Commonwealth News
Singapore passes new law on racial harmony, to introduce checks on foreign interference
Singapore’s Parliament has unanimously passed a new law consolidating existing measures to uphold racial harmony while introducing safeguards against foreign interference. Around 300 clan and business associations will be designated as “race-based entities,” requiring...
India likely to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad: Report
Following the submission of a Letter of Intent to host the 2036 Olympics, India is now exploring a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. According to a report in The Indian Express, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has initiated informal discussions with the...
New Zealand grants legal personhood to Mount Taranaki
New Zealand’s Parliament has passed groundbreaking legislation granting Mount Taranaki the same legal rights as a human being, marking a significant step forward in indigenous rights and environmental protection. Under the Taranaki Maunga Collective Redress Bill, the...
Sri Lanka Independence Day
The festivities of the day commence with formal ceremonies in Colombo, where Sri Lanka's President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, raises the national flag and delivers an address highlighting the country's achievements and aspirations for the future. The proceedings...
Coldplay’s Chris Martin, Dakota Johnson take a dip at Mahakumbh 2025
Global music icon Chris Martin and acclaimed actress Dakota Johnson have been spotted participating in sacred rituals at India's Mahakumbh 2025 festival in Prayagraj. The Coldplay frontman and his fiancée were filmed taking part in the traditional holy dip at the...
Hong Kong Airlines launches flights to Australia’s Gold Coast for Lunar New Year
As one of Australia's most iconic tourist destinations, Queensland's Gold Coast has long been a magnet for travellers from Asia seeking out some winter sunshine. Recently, Hong Kong Airlines resumed its services to the Gold Coast in time for the Lunar New Year...