Politics
On May 6, India and the United Kingdom sealed a significant free trade deal, marking a milestone in post-Brexit trade relations. The agreement, which had been years in the making, aims to boost trade between the two nations by £25.5 billion ($34 billion) by 2040. It promises expanded market access......
The United Kingdom has entered a new political era marked by an unprecedented rise of the far right, shaking the foundations of its long-standing democratic system. The recent local elections in England, held last Thursday, revealed a dramatic shift in voter sentiment, with the far-right Reform UK party......
Friedrich Merz did not secure enough parliamentary support to become Germany’s next chancellor in Tuesday’s initial vote. He fell just short of the required majority, receiving 310 votes—six fewer than the 316 needed for confirmation. Following the announcement, Germany’s DAX......
A petition has emerged, urging the UK government to appoint Members of Parliament (MPs) dedicated to representing the interests of British citizens residing overseas—a move that mirrors systems already in place in countries like France and Italy. The petition, hosted on the UK Parliament's......
Robert Jenrick has dismissed any possibility of a pact with Reform UK, reiterating that he intends to send its leader, Nigel Farage, "back to retirement," despite previous comments suggesting a potential alliance with the right-wing party. Jenrick, who serves as the shadow justice secretary,......
Former US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for rejecting any peace deal that involves conceding Crimea to Russia. According to Trump, Zelenskyy's firm stance is damaging ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy,......
U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials are scheduled to meet in London on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, expectations for any significant progress remain low after most foreign ministers withdrew from the meeting, despite U.S. efforts to push for a deal. U.S. Secretary......
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to consider direct talks with Ukraine, signaling a positive outlook towards peace initiatives. During a state television interview on Monday, Putin stated that he hoped Kyiv would share this sentiment. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine......
The Moroccan ambassador to the United Kingdom, Hakim Hajoui, recently engaged in a significant dialogue with Dan Jarvis MBE, the British Security Minister. This meeting underscores the vital partnership aimed at enhancing the collective security of both nations. The discussion provided an excellent......
Israel detained and deported two British Members of Parliament (MPs), Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, upon their arrival from London as part of a parliamentary delegation. The Israeli immigration ministry stated that the MPs were suspected of intending to “document security force activities and......
UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, confirmed ongoing discussions between the United Kingdom and Morocco regarding the Moroccan Sahara issue. This statement was made during a parliamentary session on April 1, 2025, after Conservative MP and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Andrew Mitchell,......
Morocco is making significant strides in fostering interfaith dialogue, as highlighted by Manzila Uddin, a member of the British House of Lords, during a recent event in London. Uddin praised the country's commitment to bridging differing perspectives through various conferences aimed at promoting......
Following a series of troubling incidents involving European nationals, both the United Kingdom and Germany have updated their travel advisories for the United States. These changes come after reports of tourists being detained or returned home due to misunderstandings about their travel purposes or......
