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Nato to boost military presence in Baltic Sea after suspected sabotage of cable

Nato will bolster its military presence in the Baltic Sea after the suspected sabotage of an undersea power cable linking Finland and Estonia this week, the Western military alliance's chief Mark Rutte said on Dec 27.

Azerbaijan Airlines Passengers Recall Loud Bang Before Plane Went Down

Sources Say Preliminary Findings Indicate Russia Mistakenly Shot Down the Aircraft

Malaysia's Anwar Sees Invaluable Opportunities From Thaksin Ties

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra's expertise would benefit the country as it prepares to take on the Asean chairmanship in 2025.

Japan's Govt Passes Record Budget for Ageing Population and Defence

Funds to be used to draw more military recruits, meet challenges of elderly society

Crypto co-founder gives $400,000 Christmas present to Moo Deng

Moo Deng, the celebrity baby pygmy hippopotamus at a Thai zoo, has received a huge Christmas present from one of the most influential figures in the crypto world.

Images show Chinese military aircraft with advanced, 'highly original design'

Blurry images of two seemingly new Chinese military aircraft with stealth characteristics appeared online on Dec 27, with defence experts saying they were clearly advanced designs, but there was not enough detail for definitive conclusions.

Public caning in Terengganu over syariah offence sparks tensions

Conservative Muslims back man's punishment; rights groups are outraged

China Sanctions Firms Over US Arms Sales to Taiwan

China has sanctioned seven military industrial companies and related senior executives over US arms assistance and sales to Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Dec 27.

Commentary: Dr Singh always felt a special connection with Singapore

Dr Manmohan Singh - often referred to as the most academically qualified person to ever run a major nation - always felt a special connection with Singapore.

North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies from injuries: Seoul

South Korea's spy agency said on Dec 27 it had confirmed that a North Korean soldier sent to back Russia's war against Ukraine had died after he was captured alive by Ukrainian forces.

India declares 7 days of mourning, state funeral for Manmohan Singh

Tributes pour in for ex-PM, who was the key architect of nation's economic reforms

Singaporean Recalls Panic, Screams as Norway Bus Accident Kills 3

A bus carrying several foreign tourists went off the road and ended up partially submerged in a lake near the Raftsundet strait that separates the Lofoten archipelago from the Norwegian mainland, killing three people, police said on Dec 26.

Who is Choi Sang-mok, S. Korea's second acting president in weeks?

Finance Minister is a veteran technocrat taking on an unprecedented role

Budget 2025 wish list: Carving a niche for S'pore on the global stage

More support wanted to ensure growth and stability for firms, workforce and economy

WHO chief at Yemen airport when it was hit by Israeli bombs

PM Netanyahu says it is just the start of a campaign; Houthis vow to respond quickly

PSA Breaks Record With Over 40m Containers Handled In 2024

Singapore's largest port operator PSA handled more than 40 million shipping containers, or twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), in 2024, a record-breaking feat that it has called a \"significant milestone\".

South Korea's lawmakers impeach Acting President as crisis deepens

Han's slowness in appointing judges to the Constitutional Court earns their ire

PM Wong to deliver Budget speech on Feb 18

The 2025 Budget statement will be delivered in Parliament on Feb 18 by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Blackpink's Jennie to release debut studio album

Jennie, a member of K-pop girl group Blackpink, will release her first solo studio album in 2025.

Lord Of The Rings musical to make Asian premiere in Singapore

Middle-earth is making its way to Singapore.

Brave Lions Suffer Late Heartbreaks

Vietnam net twice in added time to take a 2-0 lead in Asean C'ship semi-final

Saka's absence a good challenge for us: Arteta

A buoyant Mikel Arteta had said that the English Premier League title race was \"on\", after Arsenal swept Crystal Palace aside 5-1 in their last league game before Christmas.

WOEFUL CITY VOW TO KEEP GOING

Guardiola’s men fail to beat Everton, with misfiring Haaland central to their struggles

With two tour wins, Matsuyama is Asia's shining golf star

As another year draws to a close, one thing remains certain – the sun always rises in the Far East with Japan truly basking in the glory of its most famous golfing son, Hideki Matsuyama.

Rybakina gaining insight from Ivanisevic

Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina expressed confidence on Dec 26 that her new partnership with Novak Djokovic's former coach Goran Ivanisevic will pay dividends, starting at the mixed-team United Cup.

Djokovic Still Motivated To Win

Bid for historic 25th Major title keeps 37-year-old's fire burning as he begins season in Brisbane

Kohli under fire after clash with teen Konstas

Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test, after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

LawConnect lead, Comanche out with broken main sail

Favourite Master Lock Comanche were forced to retire from the 79th running of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race which began on Dec 26, leaving LawConnect as the new race leader in the South Pacific.

2025 To Be Year Of Innovation, Change

High-tech golf league kicks off calendar that also features athletics' Grand Slam Track

Struggling Nets May Feel Wrath of Upset Bucks

After having Christmas Day off for the first time in the National Basketball Association (NBA) since 2017, the Milwaukee Bucks will face the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Dec 26 (Dec 27, Singapore time).