United Kingdom

US, UK have no right to accuse Iran of cyberattack: Foreign Ministry

Sep 08, 2022 01:55

The Foreign Ministry says the US and the UK are not in a position to accuse Iran of cyberspace violations, given their previous silence and even support in the face of such transgressions against the Islamic Republic.
Europe-Russia tension: UK's new PM contacts Zelensky, vows 'full backing' for Ukraine

Sep 07, 2022 03:50

In her first contact with a foreign statesman, Britain's new Prime Minister Liz Truss has called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, vowing unfaltering support on the part of London for Kiev in the face of an ongoing Russian military operation.
Kremlin: Russia expects no improvement in ties with UK under Truss

Sep 06, 2022 14:45

Russia says it does not expect any immediate improvement in ties with Britain under new Prime Minister Liz Truss, who is known for her hawkish stance on Moscow.
UK’s Johnson in farewell speech pledges support for Truss at 'tough time'

Sep 06, 2022 07:15

The outgoing British prime minister Boris Johnson delivered his farewell speech on Tuesday, highlighting his government’s record on Brexit, Ukraine and COVID-19, and pledging support for his successor during a "tough time".
Liz Truss wins race to become Conservative leader, British PM

Sep 06, 2022 00:45

Liz Truss has begun celebrations after winning the race to become the new leader of the ruling Conservative Party, which also makes her the next British prime minister.
Liz Truss announced as new British prime minister

Sep 05, 2022 07:41

Britain’s former Foreign Secretary, Liz Truss, has won the ruling Conservative Party’s leadership contest, gaining the parliamentary majority to become the country’s next prime minister and replacing Boris Johnson, who was forced to resign after a series of scandals.
Millions of Britons to fall into ‘absolute poverty’: Think tank

Sep 04, 2022 07:56

A British think tank has warned that over three million more Britons will fall into absolute poverty by the end of 2024, unless the new government acts quickly.
Report: UK faces potential drop of living standard in face of energy crisis

Sep 04, 2022 07:47

The living cost in the United Kingdom will further rise in face of the severe energy crisis and inflation in the country, a report said.
China vows ‘counter-measures’ as US okays $1.1bn Taiwan arms sales

Sep 03, 2022 08:57

China has warned the US of impending “counter-measures” following the Biden administration’s approval of yet another $1.1 billion in weapons sales to Taiwan.
UK using ‘delaying tactics’ in releasing files on Saudi arms sales: Report

Sep 03, 2022 01:36

The UK Department of International Trade (DIT) has been accused of using “delaying tactics” in releasing documents about the country’s arms sales to Saudi Arabia on the pretext that it needs more time to see if releasing the information is in the public’s interest.