Commonwealth News
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...
Air Sierra Leone marks inaugural flight into Lagos
Air Sierra Leone, the country’s new flag carrier, has begun flights between Freetown and Lagos, Nigeria, expanding its African operations. In partnership with Nigerian domestic airline Xejet, which provides aircraft for its operations, Air Sierra Leone conducted its...
India, Singapore looking at setting up corridor for renewable energy
Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced that India and Singapore are considering establishing a "renewable energy corridor" and strengthening cooperation in key sectors such as advanced manufacturing and semiconductors. During his inaugural visit to...
Belize George Price Day
Born on 15 January 1919, this year marks George Price Day, which would have been his 105th birthday. In 2021, the Briceño Administration designated the birthday of the Right Honourable George Cadle Price, 15 January, as a national holiday. George Price Day is an...
Makar Sankranti
Makar Sankranti, a vibrant harvest festival, showcases the rich cultural tapestry of India through its diverse regional celebrations. In Gujarat and Rajasthan, the skies come alive with colourful kites, while Tamil Nadu observes Pongal, a multi-day celebration...