Sri Lanka frees more than 1,000 prisoners in Christmas amnesty
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s amnesty includes Sri Lankans jailed for not paying fines, official says.
ICC slammed for blocking Australian cricketer’s show of support for Gaza
Khawaja’s attempt to have message of support and peace sign on his boots was blocked by cricket’s world governing body.
Ukraine, Russia say six civilians killed in attacks on Kherson, Horlivka
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says in Christmas Eve address that ‘day by day, the darkness is losing’.
Analysis: Has the US-led Red Sea force calmed shippers amid Houthi attacks?
Maersk will resuming shipping through the Red Sea but concerns remain. And key nations have dropped out of the force.
Pro-Palestinian protesters in car caravan disrupt Christmas caroling in Washington Square Park – New York Post
Pro-Palestinian protesters in car caravan disrupt Christmas caroling in Washington Square Park New York Post
Plane carrying Indian passengers to leave France after trafficking probe
Airbus A340 is expected to leave airport on Monday after French Civil Aviation Authority secures approval.
Bethlehem’s bombed-out nativity sculpture sends a powerful message
The scene of a devastated nativity cave symbolises the plight of Christ’s family — and Palestinians now.
The dark world of illegal loan apps in India
Borrowers are harassed by reps of lending apps who abuse, threaten and blackmail them by accessing their contacts, pics.
Serbia police fire tear gas as opposition backers demand election annulled
President Aleksandar Vucic condemns ‘attempted violent takeover’ amid protests over alleged election fraud.
Israel-Hamas war live: Christmas Eve ‘massacre’ at al-Maghazi kills 70 | Israel-Palestine conflict News – Al Jazeera English
Israel-Hamas war live: Christmas Eve ‘massacre’ at al-Maghazi kills 70 | Israel-Palestine conflict News Al Jazeera English