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Central African Republic heads to the polls this Saturday for a presidential election, with incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadera facing six challengers. Key opponents include former prime minister Anicet-Georges Dologuele and ex-prime minister Henri-Marie Dondra. Other candidates include evangelical pastor Marcelin Yalemende, doctor Serge Ghislain Djorie, ex-intelligence chief Aristide Briand Reboas, and civil engineer Eddy Symphorien Kparekouti. Opposition voices express concerns about transparency and fairness in the election. All eyes are on Bangui to see if Touadera secures another term or if a surprise challenger emerges.

In Gaza, amidst the ruins of war, Palestinian Christians find solace in their faith during Christmas. Despite destruction and loss, they celebrate with hymns and decorations at churches turned shelters. The joy is muted due to recent attacks and the ongoing conflict, but their faith remains unshaken, symbolizing their resilience and determination to endure.

Hundreds protest Bangladesh lynching in India, straining relations; Bangladesh summons Indian envoy, India reaffirms diplomatic protection; Bangladesh faces internal unrest amid elections.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese invites Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit, following a distressing attack at a Jewish community event. Herzog accepts, aiming to strengthen ties amid rising tensions.

Tragic Mexican Navy Plane Crash in Galveston Bay: Five Dead, One Missing in Urgent Medical Mission

President Trump unveils a visionary plan for a colossal new battleship, the Defiant, boasting unprecedented power and speed. This ambitious project comes amidst the Navys struggles with other high-profile initiatives and the challenges of integrating advanced technologies like hypersonic missiles, nuclear cruise missiles, railguns, and high-power lasers. Trump aims to personally oversee the design, while Navy Secretary Phelan emphasizes the ships role in projecting a dominant modern fleet.

Five Pakistani police officers killed in ambush in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. No group claimed responsibility yet, but it aligns with escalating militant violence. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack, highlighting polices role in counterterrorism. The incident occurred in an area previously untouched by such violence, amidst deteriorating Pakistan-Afghanistan relations. Fears of further clashes rise due to Pakistans rugged border areas serving as militant bases for decades.

Tragic Christmas: Russian Attacks Claim Four Lives, Including a Child; Power Outages and Cold Weather Pose Additional Challenges as Ukraine Prepares for Potential Spillover from Moscow Bombing.