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Bethlehem Revives Christmas Celebrations After Two Years of Gaza War
Christmas celebrations returned to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve as thousands of residents gathered at Manger Square, restoring a sense of joy and tradition after two years of cancellations due…
Japan plans record defence budget amid high tensions with China
The Japanese government is responding to weeks of high tensions with China with record spending on national defence.
The draft budget for the 2026 fiscal year, approved by the…
Pope Leo XIV Presides Over First Christmas Eve Mass at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday led his first Christmas Eve Mass as head of the Roman Catholic Church, marking a significant moment in his papacy.
The service was held at St. Peter’s…
China Slams Japan Over Nuclear Safety Concerns Amid Fukushima Oversight Claims
China has criticised Japan over what it described as repeated lapses in nuclear safety, citing reports of radioactive water leakage and alleged manipulation of quality control…
Libyan, Turkish Officials Jointly Inspect Deadly Jet Crash Site Near Ankara
A Libyan military delegation has arrived in Türkiye to join local authorities in inspecting the wreckage of a private jet that crashed near Ankara, killing Libya’s Chief of General Staff,…
Judge Declares Mistrial in New York Chinese Influence Case, Retrial Planned
A federal judge in New York has declared a mistrial in the case of a former aide to two New York governors accused of acting as an unregistered agent of the Chinese government and receiving…
US Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Bid to Deploy National Guard in Chicago
The United States Supreme Court has rejected an effort by the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area, siding with local and state officials who opposed the…
Belgium Intervenes in South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ
Belgium has formally filed a declaration of intervention at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the genocide case instituted by South Africa against Israel over alleged…
Russian strikes kill four, injure 19 across Ukraine in 24 hours
At least four people have been killed and 19 others injured following a wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian authorities said on Sunday.…
Imran Khan, Wife Sentenced to 17 Years in Graft Case
A Pakistani court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 17 years in prison after convicting them of illegally retaining and selling state…