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Israel-Hamas war clouds Christmas eve celebrations in West Bank's Bethlehem

The festive lights that normally decorate Manger Square were missing, as were the throngs of foreign tourists and jubilant youth marching bands that gather in the West Bank town each year

Furnace explosion at Chinese-owned nickel plant in Indonesia kills 13

It was the latest of a series of deadly accidents at nickel smelting plants in Indonesia that are part of China's ambitious transnational development programme known as the Belt and Road Initiative

Strong quake in China that killed at least 148 cause losses worth millions

Officials in Gansu conducted preliminary assessments that showed the province's agricultural and fisheries industries have lost 532 million yuan (about $74.6 million), state broadcaster CCTV reported

12 Turkish soldiers killed over 2 days in clashes with Kurdish militants

In addition to the six Turkish soldiers killed on Friday, four militants were slain, authorities said

Israel strikes 2 homes, more than 90 Palestinians killed, hundreds detained

Israel declared war after Hamas gunmen stormed across the border on Oct. 7, killing some 1,200 people and taking some 240 hostages

Czech holds national day of mourning for victims of its worst mass killing

Previously, the nation's worst mass shooting was in 2015, when a gunman opened fire in the southeastern town of Uhersky Brod, killing eight before fatally shooting himself

Man City confirmed as world's best club in 2023 after winning fifth trophy

Right now, I don't know, Guardiola said after City cruised to its first Club World Cup title by easily beating Fluminense 4-0 on Friday, lifting a fifth domestic and international trophy in 2023

France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians on human trafficking suspicion

The prosecutor's office said an anonymous tip signalled that the flight was carrying people who could be victims of human trafficking

Tenfold increase in reported cases of dengue over last generation: UN

The World Health Organisation said reported cases soared to a record 5.2 million in 2019, up from 500,000 in 2000, across 129 countries worldwide, figures that likely understate the actual toll

Gaza death toll exceeds 20,000 as Israel expands ground war against Hamas

The deaths amount to nearly 1 per cent of the territory's prewar population the latest indication of the 11-week-old conflict's staggering human toll

Gaza death toll crosses 20,000 as Israel expands ground offensive

The deaths, amounting to nearly 1 per cent of the territory's pre-war population, are just one measure of the devastation wrought by the conflict that is going on since over 11 weeks

Tape reveals Trump pressured officials not to certify 2020 vote: Report

Donald Trump pressured two election officials not to certify 2020 vote totals in a key Michigan county, according to a recording of a post-election phone call disclosed by The Detroit News

Chinese automaker BYD's first car factory in Europe planned in Hungary

BYD is among EV manufacturers making fast inroads into Europe, to the extent that European regulators have begun a probe into Chinese government support for the industry

Japan OKs record $56 bn defence budget amid China, North Korea tensions

It also will further fortify the military with F-35 stealth combat jets and other American weapons as Japanese troops increasingly work with allies and take on more offensive roles

Chinese govt drafts new rules proposing restrictions on online gaming

Beijing has taken various measures against the online games sector in recent years

Real Madrid, Barcelona still alone in fight for Super League despite ruling

The Spanish powerhouses were quick to claim victory and praise the decision by the European Union's top court on Thursday to rule

WI vs ENG: West Indies win T20 series from England in tense final match

The West Indies held its nerve in the last over to beat world champion England and win their Twenty20 series 3-2.

More than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Israel-Hamas war: Gaza officials

Gaza's Health Ministry said Friday that it has documented 20,057 deaths in the fighting. It does not differentiate between combatant and civilian deaths

New Mexico's major parties prepare for June presidential primary ballot

Party-certified presidential candidates will be vetted in February by the New Mexico secretary of state's office to ensure they meet administrative requirements to run for the office

US Steel sale to Japanese company warrants 'serious scrutiny': White House

"It's absolutely outrageous that US Steel has agreed to sell themselves to a foreign company," Fetterman said