Today in Pictures, May 16, 2024

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the swearing-in ceremony at the Istana, cast members of the film Diamant Brut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in France, and other photos from around the world in Today in Pictures.

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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) receiving the instrument of appointment from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during the swearing-in ceremony at the Istana, on May 15, 2024. With them is Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon. — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (left) receiving the instrument of appointment from President Tharman Shanmugaratnam during the swearing-in ceremony at the Istana, on May 15, 2024. Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon is with them.
ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM

Cast members Antonia Buresi, Ashley Romano, Malou Khebizi, Lea Gorla, Alexandra Noisier posing on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of film "Diamant Brut" (Wild Diamond) in competition at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2024. — Cast members Antonia Buresi, Ashley Romano, Malou Khebizi, Lea Gorla, Alexandra Noisier posing on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of film Diamant Brut (Wild Diamond) at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2024.
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A Nepalese Muslim pilgrim walking at the mosque, Kashmiri Mashjid in Kathmandu, Nepal, before leaving for the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, on May 15, 2024. — A Nepalese Muslim pilgrim walking at the ancient mosque, Kashmiri Masjid, in Kathmandu, Nepal, before leaving for the holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, on May 15, 2024.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE

A BMX freestyle rider taking part in a training session for the Olympic Qualifier Series, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Shanghai on May 15, 2024. — A BMX freestyle rider taking part in a training session for the Olympic Qualifier Series, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, in Shanghai on May 15, 2024.
PHOTO: AFP

A member of U.S. Naval Academy's first year class holding up fellow cadets to climb the Herndon Monument, a granite obelisk coated with a thick layer of oil in Annapolis, Maryland, U.S., on May 15, 2024. — A member of US Naval Academy's first-year class holding up fellow cadets, to climb the Herndon Monument, a granite obelisk coated with a thick layer of oil, in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 15, 2024.
PHOTO: REUTERS

People observing an approaching China airlines flight in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 15, 2024. — People observing an approaching China Airlines flight in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 15, 2024.
PHOTO: EPA-EFE

Farmers selling watermelons at the fruit market in Lahore, Pakistan, on May 15, 2024. — Farmers selling watermelons at the fruit market in Lahore, Pakistan, on May 15, 2024.
PHOTO: AFP

Doves flying next to a giant Buddha statue at the Maha Vihara Mojopahit temple in Mojokerto, Indonesia, on May 15, 2024 ahead of Vesak day, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha. — Doves flying next to a giant Buddha statue at the Maha Vihara Mojopahit temple in Mojokerto, Indonesia, on May 15, 2024, ahead of the Vesak festival, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha.
PHOTO: AFP

The Warisan Merdeka Tower (KL118) (right), the second tallest building in the world, is pictured through a residential building in Kuala Lumpur on May 15, 2024. — The Merdeka 118, the second-tallest building in the world, is pictured through a residential building in Kuala Lumpur on May 15, 2024.
PHOTO: AFP

Westminster Kennel Club dog show's Best in Show winner Sage, a miniature poodle, has a microphone held in front of her at Bar Boulud, New York City, U.S., on May 15, 2024. — Westminster Kennel Club dog show's Best in Show winner Sage, a miniature poodle, has a microphone held in front of her at Bar Boulud, New York City, on May 15, 2024.
PHOTO: REUTERS

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