Articles tagged with "Christmas"

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US lottery player wins $1.8B Powerball on Christmas Eve

The winner can claim the full amount in 30 annual payments or opt for a one-off cash payout of $834.9 million before tax; odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million.

December 26, 2025

Pope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessing

Pope Leo XIV urged Russia and Ukraine to find the "courage" to hold direct talks and spoke of the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza in his first Christmas message

December 25, 2025

In Raipur, a group armed with wooden sticks damaged Christmas displays at Magneto Mall (Screengrab / X)

Indian Hindutva groups shut Chhattisgarh down, target Christmas celebrations

A coalition of right-wing Hindu groups enforced a statewide shutdown in India’s Chhattisgarh state on Wednesday, disrupting daily life and targeting Christmas celebrations amid protests over alleged religious conversions, according to Indian media reports

December 25, 2025

Christian community integral part of Pakistan’s national fabric, Prime Minister says

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended Christmas greetings to Pakistan’s Christian community, praising their contributions, sacrifices and role in national development, while reaffirming commitment to interfaith harmony, equal rights and inclusion.

December 25, 2025

Hindu extremists target Christian community ahead of Christmas in India

The extremists warn Christians that they would not be allowed to celebrate Christmas in India and threaten them with expulsion from the country if celebrations continued.

December 24, 2025