‘Alarming levels’ of methamphetamine trafficking in Asia’s Mekong, UN warns
May 22, 2018, at 02:34 pm
New York, May 22 (IBNS): Organized crime groups in Asia’s Mekong region have intensified the production and trafficking of highly-addictive methamphetamine, extending the illegal trade into countries such as Australia, Japan and New Zealand, senior drug policy leaders warned on Monday at a United Nations-backed regional conference.
UN expert warns of “stark increase†in hate crimes across UK, post-Brexit
May 12, 2018, at 01:07 pm
New York, May 12(IBNS): Sounding an alarm over a “stark increase” in hate crimes across the United Kingdom as well as “widespread discrimination” faced by ethnic minorities, a United Nations independent rights expert has called on the country to “comprehensively” combat racism and bias.
US President Donald Trump pulls out of Iran nuclear deal
May 09, 2018, at 02:51 pm
Washington, May 9 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his government's decision to quit the Iran nuclear deal.
UN rights experts voice concerns about ‘structural racism’ in United Kingdom
Apr 28, 2018, at 12:40 pm
New York, Apr 28 (IBNS): United Nations human rights experts have expressed serious concerns about racism rooted in the fabric of the United Kingdom’s society, given the disproportionate number of people of African descent and of ethnic minorities dying due to excessive use of force by State security.
Canada PM Trudeau concludes UK tour, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties at CHOGM
Apr 21, 2018, at 06:00 pm
London/Ottawa, Apr 21 (IBNS): Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday concluded his tour to the United Kingdom, where he tried to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two nations, media reports said.
China criticises western airstrikes on Sryria
Apr 14, 2018, at 11:33 pm
Beijing, Apr 14 (IBNS): China on Saturday slammed the joint attack conducted by the UK, USA and France on war-town Syria following the alleged chemical attack incident in the nation last week.
Canada supports decision taken by US, UK and France to take action against Syrian chemical attacks
Apr 14, 2018, at 07:10 pm
Ottawa, Apr 14 (IBNS): Canada has supported the decision taken by the United States, the United Kingdom and France to take action against the Syrian chemical attacks.
Russia accuses US of putting international peace at risk
Apr 13, 2018, at 08:01 pm
Moscow/Washington: Russia has warned the US over launching air strikes in Syria, saying that it could trigger a war between the two countries.
Yulia Skripal rejects Russian Embassy help
Apr 12, 2018, at 08:20 pm
London April 12 (IBNS): Yulia, daughter of former double agent Sergei Skripal, who was poisoned in the UK last month along with her father and was recovering in a hospital, has rejected help from the Russian Embassy in the UK, reports said on Thursday.
Russia expels four Canadian diplomats
Apr 01, 2018, at 03:11 am
Ottawa, Mar 31 (IBNS): Russia has expelled four Canadian diplomats as the dispute between the Moscow Kremlin and the West over the poisoning of an ex-spy in Salisbury, United Kingdom (U.K.) continues, Global Affairs Canada said on Saturday, media reports said.
Australia too decides to expel Russian diplomat to express solidarity with the UK
Mar 27, 2018, at 07:15 pm
Canberra, Mar 27 (IBNS): Australia became the latest country to expel Russian diplomats as part of a global response to alleged poisoning of a Russian spy in the United Kingdom, according to media reports.
White House lends support to UK on Russian diplomats' expulsion
Mar 15, 2018, at 06:04 pm
Washington/London, Mar 15 (IBNS): Following the UK's decision to expel 23 Russian diplomats from its land, US said it 'stands in solidarity'with Britain.
Britain to expel 23 Russian diplomats
Mar 15, 2018, at 05:42 pm
London, Mar 15 (IBNS): UK Prime Minister Theresa May has said that Britain will expel 23 Russian diplomats after Moscow refused to answer how a Russian-made nerve agent was used on a former spy, Sergei Skripal, and his daughter in Salisbury on Mar 4.
UK: British-Pakistani man stabbed to death in Oldham town
Mar 11, 2018, at 01:35 am
London, Mar 10 (IBNS): A British-Pakistani man has been stabbed to death in the UK's Oldham town on Friday, police said on Saturday.
