Britain and India signed a major free trade agreement during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK on July 24. The deal will cut tariffs on key goods such as textiles, Scotch whisky, and cars, while expanding market access for businesses in both countries. This agreement follows three years of negotiations and marks […]
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UK, France lead push for Gaza peace amid rising conflict
Britain, France, and more than 20 other countries urged an immediate end to the war in Gaza on Monday. They criticized Israel’s aid delivery system, calling it “dangerous” and harmful to Gaza’s people. The group said this system fuels instability and strips Gazans of their dignity. This strong message came in a joint statement by […]
Iran slams Europe over nuclear deal failures
Iran on Monday blamed Britain, France, and Germany for not respecting the 2015 nuclear deal. The agreement limited Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for lifting sanctions. However, Iran said the European countries failed to uphold their promises and protect Iran from U.S. sanctions. This failure led Iran to gradually reduce its commitments under the deal. […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy meets King Charles in Britain to boost defence support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Britain on Monday for a short visit focused on strengthening military cooperation. His visit aims to secure more support amid ongoing conflict with Russia. At Windsor Castle, Zelenskiy met King Charles III. This was their third meeting this year, reflecting the strong and continued support from the British monarchy […]
BoE fails to reassure over emergency intervention
London: The Bank of England on Wednesday insisted it would end emergency buying of UK bonds by the weekend but sent markets into further frenzy as economic uncertainty grips Britain. The BoE launched a bond-buying drive in late September aimed at quelling market turmoil triggered by an uncosted budget unveiled by the government of new […]
King Charles III faces a home-front reshuffle
London: King Charles III has built up a string of cherished residences across Britain but now faces having to give them up to meet the demands of state. The death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II means the new king will have to rejig his home life as her official and private residences become his […]
Tens of thousands queue in London to pay respects to queen’s coffin
London: Tens of thousands of mourners, some waiting through the night, queued for hours Thursday to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II on the first full day of her coffin lying in state. Britain’s longest-serving monarch, who died a week ago aged 96 after 70 years on the throne, is at rest in […]
Shell says CEO stepping down at end of 2022
London: British energy giant Shell announced Thursday that chief executive Ben van Beurden will step down at the end of the year to be replaced by renewables director Wael Sawan. Van Beurden, who will have been at the helm for nine years, will be succeeded by the head of integrated gas, renewables and energy solutions, […]
Premier League fixtures postponed to mark queen’s death
London: All Premier League matches this weekend have been postponed as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, it was announced on Friday. The English top flight took the decision despite guidance from the British government that cancelling sporting events was not compulsory during a period of national mourning. “At a […]
Alleged British IS ‘Beatle’ charged after arrest in UK
LONDON: Alleged British IS ‘Beatle’ charged after arrest in UK. A British man accused of being part of an (IS) kidnap-and-murder cell known as the “Beatles” has been charged with terrorism offenses after returning to the UK, police said Thursday. “A 38-year-old man has been charged with various terrorism offenses following an investigation by the […]