Women will play a key role in a new Syria, says minister

Three people were injured when a vehicle crashed into a store during a robbery, according to police. The incident occurred, but the video failed to load. The injured individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment. Full Article

Asia-Pacific markets started the Christmas week positively as investors awaited the official announcement of merger talks between Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan. The presidents of Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi have informed Japan's industry ministry about entering into discussions, with a press conference expected later in the day. Honda and Nissan are set to hold board meetings to discuss business integration, aiming to reach a final agreement by June 2025, with Honda's shares up 1.46% and...

Spaniards eagerly awaited the arrival of “El Gordo” three days before Christmas, the first prize of Spain’s massive national Christmas lottery worth 2.7 billion euros. Ticket holders with the number 72480 in Logroño won the top prize, while families and friends buy and share fractions of tickets known as “décimos” to participate. The tradition, dating back to 1812, features students from Madrid's San Ildefonso school singing out the winning numbers in a televised event at...

The IRS will be issuing over $2 billion in stimulus payments to Americans who never received their 2021 economic impact payments. Payments of up to $1,400 will be sent to those who qualified but left the recovery rebate credit blank on their 2021 tax return. The IRS Commissioner stated that these payments will be automatic, with no need for taxpayers to file an amended return, and should be received by late January 2025. Full Article

44 crates containing Luna Luna, the world's first art funfair dreamed up by André Heller in the 1970s, were unsealed after being lost for decades. Attractions included a carousel by Keith Haring and a Ferris wheel by Jean-Michel Basquiat. American entrepreneur Michael Goldberg rediscovered Luna Luna and, with the help of investors including rapper Drake, restored the fair for a grand reopening at The Shed in New York. Full Article

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold led his team to a crucial 27-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, responding with a game-winning touchdown pass to Justin Jefferson after a late Seahawks score. Darnold finished with 246 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Jefferson had 144 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith had a strong performance with 314 passing yards and three touchdowns, but Seattle fell short as Minnesota improved to 13-2 on the...