Best photos of September 25: UAE President in Washington to voting in Kashmir

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Emiratis studying in the United States during a reception at the UAE Embassy in Washington. Seen with UAE astronauts Hazza Al Mansoori, left, and Noura Al Matroushi. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

The Lijian-1 Y4 rocket carrying five satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in north-west China. EPA

Models walk the runway during the Anrealage Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week. Getty Images

A view of Tel Aviv, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Reuters

A girl looks on as women wait in line to vote outside a polling station in Kashmir's Budgam district. Reuters

Smoke rises from Israeli air strikes in the southern village of Kfar Rouman, seen from Marjayoun, south Lebanon. AP

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior reacts after sustaining an injury playing against Deportivo Alaves. Reuters

Relatives take part in a protest outside the Mexican Senate building in Mexico City demanding justice for the 43 students that went missing from the Ayotzinapa Rural Normal School a decade ago. AFP

Spanish producers Elena Trape, right, and Javier Giner, left, pose with Spanish actor Oriol Pla during the presentation of the film 'Yo, adicto' at the 72nd edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain. EPA