Following in the footsteps of Kendrick Lamar’s Black Panther, Beyoncé has released a 14-track album to accompany Disney’s remake of The Lion King. “This is sonic cinema,” said the star, who plays Nala in the film, as she announced the…
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Ex Belgian king faces $5,000 fine daily over paternity test
By Emily Dixon and Samuel Quashie-Idun, CNN . (CNN)A Belgian court has ruled that Albert II, the former king of Belgium, will be fined €5,000 ($5,600) every day until he takes a DNA test to determine whether he fathered a…
Malaysia’s king abdicates in unexpected and rare move
Malaysian King Sultan Muhammad V abdicated on Sunday in an unexpected move, after just two years on the throne.
Saudi King, Crown Prince, Qatari Emir greet Hasina
Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Tuesday congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina on her party’s absolute victory in the 11th national election.
Thai king granted full ownership of family wealth
An estimated $30 billion in assets has been handed to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in a major shake-up of royal affairs. The move likely makes him the world’s richest monarch. Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been handed formal possession of…
Saudi King reiterates Palestine support
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has reiterated the country’s support for Palestine in a phone call with US President Donald Trump after the heir to the throne issued comments appearing to acknowledge Israel’s right to a nation-state. The kingdom still does…
Saudi king has no plans to abdicate
Saudi monarch King Salman has no plans to abdicate in favour of his son, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, according to reports. “There is no possibility whatsoever that the king will abdicate,’’ the official said, citing the example of King…
Thailand begins royal cremation for late King
Mourners in Thailand are marking the main part of the five-day funeral ceremony for the country’s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The revered king died in October 2016 aged 88. A series of Buddhist rites began in the royal palace before…
Thailand prepares for King Adulyadej’s funeral
Big crowds are gathering for a five-day funeral ceremony for Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last October aged 88. The monarch will be cremated in Bangkok on Thursday, in a royal pyre representing heaven. Preparations – including the…