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Anniversaries

Four years into Putin’s war, the Ukraine peace push is stalling

Relentless Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure failed in the attempt to freeze the population into submission.
Relentless Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure failed in the attempt to freeze the population into submission.

Russian missile barrage hits energy, railways across Ukraine

A firefighter works at the site of a residential building damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 22, 2026. REUTERS/Alina Smutko
A firefighter works at the site of a residential building damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, February 22, 2026. REUTERS/Alina Smutko

Like Trump, US embassies are raising cash for lavish Fourth of July parties

Fireworks lighting up the sky behind the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, on Jan 5 as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
Fireworks lighting up the sky behind the Washington Monument in Washington, DC, on Jan 5 as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary.

Woof’s the boss: These pictures of Westminster dogs are best in show

FILE Ñ Storm, a Doberman, with his handler, Peter Knoop, after his second consecutive best in show victory at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Feb. 10, 1953. This year is the 150th anniversary of the Westminster dog show, one of the oldest and most prestigious dog shows in the world. (Neal Boenzi/The New York Times)
FILE Ñ Storm, a Doberman, with his handler, Peter Knoop, after his second consecutive best in show victory at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Feb. 10, 1953. This year is the 150th anniversary of the Westminster dog show, one of the oldest and most prestigious dog shows in the world. (Neal Boenzi/The New York Times)

Mugshots, binder clip and Hells Angels feature in Trump’s one-year anniversary remarks

President Donald Trump takes questions during a briefing at the White House in Washington, on Jan 20.
President Donald Trump takes questions during a briefing at the White House in Washington, on Jan 20.

Malaysian band Wings lost two members, but the show must go on, says singer Awie

Malaysian rock band Wings, fronted by singer Awie, are playing one of their biggest concerts in Singapore.
Malaysian rock band Wings, fronted by singer Awie, are playing one of their biggest concerts in Singapore.

Luxury watchmaker Zenith at 160: Still pushing the limit

The Swiss brand marks its milestone year with a constellation of very modern classics.
The Swiss brand marks its milestone year with a constellation of very modern classics.

Syria marks one year after toppling of Assad

Residents of Hama gather during a protest to mark the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, in Hama, Syria December 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano
Residents of Hama gather during a protest to mark the first anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, in Hama, Syria December 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mahmoud Hassano

Please don’t rush: Slow changes in Laos 50 years after communist victory

Laos military members taking part in a rehearsal in the run-up to the Dec 2 celebrations of 50 years of communist rule.
Laos military members taking part in a rehearsal in the run-up to the Dec 2 celebrations of 50 years of communist rule.

How France remembers the November 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris

The Eiffel Tower illuminated in the colours of the French flag on Nov 12, ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Nov 13 terrorist attacks in Paris.
The Eiffel Tower illuminated in the colours of the French flag on Nov 12, ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Nov 13 terrorist attacks in Paris.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.