N Korea puts midrange missile on standby
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korea is believed to have placed a new, powerful midrange missile on standby for an impending launch, a news report said Tuesday. More details in Wednesday’s Borneo...
View ArticleExtremists behead Canadian hostage in Philippines
Manila (AFP) – Extremist militants in the Philippines have beheaded a Canadian hostage, raising fears for more than 20 other foreigners held captive on remote islands, with troops and police vowing...
View ArticleBN working hard to transform Sarawak
KUCHING (Bernama) – The Sarawak Barisan Nasional is working hard to transform the state and the people of Sarawak, especially the rural communities, to improve their standard of living. More details in...
View ArticleTiger Woods registers for US Open
LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Former world number one Tiger Woods has registered to play in the US Open in June, the US Golf Association confirmed on Monday. More details in Wednesday’s Borneo Bulletin. The post...
View ArticlePochettino refuses to concede Spurs’ title defeat
LONDON (AFP) – Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is not ready to concede the Premier League title to Leicester City despite seeing his side drop precious points in a 1-1 draw with West...
View ArticleLeicester an inspiration for giant-killing Atletico
MADRID (AFP) – Leicester City’s remarkable run to the verge of the Premier League title has inspired Atletico Madrid in their aim to land a historic Champions League and La Liga double, claims defender...
View ArticleDevelop positive attitude, take risks, Bruneians told
Despite the current economic developments, Brunei Darussalam faces challenges posed by low oil prices. This was stated by Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mohamad Roselan bin Haji Mohamad Daud, Acting Minister...
View ArticleWeather getting a little cooler, thanks to rain
Frequent rains in the past few days are considered signs that the effects of El-Nino, which is responsible for the protracted dry spell, may finally be abating. El-Nino is weakening and the rains are...
View ArticleAustralia’s quarterly CPI sees first fall since 2008
SYDNEY (AFP) – Australian consumer prices fell in January-March for the first time since 2008 during the global financial crisis, data showed Wednesday, putting pressure on the central bank to cut...
View ArticleTrump, Clinton press closer to general election showdown
WASHINGTON (AP) – Bolstering his grip on the Republican primaries, Donald Trump prepared Wednesday for a general election showdown with Hillary Clinton, accusing the Democratic front-runner of “playing...
View ArticleN Korea sets congress date amid N-test fears
SEOUL (AFP) – North Korea on Wednesday formally set May 6 for the opening of a landmark ruling party congress – the first in nearly four decades and an event many fear will be preceded by a fifth...
View ArticleAustralia immigration turmoil as Papua New Guinea closes camp
SYDNEY (AFP) – Australia’s hardline immigration policy was thrown into turmoil Wednesday after Papua New Guinea ordered a processing camp to close, leaving the fate of hundreds of asylum-seekers...
View ArticleRafael Nadal wants his test results made public
LONDON (AP) — Fed up with being accused of doping, Rafael Nadal has written to the president of the International Tennis Federation and asked for all of his drug-test results and blood profile records...
View ArticleLeicester one win away from title triumph
LONDON (AFP) – Leicester will complete an “incredible” Premier League title triumph and be crowned champions of England for the first time in their history if they beat Manchester United at Old...
View ArticleMaziah hopes to add medal in Singapore meet
Brunei’s first female Olympian Maziah Mahusin will be looking to add to her Philippine bronze when she returns to competitive action in the 100m at the 78th Singapore Open Track and Field Championships...
View ArticleReduce digital divide: Minister
Brunei Darussalam should strive towards becoming a solution provider in the info-communications industry, instead of merely being an end user, said Dato Paduka Awang Haji Mustappa bin Haji Sirat, the...
View ArticleOwners, developers reluctant to apply for strata titles
Property owners and developers appear to be reluctant to apply for strata titles despite the roadshows conducted by the Land Department, Ministry of Development to highlight the benefits of strata...
View ArticleRoyalty graces handover ceremony at Pusat Ehsan
His Royal Highness Prince ‘Abdul Mateen and Her Royal Highness Princess ‘Azemah Ni’matul Bolkiah on Wednesday graced the handover of funds amounting to $53,122, that were raised during the recent...
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Reduce digital divide: Minister
| Azlan Othman | BRUNEI Darussalam should strive towards becoming a solution provider in the info-communications industry, instead of merely being an end user, said Dato Paduka Awang Haji...
View ArticleIndonesia to host talks on maritime security after kidnappings
JAKARTA (AFP) – Indonesia hopes next week to secure an agreement with Malaysia and the Philippines on conducting joint military patrols on the high seas where extremist militants have been on a...
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