Today in Pictures, Feb 17, 2025

The Lunar New Year parade in New York, Chingay@Heartlands celebrations in Singapore, and more images from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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Revellers cover their customs from the rain while they take part in the Lunar New Year parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake, in the Chinatown neighborhood of New York City, U.S., February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz — Lion dancers protecting their costumes from the rain as they take part in the Lunar New Year parade in Chinatown, New York, on Feb 16, 2025.
PHOTO: REUTERS

epaselect epa11899796 Indonesian Navy personnel perform during the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise KOMODO (MNEK) in Bali, Indonesia, 16 February 2025. MNEK is a biennial non-combat exercise organized by the Indonesian Navy to enhance cooperation and interoperability in humanitarian operations, disaster management, and maritime security. Thirty-eight countries participate in the 5th MNEK, held from 15 to 22 February 2025 in Bali. EPA-EFE/MADE NAGI — A performance by Indonesian Navy personnel during the 5th Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo in Bali, Indonesia, on Feb 16, 2025.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE

A float passes by the crowd at Teck Ghee Square during the first stop of Chingay 2025@ Ang Mo GRC, Kebun Bahru GRC, and Yio Chu Kang SMCs, on Feb 15, 2025. — A float passing by the crowd in Teck Ghee Square during the Chingay@Heartlands celebrations in Singapore on Feb 15, 2025.
ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

Leader of the Opposition, Pritam Singh, arriving at the State Courts, flanked by his lawyers Andre Jumabhoy and Aristotle Eng, in Singapore, on Feb 17 2025. The Workers' Party chief faces two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee over the case of former Member of Parliament Raeesah Khan. — Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh arriving at Singapore's State Courts on Feb 17, 2025. He faces two charges of lying to a parliamentary committee over the case of former MP Raeesah Khan.
ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG

An Afghan vendor carries plastic cans on a three-wheeler rickshaw along a street on the outskirts of Maidan Wardak province on February 16, 2025. (Photo by MOHAMMAD FAISAL NAWEED / AFP) — An Afghan vendor carrying plastic wares on a three-wheeled rickshaw along a street on the outskirts of Maidan Wardak province, Afghanistan, on Feb 16 2025.
PHOTO: AFP

LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 16: Maverick McNealy of the United States plays his shot on the 18th hole during the final round of The Genesis Invitational 2025 at Torrey Pines Golf Course on February 16, 2025 in La Jolla, California. Michael Owens/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael Owens / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) — Golfer Maverick McNealy of the US playing his shot during the final round of the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California, on Feb 16 2025.
PHOTO: AFP

A Ukrainian made RAM ІІ precision-guided loitering munition (UAV) takes off, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv region, Ukraine February 15, 2025. REUTERS/Anatolii Stepanov TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — A Ukrainian-made RAM II unmanned aerial vehicle taking off at an undisclosed location in the Kharkiv region on Feb 15, 2025, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
PHOTO: REUTERS

A boat carries "Pantegana", the big rat,as revellers row during the masquerade parade on the Grand Canal during the Venice Carnival, in Venice, Italy, February 16, 2025. REUTERS/Claudia Greco TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY — A boat carrying "Pantegana", the giant rat, during a masquerade parade on the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, on Feb 16, 2025.
PHOTO: REUTERS

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