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
Surging COVID cases, ‘jingle jabs’ make for somber Christmas
close Video 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, even…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
UK data suggests hospitalization is less likely with omicron
Preliminary data suggests that people with the omicron variant of the coronavirus are 50% to 70% less likely to be hospitalized than those with the delta strain, Britain’s…
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…
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.