British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to pledge one billion pounds ($1.3 billion) in climate finance at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. “We have to move from talk and debate and discussion to concerted, real-world action on coal, cars, cash and trees,” Johnson will tell political leaders […]
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UK PM Boris Johnson discusses Afghanistan, travel restrictions, COP26 with PM Modi
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed Afghanistan,, travel restrictions and Roadmap 2030. A Downing Street spokesperson said, “The leaders also talked about the current situation in Afghanistan. They agreed on the need for a coordinated international approach to engagement with […]
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No quarantine for Covishield-vaccinated Indians in UK from Oct 11
There would be no quarantine required for fully vaccinated Indian travellers in the UK from October 11, British High Commissioner to India Alex Ellis said referring to the country’s fresh travel guidelines on Thursday. Britain has revised its travel guidelines and has extended the inbound vaccinated arrivals system to further […]
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UK officials hold talks with Taliban on humanitarian crisis, terrorism, and rights of women
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s High Representative, Simon Gass, and Charge d’Affaires of the UK Mission to Afghanistan in Doha, Dr Martin Longden met with senior members of the Taliban and held discussions on several issues including the humanitarian crisis, terrorism, and rights of women and girls. The talks took place in […]
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UK fuel crisis Government’s petrol plan still won’t fix the problem
Petrol shortages have inspired chaos across the UK over the last week, with motorists crowded at stations struggling to get their much-needed fuel. The crisis has heaped pressure on the Government, which is already reeling from supply chain shortages caused by a “perfect storm” of Brexit and the pandemic. Ministers […]
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Taliban delegation meets Pakistan, UK, Germany envoys in Doha
Taliban delegation met a number of ambassadors based in Doha, Qatar including Pakistan, UK and Germany envoys in the last couple of days. Taliban Political Office chief Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai meets envoys of Pakistan, UK, Canada, India and Germany and discussed matters related to the crisis in the war-torn country, Taliban Spokesman Suhail Shaheen said in a series of tweets Friday, reported Geo News. Shaheen shared […]
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Afghan crisis: UK, Taliban discuss humanitarian aid, bilateral ties in Doha
Senior Taliban leader Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai met with UK senior civil servant Simon Gass here and discussed humanitarian aid, security and political issues, as well as bilateral relations. This was announced by Taliban spokesperson M Naeem on Twitter. Simon Gass, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Special Representative for Afghan Transition, is currently in Doha to hold talks with Taliban leaders. “Sher Mohammad Abbas […]
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South Korea Navy and UK Carrier Strike Group to conduct joint military drill, US will not participate
South Korean Navy and the UK carrier strike group will conduct a joint maritime military training. The US military, which was scheduled to join, will not participate in the drill. “Korean Navy and the U.K. carrier strike group will appoint each training commander and conduct search and rescue drills and maritime […]
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UK’s evacuation into ‘final hours’ in Afghanistan: UK Defence Secretary
UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on Friday (local time) said that its evacuation mission is in ‘final hours’ in Afghanistan, four days prior to the August 31 deadline by the Taliban. Wallace told Sky News the effort was into its “final hours” after the closure of the main processing center in Kabul at the Baron Hotel near the airport. […]
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UK urges citizens to not visit Kabul airport as security situation remains ‘volatile’
Noting that the security situation in Afghanistan remains ‘volatile’, the United Kingdom has advised its citizens to not visit Kabul airport and move away to a “safe location and await further advice”. In a statement on late Wednesday, the UK foreign office said travelling by road in Afghanistan is currently […]
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EU, UK digital Covid certificates recognised by IATA Travel Pass
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that EU Digital Covid Certificate (DCC) and UK NHS Covid Pass can now be uploaded into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination for travel. Travellers holding an EU DCC or UK NHS Covid Pass can now access accurate Covid-19 travel information for their journey, create an electronic version of […]
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Covid-19: Pakistan minister fumes over UK’s decision to retain country in Red List
A federal minister of Pakistan has expressed outrage at the UK government’s decision to retain the country on its Red List of countries facing travel restrictions. On Monday, Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari said that the UK never asked Pakistan for data related to the country’s COVID-19 situation to review their decision, Geo News […]
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6 Pakistani men jailed for life for murdering 20-year-old in UK’s West Yorkshire
Six Pakistani men were sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a 20-year-old man and attacking two of his friends on the streets of Batley in the UK’s West Yorkshire. Bradley Gledhill, 20, from Heckmondwike, died after being assaulted along with two friends on Park Croft in Batley on June, 21 2020, NewsComWorld reported. The defendants […]
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UK Carrier Strike Group on way for exercises with Indian Navy
The United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2021, led by HMS Queen Elizabeth, has sailed into the Indian Ocean Region having recently transited the Suez Canal. Following a series of successful engagements and operations in the Mediterranean, it is now sailing east across the Indian Ocean towards India. It will meet with ships […]
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UK PM Boris Johnson rallies behind England squad after ‘heartbreaking’ loss to Italy in Euro 2020 final
United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson rallied behind England head coach Gareth Southgate and the squad after the ‘heartbreaking’ loss against Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Italy ended hosts England’s dream to win the Euro 2020 at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Azzurri defeated England 3-2 on penalties after the normal 90-minute action had finished at 1-1 and even extra time was not […]