Will Smith hits Chris Rock on Oscars stage
Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in the face on stage at the Oscars after the comic made a joke about the actor’s wife Jada Pinkett...
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Oscars fashion: Red carpet in pictures
After last year’s Oscars red carpet was somewhat limited thanks to Covid-19, the event was back to being the usual full-on fashion bonanza as Hollywood...
Oscars 2022: All the winners and nominees
This year’s Oscars have been handed out in Los Angeles, honouring the movie industry’s finest from the past 12 months. Here is the list of...
Shanghai Covid: China announces largest city-wide lockdown
China has announced its biggest city-wide lockdown since the Covid outbreak began more than two years ago. The city of Shanghai will be locked down...
When is Ramadan?
Ramadan for the year 2022 starts on the evening of Saturday, April 2nd lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Sunday, May 1. Islamic holidays always begin...
Ukraine: Nato will respond if Russia uses chemical weapons, warns Biden
US President Joe Biden has said Nato “would respond” if Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine. The president – who is in Europe for talks...
N Korea claims successful launch of ‘monster missile’ Hwasong-17
North Korea has announced that it successfully launched its largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in a test on Thursday. The Hwasong-17 was first unveiled in 2020 at a...
North Korea tests banned intercontinental missile
North Korea has tested a banned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time since 2017, according to South Korea. Japanese officials estimated it flew...
War in Ukraine: How Asian economies are divided over Russia sanctions
Since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has become the world’s most sanctioned country. But only a few governments in Asia have taken tough action against Moscow....
What is the best age to learn to read?
In some countries, kids as young as four learn to read and write. In others, they don’t start until seven. What’s the best formula for...
