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President Trump gave a medal ceremony where he awarded three soldiers but strayed from the topic, boasting instead about the White House's ballroom and drapes.

Donald Trump praised the strong partnership between the United States and Poland during a ceremony honoring Sergeant Michael Ollis, who saved a Polish soldier's life in Afghanistan.

Donald Trump, at a Medal of Honor ceremony, shifted focus from honoring fallen soldiers to boasting about a costly ballroom project.

Donald Trump discusses the strikes on Iran during a Medal of Honor ceremony.

During his state visit to Singapore, President Lee Jae-myung attended an orchid naming ceremony where a new hybrid was named in honor of him and his wife, Kim Hye-kyung.

Nilda Gondim, a former senator from Paraíba, Brazil, was awarded the Ceci Cunha Commendation, honoring the achievements of women in Brazilian politics during a ceremony at the Federal Senate.

In a recent ceremony celebrating Estonia's 108th anniversary, Miguel Angel Arata Rosenthal, a priest from Chile and school administrator, received the Tartu Star honor for his contributions to education and community service.

US President Donald Trump held a ceremony at the White House to honor Black Americans while rejecting accusations of racism in light of recent controversies.

The farewell ceremony for the prominent Czech actress Brejchová has commenced, with the President sending a wreath in her honor.

On Seollal, January 17, families of victims from the Jeju Air accident, the Sewol tragedy, and the Itaewon disaster held joint memorial ceremonies to honor their loved ones.

Hundreds gathered in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada, to honor the eight victims of a recent school shooting, one of the deadliest in the country's history.

Israel has formally invited former President Donald Trump to receive its highest honor for his support of the Jewish people at a forthcoming award ceremony.

Phelippe Daou Júnior, CEO of the Rede Amazônica Group, was awarded the Order of Merit Strong Saint Joaquim, Roraima's highest honor, during a ceremony in Boa Vista.

The municipality of Elliniko-Argyroupolis unveiled the first statue of Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece's first governor, in a ceremony that also renamed a square in his honor.

Leon Draisaitl expressed his honor in carrying the German flag at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony and aims to lead the German ice hockey team to success.

The Nigerian Army Finance Corps honored 10 retired senior officers in a valedictory parade held in Lagos.

Italian skiing legends Alberto Tomba and Deborah Compagnoni lit the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with Sofia Goggia lighting it in Cortina, accompanied by the arrival of the flame greeted by opera legend Andrea Bocelli at San Siro stadium.

Star hockey forward David Pastrňák expressed his excitement about carrying the Czech flag at the Olympic opening ceremony in Milan.

Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, girlfriend of actor Leonardo DiCaprio, had the honor of carrying the Italian flag at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan.

The 25th Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina 2026 officially began with a ceremony at the iconic San Siro Stadium in Milan, a venue chosen to honor its imminent demolition.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to attend a White House ceremony to honor their 2025 World Series victory against the Toronto Blue Jays, despite calls to boycott amid tensions with ICE.

Germany has selected its flagbearers for the opening ceremony of the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, a prestigious honor for Olympic athletes.

Triple Olympic gold medalists Tomba and Compagnoni have been entrusted with lighting the Olympic flame at the upcoming Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Osaka City held an awards ceremony recognizing companies committed to creating workplaces that support women's empowerment, where Asahi Shimbun was awarded the Grand Prize in the large company category, marking the first time a media company received this honor.

Piper James's family participated in a poignant smoking ceremony at K'gari, where the 19-year-old Canadian backpacker was found, as they prepare to return to Canada with her remains and honor her life.

Rein Taaramäe, a professional cyclist who recently won the Sharjah cycling tour in the UAE, thanked his first coach during an award ceremony where he received a national honor from President Alar Karis.

Saulius Ambrulevičius and Allison Reed will have the honor of carrying Lithuania's flag at the Olympic Games after a long journey to compete together on the ice.

Leon Draisaitl is set to make his Olympic debut and may have the honor of carrying the German flag during the opening ceremony, a role he reveals would mean a lot to him.

In a poignant ceremony, the remains of seven victims of the April 3 incident returned home after 79 years, allowing their families to finally identify and honor them.

Jekaterina Podatsina, who lost her father recently, proudly represents Estonia by carrying the flag at the Olympic Opening Ceremony in Milan Cortina.

The program commemorating the Day of the City of Dubrovnik and the Feast of St. Blaise begins with honoring fallen defenders at the Boninovo cemetery and includes an award ceremony at the Marin Držić Theatre.

After the death of Rita Süssmuth, top politicians honor the former Bundestag President as a passionate democrat, with Angela Merkel expressing heartfelt condolences and President Steinmeier ordering a state ceremony.

The Dalai Lama, at 90 years old, won a Grammy for Best Audio Book for his work titled "Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama" during the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, expressing his gratitude and humility upon receiving the honor.

The Dalai Lama, at 90 years old, won the Grammy for Best Audiobook for 'Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama' during the awards ceremony in Los Angeles, expressing gratitude and humility for the honor.

The Detroit Red Wings will honor Sergei Fedorov by retiring his jersey number 91, celebrating his remarkable versatility and contributions to the NHL despite never leading in points during a season.

Fourteen Icelanders, seven men and seven women, were awarded the Icelandic Falcon Order in a ceremony at Bessastaðir on New Year's Day.

Zohran Mamdani has officially become the mayor of New York, taking his oath in a private ceremony at a historic subway station shortly after midnight on January 1, asserting it as the "honor and privilege" of his life.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York in a brief private ceremony after midnight, calling it an 'honor and privilege' to serve as mayor.