Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: Christmas
Christmas Came Early in Ukraine in...
For the first time in modern history, Ukraine observed Christmas on December 25 this year. The Russian invasion in early 2022 prompted the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church to abandon their celebration of Christmas on January 7 and adopt the Revised Julian calendar, which aligns Christmas with the Gregorian calendar used in the West.
Washington Gets Decorated Up for Holidays
With many businesses, homes, and public areas decorated with festive lights, wreaths, and Christmas trees, Washington is getting ready for the holiday holiday.
Nazareth Christians Scaled Back Christmas Celebrations...
Christmas celebrations have been scaled back in Nazareth, the town where Christians believe Jesus lived much of his life, in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. Business owners say trade has plummeted as tourists and pilgrims have stopped coming because of the war, while Christian leaders told VOA that it is impossible to feel celebratory right now.
Charity: Christmas is “Hardest Day” for...
For many people, Christmas is a time of cheer and family get together, but for many elderly people, it’s also one of the loneliest days of the year.Age UK, a nonprofit group that deals with ageism and issues affecting this population, says people can take small steps to help.
Hollywood Christmas Parade Features Dance Group...
This year marks the 91st year that performers from all around the country participate in the Hollywood Christmas Parade. Genia Dulot marched with a group of Korean American dancers who proudly showcase their culture
New York City’s Streets are Packed...
The holiday window displays of department stores in New York City attract large numbers of tourists and locals every year.
Christmas Celebrated in Kashmir
In Kashmir, a small Christian group enthusiastically observed Christmas. Despite being a minority religion, the group has influenced muslim majority territory a Muslim majority in the areas of health, education, and sports.
Pope Holds Early Christmas Eve Service...
It may be known as midnight Mass, but for the second year running, Pope Francis chose to celebrate the service marking the birth of Jesus Christ in the early evening
Leesburg Holiday Road
Hundreds of thousands of lights, a Christmas tree forest, and a glittering holiday field. Holiday Road in Leesburg, Virginia, has all of these things and more
Pandemic, Supply Chain Issues, and Inflation...
This year’s holiday season is gearing up to be spectacular. Holiday buying will be impacted by supply chain concerns, the pandemic, inflation, and online sales, according to experts