Category: News
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.
Saudi Arabia demands Yemeni separatists leave seized governorates
Riyadh calls seizure of oil-rich provinces 'unjustified escalation' as fragile anti-Houthi alliance shows cracks.
Russia claims to have seized more than 5,100 square km of Ukraine in 2025
Analysts and Ukrainian officials doubt Moscow's latest announcements as peace talks stall.
Jordan strikes drug, arms smugglers in Syria border region: Reports
Jordan's military said the attacks 'neutralised arms and drug traffickers' and destroyed laboratories and factories.
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.
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.
US will focus on exerting economic pressure on Venezuela: Report
A US official told Reuters that Washington will focus on targeting Venezuela oil in lieu of 'military options'.
‘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.
Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime
Algeria’s parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France’s colonisation a crime.
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 'objectives' achieved.