
INSIGHT - How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term
US allies are taking steps to defend, advance their interests in the event ex-President Donald Trump returns to power in November elections.
Fri Apr 26 2024

Why David Cameron's past and present relations with China could be Rishi Sunak's first big political headache of 2024
David Camerons time in office has been described as a -golden era- for UK-China relations.
Wed Jan 03 2024

Britain calls for Jimmy Lai's release as Hong Kong trial begins
David Cameron calls for the release of British national Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment.
Mon Dec 18 2023

Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary, Braverman sacked
It was the latest reset for a prime minister whose party is badly lagging the Labour Party before an election expected next year.
Mon Nov 13 2023

UK PM Sunak sacks interior minister Braverman over protest comments
Rishi Sunak sacked Suella Braverman, part of a wider reshuffle after she criticised the police's handling of a pro-Palestinian march.
Mon Nov 13 2023

Who is Rishi Sunak, the new UK prime minister?
On paper, Sunak should feel secure with a 71-seat majority in a 650-seat parliament.
Tue Oct 25 2022

FACTBOX - With Boris Johnson set to quit, how will a new UK PM be chosen?
Candidates putting themselves forward for the leadership, and there could be many, must be nominated by two other Conservative lawmakers.
Thu Jul 07 2022

Boost fiscal oversight capabilities through independent fiscal body
The key is timely and accurate economic and fiscal forecasting.
Sat Sep 18 2021

UK's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl
The former stray, adopted from Londons Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, was given the title Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, an unofficial pest control post.
Mon Feb 15 2021

Religious centres open doors for everyone
Now, two days after, the sickly smell of fire-consumed building material lingers, volunteer workers form human chains, cheering passing firefighters, the atmosphere is widely, but solemnly, carnival.
Sat Jun 17 2017

UK election hangs in balance in disastrous night for PM May
An updated forecast predicted May's Conservatives would win 318 of the 650 House of Commons seats, eight short of a majority, while the left-wing opposition Labour Party would take 267.
Fri Jun 09 2017

Brits go to polls to elect third PM in two years
Britain goes to the polls today to elect its third prime minister since May 2015 after a succession of events that jolted the nation into realising that nothing is permanent in politics
Thu Jun 08 2017

MPs say Brexit referendum led to public mistrust in government
Actions by the British government during the European Union referendum led to public mistrust, a committee of MPs said Wednesday in a parliamentary report, according to China's Xinhua news agency.
Wed Apr 12 2017

Former UK PM Cameron tried to have paper editor sacked over EU stance - BBC
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron attempted to have the editor of a national newspaper that strongly supported Brexit sacked during last year's European Union referendum campaign.
Wed Feb 01 2017

Italy's PM warns Britain over post-Brexit rights in EU
Renzi also says he blamed Britain's former premier David Cameron for June's vote to leave the European Union.
Thu Sep 29 2016

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Russia says it wants united and 'friendly' Syria
Russia has two strategically important military bases in Syria, which it is hoping to retain in the wake of Assad's fall.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Musk says juggling DOGE and CEO jobs is difficult, as Tesla shares slump
Elon Musk says he is running his businesses "with great difficulty" while working with the Trump administration.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippine ex-leader Duterte long defiant on deadly drug war
Before becoming president, Rodrigo Duterte earned the nicknames "The Punisher" and "Duterte Harry" for his violent anti-drug crackdown.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Ismail Sabri probe: 36 witnesses finish giving statements to MACC, 23 others to be summoned
A MACC source said 23 other witnesses have also been identified and would be summoned to give their statements soon.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Westin Hotels marks World Sleep Day with wellness-focused offerings
With a growing demand for sleep tourism and wellness travel, Westin aims to solidify its position as a leader in holistic hospitality.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Govt wants local experts to help improve national cyber security - PM's press secretary
Tunku Nashrul Abaidah says the government has high confidence in local expertise to face cybersecurity challenges.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Philippines' ex-President Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war', government says
Rodrigo Duterte was arrested upon his arrival at a Manila airport and the ex-leader is now in custody, the office of the president said.
Tue Mar 11 2025