New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly called on Britain’s King Charles III to support the return of the Koh-i-Noor diamond, reviving a long-standing debate over the ownership of one of the world’s most famous jewels. Read More: India is in ‘pain’ as Camilla gets ‘Koh-i-Noor‘ diamond Mamdani made the remarks on Wednesday during King […]
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Britain says it’s not at war after drone strikes its base in Cyprus
Britain is not at war, the government said Monday, despite saying it would allow the U.S. to use British bases during its war with Iran and after a Royal Air Force base in Cyprus was struck by an Iranian-made drone. Sirens sounded again at RAF Akrotiri on Monday and British warplanes were scrambled, apparently in […]
Peter Mandelson quits Labour Party amid renewed Epstein links
Former British government minister Peter Mandelson has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party following fresh media reports linking him to disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to reports on Sunday. Read More: UK Labour party meets after bumpy return to power Mandelson, a senior Labour figure who played a key role in the party’s rise […]
Prince Harry reflects on Britain in personal essay
Prince Harry appeared to send a subtle message to Meghan Markle in a heartfelt essay reflecting on his enduring connection to the UK. In the piece titled “The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What It Means to Be British,” Harry shared what his homeland continues to mean to him, despite living in the United States. […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ready to end feud with the Royals?
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, are reportedly considering mending things with the Royal family, weeks after the former’s reunion meeting with his father, King Charles, last month. After being honoured as the ‘Humanitarians of the Year’ at the NYC gala last week, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who share two kids together, […]
UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state
Britain, Australia and Canada on Sunday recognised a Palestinian state in a seismic shift in decades of Western foreign policy, triggering swift Israeli anger. Portugal was also to recognise Palestinian statehood later Sunday, as Israel came under huge international pressure over the conflict in Gaza triggered almost two years ago by the October 7, 2023, […]
Modi’s UK visit ends with trade pact
Britain and India signed a major free trade agreement during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK on July 24. The deal will cut tariffs on key goods such as textiles, Scotch whisky, and cars, while expanding market access for businesses in both countries. This agreement follows three years of negotiations and marks […]
UK, France lead push for Gaza peace amid rising conflict
Britain, France, and more than 20 other countries urged an immediate end to the war in Gaza on Monday. They criticized Israel’s aid delivery system, calling it “dangerous” and harmful to Gaza’s people. The group said this system fuels instability and strips Gazans of their dignity. This strong message came in a joint statement by […]
Iran slams Europe over nuclear deal failures
Iran on Monday blamed Britain, France, and Germany for not respecting the 2015 nuclear deal. The agreement limited Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for lifting sanctions. However, Iran said the European countries failed to uphold their promises and protect Iran from U.S. sanctions. This failure led Iran to gradually reduce its commitments under the deal. […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy meets King Charles in Britain to boost defence support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Britain on Monday for a short visit focused on strengthening military cooperation. His visit aims to secure more support amid ongoing conflict with Russia. At Windsor Castle, Zelenskiy met King Charles III. This was their third meeting this year, reflecting the strong and continued support from the British monarchy […]









