December 22, 2025 – Singapore Headlines

1St Joseph’s Church incident: Man to be charged for making a false threat of terrorist act

Story gist: A man is to be charged for making a false threat of a terrorist act at St Joseph’s Church.
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No major left-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
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St Joseph’s Church incident: Man to be charged for making a false threat of terrorist act
— The Straits Times
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: No left- or right-leaning outlets covered the story, leaving progressive or conservative perspectives absent and unrepresented. The center outlet, The Straits Times, framed it neutrally via the factual headline, emphasizing the legal charge without tone on motives, context, or implications like security concerns or hoax frequency.

2Najib to find out today: House arrest or Kajang prison?

Story gist: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is scheduled to learn today whether he will serve his prison sentence under house arrest or in Kajang Prison. Deputy Prime Minister Zahid Hamidi stated he hopes Najib receives a full pardon.
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Can house arrest revive Najib’s political fortunes?
— Malaysiakini
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Malaysian DPM Zahid says he hopes Najib is given a full pardon
— The Straits Times
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Najib to learn today if he can serve prison sentence under house arrest
— The Star | Malaysia
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Bias summary: Left-leaning Malaysiakini speculates if house arrest could revive Najib’s political fortunes, using optimistic, forward-looking tone. Center outlet Straits Times neutrally reports DPM Zahid’s hope for a full pardon, emphasizing official statements without speculation. Right-leaning The Star factually outlines the house arrest decision, omitting political implications or pardon hopes for a straightforward procedural focus.

3US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough

Story gist: The United States and Ukraine held talks in Miami. Both sides described the discussions as productive but reported no breakthrough. Zelenskyy expressed support for a U.S. proposal for three-way talks with Russia if they end the war.
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Zelenskyy favors U.S. proposal of three-way talks if it produces results in ending war with Russia
— CNBC
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US, Ukraine hail ‘productive’ Miami talks but no breakthrough
— CNA
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No major right-leaning outlet from our monitored sources covered this story
Bias summary: Left-leaning CNBC emphasizes Zelenskyy’s openness to U.S.-proposed three-way talks if they end the war, highlighting diplomatic potential. Center outlet CNA reports neutrally via headline on productive talks without breakthrough. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting perspectives critical of concessions to Russia or stressing need for stronger Ukraine support.