7 moments that reminded us the world needs to be kinder

Running behind a US military plane — some even clinging on the sides — desperate Afghans hoped they will be evacuated. The panic and horror conveyed through these visuals offered a sense of the crisis prevailing in Afghanistan, and underlined the need for the world to care for a forgotten people.

Not without his pet

An incredibly moving sight, this one went viral for all the right reasons. When his pet emu was caught in floodwaters in Windsor, New South Wales, Australia — Paul Zammit plunged into the waters to rescue Gookie and carried him back to safety.

Climate of concern

In the initial days of the pandemic, we saw pictures of a clearer sky and read reports that stated the pollution had decreased considerably. But as some semblance of normalcy returned to our lives, the indifference followed. Summits like COP 26 that cement the need for a constant dialogue on climate change are the need for the hour.

Motorcycle diaries

Not every day do you see a leader of a state riding a motorcycle driven by a resident. But the Philippines’ Vice-President Leni Robredo did just that as she set out to inspect the damage caused by Super Typhoon Rai that claimed 375 lives.

Can you feel her grief?