Monthly Archives: May 2023
A happy coincidence
THE WASHINGTON POST - When Brandon and Alyse Kay embarked on their honeymoon to the Turks and Caicos Islands, the last thing they expected...
Indonesia braces for COVID-19 surge post Aidilfitri holiday
XINHUA - Indonesia is getting ready for a surge in Covid-19 cases, particularly for new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16, after a high mobility of people...
Gooch claims back-to-back LIV Golf titles with Singapore win
SINGAPORE (AP) - Talor Gooch became the first player to win back-to-back LIV Golf titles after a playoff hole victory against Sergio Garcia at...
Scouts hold colourful celebration
James Kon
The Brunei Darussalam Scout Association (PPNBD) celebrated Hari Raya Aidilfitri at AMAS Lamunin building’s Ar-Rayyan Hall in the Tutong District on Saturday.
Acting Tutong...
A matter of shared reality
Elizabeth Chang
THE WASHINGTON POST - Politicians making fun of an 82-year-old man who was attacked with a hammer. Online commenters calling anti-vaxxers who died...
Man kills five after neighbours complained of gunfire
CLEVELAND, TEXAS (AP) - A Texas man went next door with a rifle and fatally shot five of his neighbours, including an eight-year-old boy,...
Fed expected to up interest rates despite signs of slowing economy
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States (US) Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise its benchmark lending rate for a tenth - and possibly...
Finau holds off Rahm for two-shot lead in Mexico
VALLARTA, MEXICO (AP) - Tony Finau had a terrific stretch at the Mexico Open on Saturday, posting five birdies over his last seven holes...
Wrongfully convicted Kansas man to get USD7.5 million payment
OSKALOOSA, KANSAS (AP) - A man in the United States who spent 16 years in prison for a rape and murder he didn't commit...
Malaysian High Commission welcomes distinguished guests
Lyna Mohamad
Malaysian High Commissioner to Brunei Darussalam Dato’ Raja Reza bin Raja Zaib Shah and spouse Datin Roslina hosted a Hari Raya open house...