Sednaya's historic monastery lights up with a towering tree, bringing joy to a city scarred by a decade of war.
More than 227,000 people died in the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and experts warn it could happen again....
Russia has accused Moldova of plotting a military operation against the breakaway Transnistria region....
In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan....
One killed in southern Ukraine city of Kherson as Russian missiles cause significant damage to energy infrastructure....
The first cross-border strike inside Afghanistan since March came after a spate of attacks by the Pakistan Taliban....
As Israel continues its relentless bombardment of Gaza, cases of domestic violence have rocketed....
Here are the key developments on the 1,035th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine....
The EU has warned that Pakistan could be violating a trade deal. Without it, Pakistani exports could be hit 20 percent....
The excitement and cheer that typically descends on town in the occupied West Bank on Christmas are nowhere to be found....
IPC report outlines famine in five areas, including in Sudan's largest displacement camp, Zamzam, in North Darfur....
Thousands of North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy....
Ukraine is preparing to celebrate Christmas on December 25 for a second year but divisions persist....
Today on The Stream: We explore the consequences for the Korean adoptee diaspora following the 1953 Korean War....
A baker tries to bring a little joy into a displacement camp as everyone prays for an end to Israel's brutal war....
Russia's potential redeployment to Libya carries consequences for Moscow, Tripoli and beyond....
Ursa Major sank after explosion in the engine room, 14 of 16 crew members rescued, Russian Foreign Ministry says....
Thousands of Syrian families believe their missing loved ones were killed during the war and now seek truth and justice....
Defence Minister Israel Katz warns Houthi rebels that Israel will 'behead' its leaders as it did to Hamas....
Here are the key developments on the 1,034th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine....
Yemen sees 249,900 cases and 861 deaths this year - 35 percent of global cholera burden and 18 percent of mortality....
Ramez al- Souri is a Palestinian Christian living in Gaza. He’s struggling to find hope during the Christmas season....
South Korea says Pyongyang is reportedly preparing for 'additional deployment of soldiers' to aid Russia's war efforts....
Christians in Gaza celebrate mass as Pope Francis doubled down on his condemnation of Israel's war on Gaza....
China slams move, warning that Philippines risks ‘arms race’ amid increased militarisation of South China Sea....
Here are the key developments on the 1,033rd day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine....
Fico discussed the Ukraine war and the transport of Russian gas to Slovakia via Ukraine, according to statements....
Russia accuses Ukraine of 'massive' drone attack that hit luxury apartment in city, some 1,000km from the frontier....
Dumitru Alaiba discusses Moldova’s divide over EU membership and the challenges of Russian influence in the region....
Head of women’s affairs Aisha al-Dibs says women from all provinces and ethnicities will help rebuild war-torn country....
Police said the man has been issued a warrant for pre-trial detention on five counts of murder....
