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Huawei, which is the worlds largest supplier of telecom networking equipment, is at the center of trade tensions between Beijing and Washington. (Photo: AP)Technology
Britain may not have made final decision on Huawei and 5G

The Trump administration has told allies not to use its 5G technology.

31 May 2019 7:41 AM IST

Today were leading the world yet again in becoming the first major economy to pass new laws to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050 while remaining committed to growing the economy, Chris Skidmore said. (Photo: Twitter | @CSkidmoreUK)World
Britain adopts 2050 net zero emissions target

Energy and Clean Growth Minister Chris Skidmore signed the order enacting the law after it was passed in both houses of...

27 Jun 2019 8:15 PM IST

Boris Johnson will face Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt in a run-off to become Britains next leader after a final ballot of MPs on Thursday, with the winner tasked with guiding the country through Brexit. (Photo: AP)World
Boris Johnson to fight against Jeremy Hunt in battle for next British...

In the 5th round of voting, Johnson secured the support of 160 out of 313 Conservative lawmakers, while his successor...

21 Jun 2019 10:20 AM IST

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.Business
Raghuram Rajan in race for Bank of England chief: Report

The appointment will be made by Chancellor Philip Hammond around October this year.

12 Jun 2019 3:17 PM IST

Polynesias greatest tourist attractions are statues known as moai, which were sculpted from basalt more than 1,000 years ago. The British Museum has held one of them, called the Hoa Hakananaia, for 150 years. (Photo: AFP)Life
Britain, Polynesia discuss ancient stone monolith

British visit Easter Island to discuss returning sacred monolith.

5 Jun 2019 7:00 PM IST

Indian nationals are among 23 people who were onboard the UK flagged oil tanker which was seized by Iran on Saturday, said cargo vessel owner Stena Bulk. (Photo: AP)World
Don't put your life in danger: Iran publishes purported exchange with...

'You are required not to interfere in these issues,' the Guards' Navy representative said.

29 July 2019 3:36 PM IST

Despite being legal across the rest of Britain, abortion and same-sex marriage are currently illegal in Northern Ireland. (Photo: AFP)World
UK, EU Brexit teams to meet twice-weekly in September

Britain is due to leave European Union on October 31 without withdrawal agreement, unless one can be struck and then...

30 Aug 2019 3:17 PM IST

This is the story of a 72-year-old retired electrician in Britain, who forgot to tell his surgeon that he wore dentures. (Photo: AP)World
72-year-old's denture got struck in his throat, detected a week later

Six days after having a benign lump removed from his belly while under general anaesthesia, Jack turned up at the...

13 Aug 2019 8:55 AM IST

The Russian Embassy in the UK on Sunday slammed the British medias \biased\ coverage of a rally held in Moscow this weekend. (Photo: ANI)World
Russia slams UK media's 'biased' coverage of Moscow rally

On Saturday, about 1,500 people took to the streets in the Russian capital, of which, about 600 were detained for...

5 Aug 2019 2:54 PM IST

Irans seizure of a british-flagged oil tanker was allegedly due to a collision with an Iranian fishing boat. (Photo: AFP)World
Iran says foreign oil tanker was 'smuggling fuel' to Arab countries,...

'IRGC's naval forces have seized foreign oil tanker in Persian Gulf that was smuggling fuel for some Arab countries,"...

4 Aug 2019 3:32 PM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: AFP)World
UK's Boris Johnson claims huge progress in Brexit talks

Johnson took office in July promising to leave the EU next month with or without a deal, but has faced resistance from...

15 Sept 2019 9:35 AM IST

People sunbathe in Ostia beach, near Rome. (AP)World
Europeans soak up the sun but travel rules cause confusion

European countries aim to open their borders for European travel in mid-June, but it isn't clear when intercontinental...

25 May 2020 9:47 AM IST

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