News World News World Rishi Sunak to become Britain’s next PM after months of turmoil The 42-year-old former finance minister will become Britain's third prime minister in less than two months October 25, 2022 LONDON (Reuters) -Rishi Sunak will become Britain’s first non-white prime minister on Tuesday after he won the race to lead the Conservative Party,…
News World News World Liz Truss resigns after six weeks as UK prime minister October 20, 2022 LONDON (Reuters) – Liz Truss said on Thursday she would resign as British prime minister, brought down just six weeks into the job…
News ASEAN News ASEAN UK granted ‘dialogue partner’ status by ASEAN Britain becomes the bloc's 11th dialogue partner August 4, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – Britain has been granted “dialogue partner” status by ASEAN, a step forward in London’s push to build stronger diplomatic…
News National News National UK seeks closer trade, investment links to Brunei through CPTPP Britain formally launched talks to join the Pacific trade pact last week July 1, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The UK is hoping to boost trade and investment to Brunei and the region after launching formal negotiations to…
News ASEAN News ASEAN UK on fast track to become ASEAN dialogue partner Foreign ministers of Brunei and the UK meet in London on the sidelines of G7 gathering May 6, 2021 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The UK is on track to become ASEAN’s eleventh dialogue partner, after the group’s chair, Brunei, tasked the region’s…
Features News Features News From Brunei to Brexit: Outgoing UK envoy reflects on three years in the sultanate From two royal visits to running the entire coastline of Brunei, Richard Lindsay has had an eventful three years June 26, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN – The past three years has seen Britain’s role in the world change dramatically. The political turmoil and anxiety precipitated…
News National News National UK announces new envoy for Brunei John Virgoe will replace outgoing high commissioner Richard Lindsay in August June 11, 2020 BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN  – The UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office has appointed John Virgoe as the country’s high commissioner-designate to Brunei. Virgoe is…
News World News World Queen gives reluctant blessing to Harry and Meghan’s plans The couple will take step back from royal duties and live in Canada part-time January 14, 2020 LONDON (AFP) – Queen Elizabeth II on Monday said Prince Harry and his wife Meghan would be allowed to split their time between…
News World News World Britain’s Johnson offers Dec 12 election to break Brexit deadlock The EU is expected to approve Brexit extension October 25, 2019 LONDON (AFP) – UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday proposed settling the Brexit crisis through an early election on December 12 that…
News World News World Harry, Meghan sue newspaper over ‘privacy breach’ Royals take on the Daily Mail after Duke of Sussex rails against the "relentless propaganda" of British tabloids October 2, 2019 LONDON (AFP) – Prince Harry recalled the hounding of his late mother Diana to denounce media treatment of his wife Meghan Markle, as…