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Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced the suspension of parliament in the final weeks before Britain's EU departure date, enraging anti-Brexit MPs. (Photo: File)

Queen approves British Parliament suspension weeks before Brexit Departure: UK PM

Queen Elizabeth II has approved the request to close what has been the longest session of parliament in nearly 400 years.

29 Aug 2019 10:45 AM

The move to shut down Parliament – known as prorogation – has caused controversy, with critics saying it would stop MPs being able to use legislative measures to prevent a damaging British exit from the European Union (EU) as part of Johnson's ‘do or die’ Brexit pledge. (Photo: AP)

British PM Boris Johnson seeks Parliament suspension until October 14

It is seen as an attempt to prevent tabling and debating of other major legislation, including Oppn attempt to prevent a no-deal Brexit.

28 Aug 2019 5:30 PM

Russia's membership to the G8 was suspended in 2014 over the issue of Crimea, according to Sputnik. (Photo: ANI | AP)

US to work towards Russia's G7 reinstatement, says Pompeo

The next G7 summit is slated to be held in the United States.

28 Aug 2019 8:20 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke the news of England’s dramatic win over Australia in the ongoing Ashes series to UK PM Boris Johnson. (Photo: AFP)

PM Modi first to break news of England's marvellous Ashes win to UK PM Boris Johnson: Report

He later called for an iPad and watched the highlights between engagements.

27 Aug 2019 12:48 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)

Brexit looms Oct 31, uncertain times lie ahead for Britons

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has expressed his determination to drag Britain out of the EU by this date.

27 Aug 2019 12:14 AM

'I think what the entire European Union understands is that if we come out without a deal then...the 39 billion is no longer legally pledged,' Johnson said. (Photo: File)

39 bn pound divorce bill agreed by Theresa not due in no-deal Brexit: UK PM

Ahead of their meeting, Johnson and Tusk traded barbs over who would be to blame should Britain leave without a deal at the end of October.

26 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

Modi met Johnson on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit being held in this southwestern French city. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

G7 Summit: Modi meets Boris Johnson, agree to further India-UK bilateral ties

During telephone call early this week, Johnson told Modi that Kashmir remains a bilateral matter as far as UK's view is concerned.

26 Aug 2019 9:07 AM

Johnson desperately needs a US trade deal post-Brexit, as Britain will lose its easy access to the EU’s single market. (Photo: AP)

‘He needs no advice’: Donald Trump backs UK PM Boris Johnson as ‘right man’ for Brexit

Trump and Johnson met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit hosted by France in Biarritz.

25 Aug 2019 2:17 PM

US President Donald Trump has offered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a boost, saying he’s the 'right man' to deliver Brexit. (Photo: PTI)

'Right man for Brexit', needs no advice: Donald Trump backs Boris Johnson

Speaking on sidelines of Group of Seven summit in France, Trump was asked what his advice was for Britain’s departure from European Union.

25 Aug 2019 2:07 PM

Johnson and other supporters of Britain's exit from the European Union see a trade deal with the US as key to making a success of Brexit, by creating new opportunities for British firms. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson urges Trump to remove 'considerable barriers' for UK trade

The issue could become a rare bone of contention between Johnson and Trump.

25 Aug 2019 11:46 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Council President Donald Tusk exchanged accusations at the G7 summit Saturday over who will be to blame if Britain crashes out the bloc without an accord. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson, Donald Tusk clash over ‘who is 'Mr No Deal’ at G7

Johnson had held bilateral talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7.

25 Aug 2019 11:02 AM

Welcome to Boris in Wonderland, with the supporters of democracy

The date is significant because it’s when witches and other mythical creatures emerge and demand a trick or treat.

24 Aug 2019 3:55 AM

Trump will attend the G7 summit in France from Saturday to Monday and plans to hold individual meetings with the leaders of Britain, France, Germany, Japan, India and Canada during his trip. (Photo: File)

Trump's message to G7 leaders this weekend: 'Be more like US'

Trump will talk to his counterparts about how to open up European, Japanese and Canadian markets for US goods and services.

23 Aug 2019 11:43 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have taken a month to embark on his first trip abroad, but he was quick to make himself at home in President Emmanuel Macron's gilded palace, putting his feet up on the furniture. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Macron amused after Boris Johnson puts his feet up at his palace

The Elysee later said the talks had been 'constructive' and 'thorough'.

23 Aug 2019 9:00 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Paris on Thursday, a day after Berlin offered a glimmer of hope that an agreement could be reached to avoid a chaotic 'no deal' Brexit. (Photo: AFP)

After Merkel offers glimmer of hope, Boris Johnson to hold frank Brexit talks with Macron in Paris

Macron on Wednesday dismissed Johnson's demands that the EU reopen negotiations on the Irish border.

22 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

'...he referred to the violence and vandalism perpetrated by a large mob against the High Commission of India in London on the last Independence Day of India,' the statement read. (Photo: File)

Modi talks to UK PM, raises issue of violence against Indian diaspora on I-Day

Modi drew Johnson’s attention to the challenges posed by vested interests pursuing their motivated agenda, including by violent means.

21 Aug 2019 8:11 AM

The EU has repeatedly stated that it was not ready to renegotiate the Brexit deal it had reached with May. (Photo: AP)

Wants Brexit deal but without Irish backstop: Boris Johnson to EU

In the letter, Johnson stressed that his government wanted to achieve a divorce deal with Brussels.

20 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (local time) had a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump and discussed a wide range of trade and economic issues, including Brexit. (Photo: File)

Boris Johnson discusses economic issues, Brexit with Trump

Meanwhile, Trump has also reciprocated his excitement to meet Johnson on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

20 Aug 2019 8:51 AM

As pound sinks further, grey skies over UK reflect the circling gloom

It sure does — as bets are being laid on how long the Boris Johnson government will last, and when the next election takes place.

19 Aug 2019 12:19 AM

Britain will face shortages of fuel, food and medicine if it leaves the European Union without a transition deal, jamming ports and requiring a hard border in Ireland, official government documents leaked to the Sunday Times show. (Photo: File)

UK may face food, fuel and drugs shortages in no-deal Brexit: report

The Times said forecasts compiled by Cabinet Office set out most likely aftershocks of no-deal Brexit rather than worst case scenarios.

18 Aug 2019 3:57 PM

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