Starbucks strike expands on Christmas Eve
The Starbucks baristas strike is spreading to more cities, leaving dozens of stores shut on Christmas Eve — the last day of the five-day walkout. Why it matters: The escalating strikes
American Airlines lifts ground stop that froze Christmas Eve travelers
American Airlines passengers across the U.S. endured a sudden disruption of service on Christmas Eve, as a “technical issue” forced the airline to request a nationwide ground stop of its
US, UK, EU condemn Pakistan’s convictions for civilians: Why it matters
Islamabad, Pakistan – The recent sentencing of 25 civilians by a military court in Pakistan drew sharp criticism from the United States, which accused the proceedings of lacking “judicial independence,
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,035
Fighting: The estimated contingent of 12,000 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk region has not yet had a major impact on the course of the conflict,
South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has defied a summons to appear for questioning over his short-lived declaration of martial law for the second time in a week. Yoon did
‘I’m broken’: The women enduring domestic violence amid Israeli war on Gaza
Khan Younis, Gaza – The face of Samar Ahmed, 37, shows clear signs of exhaustion. It is not just because she has five children, nor that they have been displaced
Thousands protest in Serbia as anger mounts over train station accident
Tens of thousands of Serbians have gathered in the capital Belgrade to protest against President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), which they blame for a railway
China slams Philippines’ decision to acquire US Typhon missile system
The Philippines has announced plans to buy the United States’ Typhon missile system, triggering China to warn of an impending “arms race” in the Asia Pacific region. Philippine military chief
‘Stand by our Syrian brothers’, says Jordan FM after meeting al-Sharaa
Jordan’s foreign minister has held talks with Syria’s de facto ruler Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus as regional leaders move to engage with the new administration following the overthrow of President
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,033
Fighting: More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia’s war with Ukraine, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Monday. Russia’s Ministry of