INSIGHT - How US allies are preparing for a possible second Trump term
US allies are taking steps to defend, advance their interests in the event ex-President Donald Trump returns to power in November elections.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Why David Cameron's past and present relations with China could be Rishi Sunak's first big political headache of 2024
David Camerons time in office has been described as a -golden era- for UK-China relations.
Wed Jan 03 2024
Britain calls for Jimmy Lai's release as Hong Kong trial begins
David Cameron calls for the release of British national Jimmy Lai, who faces possible life imprisonment.
Mon Dec 18 2023
Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary, Braverman sacked
It was the latest reset for a prime minister whose party is badly lagging the Labour Party before an election expected next year.
Mon Nov 13 2023
UK PM Sunak sacks interior minister Braverman over protest comments
Rishi Sunak sacked Suella Braverman, part of a wider reshuffle after she criticised the police's handling of a pro-Palestinian march.
Mon Nov 13 2023
Who is Rishi Sunak, the new UK prime minister?
On paper, Sunak should feel secure with a 71-seat majority in a 650-seat parliament.
Tue Oct 25 2022
FACTBOX - With Boris Johnson set to quit, how will a new UK PM be chosen?
Candidates putting themselves forward for the leadership, and there could be many, must be nominated by two other Conservative lawmakers.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Boost fiscal oversight capabilities through independent fiscal body
The key is timely and accurate economic and fiscal forecasting.
Sat Sep 18 2021
UK's chief mouser celebrates 10 years on the prowl
The former stray, adopted from Londons Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, was given the title Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office, an unofficial pest control post.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Religious centres open doors for everyone
Now, two days after, the sickly smell of fire-consumed building material lingers, volunteer workers form human chains, cheering passing firefighters, the atmosphere is widely, but solemnly, carnival.
Sat Jun 17 2017
UK election hangs in balance in disastrous night for PM May
An updated forecast predicted May's Conservatives would win 318 of the 650 House of Commons seats, eight short of a majority, while the left-wing opposition Labour Party would take 267.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Brits go to polls to elect third PM in two years
Britain goes to the polls today to elect its third prime minister since May 2015 after a succession of events that jolted the nation into realising that nothing is permanent in politics
Thu Jun 08 2017
MPs say Brexit referendum led to public mistrust in government
Actions by the British government during the European Union referendum led to public mistrust, a committee of MPs said Wednesday in a parliamentary report, according to China's Xinhua news agency.
Wed Apr 12 2017
Former UK PM Cameron tried to have paper editor sacked over EU stance - BBC
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron attempted to have the editor of a national newspaper that strongly supported Brexit sacked during last year's European Union referendum campaign.
Wed Feb 01 2017
Italy's PM warns Britain over post-Brexit rights in EU
Renzi also says he blamed Britain's former premier David Cameron for June's vote to leave the European Union.
Thu Sep 29 2016
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025