UK PM Boris Johnson to address lawmakers about withdrawal from Afghanistan today
Boris Johnson has faced stinging criticism from lawmakers for intelligence and leadership failures over the fall of Kabul, and he has admitted that the decision by the United States to withdraw left Britain with little choice but to pull its own forces.
Sep 06, 2021, 08:27 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's approval rating shows popular support to his policies, says BJP
The data by Morning Consult, which regularly tracks popularity ratings of a host of global leaders, has put PM Modi with 70 per cent approval on the top of a list which included US President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Sep 05, 2021, 17:05 PM IST
Afghanistan: UK PM Boris Johnson defends Kabul airlift as criticism grows
Britain`s last military flight left Kabul late on Saturday, ending a chaotic two weeks in which soldiers helped to evacuate more than 15,000 people from the crowds who descended on the capital`s airport, desperate to flee the Taliban.
Aug 29, 2021, 16:13 PM IST
Taliban will be judged by their deeds, not their words: UK PM Boris Johnson ahead of G7 meet
Boris said that he has called an emergency meeting of the G7 to coordinate a response to the immediate crisis and to reaffirm commitment to the Afghan people.
Aug 24, 2021, 06:22 AM IST
'We forgive everyone; Ghani, Saleh can return to Afghanistan,' says Taliban leader Khalil Haqqani
Haqqani urged people fleeing the country not to do so, adding that the "enemy" was spreading propaganda that the Taliban will exact revenge on them.
Aug 22, 2021, 22:31 PM IST
Britain calls urgent G7 meeting to discuss Afghanistan political crisis
British PM Boris Johnson has called a G7 leaders’ meeting to discuss Afghanistan crisis and urged the international community to find ways to prevent it from escalating.
Aug 22, 2021, 18:55 PM IST
UK will work with Taliban if necessary, says PM Boris Johnson amid Afghanistan crisis
He also defended his foreign minister who has come under fire for his handling of the situation.
Aug 21, 2021, 07:54 AM IST
Taliban will be judged on actions, not words, says UK PM Boris Johnson on Afghanistan crisis
While speaking at the Parliament on the Afghanistan crisis, Johnson said that the UK must face the reality of a 'change of regime' in the war-torn country.
Aug 18, 2021, 16:26 PM IST
Afghanistan crisis: US President Joe Biden, British PM Boris Johnson to hold virtual G7 meeting next week
Joe Biden and Boris Johnson spoke over phone regarding the developments in Afghanistan, the White House said on Tuesday, adding that the two leaders commended the bravery and professionalism of their military and civilian personnel, who are working together in Kabul on the evacuation of their citizens and Afghan nationals who assisted in the war effort.
Aug 18, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
Don’t want anybody to recognise Taliban as Afghanistan government: UK PM Boris Johnson
"We want a united position amongst all the like-minded as far as we can get one so that we do whatever we can to prevent Afghanistan lapsing back into being a breeding ground for terror," said Johnson.
Aug 15, 2021, 23:43 PM IST
Mass shooting in UK's Plymouth, six dead including the suspected shooter
A mass shooting has been reported from UK's Plymouth city killing 6, including suspected shooter, in an incident described by the British Home Secretary as "shocking".
Aug 13, 2021, 06:21 AM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson, wife expecting their second child, due around Christmas
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie Johnson, are expecting their second child in December.
Aug 01, 2021, 08:47 AM IST
Wearing face masks not must: Boris Johnson says COVID-19 restrictions will end in England by July 19
Johnson confirmed the government aimed to end restrictive measures, a step that would eliminate formal limits on social contact, the instruction to work from home, and mandates to wear face masks.
Jul 06, 2021, 07:04 AM IST
British PM Boris Johnson to set out plans to ease COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out plans for the final step of easing COVID-19 restrictions in England on Monday (July 5), including guidance on social distancing, face coverings and working from home.
Jul 05, 2021, 16:49 PM IST
British PM Boris Johnson says Covishield shot should be accepted in vaccine passport schemes
About 5 million people in Britain are thought to have had the vaccine made by Serum Institute in India, known as Covishield.
Jul 02, 2021, 19:53 PM IST
G7 to counter China's clout with big infrastructure project: US official
The Group of Seven will seek to rival China’s multi-trillion-dollar Belt and Road initiative on Saturday by announcing a global infrastructure plan to help developing nations, a senior official in U.S. President Joe Biden`s administration said.
Jun 12, 2021, 20:27 PM IST
US President Joe Biden to hold first in-person meeting with Boris Johnson ahead of G7 Summit
The US President Joe Biden is going to meet British PM Boris Johnson ahead of the G7 summit. It will be the first in-person meeting of the two leaders and they are expected to agree to a new Atlantic Charter.
Jun 10, 2021, 11:07 AM IST
England vs NZ Tests: Now UK PM Boris Johnson weighs in on Ollie Robinson suspension, says THIS
Fast bowler Ollie Robinson was on Sunday (June 6) suspended from international cricket pending an investigation into his tweets he posted as a teenager years ago.
Jun 08, 2021, 06:40 AM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson marries Carrie Symonds in low-key, surprise ceremony - See pictures
"The couple will celebrate their wedding with family and friends next summer," Boris Johnson's office said.
May 31, 2021, 08:56 AM IST
UK PM Boris Johnson's first marriage photo with fiancee Carrie Symonds out
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has married his fiancee Carrie Symonds in a small ceremony in London, the Downing Street said on Sunday.
May 30, 2021, 23:14 PM IST
