SINGAPORE — For fans who did not manage to get a ticket to the Asean Championship semi-final, first leg between Singapore and Vietnam, there are now more options to watch the match in a communal setting. The People's Association and HomeTeamNS will be organising 'live' watch parties that are open to the public for both legs of the semi-final. The first leg will be played at the Jalan Besar Stadium today (Dec 26), while the return leg will be held at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho on Dec 29. Both matches kick off at 9pm. On Tuesday, PA announced it will host watch parties at 11 community clubs and centres — Our Tampines Hub, Heartbeat @ Bedok, One Punggol, Wisma Geylang Serai, Kaki Bukit CC, Keat Hong CC, Jurong Spring CC, Pek Kio CC, Radin Mas CC, Tampines West CC and Buangkok CC. HomeTeamNS will do likewise at their JOM Balestier, Khatib and Bedok Reservoir outlets. On its website, it promoted a big-screen experience, free-flow snacks and drinks (while stocks last) for all and free parking for its members.

Two passengers got into a fist fight while disembarking from a Scoot flight. In a 20-second video posted to Reddit on Tuesday (Dec 24), the two men were seen in a heated conflict while waiting to get off the plane. The men exchanged punches with each other, as other passengers pleaded with them to stop fighting.  One of the passengers can be heard repeatedly shouting: «Stop fighting! There are kids here!» A spokesperson from Scoot told 8world the conflict occurred on the Dec 24 flight TR135 from Xi'an to Singapore. Crew members later intervened to stop the fight, following safety protocols, said the spokesperson, adding that there were no further disruptions to the passengers disembarking.  Scoot also reiterated its commitment to the safety and well-being of passengers and crew, and apologised for any inconvenience caused. AsiaOne has reached out to Scoot for more information.  

2024 was an exceptionally busy year for Singapore. Aside from the swearing-in of our fourth Prime Minster Lawrence Wong, Singapore also saw several international acts performing on our shores — including Taylor Swift, Coldplay and most recently, 2NE1.  And who can forget the major train breakdown, which affected some 2.1 million commuters, including students who were taking their PSLE examinations?  To wrap up the year, here’s a look at some highlights from 2024. 

Ded Moroz, the Russian version of Santa Claus, is “a fictional character,” the mufti of Moscow said Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel has reportedly summoned an envoy of the Vatican to discuss Pope Francis’ statements about Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com

The Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad dismisses threats by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun against the Maha Kumbh, calling them attempts to sow discord between Hindus and Sikhs. President Mahant Ravindra Puri assures unity, highlights Sikh contributions to Sanatan Dharma, and downplays the threats as routine disruptions.

An analysis of figures this year showed that police in England and Wales ditched investigations into 45 per cent of reported offences which involved an individual victim.

Pour Noël, des lettres ont été adressées aux matahiapo vivant en maison de retraite. L'objectif : leur redonner le sourire et les sortir de l'isolement.

The Ukrainian armed forces carried out a strike on the town of Lgov in the Kursk Region on December 25

The Russian emergencies minister, Alexander Kurenkov, added, that weather anomalies are becoming more and more frequent.

Marochko added that the operation allowed Russian troops to «expand their zone of control» in the area

This year, major floods were reported in the regions of Orenburg, Kurgan, Tyumen and Omsk, and in Siberia’s Yakutia region

Les Vahine Horue ont leur manière à elles de célébrer Noël ! Ce mercredi, elles se sont retrouvées autour d'une session surf pour la deuxième année consécutive. Ces passionnées de glisse en ont fait leur rituel.

Dr Ian Higginson has warned half of Britain's A&E units are at full capacity because of the sharp increase in winter illnesses.

Scientists found the treat stops the formation of deadly oral tumours thanks to cancer-fighting chemicals found in the cocoa used to make it.

NYPD told DailyMail.com the vehicle struck several people at 6th and West 34th Street in the middle of Manhattan.

In recent months, the United States has provided Ukraine with hundreds of air defense missiles, and more are on the way, the White House’s press service released

According to the report, an Israeli projectile struck a residential building, killing some of its residents and wounding others

The Iranian government has voted to end a two-year block on WhatsApp and Google Play Read Full Article at RT.com

US President-elect Donald Trump has wished “Merry Christmas” of sorts to China, Canada, Panama, Greenland and the Democrats Read Full Article at RT.com

Authorities are investigating an incident at the Finland-Estonia undersea power cable, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has said Read Full Article at RT.com

EU diplomats are reportedly skeptical about the idea of dispatching peacekeepers to Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Ded Moroz, the Russian version of Santa Claus, is “a fictional character,” the mufti of Moscow said Read Full Article at RT.com

Workers on the front line of Toronto's homeless crisis say the holiday season has been tough for those living on the streets, as colder temperatures set in along with feelings of isolation.

A Vancouver-based activist is accusing Hong Kong authorities of meddling in Canada’s internal affairs after police in the Chinese territory issued a warrant for his arrest.

A 58-year-old Manitoba man drowned on Christmas Eve after his skid-steer loader fell through the ice on a pond in the RM of Ste. Anne, a rural community southeast of Winnipeg.

'Beautiful' Alice Clark, 21, suffered catastrophic injuries when Edward Riding crashed their emergency vehicle into the rear of a cement lorry, an inquest heard.

EXCLUSIVE: John Rowlands, of Gosport, Portsmouth, claimed the pole reaches a height of nearly 10 metres and was placed directly over his garden.

EXC: The Ecclian pub in Eccleshall, is offering his customers a free pint after the Chancellor bragged about cutting the cost of the pint by 1p.

MARK ALMOND: Is this Christmas a time of fragile hope for the war-torn Middle East?

It was one wrong move that landed him in Thailand's most brutal prison for nearly two decades.

Previously, nine law enforcement officers were killed by gunfire during an operation to detain a high-ranking former officer of the previous government

A total of 1,534 prisoners, including 29 terrorism convicts, escaped