Local residents and Palestinian media say Israel stepped up air and ground shelling against al-Bureij in central Gaza. Clergy have cancelled celebrations in Bethlehem.
Shajapur district education officer says advisory issued in light of ‘frequent complaints by parents about school kids being made to portray characters or wear certain attire’.
Herod may have been a splendid builder and a savvy economist – and technically the King of the Jews. But in the eyes of the Gospel authors, it was Jesus who truly deserved that title.
President Zelenskyy Friday signed a law to drop Russian Orthodox practice of celebrating Christmas on 7 January. Dates of 2 other state holidays also changed.
Jolabokaflod is a popular tradition in which books are given as gifts on Christmas Eve. Every Icelander must receive at least one book for Christmas every year.
Vishva Hindu Parishad said it will take legal action against any school in Madhya Pradesh forcing Hindu children to dress up as Santa Claus without parents’ permission.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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