UK to mark coronation with street parties and a concert May 06, 2023 at 05:59PM

Following Saturday's glittering ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey featuring royalty and leaders from around the world, the emphasis shifted to a chance for the public to mark the "Carolean" age after Queen Elizabeth II's 70-year reign.

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Charles III crowned in ancient rite at uncertain moment May 06, 2023 at 01:14AM

Trumpets sounded inside the medieval abbey and the congregation shouted 'God save King Charles' as the ceremony began in front of more than 2,000 guests, including world leaders, aristocrats and celebrities. For 1,000 years and more, British monarchs have been crowned in grandiose ceremonies that confirm their right to rule.

UK PM Rishi Sunak reads from biblical book at multi-faith coronation May 06, 2023 at 01:02AM

The 42-year-old British Hindu leader read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others, in keeping with the recent tradition of UK Prime Ministers giving readings at State occasions. He and his wife Akshata Murty led the procession of flag-bearers as the UK's Union Jack flag was carried into the Abbey by a high-ranking Royal Air Force cadet.

Pak acts against 6 officials for accessing personal info of Army chief's family May 05, 2023 at 10:55PM

Pakistan authorities have initiated criminal proceedings against six officials who allegedly accessed the personal information of Army chief General Asim Munir's family, a media report said on Saturday. The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra), the top national body tasked with issuing national identity cards and passports by storing data of citizens, took action against its employees following probes.