Christians around the world celebrated their second COVID-19 Christmas on Saturday with surging infections in many countries overwhelming hospitals, canceling flights and curbing religious observances. You Can Read Also Entertainment News
Month: December 2021
Trudeau says western countries need to stand together against China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau implored western countries to stand together against China, arguing that China has often been 'playing' western countries against each other You Can Read Also Entertainment News
Birthplace of Jesus shut to foreign Christian pilgrims on Christmas because of omicron
The traditional site where Jesus was born in Bethlehem remains shut to would-be foreign Christian pilgrims because of Israel's latest response to the omicron variant of the coronavirus. You Can Read Also Entertainment News
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases that has prompted a new vaccine mandate for Vatican employees. You Can Read Also Entertainment News
Putin demands US assurances on security as Russia completes hypersonic weapons test
Putin and Biden will hold security talks in January amid tensions over Russia's troop build up on the Ukraine's border. You Can Read Also Entertainment News
Indian bishop denounces ‘open season’ against Christians as states pass ‘anti-conversion’ laws
Archbishop Joseph D'Souza is calling on leaders in India and around the world to speak up against the growing persecution of Christians on the subcontinent. You Can Read Also Entertainment News
Massive Bangladesh ferry fire kills at least 39
A massive fire swept through a crowded river ferry in Bangladesh early Friday, leaving at least 39 people dead and 70 injured, officials said. Many passengers leapt from the vessel into cold waters to escape the blaze. You Can Read Also Entertainment News
South Korea ex-president Park Geun-hye granted pardon
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said Friday he will pardon his chief conservative rival and predecessor, Park Geun-hye, who is serving a lengthy prison term for bribery and other crimes. You Can Read Also Entertainment News
United Nations estimates 22 million Ethiopians will need food assistance in 2022
An estimated 22 million Ethiopians will require humanitarian assistance in 2022, according to a United Nations report. You Can Read Also Entertainment News
Putin blames West for tension with Ukraine, experts divided on invasion threat
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday blamed the West for heightened tensions on the Ukrainian border and claimed the Kremlin has not threatened “anyone” despite its military buildup there. You Can Read Also Entertainment News