Football games on Christmas Day: List of biggest soccer matches on December 25
Most of the major football leagues in the world do not stage matches on Christmas Day. Still, there are a few professional competitions taking place for those determined to get their football fix. Football games on Christmas Day: Biggest soccer matches todayThere are at least a few major leagues playing matches on December 25, 2025. The biggest is probably the Saudi Pro League, which is staging three matches today, including Al Ettifaq away to Al Riyadh. List of biggest soccer games on Christmas Day 2025Algerian Ligue 1:CR Belouizdad vs ES Setif (1:30 p.m.)Azerbaijan First Division:MOIK vs. Safa Baku (5 a.m.)Difai Agsu vs. Cəbrayil (5:30 a.m.)Ethiopian Premier League:Mebrat Hayl (EEPCO) vs. Suhul Shire (5 a.m.)Sheger Ketema vs. Awassa Kenema (7 a.m.)Ethiopia Bunna vs.
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December 25, 2025 06:03 UTC
UN to provide food aid to 450 people in Ethiopia
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) office in Ethiopia has announced that in the next two weeks it will provide food assistance to 450 Ethiopians who were affected by the conflicts between government forces and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). A written statement from the WFP office in Ethiopia said the food aid will be sent to people in need in the Dessie and Kombolcha regions. The statement says that in the next two weeks, 450 Ethiopians affected by the conflicts in the country will receive food aid. It is also noted that WFP provided food assistance to 2.9 million people in Tigray, 220 people in Amhara and 124 people in Afar, while international organizations have also been called upon to provide assistance. Defense forces were established in the capital, Addis Ababa, against possible attacks by the TPLF.
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December 25, 2025 00:43 UTC
Ethiopian Air Force Launches 90th Anniversary Portal Ahead of Major Celebrations
Addis Ababa, December 24, 2025 (FMC) — The Ethiopian Air Force (ETAF) has launched a dedicated website to mark its 90th anniversary celebration. In a statement, the Air Force also invited the public to participate in the upcoming celebrations. Ethiopia,” performed by the Ethiopian Air Force along with the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Russian Air Force Show Team, Moroccan Air Force, and Czech Republic Air Force. The Air Force emphasized that the anniversary events will commemorate its history, showcase its current capabilities, enhance the country’s image, and inspire the future of Ethiopian aviation. The Ethiopian Air Force called on the public to join the celebrations, honor the heroes of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), and witness the institution’s pride and achievements during this historic milestone.
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December 24, 2025 22:24 UTC
Senator lights menorah in Bozeman, pledges support for Israel, Jews
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December 24, 2025 22:14 UTC
Sudan and Ethiopia: Different Wars, One Architecture of Destruction
Why mass violence in Sudan and Ethiopia follows the same regional playbook—despite different actorsWhat is unfolding today in Sudan and Ethiopia is often portrayed as two separate and unrelated crises. Although the actors, timelines, and political contexts differ, the mechanisms of mass violence in both countries are strikingly similar. This analysis does not claim that a single command center orchestrates the wars in Sudan and Ethiopia. Sudan: genocide with identifiable supply linesIn western Sudan, particularly in Darfur, patterns of mass atrocity are both familiar and extensively documented. Ethiopia: mass atrocities without a single foreign sponsorEthiopia’s conflicts, spanning Amhara, Oromia, and previously Tigray, do not resemble Sudan’s two-sided civil war.
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December 24, 2025 22:02 UTC
Around Town: Donating blood with the American Red Cross at the Maryland State Fairgrounds
Around Town: Donating blood with the American Red Cross at the Maryland State Fairgrounds The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season.
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December 24, 2025 18:17 UTC
Africa’s rarest carnivore: the story of the first Ethiopian wolf ever captured, nursed and returned to the wild
Read more: Battling to save the Ethiopian wolf – Africa's rarest carnivoreThis is a story of a second chance that played out in the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia. This is the home of the Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), the top predator in this habitat and also the most endangered carnivore in Africa. I’m a postdoctoral researcher in the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme, a 30-year-old programme committed to safeguarding the Ethiopian wolf and its mountain home. So, Ethiopian wildlife authorities and the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme decided to capture and save the frightened animal. Courtesy Ethiopian Wolf Conservation ProgrammeAt first, villagers were surprised to see a wolf near their homes and tried to chase him away.
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December 24, 2025 13:27 UTC
FAA head vows to maintain safety measures implemented after tragic DC plane crash
Weather Alert...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Buzzards Bay and Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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December 24, 2025 12:27 UTC
Fed Inks USD 1.5bln Health Cooperation Agreement with Washington
The embassy’s statement cites the US has provided Ethiopia with more than USD five billion in aid over the past two decades, much of which came through USAID. The decision to fold the agency hit the health sector especially hard. While the MoU signals an intent to reverse health spending cuts, US officials caution the volume of funding under the partnership will depend on performance. Data and record-keeping are also an integral part of the agreement, which itself is part of the Trump administration’s ‘America First Global Health Strategy,’ according to the statement. “The MOU’s focus on scaling up electronic health records and data systems will empower Ethiopia to track and respond to health threats with greater speed and precision,” it reads.
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December 24, 2025 11:25 UTC
Morocco Joins Uganda, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Others in Africa to Face Significant Visa Delays to US Due to High Demand and Security Measures Next Year
Morocco Joins Uganda, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, and Others in Africa to Face Significant Visa Delays to US Due to High Demand and Security Measures Next YearMorocco joins Uganda, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, and others in Africa facing significant visa delays to the U.S. due to high demand and security measures, leading to longer processing times next year. Morocco: Increased Visa Delays Amid Growing DemandMorocco is experiencing significant delays in U.S. visa processing due to the increasing number of applicants and tighter security protocols. As a result, applicants from South Africa are facing longer wait times, often extending into several months, especially for first-time visa applicants. City Key Delay Factors Current Wait Times Lusaka High demand, security vetting Extended delays, several monthsMorocco joins Uganda, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, and others in Africa in facing significant visa delays to the U.S. due to high demand and security measures, leading to longer processing times next year. ConclusionMorocco joins Uganda, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, and other countries in Africa in facing significant visa delays to the U.S. next year.
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December 24, 2025 11:07 UTC
4 years since Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley died after ambush shooting
4 years since Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley died after ambush shooting Tuesday marked four years since Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley died after an ambush-style shooting.
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December 24, 2025 11:05 UTC