Quiet before Christmas in Seoul night-life district of deadly crowd crush
Usually glitzy and buzzing in the holiday season, South Korea's popular Itaewon night-life district looks like a ghost town this year.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Biden gets latest COVID vaccine, urges Americans to do same
Biden urges more Americans, especially seniors, to get the booster before the upcoming holiday season.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Europe's bizarre rules for COVID vaccine passes
Here are some of the more puzzling rules as Europeans settle for another winter holiday season overshadowed by the pandemic threat.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Omicron delivers another uncertain holiday season to pandemic-weary Americans
Experts have warned that Omicron could still have deadly consequences due to its transmissibility.
Fri Dec 17 2021
'Wonder Woman 1984' debuts with pandemic-best $16.7M
That's only a faint glimmer of typical business during the holiday season when cinemas are usually packed and box-office receipts are among the best of the year.
Mon Dec 28 2020
Can music help us get rid of our negative emotions?
A group of researchers has shown that some aspects of music could help us detox emotionally as the holiday season approaches.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Swiss slopes buzz as those of neighbours sit idle in pandemic
While the coronavirus resurgence has led Austria, France, and Italy to shut or severely restrict access to their ski stations this holiday season, Switzerland has kept its slopes open.
Sat Dec 05 2020
Apple to launch first online store in India next week
Apple Inc will launch its first online store in India on Sept. 23, the iPhone maker said on Friday, coinciding with the country's holiday season.
Fri Sep 18 2020
South Korea urges staggered vacations, warns against gatherings as coronavirus cases rise
South Korea's health authorities called on Monday for citizens to stagger vacation schedules ahead of the holiday season.
Mon Jun 29 2020
MOH is concerned COVID-19 infecting children, senior citizens during festive season
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has expressed concern that the COVID-19 pandemic could infect high-risk groups including senior citizens and children during the Aidilfitri holiday season.
Sat May 16 2020
Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy ahead of holiday season
Toys 'R' Us Inc, the largest U.S. toy store chain, filed for bankruptcy protection, the latest sign of turmoil in the retail industry that is caught in a vise-like grip of online shopping.
Tue Sep 19 2017
Toys 'R' Us files for bankruptcy ahead of holiday season
Toys 'R' Us Inc, the largest U.S. toy store chain, filed for bankruptcy protection late Monday, the latest sign of turmoil in the retail industry.
Tue Sep 19 2017
Obamas send final Christmas greeting from the White House
"Merry Christmas everybody! One of the best parts of the holiday season is spending time with the special people in your life."
Sun Dec 25 2016
Plan your trip for Christmas holidays and observe traffic rules - Liow
Delivering his message in conjunction with Christmas, he wished those travelling during this holiday season a pleasant journey.
Sat Dec 24 2016
Indonesia beefs up security in capital during year-end holiday
Some 150,000 police and military personnel have been deployed to secure the capital city of Jakarta during the year-end holiday season, China's Xinhua news agency reported Indonesian police as saying
Thu Dec 22 2016