
World of photos, March 17, 2025
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The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by SMH picture editors
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Members of the public take part in Holi festival celebrations in Glasgow, Scotland. Credit:Getty Images
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Members of the Druze community of the town of Majdal Shams, wave flags to say goodbye to Syrian Druze clerics, before they cross the border back to Syria, as seen from the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.Credit:AP
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The Chicago River is dyed green as part of annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities.Credit:AP
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Men participate in prayer at the Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Credit:Getty Images
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Demonstrators hug during a vigil at Mexico City’s main square, for the victims whose skeletal remains were discovered at a ranch in Jalisco state. Credit:AP
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A home was destroyed during a severe storm in Wayne County, Mo, USA.Credit:AP
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Tens of thousands of people have held protest marches in Serbia’s capital, responding to a call to strike as part of a struggle against government corruption. Credit:Getty Images
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Traditional sweets are served as residents prepare for Iftar, the fast-breaking meal, during Ramadan in the war-devastated Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip.Credit:AP
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A street vendor walks along the Malecon looking for customers during a general blackout in Havana, Cuba.Credit:AP