The changes, widely decried by human rights groups, allow death-by-stoning as a penalty for gay sex and adultery.

Brunei has become the focus of global attention for its decision to impose harsh Islamic punishments for offences such as adultery and sodomy - but in the country itself there is silence ...

Brunei is introducing strict new Islamic laws that make anal sex and adultery offences punishable by stoning to death. The new measures, that come into force on Wednesday, also cover a range of ...

The Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam (the Abode of Peace) is situated on the north-west coast of the island of Borneo, at 5 degrees North of the equator. The total area of 5769 square kilometres borders ...

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- The 50th ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) meeting was recently held in Brunei, bringing together leaders, regulators, and key stakeholders from across the ASEAN ...

The world's longest-reigning monarch has more personal wealth than every king in the Gulf and Europe combined.

Tehran, IRNA - The second march in support of the Palestinian cause has taken place in the capital of Brunei, with the ...