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Britain’s King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive to attend the Christmas Day service at St. Mary Magdalene Church.

King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech

  • “Individuals and communities have displayed spontaneous bravery, instinctively placing themselves in harm’s way to defend others,” king said about Bondi Beach attack
By AFP ·
A person dressed as Santa Claus sells toys to people ahead of Christmas in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

Israeli police raid Christmas party in Haifa, arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa

By Arab News ·
Last Christians gather in ruins of Turkiye’s quake-hit Antakya

Last Christians gather in ruins of Turkiye’s quake-hit Antakya

By AFP ·
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza video

In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

By AFP - Reuters ·
Starting anew: Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass video

Starting anew: Indonesians in disaster-struck Sumatra hold Christmas mass

By AFP ·
Christmas celebrations at Vives Compound, complete with “amazing” Christmas tree lighting. (Supplied)

How private Christmas celebrations in Saudi Arabia offer moments of cultural exchange

By TAMARA ABOALSAUD AND RAHAF JAMBI AND AFSHAN AZIZ ·
Hallelujah! This Christmas, join us as we wish for peace across the region

Hallelujah! This Christmas, join us as we wish for peace across the region

By Arab News ·
Why Jordanian Christians are marking Christmas with quiet solidarity and hope for peace

Why Jordanian Christians are marking Christmas with quiet solidarity and hope for peace

By Rawan Baybars ·
How Christmas in the UAE became a celebration of diversity and interfaith tolerance

How Christmas in the UAE became a celebration of diversity and interfaith tolerance

By Saffiya Ansari ·
The festive plum cake made with dates by chef Reda Al-Amri. (Supplied)

How chefs in Saudi Arabia are reimagining Christmas classics with local ingredients

By NADA HAMEED AND RAHAF JAMBI ·
Men dressed as Santa Claus walk through the streets of Bab Touma in Old Damascus, greeting families and spreading festive cheer.

How shared relief and unity are defining the Christmas season in Syria

By ALI HAJ SULEIMAN and HEBAA SHEHADE  ·
Update Israel reverses decision to block Palestinian VP from entering Bethlehem

Israel reverses decision to block Palestinian VP from entering Bethlehem

By Arab News ·
Even under the weight of turmoil, the Christmas season continues to bring moments of light, joy, and resilience to Lebanon.

Why Christmas joy flickers in Lebanon — even in the shadow of war

By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

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Dr. Abdel Aziz Aluwaisheg

Will the Iran ceasefire hold for long or lead to conclusive peace?

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Hani Hazaimeh

Al-Aqsa under siege: War, power and the battle for Jerusalem’s status quo

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Arnab Neil Sengupta

Gulf states must move faster to future-proof their economies

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Rob Geist Pinfold

The Gulf states’ dilemma: Action, restraint or diplomacy?

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Salman Al-Ansari

Iran and the collapse of the trade-for-peace theory

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