Prince Harry suggests Covid-19 is rebuke from nature, World News,LONDON – Britain’s Prince Harry has suggested that the coronavirus pandemic is a rebuke from nature as he called for more action to tackle climate change. The prince spoke during a conversation about the environment with the chief exec
Meghan Markle's father asks Queen Elizabeth to get his daughter back in touch, World News,LONDON – Ms Meghan Markle's father said on Monday (Dec 17) that he hoped Queen Elizabeth would intercede to end his estrangement from his daughter, the wife of Britain's Prince Harry. \”I would ap
Pahang's Sultan Abdullah sworn in as Malaysia's King after historic abdication, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia on Thursday (Jan 31) installed the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin, as the country's new King after the last monarch abdicated in a historic first
Britain's Prince Charles unveils Shakespeare statue in Havana, World News,Britain's Prince Charles unveiled a statue of William Shakespeare in Havana when he took to the streets of old city Monday as part of the first visit by the British royal family to communist-run Cuba. Surrounded by a
New book on Meghan Markle says she wants to be like Princess Diana, World News,LONDON – Meghan Markle has her heart set on becoming \”Diana 2.0\”, according to a new biography of Prince Harry's fiancee that details her lifelong embrace of good causes but also points to a calculating streak. The U
Factbox: Thai king's elaborate coronation by the numbers, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's coronation ceremonies for King Maha Vajiralongkorn on May 4-6 will be the first the Southeast Asian nation has seen in 69 years, when the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned in 1950. A monarch
Daily roundup: Kevin Cheng and wife Grace Chan welcome baby number 2 – and other top stories today, Asia News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Kevin Cheng and wife Grace Chan welcome baby number 2 TVB actress Grace Chan has safely delivered baby Yannick. Her husband, Hong K
Thai police clear protest as decree bans gatherings, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thai riot police cleared thousands of protesters from outside the prime minister’s office early on Thursday (Oct 15) as an emergency decree banned large gatherings and the publication of sensitive news in the face of escalating
11 men charged over Shell oil heist at Singapore refinery, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Eleven men were charged in a Singapore court on Tuesday in connection with a large-scale oil theft at Shell's biggest refinery, while police said they were investigating six other men arrested in a weekend rai
Queen Elizabeth dies at 96, ending an era for Britain, World News,BALMORAL, Scotland – Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, the nation's figurehead and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, died peacefully at her home in Scotland on Thursday aged 96. \”Th
New photo released of Britain's Prince George to mark 5th birthday, World News,LONDON – A picture of a smiling Prince George was released by Britain's royal family on Saturday (July 21) as Queen Elizabeth's great grandson, who is third in line to the throne, prepares to celebrate his
Princess Diana's Ford Escort sold for $1.2m at auction, World News,The late Princess Diana's Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 has fetched a whopping $1.2 million at an auction held at Britain's Silverstone racing circuit. The Ford Escort was owned by the late Diana between 1985 and 1988
Luxury goods scam: Second Malaysian man arrested for helping fugitive couple flee Singapore, Singapore News,SINGAPORE – Another man has been arrested for helping the couple involved in the luxury goods scam flee Singapore after they allegedly failed to deliver $32 million worth of goods to customers
Britain's William and wife Kate surprise school children with video call, World News,LONDON – Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate surprised children at a school with a video-call to offer thanks to their parents who are key workers keeping the country running during the coronavirus
King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned Rama X of Thailand, Asia News,King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Rama X of Thailand, was crowned Saturday in a dazzling show of pageantry, laced with Hindu and Buddhist ritual, vowing to reign \”with righteousness\” on behalf of the Thai people. Starting at the auspicious time
Singaporean accused of dismembering wife, stepson leads Melaka police to human heads on roof, Malaysia News,MELAKA – A Singaporean man suspected of killing his wife and stepson and dismembering their bodies in Melaka has pointed police to the discovery of severed heads on the roof of his house. The
Royal wedding obsession: Fun can deepen to mental health problem, Health News,NEW YORK – Fans of the British royals have been awash in glittering titillation over the upcoming nuptials of Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle, but counselors warn there is a dark side: extreme and potential
Thailand's Queen Mother admitted to hospital, Asia News,BANGKOK – Thailand's 86-year-old Queen Mother Sirikit is being treated for influenza at a Bangkok hospital, the Royal Household Bureau said in a statement on Monday in a rare statement on her health. Sirikit, who was queen consort to
Thai navy Seal who took part in Tham Luang cave rescue dies after year-long infection, Asia News,BANGKOK – A Thai navy Seal who took part in the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave in northern Thailand last year has died from a blood infection he contracted during t
Queen Elizabeth II learned how to video call with the help of her daughter Princess Anne, Entertainment News,Queen Elizabeth II learned how to video call with the help of her daughter Princess Anne. The 94-year-old monarch has found herself needing to brush up on the latest technology in order to co
How Malaysia ended up owing $20.6 billion to a sultan's heirs, Malaysia News,KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia is scrambling to protect its assets as the descendants of the last sultan of the remote Philippine region of Sulu look to enforce a $15 billion (S$20.6 billion) arbitration award in a dispute ov
Best Valentine's Day dining promotions in Singapore (2021), Lifestyle News,Key highlights: Expect to fork out at least $300 for a table at Singapore’s most luxurious, romantic restaurants. Opt for more affordable restaurants, with set menus starting from $99.90 per couple, if forgoing the panor
Meghan's father: Meghan and Harry have hurt the queen and royal family, World News,LONDON – Mr Thomas Markle, the father of Meghan, Britain's Duchess of Sussex, said on Monday (Jan 27) that his daughter and her husband Prince Harry had hurt Queen Elizabeth and the royal family by stepping
