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King Charles to open Canadian parliament
AFP, Published on 27/05/2025
» OTTAWA - King Charles III was preparing deliver a speech on Tuesday to open Canada’s parliament — the first by a monarch in nearly half a century — as US President Donald Trump repeatedly attacks the Commonwealth nation’s sovereignty.
King Charles to open Canada parliament tasked with countering Trump
AFP, Published on 26/05/2025
» OTTAWA - King Charles III was set to land in Ottawa Monday for a historic visit to open Canada's parliament, a brief trip seen as part of the pushback against US President Donald Trump's annexation threats.
If in doubt, just have a cup of tea
Roger Crutchley, Published on 25/05/2025
» You may recall last week's Battle of Britain item in PostScript featured two English ladies' who came across a German pilot who had crashed in a field. Their first reaction was to offer him a cup of tea, an indication of just how "having a cuppa" is ingrained in British culture. Admittedly that was 85 years ago but even these days most Brits wouldn't turn down a "cuppa".
The Ambush Office: Trump's Oval becomes test of nerve for world leaders
AFP, Published on 22/05/2025
» WASHINGTON - For world leaders an invitation to the Oval Office used to be a coveted prize. Under Donald Trump it's become a ticket to a brutal political ambush.
A beautiful musical journey awaits
Life, Published on 22/05/2025
» Sala Sudasiri Sobha presents "Aria – A Romantic And Soul-Stirring Musical Journey" featuring acclaimed musicians Jo Anne Sukumaran and Aya Sakou, on Sunday at 4pm.
Glam in Cannes
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/05/2025
» In 1985, the Happy Clown pendant with diamonds and coloured stones twirling inside its tummy, designed by Caroline Scheufele, took Chopard into the realm of jewellery-making.
French chauffeur to face trial over alleged theft from UK minister
AFP, Published on 15/05/2025
» LYON — A chauffeur faces trial later this year charged with stealing money and baggage from Britain's top diplomat after driving David Lammy and his wife hundreds of kilometres from Italy to an Alpine ski resort in France, a prosecutor said.
Fossil’s 3 eyes are not its most surprising feature
New York Times, Published on 14/05/2025
» NEW YORK - More than 500 million years ago a three-eyed predator chased prey through seas of the Cambrian Period. Once it caught its quarry, a pair of spine-covered grasping claws and a circular mouth covered in teeth would finish the job.
AIT, Zhen Ding Partner to Advance Tech Innovation
Published on 09/05/2025
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zhen Ding Technology Group (ZDT), Taiwan, a global leader in the printed circuit board (PCB) industry. This partnership marks a new chapter in international industry-academia collaboration aimed at addressing the growing global demand for tech talent and technological advancement.
Trump to announce ‘trade deal’ with UK
AFP, Published on 08/05/2025
» LONDON - The United States and Britain are reportedly set to announce a trade agreement on Thursday that could have implications for President Donald Trump’s tariffs campaign, but the scope of the deal could be limited.