SINGAPORE – The Lions suffered a sickening blow on Boxing Day when they conceded a debatable 101st-minute penalty before what looked to be a 104th-minute knockout punch as they lost 2-0 to Vietnam in the first leg of the Asean Championship semi-finals at the Jalan Besar Stadium on Dec 26. After a resolute display in regulation time, the match turned on a controversial video assistant referee (VAR) decision in added time. Following a defensive miscommunication between goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud and Shakir Hamzah, the VAR adjudged the defender to have handled the ball in the box, and Nguyen Tien Linh successfully dispatched the spot-kick. Three minutes later, Nguyen Hoang Duc’s corner was flicked on by Pham Xuan Manh for Brazil-born Rafaelson to help his adopted country bring home a two-goal advantage for the second leg at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho on Dec 29, with the away goals rule not applicable. The first leg was played at the Jalan Besar as a late schedule change meant the National Stadium was unavailable for the game and the rest of the tournament, having already been booked for concerts in this period.

Union consumer affairs minister Pralhad Joshi has ordered a detailed investigation by the Central Consumer Protection Authority into the disparity in cab fares on Android and IOS devices reported by TOI. The inquiry will also extend to other sectors such as food delivery apps and online ticket booking platforms.

Six months post BJD's electoral defeat in Odisha, Naveen Patnaik cited the party's failure to counter BJP's false narratives as the main reason. On BJD's 28th foundation day, Patnaik emphasized that misleading BJP campaigns led to their loss, shifting focus away from aide VK Pandian's role.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan on Veer Bal Diwas, commemorating the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons. The campaign aims to promote healthy living and combat malnutrition.

At a meeting to counter criticism on the BR Ambedkar issue, NDA leaders, including home minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda, resolved to present a united front. Shah claimed his statements were misrepresented to create unrest, while Congress allegedly conspired to highlight the remarks for political gain. The discussion occurred on Vajpayee's birth centenary.

RJD MLA Bhai Birendra indicated that Bihar CM Nitish Kumar would be welcomed if he left the BJP alliance, emphasizing the fluid nature of political alliances. His remarks hinted at possible political shifts, while JD(U) and BJP dismissed them as attempts to create confusion following RJD’s recent electoral setbacks.

Multiple people were rushed to hospital, including two minors, in the aftermath of a serious vehicle collision on Thursday morning.

Laval police (SPL) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old girl, who was last seen on Christmas Eve.

The Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) is advising that its Nethersole Place location in downtown Kingston will be closed tomorrow Friday, December 27, to facilitate necessary emergency repairs to the building. The BOJ says it will activate its Essential...

Le monde entier célèbre la venue de l'enfant Jésus. C'est Noël partout ailleurs. Au Gabon, à Libreville, précisément au quartier La Carrière, situé dans le deuxième arrondissement de la commune d'Owendo, les enfants ont été gratifiés des cadeaux offerts par Ritch Arnauld Mondjo Mondjo, ce 25 décembre. Ce dernier, par cette initiative louable, a décidé d'accompagner la politique du Chef de l'Etat et du Comité pour la transition et la restauration des institutions( CTRI). Une cinquantaine (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Health Canada is asking Canadian families to check any stuffed animals that may have appeared under the tree this year, because there could be a choking hazard.

It’s one of the busiest shopping days of the year: Boxing Day sees thousands of people head to malls and big box stores to find great deals. But it's not so simple for smaller shops.

The Ottawa Police Service says the victim who had been killed on Christmas Day in Hintonburg has been identified.

As a Communist Party member in Calgary in the early 1940s, Frank Hadesbeck performed clerical work at the party office, printed leaflets and sold books.

A ship that lost power on the St. Lawrence River on Christmas Eve, remains stationary north of Montreal.

The Union government declared a seven-day national mourning for former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. His last rites will be conducted with full state honours. Congress has cancelled all official programs for seven days in his respect. The Union cabinet will meet to pay tribute to the veteran leader.

Kwanzaa is a celebration of the African culture, commemorated in countries with large African descendant populations, such as the United States, Jamaica, France, Canada, and Brazil. Founded in 1966, the holiday, which serves as a nationwide...

The Hayes police in Clarendon are investigating the death of a man whose body was found at his home with burn marks. Dead is 59-year-old truck driver Walter Tomlinson of Savannah district in the parish. Reports are that about 12:20 p.m. on...

A motorcyclist who reportedly tried to 'undertake' a truck in Westmoreland was one of three people who died in early-morning motor vehicle crashes on Christmas Day. Killed in the Westmoreland crash are 22-year-old Andre Clarke, otherwise...

The Independent Commission of Investigations is probing the shooting of a man by a policeman in Bannister district in Old Harbour, St Catherine. Reports are that about 9:00 p.m., the policeman was at home with family members listening to music...

An elderly woman was killed in a fire at her home in Auldayr, Bluefield, Westmoreland this morning. She has been identified as 91-year-old Katleen Scott. The woman's daughter, Marlene Scott, told The Gleaner that she woke to use the bathroom...

Moscow will use the new hypersonic missile system if there is a need and it has enough of them for the purpose, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia can’t rely on the incoming administration to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Tarik Cyril Amar has said Read Full Article at RT.com

There are no plans to punish Russians who use VPNs to visit blocked websites, Roskomnadzor told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

EXCLUSIVE: The Homes Under the Hammer presenter, 61, revealed he fears how much longer he has left to live as he battles the ongoing effects of a heart condition.

The N-Dubz star, 36, was the third to be evicted from the jungle after receiving the lowest public vote, and immediately fled Australia to go back home to the UK.

The airline will assess the situation in the upcoming weeks and will decide whether the flights will resume depending on the assessment

According to Alexey Miller, Gazprom is the world leader in terms of gas reserves

Russia could use Oreshnik again if need be, but the country is seeking to end the conflict in Ukraine, the Russian president said

The Russian leader noted that the volume of trade between Moscow and Yerevan had doubled compared to 2023, and by the end of the current year it would amount to more than $ 10 billion

The comprehensive strategic partnership treaty is expected to mark a significant step forward in the development of relations between Russia and Iran, which are growing rapidly

There is always something new at certain sections of the front, the head of state emphasized

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explained that he had arrived in the Yemeni capital to negotiate the release of UN staff and to assess the humanitarian situation in the country

The Belarusian leader believes that Germany should restore relations with Russia for the sake of its own economy