Arrest Threatens Nepal’s Standing as South Asia’s Model for Free Speech
In a region sliding toward authoritarianism one country after another, the small Himalayan nation of Nepal was a shining exception.
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Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years to represent British monarch
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia appointed Sam Mostyn on Monday as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch who is the nation’s head of state.
Australia appoints second woman governor-general in 123 years
Australia appointed Sam Mostyn on Monday as only its second woman governor-general, a largely ceremonial role representing the British monarch who is the nation’s head of state.
King Charles banknotes enter circulation for the first time
LONOND — Banknotes featuring a portrait of King Charles III entered circulation on Wednesday for the first time, the Bank of England said in a statement.
Princess Kate won't attend upcoming military ceremony as she continues cancer treatment
LONDON — Kate, the Princess of Wales, will miss a military ceremony she would usually take part in next month as she continues her cancer treatment, a Kensington Palace spokesperson said Thursday.
Pedro Sanchez stays on as Spain's prime minister after weighing exit
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Monday he had decided to continue in office, days after abruptly announcing he was considering his future following the launch of a corruption investigation against his wife.
Should Malaysia’s Najib be under house arrest? Jailed ex-PM persists with pursuit of early release
On Wednesday, the Kuala Lumpur High Court set a date of June 5 to make a decision on whether Najib can proceed with an application to be freed on house arrest, his lawyers said.
Malaysia’s king marks end of ‘honeymoon’ with sweet gift to anti-corruption chief: ‘go catch the bees’
The monarch gifted the honey to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief Azam Baki on Monday, during a 30-minute meeting at the national palace, according to the king’s Facebook post.