Christmas

Nigeria hires US lobbyists to nurture Trump ties, communicate Christian protection efforts

FILE PHOTO: Newspapers with articles reporting U.S. President Donald Trump's message to Nigeria over the treatment of Christians hang at a newspaper stand in Ojuelegba, Lagos, Nigeria November 2, 2025. REUTERS/Sodiq Adelakun/File Photo

Georgians set decorative tree ablaze to usher in hope for new year

People watch the burning of chichilaki - a traditional Georgian Christmas tree made from dried walnut branches, during a celebration in the village of Tezeri, Georgia, January 3, 2026. REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze

Putin hails 'holy mission' of Russian troops at Orthodox Christmas service

Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends the Orthodox Christmas liturgy at a church in the Moscow region, Russia, January 7, 2026. Sputnik/Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool via REUTERS

Mount and Fernandes back in boost for Man Utd after Amorim sacking

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Aston Villa v Manchester United - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - December 21, 2025 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts after sustaining an injury REUTERS/David Klein/File Photo

‘Super hot’ Christmas for Hong Kong star Miriam Yeung, who spent it in Penang

It appears Miriam Yeung visited Penang for a few days with her husband.

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Seatrium sees gains after resolving Maersk dispute; ‘Santa rally’ beckons on Wall Street

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US, Nigeria diverge in details over strikes on militants

Residents moving between buildings destroyed by debris from expended munitions in US strikes on militants linked to ISIS, in Offa, Nigeria, on Dec 27.

Indonesia grants Christmas remissions to over 16,000 prisoners, including graft convicts

The remissions are expected to save the state 9.47 billion rupiah (S$724,748) in prison-related costs, according to the Immigration and Corrections Ministry.

Trump’s Christmas gospel: Bombs, blessings and blame

US President Donald Trump used the holiday to project a vision of power rooted less in peace than grievance, even as aides leaned into their Christian faith.

California faces more flooding with Los Angeles evacuations extended

A car lies partially buried, as heavy rains fall due to an atmospheric river, in Wrightwood, California, U.S., December 26, 2025. REUTERS/Jill Connelly

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