Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Britain

September 9, 2026

Israel tells Britain to close East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days

Mr Miliband that Britain’s move was aimed at keeping alive a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

British Consulate in East Jerusalem
September 9, 2026

Britain, Canada, France sanction Israeli settlements in West Bank

The UK foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, accused the Israeli government of turning a blind eye to the “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians in the region.

West Bank
August 4, 2026

Queues, delays at airports as EU launches biometric border system

The European Commission attributed the development to technical problems.

Queues
July 13, 2026

EU to restrict children’s social media access among member states

She said the planned restrictions would be lifted ⁠gradually as children get older.

Ursula von der Leyen
June 28, 2026

UK plans new sponsorship routes for eligible refugees by 2027

“The first refugee arrivals are expected by autumn 2027,” the government stated.

UK Home office (Credit:UK)
June 18, 2026

UK court jails two Hong Kong, China spies 

He stated that the defendants were targeting pro-democracy campaigners in the UK. 

Chi Leung Wai and Chung Biu Yuen
June 11, 2026

UK, Australia, Canada launch fund for peace in Israel, Palestine

Britain, Australia and Canada will launch a $4 million fund on Thursday to help support peace in Israel and Palestine.

Starmer, Anthony Albanese, Mark Carney
June 5, 2026

Indonesia set to regulate cigarette packaging to tackle youth addiction

The ministry confirmed that graphic health warnings would remain mandatory under the new regulations.

Packs of cigarettes
April 2, 2026

Global markets tumble, oil price jumps as Trump vows tougher action against Iran

“Our trading desk describes the market as nervous rather than panicky,” Kit Juckes, a strategist at the bank Société Générale told The New York Times.

President Donald Trump and U.S. troops
March 5, 2026

Italy ready to offer Gulf countries defence support

Ms Meloni said, “Italy is not at war and does not intend to enter a war.”

Italy