Prince of Wales congratulates Aston Villa after Europa League final victory
William was present for his team’s first European final since 1982. Source link
William was present for his team’s first European final since 1982. Source link
Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Katy Perry is raising a toast to “The One That Got Away” after her ex, Josh Groban, announced his engagement to British actor Natalie McQueen. The “Firework” singer, 41, shared her reaction to Groban and McQueen’s news in a playful TikTok shared Monday, which started out with just a screenshot of a news story about the engagement. Perry then appeared in a white bathrobe and an exaggerated sad face as she poured a bubbly drink into a glass and raised it in a toast to the happy couple. She then chugged the drink, spilling it on her robe and pretended to sob before walking out of frame. She captioned the post with a simple, “congrats.” The video was soundtracked to her hit 2010 song “The One That Got Away,” which is believed to have been written about musician Groban, 45, after they dated …
Via The Cradle A committee comprising three senior Iraqi figures is close to finalizing an “executive plan” to disarm factions within the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) that enjoy support from Iran, Asharq Al-Awsat reported on 8 May. Development of the plan, which will be presented to US officials in the next few days, comes amid expected changes to the leadership of key security agencies under the incoming government of Ali al-Zaidi. Trump congratulates Iraq PM nominee Ali al-Zaidi, eyes stronger ties Zaidi was nominated by the Shia-majority Coordination Framework (CF) political bloc on April 27 as the consensus candidate to succeed Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. According to sources speaking to the Saudi newspaper, the three-member committee includes Zaidi, Sudani, and the leader of the Badr Organization, Hadi al-Amiri. Washington has intensified pressure on Iraq’s ruling Shia political parties to disarm the anti-terrorist militias and prevent their representatives from participating in the new government. The sources revealed that the committee has held secret negotiations with leaders of the factions, providing their leaders with “ideas on how to disarm and integrate fighters.” …
SINGAPORE: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Friday (Mar 20) congratulated Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on his successful re-election. Mr Anutin became the first Thai premier to be voted back to office in two decades after cruising through a parliamentary vote on Thursday. His Bhumjaithai Party had won Thailand’s general election last month “Singapore and Thailand share a substantive and enduring friendship, underpinned by strong economic cooperation, close institutional links, and robust people-to-people ties,” Mr Wong said in a congratulatory letter. Singapore and Thailand’s partnership has expanded into new areas such as food security, carbon credits, renewable energy and healthy ageing, Mr Wong said. He also cited Mr Anutin’s introductory visit to Singapore last November, when both countries expanded cooperation in the areas of rice trade and geriatric care. These reflect a shared commitment to tackle the common challenges brought about by climate change and an ageing society, Mr Wong added. “ As like-minded partners and neighbours, Singapore looks forward to continuing our close collaboration with Thailand, bilaterally as well as at regional and multilateral …