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Japan, Australia, and the UK stated that they have no plans to send ships to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz as US President Donald Trump increases pressure on allies to provide support. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also said today that the country currently has no plans to...

March 16, New Delhi — Several countries have responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s request for assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.On Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan does not currently plan to dispatch naval vessels to escort ships in West Asia. She...

March 15, New Delhi: Amid rising tensions in the Gulf region, Donald Trump has called on major global powers to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the United States will ensure the crucial shipping route remains open “one way or the other.”In a post on Truth Social...

Washington, March 14 US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged nations affected by Tehran’s “attempted closure” of the Strait of Hormuz to send ships to secure the narrow shipping lane crucial for global oil supplies as the war with Iran entered its third week.In a post on Truth Social...

London, March 14 An Indian-origin cinema owner who has turned jeweler plans a significant expansion in the UK market, with the intention of using London as a launchpad into the European market.Anil Dhanak, the founder of Kanz Jewels, which houses the world's largest gold ring, "Najmat Taiba,"...

Washington, March 14 – A US senator has introduced legislation to block any transfer of sovereignty over the Chagos Islands – including the strategic Diego Garcia military base – unless the US Senate formally approves changes to the long-standing defense treaty between Washington and London...

March 12, New Delhi — The front pages of British newspapers on Thursday featured headlines about the government's release of documents concerning the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Britain's ambassador to Washington.Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, was warned of the potential risks associated...

New Delhi, March 12 The House functions strictly according to rules, and no member has the right to speak at any time or on any subject. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stated this on Thursday, a day after a resolution seeking his removal from office was defeated.Birla said that the Chair does not...

London, March 11 A British-Pakistani man nicknamed "Killer" and his two younger brothers have been convicted 18 years after they sexually abused four children and a woman in northern England, the UK's National Crime Agency has said.Amar Ilyas, 41, Kamran Ilyas, 38, and Kamar Ilyas, 39, from...

Chandigarh, March 10 – The British Deputy High Commission in Chandigarh, in collaboration with Dev Samaj College of Education and Yuvsatta, organized an awareness session on Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships on Tuesday.The session aimed to inform students and young professionals about...

London, March 10 The disruptions to the world order caused by ongoing conflicts can be overcome by the Commonwealth, as the largest gathering of democratic countries, by pooling its resources to move forward together, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has...

London, March 10 The disruptions to the global order caused by ongoing conflicts can be overcome by the Commonwealth, as the largest gathering of democratic countries, by pooling its resources to move forward together, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has...

New Delhi, March 9 The nine free trade agreements (FTAs) finalized by India in the last four years will provide significant business opportunities for the domestic pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.India has finalized FTAs with...

London, March 9 Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a meeting with the UK's Minister for Latin America, the Caribbean, and Multilateral Affairs, Chris Elmore, on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting (CFAMM) on Monday, discussing...

New Delhi, March 9 The nine free trade agreements (FTAs) finalized by India over the past four years will provide significant business opportunities for the domestic pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday.India has finalized FTAs with...

London, March 9 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump to discuss the situation in West Asia following the US President's criticism of the UK's response to the strikes on Iran.Trump used social media to dismiss Starmer's plan to send aircraft carriers to the region as...

London, March 8 – Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh attended the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting Ministerial Retreat in London on Sunday and called for a reformed, future-ready Commonwealth that delivers tangible benefits for its members.In a post on X...

Islamabad, March 8 – Pakistan is facing renewed scrutiny as questions are being raised about the low number of deportations, following the UK's decision to ban visas for certain nations with high asylum cases, local media reported.This development comes days after the UK implemented an...

March 08, New Delhi – U.S. President Donald Trump criticized British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Saturday over reports that the United Kingdom was considering sending aircraft carriers to West Asia amid the ongoing conflict with Iran.In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said that the...

London, March 5 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for a negotiated settlement with Iran on Thursday, which has been the target of US and Israeli air strikes, as he deployed a further set of fighter jets to West Asia to bolster the UK’s “defensive operations”.Addressing reporters from...