Best photos of December 3: Al Qudra sand dunes in Dubai to protests in Noida

The National picks the most striking images from around the world

Police detain a supporter of varied farmer unions during a sit-in protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border in Noida. AFP

A woman lies on the colourful art display cushions at a luxury shopping mall in Beijing. AP

A bee takes nectar from flowers at a park in Kuwait City. AFP

Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie, left, reaches for a rebound against Minnesota Timberwolves centre Luka Garza during an NBA game in Minneapolis. AP

An Israeli soldier holds a rifle near a hospital in Tubas, in the occupied West Bank. Reuters

Winter clouds cast shadows over Al Qudra desert, in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Police use water cannons to disperse Georgian opposition supporters protesting in front of the Parliament building in Tbilisi, Georgia. EPA

A balloon seller waits for customers at a market in Kabul. AFP

Thai Royal Guards at the 72nd birthday celebration of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn at Dusit Palace in Bangkok. AFP

Children attend a music class at a school in New Delhi. AFP