Santa Claus greets young and old at Eiffel Tower Christmas market
Children in particular were surprised to meet Santa in Paris when he should be preparing Christmas presents at the North Pole.
Mon Oct 23 2023
How the Hollywood strike is scrambling film, TV schedules into next summer
Santa Claus will not be coming to Hollywood this year.
Wed Oct 18 2023
Finland counted its bomb shelters and found 50,500 of them
The wary Nordic country made the construction of emergency shelters mandatory under apartment blocks and office buildings since 1950s.
Sat Sep 02 2023
Unfazed by pandemic, supply chain woes, Santa Claus readies for annual flight
Santa is set to launch his reindeer-powered sleigh to deliver Christmas gifts to good girls and boys worldwide.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Thousands of Santas stage Madrid charity run for volcano-hit La Palma
Some runners swapped Santa's traditional red trousers for more sporty shorts, while many wore face masks as a coronavirus precaution.
Mon Dec 20 2021
Santa Claus isn't coming to town: COVID sparks St. Nick shortage
The pandemic has caused a shortage of Father Christmases, according to a booking company and Santa Claus training school.
Fri Dec 17 2021
How Christmas became an American holiday tradition, with a Santa Claus, gifts and a tree
The celebration of Christmas with Christmas trees and gift-giving remained a marginal phenomenon in American society.
Tue Dec 07 2021
Santa welcomes visitors at winter wonderland in China's Arctic Town
Santa Claus and his elves have been busy at work turning a Christmas village in northern China into a winter wonderland for visitors.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Santa Claus bikers parade in Tokyo against child abuse
Bikers said this year's event meant more because more children were vulnerable to domestic violence during the coronavirus year.
Mon Dec 21 2020
In pandemic and recession, Santa Claus gifts bread and clothes to poor Venezuelan kids
Santa in the Streets handed out more food than toys this year due to the needs faced by the community under the pandemic.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Santa goes virtual in pandemic hit Spain
'Papa Noel' has transformed an old shipping container in Leganes, south of Madrid, into a grotto-cum-production studio.
Mon Dec 21 2020
COVID, cancer can't stop Mrs Santa Claus in Brazil
Fatima Sanson determined to keep her Christmas tradition of dressing up as Mrs Claus and giving out toys and hugs to impoverished kids.
Thu Dec 10 2020
German Santas hope to bring cheer despite masks
A group of Germans dressed as Santa and angels who rent themselves out over the Christmas period gathered in Berlin on Saturday, keen to spread joy and practice their "Ho-ho-hos".
Sun Dec 06 2020
Submarine Santa brings festive cheer to Tokyo aquarium
Started in 1999, Sunshine Aquarium continues its Christmas show with socially distanced spectators watching from behind the glass.
Fri Dec 04 2020
Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer
Santa Claus came to the Dead Sea ahead of the Christmas season, to bring some Christmas cheer during a global pandemic.
Tue Nov 17 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024