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The Queen’s death was a cause of sorrow and sadness for many people around the world. Tributes flooded in from many countries as people remembered their meetings with the Queen on her trips abroad. Whilst the Queen may have lived predominantly in Great Britain, she was known to be one of the most well-travelled monarchs. […]
Beyond the skyscrapers and glamour of modern Singapore lies an area that dates back to the country’s colonial era. Kampong Gelam is one of Singapore’s oldest districts and was once dedicated to the Bugis, Arab and Malay communities. Back then it was known as the Muslim quarter as it was also home to the Sultan […]
For a long time now, King Charles III has been known to admire, respect and appreciate the values of Islam and Muslims. Speaking positively about the many features of the religion, King Charles III has always been a great advocate of religious pluralism by engaging in many interfaith activities. Following the death of his mother […]
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III was officially declared sovereign and king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. On the morning of Saturday 10th September, King Charles III was crowned in a traditional royal ceremony, in which he shared his feelings and intentions with the world. The […]
The world’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully on Thursday in her Scottish home in Balmoral. Living till the age of 96, the Queen reigned for 70 years and therefore influenced generations of people from around the world. Ruling for longer than any other monarch in British history, the Queen recently celebrated her Platinum […]
History is replete with examples of bad leadership. From Qin She Huang, Timur and Mehmet Talat Paşa to Lenin, Hitler and Mussolini, they all created havoc and wrecked civilisations. General Idi Amin was just another example who was principally to blame for the exodus of Ugandan Asians. Overthrowing an elected government, General Idi Amin forcefully […]
