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Russian nuclear-capable bombers conduct ‘scheduled’ flight over waters near Scandinavia, prompting foreign jet escort
MOSCOW, Dec 25 — Russian nuclear-capable bombers conducted a “scheduled” flight over the Norwegian and Barents Seas, prompting “fighter jets of foreign countries” to escort them, Russia’s Defence Ministry said today, according to Russian news agencies. Neither the date of
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Putin hails ‘invincible friendship’ and ‘militant fraternity’ with North Korea in New Year letter
SEOUL, Dec 25 — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin touted an “invincible friendship” with North Korea in a New Year letter to leader Kim Jong Un, state media reported today. In the message, received in Pyongyang last week, Putin praised the
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Leo XIV celebrates first Christmas as pope, revives Christmas Day service tradition
VATICAN CITY, Dec 25 — Pope Leo XIV held the first Christmas mass of his pontificate yesterday, greeting thousands of faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square before the service. During the mass, Leo said Christmas was a feast of “faith,
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South Korea’s Hanwha says Philly Shipyard capable of building nuclear submarine for US Navy
SEOUL, Dec 25 — Hanwha’s Philly Shipyard has the capability of building a nuclear-powered submarine for the US Navy, said Alex Wong, global chief strategy officer at Hanwha Group, according to a statement from the South Korean company today. “The
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Singapore police arrest duo after man robbed of cash in Redhill
SINGAPORE, Dec 25 — Police today arrested a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old teenager for their suspected involvement in a snatch theft case near Redhill Close. According to the Straits Times, officers were alerted at about 2.50pm on December 24 after
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Singapore police say former lawyer M. Ravi took drugs before death; friend arrested
SINGAPORE, Dec 25 — Former activist lawyer Ravi Madasamy, better known as M. Ravi, took drugs with a friend before he was found unconscious at home, police said. The Singapore Police Force told The Straits Times that the Singapore Civil Defence Force
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Cabinet ministers send festive greetings, emphasising togetherness and national harmony
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The Cabinet today extended Christmas greetings to Christians nationwide, underscoring the importance of unity, harmony and mutual respect in Malaysia’s multi-religious and multicultural society. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Christmas reflects the
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Christians in Sarawak kick off Christmas with early church services and family celebrations
KUCHING, Dec 25 — Christians in Sarawak began their Christmas celebrations early today, flocking to churches as early as 7am to attend religious services before spending the day with family and loved ones. For Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) psychology student
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Military project procurement: MACC records statements from three individuals
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — Three individuals were summoned by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday to record statements in connection with the procurement of army projects. Sources said the MACC has also intensified investigations, which began the day before
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Umno Youth chief calls out betrayal, urges end of Perikatan
PETALING JAYA, Dec 25 — Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh has urged for Perikatan Nasional to be dissolved following fresh cracks in the coalition after PAS expelled three Perlis assemblymen. “Perlis oh Perlis. I’ve been saying it since way
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