Impeached South Korean President Defies Christmas Summons
South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol refused a summons to appear for questioning on Christmas Day, the second time he has defied investigators’ demands in a week.
Author: Wadh Kassim
Bethlehem Marks Sombre Christmas Uder Shadow of War
Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a solemn Christmas overshadowed by war, as Pope Francis led mass in the Vatican.
Thousands Attend Christmas Charity Dinner in Buenos Aires
Titled “No Family Without Christmas,” the event in front of the National Congress was held for the eighth consecutive year, and Tuesday’s turnout exceeded organizers’ expectations.
Acid Complicates Search After Deadly Brazil Bridge Collapse
At least two people are confirmed dead from the collapse, which occurred late Sunday on the Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira bridge linking the states of Maranhao and Tocantins.
KENHA Announces Temporary Closure Of Nairobi Southern By-Pass
The closure begins on Tuesday 24th December, 2024, at 8:00 PM and will last until midnight on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Nine Allegedly Killed in Iran as Bus, Fuel Truck Collide
At least nine people were killed on Monday when a bus collided with a fuel truck in Iran’s southeast, state media reported, the second mass casualty road accident within days.
South Sudan Overwhelmed by Refugee Influx: MSF
Sudan is suffering one of the world’s worst humanitarian emergencies since conflict broke out in April 2023 between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced.
Mozambique Tensions Mount Ahead of Disputed Election Results
Mozambique is braced for the validation Monday of disputed election results, with the opposition leader vowing “chaos” if the ruling party is confirmed as the winner in a standoff that has already claimed at least 130 lives.
China Says Philippines Risking ‘Arms Race’ Over US Typhon Missile System
China warned on Monday that the Philippines was risking an “arms race” after Manila said it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests.
Seven Dead in Small Plane Crash in Western Mexico
At least seven people died when a light aircraft crashed Sunday in a heavily forested area of Jalisco in western Mexico, local authorities reported.
