Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in one of war's deadliest nights, Gaza officials say
Strikes that began hours before midnight persisted into Christmas Day on Monday.
Mon Dec 25 2023
Apple is pulling two of its watches off shelves by Christmas
By Christmas Day, if a trade ruling stands, those watches will be illegal to import into the United States (US).
Tue Dec 19 2023
Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine towns as Putin says he is open to talks
The war on Ukraine did not pause for Christmas despite Russian President Vladimir Putin saying he was open to negotiations, with his forces launching more than 40 rocket attacks on Christmas Day.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Pele living moments of 'love, peace and unity'
Pele spent Christmas day at his home in Guaruja, a coastal town around 90km southeast of Sao Paulo.
Sun Dec 26 2021
5,700 flights scrapped as Omicron hits Christmas weekend travel
The cancellations added to the pandemic frustration for many people eager to reunite with their families over the holidays.
Sun Dec 26 2021
Christmas Day tragedy: Labuan Shipyard's office razed in fire
A four-decade-old wooden office of Labuan Shipyard Engineering Sdn Bhd (LSE) was razed in a fire on Christmas Day (Dec 25).
Sat Dec 25 2021
Muted Christmas celebrations for Malaysians amid COVID-19, massive floods
Christians nationwide celebrated Christmas day today on a sombre note in compliance with the SOP to contain the COVID-19 outbreak and in light of the massive floods that struck several states.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Australia's largest state reports zero COVID cases, urges thousands to get tested
New South Wales reported zero local coronavirus cases for the first time in nearly 3 weeks, as Sydney battled multiple outbreaks and authorities urged tens of thousands of people to get tested.
Mon Jan 04 2021
Lively Christmas involving families of various faiths, races
Stanley Nelson Savariar, 49, who had never been married, said he was very happy and excited when it was his turn to host this year's Christmas Day celebration.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Christmas day: Slow-moving traffic on major highways as of 5 pm
Traffic flow on several major highways from the capital to the north and south was moving slowly this evening as people are still travelling in conjunction with the Christmas holidays.
Fri Dec 25 2020
EU nations start assessing post-Brexit trade deal with UK
European Union ambassadors were convening on Christmas Day to start assessing the massive free-trade deal the bloc struck with Britain.
Fri Dec 25 2020
Slow moving traffic on Christmas morning
Traffic flow on major expressways in the country as at 10 am today was reported to be slow-moving with the increase in the volume of vehicles leaving the city to various destination on Christmas Day.
Fri Dec 25 2020
'Wonder Woman' movie sequel delayed two months to December
The Warner Bros movie studio on Friday postponed the debut of superhero sequel "Wonder Woman 1984" until Christmas Day as many theaters remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Sat Sep 12 2020
Mother of four gets 14-day jail for shoplifting chocolates
A mother of four children was sentenced to 14 days' jail and fined RM200 in default four days' jail by the Magistrate's Court here today after pleading guilty to stealing 10 pieces of chocolates on Ch
Tue Dec 27 2016
Six dead, 18 missing in Philippines' Christmas typhoon
The unusually late storm first hit the eastern provinces on Christmas Day, flooding roads and farms, destroying homes and damaging ships.
Tue Dec 27 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024