LIVE: Sound of Israel’s bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza
Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.
Eleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting
Eleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting Police said the suspects arrested were found with unlicensed firearms, including four handguns and an AK-47 rifle. Forensic officials work at…
Jordan strikes drug, arms smugglers in Syria border region: Reports
Jordan strikes drug, arms smugglers in Syria border region: Reports Jordan’s military said the attacks ‘neutralised arms and drug traffickers’ and destroyed their laboratories and factories. Jordanian F-16 fighter jets…
Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime
Algeria’s parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France’s colonisation a crime.
‘Half joy, half sadness’: Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem
‘Half joy, half sadness’: Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem Christmas returns to Bethlehem with joy and sorrow amid hardships, as Palestinians unite in celebration and resilience. Palestinians play bagpipes as…
US will focus on exerting economic pressure on Venezuela: Report
US will focus on exerting economic pressure on Venezuela: Report A US official told Reuters that Washington will focus its attention on targeting Venezuela oil in lieu of ‘military options’.…
Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years in exile
Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years in exile The acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is considered a top prime ministerial candidate for February’s election.…
Christmas under occupation: Israeli attacks against Palestinian Christians
EXPLAINER Christmas under occupation: Israeli attacks against Palestinian Christians Fewer than 50,000 Christians now live in Palestine, under threat from Israel’s illegal occupation and attacks. Archbishop Alexios stands in front…
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state survey finds
Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state survey finds ‘Main reason for optimism’ is a belief that war in Ukraine will end in 2026 with Moscow’s…
Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown
News Two injured after ICE agents fire at Maryland vehicle amid crackdown An attempted ICE arrest outside Baltimore turned violent after a man allegedly drove into law enforcement vehicles. US…