Tag: United Kingdom
British Neo-Nazi Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
The 32-year-old Briton stabbed an Eritrean migrant in 2024. On Friday, the Leicester Court sentenced Callum Parslow, a neo-Nazi, to life imprisonment for the attempted murder of an asylum seeker, whom he stabbed in the chest and arm in the town of Hindlip, Worcestershire, in April 2024. RELATED: Arrested in Argentina a Man Linked to […]
January 17, 2025
The United Kingdom Joins Asia-Pacific Trade Bloc
The CPTPP also includes Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. On Sunday, the United Kingdom became the first European country to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), enabling it to trade with minimal barriers in an Asia-Pacific region that accounts for 15% of the […]
December 15, 2024
Storm Bert Floods the UK, Leaving Three Dead
Power outages were reported in parts of England and Wales over the weekend. Over the weekend, strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding brought by Storm Bert caused travel disruption and power outages across the United Kingdom, where it left three men dead. RELATED: Tropical Storm Sara Leaves Four Dead Between Honduras and Nicaragua These fatalities […]
November 25, 2024
Germany, France and the UK to Discuss Iran’s Nuclear Programme
Previously, the IAEA requested a comprehensive report on Iran’s nuclear activities. On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei announced that deputy foreign ministers from Iran, France, Germany, and the UK will meet on Friday to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. RELATED: Venezuela and Iran Reaffirm Cooperation Ties “A series of regional and international issues, including […]
November 24, 2024
Structural Strains Slam British Health Service
Staff shortages plague the National Health Service: 1 in every 13 posts for nurses, midwives, and health visitors remains vacant. With only days until the British government announces the much-anticipated Autumn Budget, the National Health Service (NHS) appears poised to secure a substantial share of funding. RELATED: U.S.-British Coalition Carries Out Airstrikes in Yemen Britain’s […]
October 27, 2024
United Kingdom Considers Sanctioning Two Extremist Israeli Ministers
These officials advocated for the resettlement of Palestinians outside Gaza, which would then come under Israeli control. On Wednesday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer revealed that his government is considering imposing sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers for their statements about Gaza. RELATED: Israeli Airstrikes Kill 10 People in Southern Lebanon Asked about this issue […]
October 16, 2024
Russia Holds Evidence of U.S. and UK Role in Nord Stream Blasts
In 2022, the Nord Stream pipelines were ruptured in a series of explosions underneath the Baltic Sea near Sweden and Denmark. On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that her country has evidence of the involvement of the U.S. and Britain in the explosions of the Nord Stream pipelines. RELATED: Russia Asks […]
October 10, 2024
Mauritius to Regain Sovereignty Over Chagos Archipelago From Britain
In 2019, the ICJ concluded that the UK has an obligation to bring to an end its administration of this archipelago. On Thursday, the governments of UK and Mauritius issued a joint statement concerning the Chagos Archipelago, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. RELATED: United Kingdom Suspends 30 Arms Export Licenses to Israel […]
October 4, 2024
Cyprus Intensifies Preparation for Mass Evacuation From Lebanon
The British government urged its nationals to leave Lebanon to avoid further civilian casualties. On Wednesday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said that Cyprus has intensified its preparations for potentially handling a mass evacuation of foreign nationals from Lebanon. RELATED: Lebanon: Death Toll Raises to 72 Deceased Product of Zionist Attack “Preparations are at the […]
September 26, 2024
Starmer and Meloni Discuss Refugee Issues
They also discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict, energy policy, economic growth, and post-Brexit relations. On Monday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised Italy’s immigration policies under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a meeting in Rome. RELATED: Eight Migrants Died While Attempting to Cross English Channel From France The two leaders held a closed-door session before addressing […]