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Ship struck by projectile in Gulf of Aden says British military
Dubai: A ship caught fire Saturday in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after being struck by a projectile, the British military said, with one report suggesting its crew was preparing to…
- Photos
Photos: Massive anti-immigration rally rocks London
London: A massive far-right march in London led by activist Tommy Robinson turned violent after clashes broke out between protesters and security officials, leaving 26 police officers injured and resulting in 25…
- India
‘Historic’ FTA with Britain shows world’s trust in India: PM Modi
Tuticorin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday described the recently concluded FTA between India and UK as ‘historic,’ and said the trade pact showed the world’s trust in the country. As regards…
- Middle East
Egypt, Britain urge diplomatic path toward peace after Israel-Iran ceasefire
Cairo: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone call to discuss the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, urging a diplomatic path toward a peaceful resolution…
- World
US-UK trade deal: Trump agrees to cut tariffs on autos, steel
Washington: President Donald Trump has agreed to cut tariffs on UK autos, steel and aluminum in a planned trade deal with Britain, which would buy more American beef and streamline its customs…
- World
Pro Palestine remarks: Prince Harry & Meghan’s Archewell stops funding to women’s group
Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s chairty Archwell foundation has halted donations to a Muslim women’s organisation in the US state of Wisconsin following pro-Palestinian remarks made by its founder. Since October…
- World
Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: Official
Kyiv: Britain is intensifying its military support to Ukraine with a new aid package that includes naval drones, air defence systems and artillery, British Defence Secretary John Healey said. Training for Ukrainian…
- World
King Charles, Queen Camilla set for royal tour of India: Reports
London: Britain’s King Charles III is planning an official visit to India soon as part of a government charm offensive and an added boost for his health since a cancer diagnosis earlier…
- Bangalore
Britain’s King Charles on a personal visit to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Britain’s King Charles is on a personal visit to Bengaluru where he is staying at a sprawling integrative medical facility near Whitefield here, sources said on Wednesday. This is his first…
- Middle East
Iran, Britain discuss boosting ties, regional situation
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have exchanged views on bilateral ties and developments in West Asia, including the situation in Gaza. In a phone call on…
- India
Sheikh Hasina to stay in India until Britain grants asylum
New Delhi: The Indian government has granted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina an interim stay following the collapse of her government in the South Asian country on Monday, media reports said.…
- World
Nine infants die of whooping cough outbreak in Britain
London: Nine infants have died since the beginning of an outbreak of whooping cough in November last year, according to figures released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). In the first…
- World
Economic challenges ahead of Britain’s new Labour govt
London: The ascension of the Labour government has injected rare impetus into Britain’s capital market. On Friday, the first day of the newly-elected Labour government, the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index rose by…
- News
Record 26 Indian-origin MPs set to enter UK Parliament
New Delhi: A record number of 26 Indian-origin MPs are set to enter the UK Parliament after Friday’s General Election results, marking a significant increase from 15, five years ago. Conservative Party…
- World
Hindujas file appeal against Swiss court’s jail term order
London: Britain’s wealthiest family, the Hindujas, on Friday said they were “appalled” by a Swiss court’s ruling of jail terms for some members in Geneva and that an appeal has been filed…
