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Australian bush fire burns area the size of Singapore

Australian firefighters said on Dec 27 that they were fighting to control a bush fire racing through a national park that has consumed an area the size of Singapore.

Climate Plans Falter as Big Oil Chases Near-Term Profits

European Oil Majors' Commitment to Renewables Set for Back Seat Again in 2025

German President dissolves Parliament to pave way for Feb 23 polls

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Dec 27 dissolved the country's Lower House of Parliament to pave the way for snap elections on Feb 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.

Man in China who drove car into crowd gets death sentence

The driver who rammed his car into a crowd in southern China's Zhuhai city, killing at least 35 people, has been sentenced to death, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported on Dec 27.

Syrians in Egypt face uncertain future after Assad ouster

New law gives Cairo govt the power to determine refugee status, instead of UN

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.