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Russia-Ukraine: List of Key Events, Day 1,216

The number of casualties from a recent Russian drone and missile strike on Kyiv has increased to 10, including one child. Meanwhile, another Russian drone assault on Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region has left three dead, also including a child, according to regional authorities. In Russia, two......

Starmer calls for Middle East de-escalation and diplomacy

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of reducing tensions in the Middle East and urged Iran to reengage in diplomatic talks during recent phone conversations with the leaders of Jordan and Oman. According to his office, Starmer discussed the critical risks associated with Iran's......

UK informed but not asked to support US strikes on Iran

Britain was notified prior to the U.S. strikes on Iran but was not asked to provide the use of its Diego Garcia military base, according to senior minister Jonathan Reynolds. He confirmed that the UK had repositioned military forces to the area and is prepared to take necessary actions to protect its......

Global leaders respond to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

On June 22, U.S. forces launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, sparking a wide range of international reactions. While some nations welcomed the decision, others condemned it and called for immediate de-escalation. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Donald......

China condemns UK warship's Taiwan Strait patrol as provocative

China's military has denounced the recent passage of a British warship through the Taiwan Strait, characterizing it as a deliberate act of "intentional provocation" that jeopardizes regional peace and stability. The British Royal Navy clarified that HMS Spey's patrol was part of a pre-planned......

Crucial parliamentary vote on legalizing assisted dying

The British Parliament is set for a second critical vote on a bill that aims to legalize medical assistance in dying. This follows a heated debate and significant amendments to the original proposal. In late November, the bill narrowly passed its first reading, allowing assisted dying or assisted suicide......

US and UK Seal Trade Deal While Steel Dispute Remains

KANANASKIS, Alberta — On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, U.S. President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the signing of a new trade agreement aimed at easing certain tariffs between the two nations. The deal marks a step forward in efforts to finalize a comprehensive......

UK military presence strengthens in the Middle East

The United Kingdom is reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East with a deployment of fighter jets, refueling aircraft, and naval vessels. The move, described as “contingency support,” includes the relocation of Eurofighter Typhoon jets and additional refueling planes from UK bases. Royal......

Blaise Metreweli Becomes First Woman to Lead British Spy Agency MI6

In a landmark decision, Britain has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the new head of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, making her the first woman to lead the foreign intelligence agency since its creation in 1909. Metreweli, 47, has had a distinguished career in intelligence since joining MI6 in 1999.......