The challenge of keeping Christmas simple, meaningful and joyful

The glitter and decadence of the season can feel hollow and just wrong. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Crowds line up at Japan’s Ueno zoo on first weekend since panda departure announced

Pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei have lived at Ueno zoo in Tokyo since they were born in 2021. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China's rare earths El Dorado gives strategic edge

The hills of Jiangxi province are home to most of China’s rare earth mines. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Nine killed, 10 injured in South Africa shooting, police hunt for suspects

Dec 21 - Nine people were killed and 10 wounded in an early morning shooting in a township south-west of Johannesburg and authorities have launched a manhunt for the suspects, the South African Police ...

Cummins hails Australia's resilience in dealing with Ashes curveballs

ADELAIDE, Dec 21 - Australia captain Pat Cummins praised his players for persevering through a raft of injury setbacks as the ...