this weekend.
DUESSELDORF — Underwater balletics is part of the show: A diver watches a woman free diving in a diving tank at the water sports and boat show, boot Duesseldorf, in Germany, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Diving is one of the water sports featured at the boot. The diving tower is constructed of steel and acrylic glass.
Boot attendees discover the latest equipment and experience prototypes of the most beautiful diving destinations. They can do trial dives or stay dry and attend lectures about diving.
GUATEMALA — Religious fervor in colorful costumes and dramatic performance: Freddy De Leon poses for a portrait in his Prince Tecun Uman costume before performing the Dance of the Conquest of Guatemala on the feast day of the Black Christ of Esquipulas in Tejutla, in Guatemala’s San Marcos department, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The Conquest of Guatemala was a 16th-century conflict that lasted in intensity from 1527-29, although many historians claim it continued through the end of the 17th century. Because Guatemala was poor in natural resources, the victorious Spaniards not only enslaved the indigenous people but also taxed them on their own goods.
One of Latin America’s most famous Black Christological images, the Black Christ of Esquipulas represents the conversion of the indigenous folk, who worshipped a pagan nebular deity “Ek-Kampulá.” The patronal feast day for the Black Christ of Esquipulas is Jan. 15 each year.
MELBOURNE — ‘Why can’t he just be happy all the time?’: Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after winning a point against Tomas Machac of the Czech Republic during their third-round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. Djokovic has become known for having run-ins with what have been considered hostile crowds at the Australian Open.
Djokovic also seems to have become a big fan of American tennis star Daniella Collins for how she handled the booing crowds after a win against a home country favorite. She said that “a big fat paycheck” drove her to the win against Destanee Aiava.
MOSCOW — Alliances, bromances in formation: Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pose for a photo during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The two leaders signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of Western sanctions. According to Russian and Iranian officials, this 20-year “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” covers all areas — from trade and military cooperation to science, education and culture.
The Iranian president emphasized the importance of nations in this region solving their own problems, an apparent dig at the West and NATO.
