Markwayne Mullin, the Republican senator from Oklahoma who led the delegation, said he hoped to find “common ground” with Ms Daniel-Selvaratnam but was “not able to find a path forward”. “At this point, well-intentioned American citizens are facing a dozen years in prison all for unknowingly having one or two bullets in their luggage,” he...
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UK will be obliged to arrest Netanyahu if ICC issues warrant, say legal experts
The UK and US have been quick to defend Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he faces a potential arrest warrant for war crimes, saying they fundamentally reject that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has a right to prosecute Israeli officials. In a dramatic announcement, the ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan alleged Mr Netanyahu, Israeli...
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British grandad dead en route to Australia, dozens injured as flight hits severe turbulence
A British grandfather is dead and dozens are injured after a flight carrying more than 50 Australians from the United Kingdom to Singapore was hit by severe turbulence. Passengers have described “awful screaming” and standing travellers “doing somersaults” as the plane apparently dropped 6000 feet in a few minutes, leaving many with head wounds and...
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World leaders plan new agreement on AI at virtual summit co-hosted by South Korea, UK
SEOUL, South Korea — World leaders are expected to adopt a new agreement on artificial intelligence when they gather virtually Tuesday to discuss AI’s potential risks but also ways to promote its benefits and innovation. The AI Seoul Summit is a follow-up to November’s inaugural AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in the United Kingdom,...
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“I Am Truly Sorry”: UK PM Apologises For Infected Blood Scandal Cover-Up
Rishi Sunak called findings of long-awaited report “a day of shame for British state”. London, United Kingdom: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday apologised to thousands of people infected with contaminated blood in a decades-long scandal that a damning report concluded was covered up and largely could have been avoided. More than 30,000 people...
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UK’s Infected Blood Scandal That Killed 3,000 Was Covered Up: Report
On top of the 3,000 who died, many more were left with lifelong health problems. (File) London, United Kingdom: A decades-long UK scandal in which thousands of people died after being treated with infected blood was covered up and largely could have been avoided, according to a bombshell report published Monday. More than 30,000 people...
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Find out why the High Commissioner for India owes 8 mn pounds to the UK
3 min read Last Updated : May 20 2024 | 6:04 PM IST Overseas embassies based in London owe a staggering GBP (British pounds) 143,527,113 in outstanding congestion charge payments. Nearly 6 per cent of this is owed by the Office of the High Commissioner for India, at GBP 8,551,835. The total congestion...
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U.K. PM Rishi Sunak faces revolt over plans to scrap Graduate Route visa: Report
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. | Photo Credit: Reuters “Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is considering restrictions to the U.K.’s post-study visa which allows graduates to stay on and work for up to two years after their degree course as part of efforts to curb soaring legal migration figures despite strong opposition from some of his...
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UK PM Rishi Sunak, Wife Akshata Murty Richer Than King Charles, New List Shows
While Rishi Sunak has occupied 245th place on the list, King Charles holds 258th rank, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty’s personal wealth overtook that of King Charles, reported the latest Sunday Times Rich List. The Sunday Times Rich List compiles the top 1,000 wealthiest individuals or families residing in the...
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Empire In Decline: United Kingdom Accounts For 80% Of Homelessness In Developed World
Homelessness is a phenomenon that popular culture has often attributed to poorer countries around the globe, particularly in the Global South. But according to a new report from a British publication, the Financial Times, the crisis is of grave concern in the west as well, particularly in the United Kingdom. UK Tops Homelessness List According...
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India, UK review implementation of 10-year ‘Roadmap 2030’: MEA
New Delhi: A comprehensive review of the India-UK ‘Roadmap 2030’ was undertaken during Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra’s two-day visit to London, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. The two sides also agreed to further strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, defence and security, science and technology and people-to-people exchanges. The Foreign...
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India, UK reaffirm FTA commitment at Strategic Dialogue
London: India and Britain on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to conclude a mutually beneficial free trade agreement (FTA) at the annual UK-India Strategic Dialogue in London. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, who is on a visit to the UK, held discussions with his counterpart, Sir Philip Barton, Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office...