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The royal family gathered for their traditional Christmas service, joined by the daughters of Prince Andrew. Their appearance alongside King Charles highlighted a moment of unity and tradition, as the royals came together to mark the festive season with faith, family, and ceremony.
In his first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo spoke out about the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza. He highlighted the humanitarian crisis, urging the world to respond with empathy, justice, and peace. The Pope called on global leaders and believers alike to protect human dignity amid ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined a fresh peace proposal that includes the creation of demilitarized zones. The move signals a potential shift toward de-escalation, aiming to reduce frontline tensions while opening space for dialogue and long-term stability in the region.
India’s LVM3 rocket has achieved a major milestone by successfully launching its heaviest payload yet. As highlighted by Dr. Jitendra Singh, the mission proves world-class reliability and marks a big step forward for India’s heavy-lift strength and growing commercial launch ambitions.
Libya’s top military commander, General Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and seven others died when their private jet crashed shortly after departing Ankara, Turkey. The delegation was returning from defence talks. Turkish investigators have begun probing the cause of the accident as officials mourn this significant loss for Libya’s armed forces.
