People around the world are marking the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which is determined by the lunar cycle and this year will run from 6 May. Ramadan takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Muslims believe the Koran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad during this month. […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The speech is the first time Brunei’s ruler has responded to global pressure over the new laws Brunei has backtracked on enforcing laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Sunday extended a moratorium on the […]
The king is seen as the representation of the divine on earth in Thailand, and the monarchy is highly revered. Thailand also has strict laws, called lese majeste, which ban criticism of the monarchy. Thailand King Vajiralongkorn’s three-day coronation draws to a close}
The king is seen as the representation of the divine on earth in Thailand, and the monarchy is highly revered. Thailand also has strict laws, called lese majeste, which ban criticism of the monarchy. Thailand King Vajiralongkorn’s three-day coronation draws to a close}
The king is seen as the representation of the divine on earth in Thailand, and the monarchy is highly revered. Thailand also has strict laws, called lese majeste, which ban criticism of the monarchy. Thailand King Vajiralongkorn’s three-day coronation draws to a close}
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The speech is the first time Brunei’s ruler has responded to global pressure over the new laws Brunei has backtracked on enforcing laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Sunday extended a moratorium on the […]
Image copyright Getty Images Chinese stock markets tumbled on Monday after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China, putting a trade deal in doubt. He said on Twitter the US would more than double tariffs on $200bn (£152bn) of Chinese goods on Friday and would introduce fresh tariffs. Recent comments had suggested both […]
Image copyright Adam Sky Facebook Australian DJ Adam Sky has died in an accident while on holiday on the Indonesian island of Bali. The 42-year-old is said to have been badly hurt trying to help a friend who had suffered multiple injuries. While rushing to aid her, he smashed through a glass door, causing him […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The speech is the first time Brunei’s ruler has responded to global pressure over the new laws Brunei has backtracked on enforcing laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Sunday extended a moratorium on the […]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption The speech is the first time Brunei’s ruler has responded to global pressure over the new laws Brunei has backtracked on enforcing laws introduced last month that would have made sex between men and adultery punishable by stoning to death. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah on Sunday extended a moratorium on the […]