Mar 10, 2018, at 02:39 pm
New York, Mar 10 (JEN): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday said he is “encouraged” by the announcement of an agreement between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to hold a summit meeting by May.
London man found guilty of building child jihadists army
Mar 04, 2018, at 05:05 pm
London, Mar 4 (IBNS): A religious teacher, who attempted to groom children to become future suicide attackers, has been convicted of preparing acts of terrorism in London, officials said.
Donald Trump is not welcome here: London Mayor Sadiq Khan
Jan 13, 2018, at 03:20 pm
London, Jan 13 (IBNS): Attacking US President Donald Trump over cancelling his visit to the UK, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has said the leader has got the message from the people of the city that he was not welcome' here for his 'divisive agenda'.
After London, Free Balochistan advert sweeps New York
Dec 28, 2017, at 07:02 pm
New York, Dec 28 (IBNS): After creating an impact in London, the UK, a few months ago, #FreeBalochistan posters have swept through New York city of USA.
Four arrested over Christmas terror plot in the UK
Dec 20, 2017, at 04:00 pm
London, Dec 20 (IBNS): Four people have been arrested in connection with an Islamist terror plot in the United Kingdom, according to British counter terrorism agencies.
Canada-U.K. sign deal to curb coal usage with concerns on climate change
Nov 17, 2017, at 08:02 pm
Ottawa, Nov 17 (IBNS): While the U.S. pulled themselves out of the Paris Accord, Canada and the U.K. have signed a deal with an aim to curbing the usage of coal keeping the climate change in mind, media reports said.
Jul 12, 2017, at 01:52 am
London, July 11 (IBNS): Disabled people would have a better chance to find a job if the government did more to support businesses - by abolishing national insurance contributions of disabled workers and providing incentives to hire workers with disability.
UK General Elections end in a hung parliament, Theresa May likely to stake claim to form government
Jun 09, 2017, at 10:02 pm
London, Jun 9 (IBNS): Neither the ruling Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Theresa May nor the Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn were able to get a clear majority in the snap UK General Elections, according to media reports on Friday.
UK goes to poll on Thursday, results expected on Friday
Jun 08, 2017, at 06:55 pm
London, Jun 8 (IBNS): Polling for the United Kingdom General Election began on Thursday morning amid tight security, according to media reports.
Another cyber attack might take place, experts warn
May 14, 2017, at 08:41 pm
London, May 14 (IBNS): After Friday's global hit, another major cyber-attack is imminent on Monday, experts have alerted.
US President condoles loss of lives in British terror attack
Mar 23, 2017, at 02:48 pm
Washington, Mar 23 (IBNS): US President Donald Trump spoke to British PM Theresa May to express his condolence over the loss of lives in the militant attack in London city on Wednesday.
UK , Jordan standing shoulder to shoulder in fight against Daesh
Jan 28, 2017, at 02:00 pm
London, Jan 28 (IBNS): Defence Secretary Michael Fallon has praised the crucial role Jordan plays in the fight against Daesh, following a meeting today with His Majesty King Abdullah II, officials said.
UK employers place Birmingham in graduate recruitment top six
Jan 18, 2017, at 10:28 pm
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): The University of Birmingham is among the six UK universities most frequently targeted by Britain’s top employers looking for graduate recruits, according to a newly published report.
Trump hails the UK as long time ally, special
Jan 08, 2017, at 04:45 pm
Washington, Jan 8 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has hailed the United Kingdom as special and a long time ally.
Age UK pilot programme shows great promise in reducing loneliness
Jan 07, 2017, at 12:12 am
London, Jan 6 (IBNS): Half a million people over the age of 60 usually spend every day alone, with nearly half a million more usually going at least five or six days a week without seeing or speaking to anyone at all, according to new research for Age UK as it launches its latest report ‘No one should have no one: working to end loneliness amongst older people’.
Tim Barrow appointed as UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union
Jan 05, 2017, at 03:29 pm
London, Jan 5 (IBNS): Britain has appointed Tim Barrow as the UK’s Permanent Representative to the European Union.