A powerful holiday storm slammed California, triggering flash floods, mudslides, and mass evacuations as a state of emergency was declared in six counties. Southern California faced one of its wettest Christmas periods in years, with burn scar zones turning deadly as mud and debris swept through mountain communities. Emergency crews carried out rescues, evacuation orders were issued, and the National Guard was placed on standby as officials warned residents to stay alert with more severe weather still expected.
26 December,2025 02:00 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a carefully crafted Christmas Eve message portraying Israel as the safest place for Christians in the Middle East. The polished address highlighted religious freedom and growing Christian communities, but events on the ground in Jerusalem tell a more complicated story.
26 December,2025 12:50 AM IST
President Donald Trump sparked headlines during the annual NORAD Tracks Santa event after joking with children about a “bad Santa” infiltrating the United States and suggesting “clean, beautiful coal” might not be such a bad Christmas gift. Calling in from Mar-a-Lago alongside First Lady Melania Trump, the president mixed holiday cheer with sharp political undertones, referencing energy policy, national security, and familiar talking points. Moments after the festive calls, Trump returned to Truth Social with criticism of political enemies, once again blending Christmas tradition with controversy.
25 December,2025 03:25 PM IST
From Bethlehem and Gaza to Rome, Kyiv, Tokyo, Mumbai, and beyond, Christmas is being marked across the world with prayers, lights, and resilience. While millions gathered in churches and public squares to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, others observed the season under the shadow of war and hardship. From Pope Leo’s Christmas message in the Vatican to frontline celebrations in Ukraine and the return of Christmas services in Gaza after years of silence, here’s a global look at a season of hope, contrast, and survival.
25 December,2025 12:41 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
