The Queen has commissioned Britains newest, and most expensive, aircraft carrier. Named after the head of the monarch, HMS Queen Elizabeth, is the largest warship ever built for the Royal Navy at 65,000 tonnes.Dec 8, 2017
Countries across the world have moved to reject Trumps recognition of Jerusalem as Israels capital. Tear gas has been fired at Palestinians during clashes with police.Dec 8, 2017
President Trumps potential recognition of Jerusalem as Israels official capital has raised controversy with several Muslim groups and nations.Dec 6, 2017
Amid beating drums, the whistle of an ancient flute and an artillery salute, Thailand began an elaborate cremation ceremony for revered late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Thursday (26 October). The late kings body, which had been lying in state at the palace since his death a year ago, was moved to the cremation area on Wednesday night. The 18th century chariot carrying the royal urn weighs nearly 14 tonne and was pulled by more than 200 soldiers.Oct 26, 2017
Scientists have discovered eight new spindle-like galaxies—huge structures once thought to be extremely rare features of the cosmos. Traditionally, we think of galaxies as being flat rotating disks made up of billions of stars, with a black hole at their center. However, scientists also know of another type known as prolate rotators. These are cigar-shaped galaxies that rotate along their axis making it look like a spindle. Until now, only a handful of which had ever been observed, making astronomers think they were extremely rare.Oct 13, 2017
Thailand held a nation-wide Buddhist alms-giving ceremony on Friday (13 October) to mark the first anniversary of the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the worlds longest-reigning monarch who helped shape the Southeast Asian nation for decades after World War Two.Oct 13, 2017
56% of voters believe President Trump is tearing the country apart, while 33% believe that he is drawing the country together, according to a Fox News poll.Sep 1, 2017
The ongoing diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia and Qatar has dimmed hopes for Qatari pilgrims wishing to participate in Hajj — the annual five-day Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and nearby holy sites.Sep 1, 2017
This lady blows roof off cocktail industry perceptions as she becomes the best bartender in the world. Kaitlyn Stewart from Canada beat over 10,000 competitors to win the World Class Best Bartender of the Year award.Aug 26, 2017
This lady blows roof off cocktail industry perceptions as she becomes the best bartender in the world. Kaitlyn Stewart from Canada beat over 10,000 competitors to win the World Class Best Bartender of the Year award.Aug 26, 2017
At least 29 people have died in violent protests in India. The protests erupted after a court convicted a self-styled godman of raping two women, angering thousands of his supporters who said he was innocent.Aug 26, 2017
