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Ukraine officially celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time  Al Jazeera English In a symbolic change, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25  NPR Christmas Moves to Dec. 25 in Ukraine, Another Rebuff of Russia  The New York Times Russia-Ukraine war: Moscow

U.S. Strikes Iran-Backed Groups in Iraq After Attack on Base Injures 3 Americans  The New York Times Three U.S. service members injured in Kataib Hezbollah terrorist attack, Biden launches strikes  Fox News US airstrikes hit Kataib Hezbollah sites in Iraq after attack

Hamas’s brutal raid and taking of hostages has left Israelis deeply traumatized and is expected to reshape the country for years to come.

Chinese gaming stocks listed in Shanghai and Shenzhen rebounded after regulators softened their stance on the latest proposal to further tighten controls on online games.

While Asia may have a reputation—fostered by some of its own leaders—of having distinct “values” and political concerns from the West, this year showed that some issues are universal, especially as it pertains to human rights and criminal justice reform.

President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory strikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. (Image credit: Alex Brandon/AP)

US launches strikes on Iraq over drone attack blamed on Iran-backed forces  Al Jazeera English Three U.S. service members injured in Kataib Hezbollah terrorist attack, Biden launches strikes  Fox News US says Kataeb Hezbollah members killed in reprisal strikes after soldier critically

Grounded flight with 276 Indians stuck in France airport arrives in India  The Associated Press Passengers held in France quizzed by CISF, avoid media  Rediff.com Alleged “Donkey” Flight, Held In France, Lands In Mumbai With 276 On Board  NDTV ‘Human trafficking’ scam: CISF

3 American service-members wounded in Iraq – POLITICO  POLITICO Three U.S. service members injured in Kataib Hezbollah terrorist attack, Biden launches strikes  Fox News Biden directed strikes in Iraq against Kataib Hezbollah on Monday after 3 US military members wounded  CNN Biden orders

Blizzard expected to blast the US Plains and cause travel delays  CNN Plains, Upper Midwest wake up to a white Christmas  USA TODAY Major winter storm to hit Dakotas, Nebraska and Minnesota  NPR Winter Weather Alerts Issued for 10 States With Snow To