World celebrates Christmas as Israel-Gaza war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cast shadow over holiday celebrations December 25, 2023 By Agence France-Presse Israel’s war with Hamas and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world’s favourite holidays. Source: World celebrates Christmas as Israel-Gaza war, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cast shadow over holiday celebrations Updated: December 25, 2023 at 11:38 am Tags: Russia, Ukraine ◀ On Thursday, the fourteenth fundraising event “With Love to Brave Hearts” China’s capital gripped by coldest December ever as temperatures 50C lower than summer ▶