Covid takes toll on Christmas as Santas go missing across America
India Today
Santas have gone missing across America this Christmas, owing to the Covid pandemic.
Across America, Christmas wears a different look this year, with fewer Santas greeting people on the streets. While some Santas have died, mall closures due to the surge in cases is another reason.
The International Brotherhood of Real Bearded Santas (IBRBS), an association representing Santas in the US, said 55 of its Santas died this year, the Independent reported.
A Reddit post detailed how a late-night stop in Gurgaon turned into a lifesaving act thanks to Blinkit ambulance's prompt support.
Islamabad has maintained direct contact with both Washington and Tehran at a time when such channels are frozen for most other countries. Islamabad has also been seen as a likely venue if peace talks are held.
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If confirmed, the killing of IRGC Navy commander Alireza Tangsiri would deal a major blow to Iran's military leadership, particularly its naval operations in the strategically vital Persian Gulf.
The incident came to light after Ritesh Kumar Singh recorded a video shortly after being served his meal on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express on March 15.
The escalating tension in the Middle East has put another vital chokepoint in the spotlight: the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, also known as the 'Gate of Tears'. Iran has now threatened to block the Strait, which carries 12% of global crude oil shipments, if Kharg Island is attacked by the US.
This will be the first time in its 55-year history that the organisation will impose such a fee on its customers, signifying the rising cost of the ongoing war on US businesses.
Fishermen in south Lebanon's Tyre are facing immense financial hardship. The ongoing Israeli strikes and security curbs have cut them off from the sea, their only source of livelihood.
US President Donald Trump made the extraordinary claim that Iran's leadership had informally floated the idea of him becoming the Islamic Republic's next Supreme Leader, but he turned them down.
The militants targeted the security forces in northern Nigeria's Kebbi's Shanga council area late Tuesday when they were being deployed to respond to warnings about a pending attack, according to Yahaya Sarki, a spokesman for Kebbi state government.
US President Donald Trump will visit China on May 14–15 for talks with Xi Jinping, the White House confirmed, after the trip was postponed due to the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
The IRGC claimed it had "successfully targeted" the US aircraft, though it did not immediately provide details on the location, extent of damage or the fate of the pilot. There has been no immediate confirmation from the United States military, which has previously disputed similar claims by Iran during the conflict.
Continuing on their string of victories in special elections since 2024, Democrats flipped the long-held Republican 87th House District in the Florida State House on Tuesday. The win, which comes ahead of the critical midterms in November, also hands Democrats a seat that is home to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.