Queen’s funeral to take place at Westminster Abbey
LONDON: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at Westminster Abbey, the historic church in central London which has played a major role in her life. 1934: Princess bridesmaid – In her first major appearance at Westminster Abbey, the eight-year-old princess Elizabeth of York was a bridesmaid at the wedding of her uncle […]
Truss is UK’s next PM, Boris Johnson quits
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson formally tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II on Tuesday, handing over power to Liz Truss after his momentous tenure dominated by Brexit and Covid was cut short by scandal. Johnson, who was forced to quit after losing the support of dozens of his ministers, bids farewell from Downing […]
UK readies for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
LONDON: Britain brings out the bunting next week for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, with four days of public events to mark her 70 years on the throne. Across the country, red, white and blue Union Jack are being hung for street parties, picnics and barbecues over four days from Thursday to Sunday. With two […]
Extinction threat: A call to action on existence
If you are quiet enough, you will hear the flow of the Universe. You will feel its rhythm. Go with this flow, happiness lies ahead. — A Buddhist Proverb The dateline was 25 April, 2019, and we were transiting London on the way home to Kuala Lumpur after a business trip to northern Europe. This […]
‘I would have set new Asian record if my participation not cancelled’
TOKYO: National swimmer Muhammad Nur Syaiful Zulkafli would have set a new Asian record if his participation in the S5 men’s 200 m freestyle (physical disability) event was not cancelled at the Tokyo Paralympic Games today. Nur Syaiful, who is making his debut in the prestigious games, finished fifth out of six swimmers in the […]
Larry the Cat marks 10 years’ ruling Downing Street roost
LONDON: A stalwart of the British political scene, Larry the Cat has ruled the roost in Downing Street for a decade, serving three prime ministers and becoming a legend in his own naptime. The tabby-and-white cat arrived at 10 Downing Street on February 15, 2011, at the age of four. He was adopted from London’s […]
‘Merdeka Ride London 2020’ held
KUCHING: The High Commission of Malaysia in London has successfully held the “Merdeka Ride London 2020”. It was held to mark the country’s 63rd National Day celebration on Aug 31 and Malaysia Day on Sept 16. In a statement, the High Commission said the fun ride event was aimed at keeping Malaysian spirit alive among […]
Johnson backs key aide over lockdown breach claims
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday defied pressure from within his own party and backed top aide Dominic Cummings over allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown rules. Cummings has been a highly divisive figure in British politics since masterminding the successful 2016 Brexit campaign alongside Johnson. But Johnson rejected calls to sack him after […]
London says happy 200th birthday to UK’s most famous nurse Florence Nightingale
LONDON: The London hospital where Prime Minister Boris Johnson won his life-and-death battle against novel coronavirus celebrated the 200th birthday of Britain’s most famous nurse Florence Nightingale on Tuesday, reported Xinhua news agency. Images of Nightingale, known as “Lady with the Lamp” and the pioneer of modern nursing and advancement in hygiene and sanitation, are […]
