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World Iran, three European powers met in Istanbul to discuss nuclear talks, Iranian official says Diplomats from Iran and three European countries discussed their now-moribund 2015 nuclear deal in Istanbul on... Published 16 May, 2025 05:46pm
World EU wins post-Brexit fishing row with Britain THE HAGUE: The European Union on Friday won a landmark case against Britain at the world’s oldest arbitration body... Published 03 May, 2025 06:07am
World EU and Britain boost aid for Sudan at London conference LONDON: The European Union and Britain pledged on Tuesday to increase aid for Sudan, ahead of a conference in London... Published 15 Apr, 2025 04:32pm
World US-Iran nuclear talks must conform with European interests, says French foreign minister LUXEMBOURG: France, Britain and Germany will be vigilant regarding nuclear disussions between the United States and... Published 14 Apr, 2025 01:41pm
World UK, India meet to accelerate trade deal talks LONDON: Britain and India meet on Wednesday to help secure a post-Brexit free trade deal, as UK finance minister... Published 09 Apr, 2025 06:05pm
World UK will not change online safety law as part of US trade negotiations LONDON: Britain will not make any changes to its Online Safety Act as part of trade negotiations with the United... Published 09 Apr, 2025 01:47pm
World UK says ‘does not support’ Israel’s expansion of Gaza offensive LONDON: Britain does not support Israel’s expansion of military operations in Gaza, a UK minister said on Wednesday.... Updated 02 Apr, 2025 10:45pm
World Britain hopeful US tariffs will be reversed with economic deal LONDON: Britain is still hopeful that any tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump will be reversed shortly,... Updated 01 Apr, 2025 04:44pm
World Britain, Philippines committed to rules-based order, UK’s Lammy says MANILA: British foreign minister David Lammy said on Saturday that Britain and the Philippines were committed to a... Published 08 Mar, 2025 12:57pm
World UK lawmakers push for stronger regulation on forced labour in supply chains LONDON: Britain must strengthen its safeguards against forced labour in supply chains to avoid the country becoming... Published 03 Mar, 2025 08:00am
World Iran denounces new US sanctions as ‘sign of hostility’ TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday condemned a new round of US sanctions as a “clear sign of hostility” after Washington... Published 26 Feb, 2025 01:45pm
World UK offers peacekeeping troops to Ukraine ahead of Paris talks LONDON/PARIS: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has become the first European leader to say he is ready to put... Published 17 Feb, 2025 02:00pm
World Britain announces new sanctions against Putin allies LONDON: Britain on Friday imposed sanctions targeting figures working in the Russian government, including Pavel... Published 14 Feb, 2025 04:48pm
World US, Britain have not signed Paris AI summit declaration PARIS: The United States and the United Kingdom have not signed the Paris AI Summit’s declaration entitled... Published 11 Feb, 2025 05:34pm
Technology Vodafone shares drop as Germany performance worsens LONDON: European mobile group Vodafone reported another deterioration in Germany, its biggest market, in its third... Published 04 Feb, 2025 01:33pm
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World Theft and violence in UK retail soar to record levels, survey shows LONDON: Theft and violence against retail workers in Britain soared to record levels last year and are “out of... Published 30 Jan, 2025 11:10am
World UK ‘happy’ to look at joining EU-Med trade pact: finance minister LONDON: Finance minister Rachel Reeves said Sunday the UK government is “happy” to consider joining a pan-European... Published 26 Jan, 2025 06:51pm
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World UK tech minister expresses concern over TikTok LONDON: Britain’s technology minister is “genuinely concerned” about how Chinese-owned TikTok could use the data of... Published 23 Jan, 2025 08:11pm
Technology Britain sets first codes of practice for tech firms in online safety regime LONDON: Britain’s online safety regime came into force on Monday, requiring social media companies like Meta’s... Published 16 Dec, 2024 03:28pm
World India-UK free trade pact talks to resume by Jan-end: Indian government source NEW DELHI: India and Britain will resume their talks on a free trade agreement by the end of January, an Indian... Published 12 Dec, 2024 05:46pm
World Britain’s FCA accused of failing to help thousands excluded from bank redress scheme LONDON: Britain’s financial watchdog was accused in London’s High Court on Tuesday of unlawfully failing to help... Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:45am
World Britain drug-cost watchdog says it will recommend Lilly obesity drug LONDON: Britain’s drugs cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE said on Thursday it will recommend Eli Lilly’s obesity drug... Published 05 Dec, 2024 12:06pm
World Britain, Qatar to sign agreement on financial services LONDON: Britain and Qatar will sign a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to promote cooperation in financial... Published 04 Dec, 2024 12:28pm
Technology Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences LONDON: Microsoft faces legal action in Britain over a claim that thousands of businesses using cloud computing... Published 03 Dec, 2024 05:26pm
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World Iran, Europeans meet to test diplomacy with Trump term looming GENEVA: European and Iranian diplomats meet on Friday to discuss whether they can engage in serious talks in the... Published 29 Nov, 2024 11:12am