In a night of relentless attacks, Ukraine and Russia hurled drones at each other, turning Christmas morning into a grim scene. Russia sent 131 drones Ukraine's way, but not all made it through. Ukraine's air force managed to take down or disable 106 of them. Still, 22 drones hit 15 different spots,
Pope Leo XIV, the first U. S. pope, made his debut Christmas speech to a crowd of 26, 000 people. He stood on the loggia above St. Peter's Square, delivering the traditional "Urbi et Orbi" address. This speech is a summary of the world's struggles. The pope emphasized the importance of empathy and
Israel and Hamas are at odds again. This time, it's about who broke the truce in Gaza. Israel says Hamas is to blame. They claim Hamas hurt an Israeli soldier with a bomb in Rafah. Now, Israel is threatening to hit back. The Israeli leader, Benjamin Netanyahu, says Hamas must follow the rules. The
The holiday season often brings a mix of emotions. It's a time to reflect, celebrate, and be grateful. But with the world facing so many challenges, it's hard to feel festive. Alison Tan, a food designer from Hong Kong, knows this struggle well. She remembers a Christmas filled with grief after the
Right now, while many people are celebrating and talking about peace, a terrible thing is happening in Sudan. A group called the Rapid Support Forces has taken over the city of El Fasher. They are killing many people. This is not new. It has been happening for years. But now, it is worse than ever.
Bethlehem, a city known for its deep Christian roots, saw a revival of Christmas celebrations this year. After two years of cancellations due to the Israel-Hamas war, the giant Christmas tree made its comeback, bringing a sense of normalcy to Manger Square. The city, where Jesus is believed to have
In the West Bank, small groups of settlers are making big moves. They start with a few temporary homes and grow into large communities. This growth often comes at the expense of Palestinians, who are driven off their land. The settlers use violence to take control. They set fires and throw stones. T
Ukraine is facing a huge problem after the fighting stops: landmines everywhere. These hidden dangers are slowing down recovery and putting lives at risk. Fields, homes, and roads are unsafe, making it hard for people to return and for the economy to bounce back. Traditionally, clearing landmines i
Thailand's political scene is heating up as Anutin Charnvirakul, the current caretaker leader, is set to run for prime minister in the upcoming February elections. His party, Bhumjaithai, has thrown their support behind him, hoping to ride a wave of national pride sparked by recent border tensions w
Kittery and York, the oldest towns in Maine, have finally settled a border dispute that started way back in the 1600s. The issue popped up again a few years ago when a developer bought land near Route 1, right where the two towns meet. York thought the border was a straight line, but Kittery believ
