Watana Sittirachot was only 12 when he searched for his uncle in a flooded hospital after the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. He found chaos and overwhelming loss, ultimately discovering his uncle among the dead weeks later. The disaster claimed 228,000 lives across 15 countries, leaving a lasting scar on survivors like Watana.

As December 26 approaches, it marks 20 years since that catastrophic event. 

In a different tragedy, French authorities rescued 107 migrants attempting to cross the English Channel on December 25, 2024. This year has seen the Channel become increasingly deadly, with at least 73 migrant deaths reported, the highest in history. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has emphasized the need for international cooperation to combat "far right" and "progressive" responses to the crisis, focusing on addressing the people-smuggling issue.

The Digest, 12/26/2024 @130AM, CDT

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