An act of arson against a Christmas tree in the predominantly Christian town of Suqaylabiyah has ignited protests across Syria and fuelled anxieties about the future of religious minorities.
Recent optimism surrounding the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas has given way to mounting frustration as Israeli officials reveal significant obstacles in their dealings with Hamas.
Thousands of people have flocked to celebrate Christmas Day at a Sydney beach party that has been hailed as a “pretty special” event, despite reports of injuries and assault.
An Azerbaijani airplane crashed in Kazakhstan Wednesday likely killing dozens of the 67 people on board — even as others miraculously escaped with their lives, officials said.
Pilgrims lined up early Wednesday to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter’s Basilica, as Christmas marked the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that is expected to bring some 32 million Catholic faithful to Rome.
The State Department uses a four-level warning system which urges tourists to exercise caution during travel. The agency only advises travelers to avoid visiting a location when it issues a Level 4 warning.
Israel has vowed to begin targeting leaders of the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen -- a major escalation after the terror group claimed responsibility for a spate of missile and drone attacks.
A Dutch court on Tuesday passed the first five sentences over last month’s attacks against Israelis in Amsterdam, prescribing punishments critics said were inappropriately mild.
The U.N. organization assisting in investigating the most serious crimes in Syria said Monday the country’s new authorities were “very receptive” to its request for cooperation during a just-concluded visit to Damascus, and it is preparing to deploy.
A Peruvian police officer dressed as the Grinch, the cantankerous and green-furred villain, busted suspected drug traffickers in the South American country's capital days before Christmas.
“With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our member, Hannah Katzir of blessed memory, following a prolonged battle with complex medical complications after her release from captivity,” the statement read.
"There are risks of North Korea sending additional troops and military equipment to the Russian army," Zelensky said. "We will have tangible responses to this."
