UK did not expect Kabul to fall to Taliban this year, says foreign minister Dominic Raab
Britain, like the United States, failed to predict how swiftly the Afghan government would fall, so it had not made sufficient preparation for the chaos that would follow when the Taliban seized the capital on Aug. 15.
Sep 01, 2021, 23:47 PM IST
World leaders welcome Israel, Hamas ceasefire after 11 days of bloodshed
Israeli security cabinet on Thursday unanimously adopted Egypt's initiative for a bilateral unconditional ceasefire, which took effect at 23:00 GMT on Thursday (May 20).
May 21, 2021, 09:07 AM IST
Unacceptable: UK after China bans BBC World News for serious content violation
UK Foreign Secretary said, "China has some of the most severe restrictions on media and internet freedoms across the globe, and this latest step will only damage China's reputation in the eyes of the world." The BBC too said that it was "disappointed" with the move, which applies to mainland China.
Feb 12, 2021, 08:31 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi calls for outcome-oriented roadmap with UK; virtual vaccine hub announced
PM Narendra Modi has called for an "ambitious and outcome-oriented 360-degree roadmap".
Dec 16, 2020, 22:29 PM IST
Focus of India and UK on five broad themes to take ties to higher level, says EAM S Jaishankar
The focus of India and UK has been on five main themes that will take the ties between the two countries to a higher level said External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Dec 15, 2020, 16:06 PM IST
PM Boris Johnson will attend Republic Day celebrations in India as chief guest, confirms UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab
It was reported last week that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had invited UK PM as a chief guest for the 2021 Republic Day celebrations. The invite was extended during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's telephonic call to UK PM last week, according to sources.
Dec 15, 2020, 14:36 PM IST
Farmers protest: 36 British MPs support agitation against farm laws, want UK to raise issue with India
The MPs, in a missive to Raab, asked to pressurise India against the recently enacted agriculture laws which 'exploit' the farmers and those who depend on farming.
Dec 05, 2020, 15:33 PM IST
China must answer hard questions about virus outbreak: United Kingdom
Britain and its allies will ask tough questions of China over the coronavirus outbreak, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Thursday (April 17), adding "we can't have business as usual after this crisis".
Apr 17, 2020, 09:08 AM IST
Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab resigns thrusting Theresa May's government into turmoil
"I regret to say that, following the Cabinet meeting yesterday on the Brexit deal, I must resign," Raab said.
Nov 15, 2018, 15:26 PM IST
