Freed Israeli ex-prisoners have told reporters that during their captivity they were afraid of Israel bombing them, not of Hamas.

In the last two days, the number of victims in the Gaza Strip, where the occupying Israel has been continuing its attacks since October 7, has increased by 930 to 17,177.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited countries that do not border Russia for the first time since he was wanted by the International Criminal Court.

Almost 80 percent of the population of Gaza, i.e. 1.9 million people, have left their homes since October 7.

Israel's B'Tselem human rights organization said Israel is fighting Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip, not Hamas.

Christians in the occupied West Bank decided not to celebrate Christmas as a sign of sympathy for the people of Gaza.

According to a UNICEF report, more than 69 million children live below the poverty line in the 40 richest countries.

Italy announced in an official letter to the Chinese embassy in Rome that it would withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative, also known as China's modern Silk Road.

Starbucks' market value has fallen by more than $12 billion in 20 days to below $110 billion.

American Muslims are planning to launch a "Drop Biden" campaign to express their stance on the US president's actions in Israel's war on Gaza, Axios reported.